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Clark County Clipper, May 3, 1928
Almeda Corbin was born at Rock Island, Illinois, February 5, 1855, and died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Viola Spurgeon, April 21, 1928, aged 73 years,
2 months and 16 days.
When two years old she moved with her parents to
Harrison county, Mo. At the age of seventeen she was married to Joseph R.
Mitchell. To this union were born three children; Gracie, Arthur and Jacob.
Arthur died in infancy, Mr. Mitchell in 1880, and Jacob in 1926.
On
January 8, 1882, she was married at Ridgeway, Mo., to Nelson Taylor, moving to
Kansas in 1883, and on to No-Mans-Land in 1890, where she resided until her
death.
To this union were born three children; Oliver N., James R., and
Viola, all of whom are living, Mr. Taylor having preceded her in death in 1911.
When fourteen years of age, she became a member of the Methodist church
living a true and constant Christian life till the angel of death called her
home.
She leaves to mourn her departure one brother, John C. Corbin, and
one sister, Mrs. Harry Haight, both of Galena, Oklahoma; four children, Mrs.
Gracie Osborn, of Pineland, Texas; Oliver N. Taylor of Gate, Oklahoma; James R.
Taylor and Mrs. Viola Spurgeon of Nye, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Also a host of friends.
A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled,
God, in his wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love has given,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
Funeral services were conducted at the Gate Methodist church by
Rev. C. J. Kirk. Interment was made at the Gate cemetery.
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Card
of Thanks. We take this means of thanking our many friends for their kind help
during the illness and death of our beloved mother and sister. Mrs. Gracie
Osborn. Oliver N., Taylor. James R. Taylor. Mrs. Viola Spurgeon. John C. Corbin.
Clark County Clipper, February 16, 1928
Pioneer Physician Answers Final Call
Dr. W. F. Taylor died very
suddenly at his home in this city last Friday at 2:30 p.m. That morning the
doctor had driven to Sitka on a professional call and had returned to his home
and after the noon hour had gone out in the yard to grease and oil his car. Mrs.
Taylor saw what he was doing and called to him to come to the house. Presently
he came in and, changing the coat he was wearing for one he was in the habit of
wearing about the house, he sat down in his chair to rest. He was feeling of his
right hand and arm and said they were numb, then placing his hand over his
heart, he said said there was a pain there, when only a moment later his head
fell forward - the end had come.
The passing of Dr. Taylor brought
personal sorrow to hundreds of homes in Clark county and surrounding country.
Perhaps no other man had more intimate acquaintance in as many homes -
especially the homes of the pioneer and earlier settlers of this section of the
Southwest. For almost half a century he had been serving the people of this
country as a physician, and during these years close friendship had been made
with those whom he served.
The funeral service was held from the
Presbyterian church at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, M. G. Stevenson, funeral director,
being in charge. Rev. T. R. Mordy, pastor of the Presbyterian church preached
the funeral sermon. Interment was made in Highland Cemetery, the Masonic order
having charge of the services at the cemetery.
Relatives and friends from
a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Pugh of Kansas
City; Ray Berry of Enid, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland of Anthony, Kansas; Sam
Wallingford of Wichita; Earl Wallingford of Kansas City; M. W. Keller of
Wichita; Mrs. Daisy Forman of Salt Lake City, Utah; F. M. Arnold of Emporia,
Kansas; Dr. and Mrs. Dugan of Gate, Oklahoma.
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Whiteman Forman
Taylor, affectionately known to us as Dr. Taylor, was born at Washington,
Kentucky January 15, 1857, and passed away at his home in Ashland, Kansas,
February 10, 1928, in his 72nd year. He was the son of Robert and Jennie Taylor,
and one of a family of six children, and is survived by his brother, Charles, of
Bowling Green, Kentucky, and his sisters, Misses Daisy and Bessie Taylor of
Hollywood, California. His brother, John Taylor, now deceased, was engaged in
the mercantile business in Ashland, in the early days with R. N. Molyneux, and
will be remembered by many of our people.
He was married to Ella T. Pugh,
at Vanceburg, Kentucky, July 11, 1883, Mrs. Taylor was one of a prominent
Kentucky family, and her brother, Judge Pugh, a member of Congress for a number
of years, made many friends on his visits to Ashland.
Dr. Taylor leaves
his wife and four children, George Taylor, Mrs. Jennie Able, and Anna D. Taylor
of Ashland and Mrs. Daisy Gorman, of Salt Lake City, Utah, all of whom were
present at the funeral services.
He graduated with honor from the
Kentucky School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, in 1881, which at that time
was one of the standard and accredited medical schools of the country. He came
from a family of physicians and his grandfather was a practitioner for many
years, as was a brother. Their love of the profession rested on their sympathy
of administering relief.
Dr. Taylor entered upon his practice at Ouincy,
Kentucky, after graduation, where he was at once made county physician, and
continued practicing there and at Vanceburg, until he came to Kansas in October,
1884. He located at Ashland in December following, and for more than forty-three
years has lived among us and practiced his profession. He purchased lots near
the present location of the Court House, where he lived in a small home for many
years, and on his arrival here by way of Dodge City, there were but four other
houses in Ashland.
Dr. Taylor was a real frontiersman, as his ancestors
had been before him, and has been a benefactor to our community, throughout his
long service. The roads were never too bad, the nights too dark or cold, the
blizzards too severe, where a human life, however humble or poor, was in the
balance. Nor did he stop to inquire as to compensation, or even personal
expense. His only thought was to give relief, and in this stress of storm, over
swollen streams, and unblazed trails, now regarded as impassable, he went on his
mission of love and sympathy, and gave relief in many instances, when the
probability of losing his own life was equal, if not greater, than that of
saving the life of his patient.
For many years he was the only physician
here, and he made visits to adjoining counties, and often in Oklahoma, traveling
on horseback or in a horse drawn vehicle, suffering from stress of storm and
cold, as but few frontier physicians have ever done. If relief came to the
sufferer he felt compensated, and never resorted to the law or courts to collect
a claim.
The community has been most fortunate in having a man of his
type and skill among us all these years, and we rejoice that the sickle was not
put forth until the full grain was in the ear, the fruit ripened and the harvest
time came.
Dr. Taylor had no patience with pomp, parade or pretense, but
judged his fellow men by their simple acts, deeds and character, and in a kindly
spirit made them friends and brothers. He was capable, conscientious and
cautious in attendance on the sick and afflicted, always fearful that something
may have been left undone. In all his relations - social, business and
professional, he observed the highest order of integrity, leaving an example
worthy of emulation.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and the
religious spirit came down upon him and his family through a long line of
Christian ancestors. He became a member of the masonic order in Kentucky, and
through _____, a charter member of the Ashland Lodge many years ago, and in the
daily walks of life, adopted their tests and standards as models of correct
living.
The grave receives into its bosom a gentle form and the gates
have opened to a noble spirit. The community has lost a real benefactor and
friend of the family a devoted husband and father.
Clark County Clipper, August 1, 1907
Mrs. Mary Alice Thomas,
wife of Elbert Thomas departed this life at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Smalley in Pleasant Valley, southeast of town, on the 24th, inst.
Deceased came to the home of her parents the Friday before, that she might be
closer to a physician. A physician was called from Wichita and performed an
operation for appendicitis on Monday the 22nd; but the patient never rallied.
She was 28 years and one month old. Deceased leaves the husband and two little
boys to mourn her taking. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church of
Cherokee, O. T., where she was respected for her Christian life and charities.
The remains were taken to Paruna, O. T. for interment.
Clark County Clipper, October 13, 1927
Passed Away
Mr.
G. Thompson passed away Monday morning after many months of illness.
Since early last spring, Mr. Thompson has not been able to get about and has
been confined to his bed or chair most of the time. Owing to conditions of his
heart he was unable to lie down and had to be kept in a sitting position.
The funeral is being held today at 2 p.m. at the Christian church in
Englewood and burial will be made in the Butler cemetery west of Englewood.
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Clark County Clipper, October 27, 1927
Grenade Thompson was
born at Vandalia, Illinois, July 14, 1856 and passed away October 10, 1927, age
71 years, 2 months and 26 days.
He lost his father at the age of five and
grew to manhood under his mother's care, after which he came to Kansas and at
the age of 35 was married to Janie M. Krider at Englewood, where they lived for
a short time, then moved to Desoto, Kansas, where they resided until their
return in October, 1909.
To this union were born six children, three sons
and three daughters. The oldest son, Johnny O. Thompson was called from the home
in October 1918 and laid to rest with the soldiers in France. Mr. Thompson and
his son were baptized in the Christian faith in 1912. He was a quiet home loving
man deeply devoted to his children and cherished the friendships of his earlier
life. He was a patient sufferer for nearly a year. Though noticing a great deal
the loss usual activity about the home, all that a loving companion could do for
his restoration to health was done only to fail. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Janie Thompson, his daughters, Mrs. Clyde Butts and Mrs. Sidney Butler of
Englewood, a son, Kenneth of Egeland, North Dakota and Herbert and Leona of the
home and 8 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Tom Edwards of Englewood and a brother,
Newton Thompson of Topeka.
Ages ago the Rock was cleft
For those of health and strength bereft,
Its towering strength shall ever oppose,
This hour of death and all its woes.
The shadowy form, will ever show
In the sullen stream and overflow.
And speed the day, on swifter wing
When death shall have no cruel sting.
Where we may walk, by sight as well,
Tho' faith, can many a doubt dispel.
And ever be in the tender care,
Of Him, who answers the sick Man's prayer.
Who knelt in faith in the twilight dim,
For strength to face the enemy grim.
Waiting the days and the morning hour
"Waiting in weakness to walk in power"
Which from on high will ever abound
Till the day we rest in peace profound.
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Card of Thanks. We
wish to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to the friends and neighbors
for their kind and ready help and for the sympathy so expressively given during
the death of our husband and father and for the flowers and floral offerings.
Mrs. Janie Thompson, Mrs. Clyde Butts, Mrs. Sidney Butler, Kenneth Herbert and
Leona Thompson.
Contributed by June
(Bell) Hosier on July 16, 2006
The Daily News, Garden City, KS, Monday,
November 27, 2000.
Graveside service for Beatrice N. "Bea" Triboulet, 92,
of Ulysses, was to be 11 this morning in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, with
the Rev. Dana Woods officiating. Mrs. Triboulet died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at
Western Prairie Care Home in Ulysses. She was born May 31, 1908, in Green
County, Ky., the daughter of James Joseph and Adah Nora (Gorin) Tucker. A former
resident of Plains and Cimarron, she managed many restaurants and had been a
fraternity house mother at the University of California-Davis. She was a member
of the Christian Church of Minneola, and enjoyed cooking and sewing. In 1931,
she married Roy J. DuPree at Dodge City. He preceded her in death. She married
Carl Triboulet on Feb. 3, 1968, at Roseville, Calif. He also preceded her in
death as did two sons, Roy and Larry; two brothers, Frank Tucker and Walter
Tucker; and six sisters, Grace Unger, Catherine Shelton, Pauline Pittman,
Lucille Gish, Rachel Toward and Jessie Roberts. She is survived by a son, Harold
DuPree, Ulysses; a daughter, Marlene Brown, Plains; 11 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials are suggested to
Western Prairie Care Home, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant St.,
Ulysses, KS 67880.
Clark County Clipper, March
14, 1929
Alfred Ebenezer Tift was born near Leon, Iowa, in Decatur
county, on July 5, 1869, where he lived until he was five years old, then he
moved with his parents to near Eureka, Kansas. A few years later they moved near
Wichita.
In 1886 he went to Oklahoma where he worked as a cattleman for a
while and afterward homesteaded there.
He met his wife Anabelle Lizzie
Fosher while in Oklahoma and they were married in 1896. To this union five
children were born, three girls and two boys, the eldest girl dying in infancy.
In 1905 he moved his family to Englewood where he became engaged in the
hotel business. He moved the hotel to the new town of Englewood when it was
established. He later engaged in the garage and blacksmith business until moving
to California where he lived nine years. Then he returned to Englewood for a
change of climate as his health was poor.
He has served in a number of
city and county offices and at the time of his death was serving as city
marshall and deputy sheriff.
He was a member of the K. P. and I. O. O. F.
Lodges as long as they were active in Englewood.
He died suddenly on
March 7, 1929 at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 2 days.
Surviving him
besides his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Shutts of Englewood and Mrs.
Beulah Dillon of Luke, Kansas and two sons, Dave Tift of Long Beach, California,
and Elmo Tift of Englewood, and three grandsons, also three sisters, Mrs. Martha
Kile, Mrs. Lissie Williams and Mrs. Edith Carter. Both of his parents preceded
him in death.
Clark County Clipper,
April 18, 1907
Mrs. Ella Towner of near Lexington in this county departed
this life at Brazil, Ind. the 12th. inst.
Deceased was the wife of C. C.
Towner, and there are no more highly respected people in the county. Before her
marriage, she was Miss Ella Gilchrist. Mrs. Towner united with the Christian
church at Brazil about two years ago and lived the Christian life. The sympathy
of the community will go out to Mr. Towner in this hour of sorrow.
The
following is from the Daily Times of Brazil of the 13th:
Mrs. Ella Towner
of Lexington, Kansas, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in this city, aged 39
years and two days. She has been ill of tumor for a long time, and recently came
to this city in the hope that the change and medical attention of local
physicians would bring help. Despite every effort made even an operation, in
which there was but a tiny thread of hope, she grew worse and died. The deceased
was a sister of Mrs. Andrew Spear, Sr., of this city. She leaves a husband who
was with her when the end came, but no children. The remains will be taken to
Lexington, Kansas, tomorrow morning at 1:04. The funeral will occur there next
Tuesday.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis October
29, 2006
Clark County Clipper, June 19, 1986
Lee Trease, in his late
50's died Sunday, June 15, at Miami, Oklahoma. He had been in failing health due
to cancer. He was the son of Mr. And Mrs. C. M. Trease, Sr.
Services for
Lee were Tuesday, June 17, at Jim Thomas Funeral Home, Commerce, Oklahoma. His
widow is the former Verona Fox.
Clark County Clipper,
February 8, 1906
F. M. Truby: born March 18th, 1829: departed this life
at Englewood, Kansas, 4:40 a.m. February 6th, 1906. Age 76 years, 10 months and
18 days.
Deceased only came to this country last December and has been
making his home with his son, W. W. Truby of Englewood. He had been afflicted
with palsy since his wife died about ten years ago.
The remains were
embalmed and sent to Sturgeon, Mo.
Contributed by David
Gish in 2005
The Minneola Record, June 7, 1956
Funeral services will
be held today for Mrs. Adah Tucker, 81, who passed away early Tuesday morning in
the Mead hospital following a long illness.
The services will be held in
the Minneola Christian Church at 3:00 p. m. with Frank Combs, minister,
officiating.
Miss Virginia Barnes and Mrs. Frank Combs will sing "Saved
by Grace" and "Rock of Ages." Mrs. Morris Kennedy will be the organist.
Pall bearers will be the grandsons of Mrs. Tucker: Glen Gish, Donald Pittman,
Howard Shelton, Randle Shelton, Roy Dean Dupree and Richard Tucker.
Mrs.
Tucker was born March 20, 1875, in Hart County, Kentucky.
She was married
to J. J. Tucker in 1892, and moved to Clark County in 1916. The couple lived in
Dodge City for a short time and moved to Minneola in 1942.
Mr. Tucker
preceded her in death June 8, 1948. Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Christian
Church in Minneola.
Survivors include nine children, Frank of Minneola,
Walter of Elizabeth Town, Ky., Mrs. S. F. Gish of Garden City; Mrs. Clyde
Pittman of Liberal; Mrs. Clarence Shelton of Chanute; Mrs. Nile Unger of
Satanta; Mrs. Otho Ball of Plains; Mrs. James Toward of Tucson, Ariz.; and Mrs.
Lewis Roberts of St. John.
Contributed by David Gish
in 2005
The Minneola Record, March 2, 1972
Frank Tucker Died Monday
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday at the First Christian
Church, Minneola for Frank H. Tucker, 77, who died Monday at teh Minneola
District Hospital after a short illness.
He was born November 12, 1894 in
Green County, Kentucky, and married Trannie C. Sandidge on December 24, 1913 at
Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a farmer and lived here since 1916.
He
was a member of the First Christian Church, Minneola.
Survivors include
the widow; sons: Carl, Skaneateles. N. Y.; Richard, Renicul, Illinois; daughter:
Mrs. Kenneth Rankin, Ashland: brother Walter, Elizabeth Town, Kentucky; Mr.
Clyde F. Gish, Garden City; sisters Mrs. S. Pittman, Liberal; Mrs. Clarence
Shelton, Hutchinson; Mrs. Nile Unger, Satanta; Mrs. James Toward, Tucson,
Arizona; Mrs. Lewis Roberts, Davis, California; eight grandchildren.
Contributed by David Gish in 2005
The Minneola Record,
June 10, 1948
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p. m.
in the Christian Church for J. J. Tucker, 73, who died at the St. Anthony
hospital in Dodge City Tuesday.
A quartette composed of Miss Lois
Statton, Otto Explund, Frank Pitman and Mrs. Roy Glaze sang sacred numbers. Pall
bearers were Mr. Tucker's grandchildren, J. R. Hill, pastor of the Christian
Church, had charge of the services.
Mr. Tucker was born September 5,
1874, in Greensburg, Ky. He married Miss Adah Gorin there in 1893, and they came
to Clark county in 1916. Before retiring, Mr. Tucker was a farmer and carpenter.
Surviving besides the widow are nine children. Frank Tucker of Minneola,
Walter Tucker of Elizabethtown, Ky., Mrs. Sam Gish of Garden City, Mrs. Clyde
Pittman of Liberal, Mrs. Clarence Shelton of Hutchinson, Mrs. Nile Unger of
Satanta, Mrs. Louis Roberts of Minneola, Mrs. Jimmy Toward of South Bend, Ind.,
and Mrs. Otho Ball of Cimarron; a nephew, Milton Blakeman of Cimarron, who the
Tuckers reared; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Calhoun of Fowler and Mrs. Mattie White
of Greensburg, Ky., 33 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Contributed by David Gish in 2005
The Minneola
Record, 1983
Trannie Clair Sandidge was born to her Presbyterian minister
parents on Jan. 4, 1895, in Adair County, Ky. She died Feb. 27, 1983, in the
Minneola Hospital at the age of 88 years, one month and 23 days.
Her
girlhood days were spent at Greensburg, Ky., where she attended school. On Dec.
24, 1913, Trannie was united in marriage to her life-long mate, Frank Tucker, at
Jeffersonville, Ind. To this union four children were born: a daughter, Frances;
and three sons, Carl, Richard, and Sandidge Franklin.
Mr. and Mrs. Tucker
moved to Minneola in 1916 where they engaged in farming. Mr. Tucker died Feb.
28, 1972. Mrs. Tucker made her home in Ashland from 1974 to 1978 when die to
failing health she entered Minneola Nursing Home. She resided there until her
death.
Mrs. Tucker and her husband celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary at the Minneola Christian Church in 1963. Trannie had accepted Jesus
Christ as her Lord and Saviour many years ago, and was a member of the Minneola
Christian Church through the years. She was very active in the church's Ladies
Aid and other activities. She was also a member of the Minneola Garden Club for
many years, being very fond of gardening, houseplants, and flowers. She was also
an avid fisherwoman. Mrs. Tucker loved her family and grandchildren; in later
years, they were always first in her life's priorities.
Her husband,
Frank; her sons, Sandidge Franklin; two brothers, three sisters and her
son-in-law Kenneth Rankin, preceded her in death.
She left to mourn her
passing her daughter, Mrs. Frances Rankin of Ashland; her sons, Carl of
Skaneateles, New York, and Richard of Rantoul, Ill. She also left eight
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Services for Mrs. Tucker were held Thursday, March 3, 1983, at 2:00 p. m. at
the Minneola Christian Church. Minister Arden Roush officiated. Mrs. Esther
Kennedy was organist, and Miss Katie Roush sang "In the Garden," and "The Old
Rugged Cross." Casket bearers were Larry Grove, Bill Lucas, George Ferguson,
Darrell Rankin, Robert Shelton, and Neil Tucker. Burial was in the Minneola
Cemetery with Hulpieu-Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, in charge of arrangements.
Clark County Clipper, February 23, 1928
Wade C.
Turner was born April 19, 1898. He became a member of the Methodist church
before the World War. When this country entered the war he joined the Navy and
served his country in that capacity for four years. While in the Navy he had the
misfortune to get one of his arms broken twice, and after he left the Navy it
was broken again in the same place.
After his discharge from the Navy he
went to New York where he was united in marriage to Babe Magill. He later
contracted tuberculosis and was taken to the U. S. hospital for care and
treatment. He died in the hospital at 3:30 on the morning of February 17, 1928.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Turner of Ashland and about two
years ago he with his wife visited them here in Ashland. He leaves his father,
two brothers, three sisters, his grandparents, aunts and uncles and several
cousins and nieces, besides his wife and one child, he having never seen the
child.
The Minneola Record, 1999
Contributed by
David Gish in 2005
Grace Unger, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at
Satanta District Hospital.
She was born November 24, 1905, at Greensburg,
Kentucky., the daughter of James Joseph and Adah Nora (Gorin) Tucker.
On
June 9, 1924 she married Royal Nile Under at Dodge City. They moved from Ford to
Satanta in 1941. He died December 20, 1996. She was also preceded in death by a
son, Raymond Gerald Unger, a daughter, Pauline Ellen Unger, two brothers, Frank
Tucker and Walter Tucker, five sisters, Lucille Gish, Pauline Pittman, Catherine
Shelton, Jessiamine Roberts and Rachel Toward, and a grandson.
Mrs. Unger
had been the owner and operator of the Seven Daughters Cafe in Satanta, was in
charge of the Modoc Hotel Cafe, and had worked as a cook at Satanta High School
for eight years and as a custodian there for five years.
She was a member
of the Untied Methodist Church, Sunshine Club, Methodist Women Circle and the
Happy Agers, all at Satanta, and was an honorary member and past noble grand of
Rebekah Lodge at Liberal.
She is survived by seven daughters, Nilene
Cunningham, Jennie Kay Harrison, Donna Jane Connor and Georgia Lynn Moree, all
of Satanta, Mary Etta McMinn, Caddo Mills, Texas, Betty Jo Young, Moscow and
Norma Grace Gross, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister, Nora Beatrice Triboulet,
Ulysses; 21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 11
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at the United
Methodist Church, Satanta with Revs. Larry Myers and Dana Wood officiating.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Minneola Cemetery, Minneola.
Visitation hours
are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday, and from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
at Haskell County Funeral Home, Sublette. Memorials are suggested to the Happy
Agers of Satanta and may be left at Shopping Stop True Value at Satanta or
mailed to the funeral home, Box 607, Sublette, KS 67877.
Clark County Clipper, December 13, 1928
Jennie A.
Workman, daughter of William J. and Katherine Workman was born May 23rd, 1873,
at Knob Noster, Missouri, and there spent the first years of her life. She
united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church in her early girlhood and lived a
consistent Christian life to the end, living by the golden rule, believing that
"what-so-ever ye would that men should do, unto you, do ye even so unto them,"
and thinking always of others before herself. On May 5, 1891, she was married to
J. H. Van Ausdall at Warrensburg, Mo., and came to Ashland, Kansas, February 22,
1892, where they made their home until October, 1915, they moved to Harper
County where their home now is.
To this union was born four sons; Walter
of Attica, John of Ashland, Kenneth of Denver, Colorado, and James of Rosston,
Oklahoma; and four daughters; Mrs. J. A. Osborn, of Ashland; Mrs. Ralph Hickman,
of Buffalo; and Dorthy and Virginia of Rosston. She was living in her fifty
sixth year, having departed this life on December 8th, 1928, at the age of fifty
five years, six months and fifteen days, and leaves to mourn her passing, her
father, her husband, two brothers, four sisters, her eight children, sixteen
grandchildren, and numberless friends.
The funeral services were held at
the Presbyterian church of Ashland on Monday afternoon. The sermon was preached
by Rev. Arlie G. Hurt of Shattuck, Oklahoma, assisted by Rev. A. B. Ingram,
pastor of the Christian church of Ashland. Burial was made in Highland cemetery.
Clark County Clipper, January 24, 1907
Bettie Bell Walden, was born near Mount Sterling, Switzerland county, Indiana,
April 1, 1875. She entered into rest at her home in Ashland, Kansas, January 21,
1907, at the age of 31 years, 9 months and 20 days.
The deceased was the
oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan J. Walden, and was quite well known in
Ashland and throughout Clark county, having come here with her parents from
Indiana in November 1884. She had a severe spell of sickness when she was quite
young and has never been stout, but never complained of her condition, always
trying to cheer and comfort others who were more afflicted. About the first of
November she began to fail and in December she had to take to her bed where she
was confined until death relieved her of her suffering. In spite of her
suffering, when she realized it was impossible for her to get well and that she
would not live long, she made all the plans as to how she wanted to be laid
away. The cause of her death was Bright's disease with a complication of
troubles.
She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Ashland when
she was thirteen years of age. She lived a devout and consistent member of the
Methodist church until she united with the Presbyterian church in 1893.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church where a
host of friends had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Rev. George
Watts preached the funeral sermon and among other nice things said:
"Miss
Walden loved the work of the master and took great delight in His service. Her
attendance at church, Sunday school and prayer meeting, in her emaciated and
enfeebled condition was a rebuke to many in sound health who were careless about
their work for the Lord. She was an efficient and successful Sunday school
teacher and was very much interested in Sunday school work. She had held various
offices in the Clark County Sunday School Association, and during the last year
was its devoted president. Her earthly labors are ended, she had felt the last
touch of pain, the last sorrow has been experienced by her, she is not dead, she
has just begun to love and the morning of an everlasting day has dawned upon her
redeemed spirit."
She leaves a mother, two brothers, and a sister to
mourn for her, her father having died last May. She as well as the family have
numerous friends who extend their sympathy in this their sad bereavement.
The remains were laid to rest in the Ashland cemetery.
Clark County Clipper, September 8, 1904
Lulu Fisher was born
in Indiana, January 8, 1879; came to Kiowa county, Kansas, with her parents
several years ago; was married to Percy E. Walden, January 8, 1901; died at her
home near McDonald, Kansas, September 4, 1904.
The deceased was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher, of Kiowa county. She with her husband
went to Rawlings county in 1901 where they have made their home ever since.
About a month ago she was stricken with typhoid fever, from which she never
rallied. She was one of those large, good natured women who always have a
pleasant word for everybody and made friends wherever she went. She leaves a
husband, father, mother, two sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss. Mr.
Walden has a host of friends in Ashland and vicinity who extend their sympathies
in this his sad bereavement.
The remains were laid to rest in the
cemetery at McDonald.
Clark County Clipper, May
30, 1901
Mr. Valentine Warner had been sick for several weeks at his home
near Curtis, O. T. (Oklahoma Territory). But on Tuesday evening May 14, at 6
o'clock, death released him from suffering.
Mr. Warner was one of the
early settlers of Clark county and lived near Lexington for a number of years.
He moved to Woodward county, O. T. a few years ago where he resided until
his death.
The deceased was an ex-soldier and was seventy-nine years old.
He was a member of the M. E. church and a great church worker. He leaves a wife
and several children. Among the latter are Mrs. L E. Lincoln and Silas Warner of
Curtis, O. T.
Clark County Clipper, July 21,
1927
Isaac Berton Watson, was born May 7, 1850, in Scotland county,
Missouri, and departed this life, July 12, 1927, age 77 years, 2 months and 5
days.
He was married to Miss Belle Pruett January 19, 1882. To this union
6 children were born; three boys and three girls.
Brother Watson spent
the most of his life on a farm near Memphis, Missouri, and came to Clark county,
Kansas, June 4, 1920.
He was converted October 13, 1909 and united with
the Indian Creek Baptist Church near Gorin, Missouri, after coming to Ashland he
united with the Ashland Baptist church, June 18, 1924.
The health of
Brother Watson began to fail in October, 1926, and he has been a constant
sufferer since January. During all this time he bore his afflictions with
Christian resignation and patience. Often he expressed his desire to depart and
be with Christ and with constant fortitude he traveled towards the city whose
builder and maker is God and all those who knew him, feel confident and grateful
to God, for the testimony he left of God's saving grace, knowing now, he has
reached "The Better Land."
He leaves to mourn his loss, his devoted wife
and four children, namely; Mrs. Iva Phillips of Laverne, Oklahoma; Mr. Pearl
Watson, of Ashland, Kansas; Mrs. Golda Parrish, Ashland; Okal Watson, Superior,
Nebraska; one brother, Mr. James Watson, of Baring, Missouri; two half sisters,
Mrs. Fanny Cline of Sperry, Missouri, and Mrs. Mary Stone of Greensburg,
Missouri; a nephew, Mr. Joe Watson, Ashland; and thirteen grandchildren. One
daughter and one son having preceded him to the Land of the Blessed; Bertha in
infancy, and Arthur, December 20, 1912.
The funeral service was held at
the Ashland Baptist church Thursday, July 14, 1927. The pastor, Rev. David B.
Jones preached from the text in Revelation XIV: 13.
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Card of
Thanks. The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the kind
assistance rendered by the many friends during this sad bereavement.
We
thank those who kindly provided flowers; others for the use of their cars and
the male quartet, Mr. Zimmerman, Mr. Key, Mr. Wallingford and Mr. Grimes.
Mrs. I. B. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Parrish and Family. Mrs. Iva Phillips
and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Watson. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Watson.
Clark County Clipper, November 12, 1907
Our deceased brother,
Aaron Way, was born in Springfield, Ohio, April 10, 1842. He was in the Civil
War, serving his country faithfully in the 152nd Ohio Regiment until the time of
his discharge from the service. He came to Clark county, Kansas, in the spring
of 1885 where he resided almost continuously until his death, which occurred at
Fort Dodge, Kansas last Friday afternoon. For more than three years he was a
great sufferer, being entirely helpless since July 1904, when he received a
stroke of paralysis. He leaves a wife and two sons, John and Charles and a large
circle of friends to mourn his departure.
Contributed by Ella Kay Harmon on July 4, 2007
Clark County Clipper Thursday
September 26, 1940
Ethel Wibright died at St. Anthony Hospital Wednesday
evening after a short illness. The Stevenson Mortuary was called and the body
brought to Ashland that night for preparation for burial. The funeral will be
held at the Christian Church, Saturday at 2 P.M.
ETHEL WIBRIGHT DIES IN
DODGE CITY-HOSPITAL
Funeral services for Ethel Wibright were held at the
Christian church in Ashland Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, the pastor, Rev.
James M. Taylor conducting the services. Burial was in Highland cemetery, the
Stevenson Funeral Service being in charge.
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Contributed by Ella
Kay Harmon on July 4, 2007
Clark County Clipper, Oct. 3, 1940
Ethel N.
Wibright was born in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, May 12th, 1910, and came to Ashland
with her parents when eight years of age. She entered Ashland schools and
graduated with the class of 1931. After finishing her school work she engaged in
such employment as she could obtain. She was especially adept in home work and
the thoroughness of her work is highly commended by those who were fortunate
enough to obtain her services. She was taken sick a few weeks ago and
unexpectedly died in St. Anthony's hospital last Wednesday evening.
Ethel
is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wibright: her 5 year old
daughter, Delores Gene Wibright: four sisters-Mrs. Hazel Dalton, Ashland,
Kansas; Mrs. Thelma Cline, Protection, Kansas; Katherine and Geraldine of the
home; three brothers Harry, of Dodge City; Edgar and Gerald of the home. Three
sisters and two brothers have preceded her in death.
Our lives are albums written through
With good or ill, with false and true;
And as the blessed angels turn
The pages of our years,
God grant they read the good with smiles,
And blot the ill with tears.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis June 11, 2006
Clark
County Clipper, October 1959
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Funeral services for Margaret Wright
Williams, who passed away in Saginaw, Michigan last Sunday at the age of 53,
will be held Thursday, October 8, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Methodist
Church in Englewood. The Rev. Elburn Ferguson of Dodge City will officiate.
She is one of fourteen children born to the Calarence and Nellie Wright
family and is survived by her husband, C. Everett Williams, five children,
thirteen grandchildren, three sisters and nine brothers and her mother, Nellie
Wright of the home in Englewood.
The body will lay in state at the
Stevenson Home until noon of October 8th.
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Margaret V. Williams
was born June 9, 1906, in Acres, Kansas. She started her schooling near Acres
and she completed her High School education in Englewood when the family moved
there.
She was married to Albert McKnight in WaKeeney, August 9, 1923. To
this union five childen were born in Saginaw, Michigan, Robert, Dennis, Walter,
Albert and Mrs. Genevieve R. Werner. Besides her five children she is survived
by her husband, C. Everett Williams; three sisters, Ruth Fox, Ashland, Mildred
Coy, Highland, California, May Currier, Hobbs, New Mexico; nine brothers,
Quinten, Sitka; Leotus, Liberal; Edgar, Bruce, and Clair, Climax Springs,
Missouri; Warren, Laverne, Oklahoma; Martin, Victor, and Paul; her mother, Mrs.
Nellie Wright of Englewood and 14 grandchildren.
Margaret was a nurse in
St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, for eight years, where she passed away on October
3, 1959, following a lingering illness.
Her wholesome interests were her
home, her nursing, children and the great outdoors. She spent much time in her
flower and vegetable gardens. Her love for children was returned by her own
grandchildren and those in the neighborhood of her home. Her cookie jar was
always full for the little ones. To her neighbors she was the harbinger of
Spring for she would be seen eating her meals in the yard at the picnic table on
the first possible date in the season and continuing until fall whether no
longer permitted outdoor dining.
It was her wish to be brought to
Englewood to be laid to rest beside her father and her brother. Margaret has
returned home to the land of her birth which has ever remained very dear to her.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral of Margaret Wright Williams
were: Robert, David, Walter, and Dennis McKnight, Genevieve Werner, Saginaw,
Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Leotus Wright, Liberal; Mrs. Ruth Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Trease, Mrs. Tom Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cook,
Ashland; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wright, baby, Clare Wright, Edgar Wright, Climas
Springs, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wright, Betty Ruth, Laverne, Oklahoma;
and Mrs. Jack Coy and Barbara, Highland, California.
Note: Also attending
funeral – Mr. and Mrs. Quinten Wright, Sitka; Everett Williams, Saginaw,
Michigan.
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Clark County Clipper, October 1959
Funeral
services for Margaret V. Williams, were held last Thursday, October 8 in the
Methodist Church at 2:30 P.M. at Englewood, with the Rev. Elburn Ferguson, Dodge
City officiating.
Active casket bearers were Victor Wright, Clair Wright,
Bruce Wright, Robert McKnight, Walter McKnight, David McKnight, brothers and
sons of Margaret, their sister and mother.
Misses Carma Easterday and
Sharon Bohall sang, "The Old Rugged Cross," "Rock of Ages" and "Beyond the
Sunset," accompanied by Mrs. James Edmisson at the organ.
Ushers were Val
Walker and Frank Cox and flower arrangement by Mrs. Margaret Johnston and Mrs.
Katherine Berends. Interment was made in the Englewood Cemetery. Stevenson
Funeral Service in charge.
[Note: Birth place was Ashland not Acres as
stated. Bible records show marriage date as August 4, 1923.]
Ashland Clipper, March 10, 1927
Injury Causes Death
of Pioneer Woman.
Mrs. Mary Jane Dunlap Williams, 90, a resident of
Comanche county 36 years, passed from this life at 6:30 o'clock Sunday morning
at the home of T. C. Bibb in Coldwater. A broken hip sustained in a fall a week
before was the primary cause of her death.
The deceased was born February
8, 1837, near Knoxville, Tenn. She was married to Thomas Williams in the month
of May, 1857, at Unionville, Mo. To this union eight children were born, five
sons and three daughters. Four children preceded her in death. The living
children are as follows: Thomas E. Williams of Coldwater, Kansas; James M.
Williams of Lake City, Kansas; John M. Williams of Albion, Montana and Mrs.
Willa Willard, Gillette, Wyoming.
Mrs. Williams was a member of the
Christian Church and was a firm believer in God. She came to Comanche county in
1891. She leaves one sister and two brothers, besides many grandchildren and
great grandchildren. - The Wilmore News.
Clark
County Clipper, October 21, 1901
Margaret J. Wilson, was born at Cape
May, N. J., May 10, 1835, departed this life at her home in Clark county,
Kansas, November 15, 1901, aged 66 years, 6 months and 5 days.
Deceased
came to Clark county with her husband and family in 1885, and had lived here on
a farm ever since. Her husband preceded her several years ago, and since then
she has made her home on the farm with her son. She leaves five children to
mourn the loss of a mother, namely: Matt, Louise, Susie, Charles and Belle. The
daughters, Louise lives at Webb City, Mo.; Susie at Peoria, Oklahoma; Belle at
Hartwell, Neb.; and the two sons in this county.
Mrs. Wilson has been
ailing for some time, but no immediate fears of death were expected, and Matt
had gone to Great Bend and Charles was at Bucklin when the end came. She had
prepared for the night and fell across the bed never to rise again in life.
There was no one present except Mr. Matt Wilson.
The bereaved children
have the sympathy of the community.
Mrs. Wilson having been a member of
the Presbyterian church for over thirty five years, the funeral services were
conducted at the house by Rev. W. L. Roberts, pastor of that church. The remains
were interred in the city cemetery.
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Card of Thanks. We desire to
express our thanks to the people who so kindly assisted us in the last sad rites
of the burial of our dear mother, and for the many kind sympathies extended. Mr.
and Mrs. Matt Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson.
Ashland Clipper, July 17, 1913
William Harding Wilson was
born February 6, 1886, in Rone County, East Tennessee. He departed this life at
the Wichita Hospital, July 9, 1913, age 27 years, 5 months and 3 days.
His mother, Susan A. Wilson died February 13, 1902. Two brothers also are dead.
There survive him, his father and step-mother, three brothers, three sisters,
one half brother and two half sisters, all of whom are present save one sister
who lives in Tenn.
Services conducted Friday at 4 p.m. at the M. E.
Church. Elder N. S. Franklin officiating.
Contributed
by Al & Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
The Reveille, Camdenton, MO., February 16,
1979
Bruce Wright, age 54, died Friday, February 9, at the Lake of the
Ozarks General Hospital. The son of the late Clarence and Nellie M. Cook Wright,
he was born in Englewood, Kansas.
Mr. Wright was married to Hattie Laura
Wry (Hall) of Climax Springs in 1958. He was a member of the Pearson Branch
Pentecostal Church of God, a veteran of World War II, in which he served with
the army and he was a carpenter by trade. He served with the army and was
awareded six medals of honor. One was a Purple Heart.
Surviving are his
wife of the home, four sons, Milton Wright of the home, Wilbur D. Hall of
Independence, James W. Hall of Raytown and Ronald J. Hall of Climax Springs;
three daughters, Nancy M. Rocha of Houston, Texas, Laura E. Wright of the home,
and Anita C. Covert of Independence; six brothers, Quinten Wright of Englewood,
Kansas, Paul Wright of Englewood, Kansas, Edgar Wright of Climax Springs, and
Clair Wright of Edwards; two sisters, May Currier of Kirtland, New Mexico, and
Mildred Coy of Highland, California; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, one son, three brothers and two sisters.
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Clark County Clipper, February 1979
Word was received Friday, February 9,
of the death of Bruce Wright, 54, at Climax Springs, Missouri. Clair Wright
telephoned the news to brothers Victor, Paul and Quinten Wright. On Saturday,
Victor, Paul Wright and Mrs. and Mrs. Quinten Wright drove to Climax Springs,
Missouri. They attended the funeral Monday, February 12, at Pearson Branch
Pentecostal Church of God. A delicious dinner was served to the family by the
ladies of the church. The Wrights returned home Tuesday, February 13.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis, June 9, 2006
Clark
County Clipper, March 1935
Clarence Wright was born in Harvel, Illinois,
September 3, 1874, and passed away in Englewood, Kansas, March 20, 1935. Mr.
Wright came to Clark County when he was fifteen years of age. He married Nellie
Cook of Ashland, Kansas, June 14, 1904. They have lived in Englewood for the
last fifteen years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mae Palmer of Illinois.
His wife, Mrs. Nellie Wright, nine boys, Quinten, Leotus, Martin, Edgar, Warren,
Bruce, Paul, Victor, Clare, and four girls, Ruth, Margaret, Mae, and Mildred.
The funeral services were held last Friday afternoon at the Wright home. Mr.
Wright's nephew, Glen Palmer of Deerfield, Kansas, conducted the services.
Englewood has lost a good citizen and all the friends offer their sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Ashland Clipper, April
14, 1927
Dwight Eugene Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright, was born
May 13, 1926, and lived to be ten months, and twenty eight days of age. His life
had been despaired of several different occasions, but he seemed to be stronger
than was thought, and just as it seemed as if he stood a fair chance to overcome
all set backs, he died suddenly on the 11th day of April, 1927.
"Suffer
little children to come unto me." He fought a good fight, but could not live
here, however we know where he is today. Besides his parents and three sisters,
Dorothy, Naida and Betty Jean, there are a number of relatives and sympathetic
friends who mourn the loss of the departed babe.
The funeral service was
conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. David B. Jones, the pastor. The text
used was from the Gospel of Mark X:14. "Suffer the little children to come to
me." The hymns were sung by a quartet of young men. Two girls and two boys
carried the casket, while two girls went before and two followed. A great many
flowers were sent in by sympathetic friends. The body was lovingly placed in the
grave at the Ashland cemetery on the afternoon of April 12, 1927.
Clark County Clipper, February 16, 1923
Death of
Pioneer Citizen. This county lost another of its pioneer citizens when E. B.
Wright died at his home in Ashland at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Wright had been in
his usual health and had eaten a hearty breakfast that morning and had been out
about the place as usual. He had enjoyed the newspaper that morning his wife
reading to him as was their custom. Just a short time before the end he spoke in
a causal way about being tired. He had gone in the living room and sat down in
his chair, and it was only a few moments later when his wife looking in the room
saw that he had slid down in his chair, and when she went near to see what the
trouble might be she saw that the end had come. Mrs. Wright summoned the
neighbors who came and gave such assistance as they could until M. G. Stevenson,
undertaker, arrived to take charge of the body.
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Fallen Asleep.
Eli Bunnel Wright was born in Cass county, Michigan, on October 14, 1846. When
he was fourteen years old, his mother was left a widow. Being the oldest son in
a large family of children, he early took on the responsibility of life. He was
the support of his mother, spending some time in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois
during the troublesome times of the Civil War.
He was united in the holy
bonds of matrimony to Susan J. Warren on October 14, 1873, at Harvel, Illinois.
Here their son and two daughters were born.
About 1883, they moved to La
Clede County, Missouri, from whence they exchanged their little farm for a
quarter section of land about six miles southeast of Ashland, Kansas, now owned
by T. R. Cauthers. Here, with the true spirit of the pioneer, he educated and
trained his own three children and his niece, Anna Rhodes, whom he loved as his
own.
During those years he held places of trust, as class leader in the
Methodist church, on the Pleasant Valley charge, on the school board, and
township board. He helped to build the court house in the summer of 1888.
He was a man of strong physique and spent a number of years in the threshing
business. With the help of neighbors, he undertook and dug a well with a pick
and spade ninety feet deep.
In the fall of 1896, he disposed of his farm
and stock and set up a hardware and tin shop and purchased a home in Ashland.
His business increasing he took in M. T. McCord as partner who later sold his
interest to E. W. Currier. Upon the death of his wife, February 3, 1908, he
retired from active business and sold to E. O. Palmer his entire stock, then
located on the lot where now stands the new post office building.
His
niece, Mrs. Anna Mayse, preceded him on February 7, 1908.
At the time of
he came to Ashland he transferred his church membership from the Pleasant Valley
Methodist church to the Methodist church at Ashland, where he served as a member
of the board of trustees at the time of the building of the present church and
the parsonage. He also was a member of the city council at one time, being
elected to that position in April 1909.
On October 8, 1912, he was
married to Mrs. Florence Williams and has maintained a home and kept up many of
the pursuits of life which to many of less determination would have seemed
impossible.
His daughter, Mrs. Mary Wallingford, preceded him on February
24, 1914.
He was for more than sixty years a member of the Odd Fellows
Lodge. In the lodge, as in the church of Jesus Christ, he built up a splendid
friendship among his fellow men, and his brethren in the church. Those who knew
him best held him in high esteem for his devout and noble Christian character
and influence.
On Sunday morning, February 12, 1928 at 10:30 o'clock,
suddenly, he was not, for God took him at the ripe age of eighty years, three
months and twenty nine days.
His faithful wife, son, Clarence of
Englewood, daughter, Mrs. May Palmer of this city, his brother, B. F. Wright of
Lahoma, Okla., sister, Mrs. J. O. Fyffe, of Ames, Okla., seventeen grandchildren
and two great grandchildren remain to share with a host of friends, the loss of
one of God's noble men and one of the community's most noble citizens.
The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30,
Tuesday by the pastor of the church, Rev. Robert L. Foster, and the body was
lain to rest in the Highland Cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection
when all who sleep in Him shall come forth a glorified body to dwell in the
presence of his Lord who he loved to service so faithfully through a long and
useful life. At the Cemetery the I. O. O. F. had charge of the services which
was given according to the beautiful and impressive ritualistic rites of that
order.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis, June
9, 2006
Clark County Clipper, December 20, 1979
Mrs. Quinten Wright
died December 12, 19179, unexpectedly, at her Sitka home.
Leona M. Wright
was born August 29, 1899, to B. F. Fox [should be M. F. Fox] and Ida Cook Fox in
Lexington community. Leona is survived by the widower, Quinten; one son, Richard
Q. Wright, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; one granddaughter, a brother, Charles Fox of
Ashland, and one sister, Estella Crane of Ashland. She was preceded in death by
three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wright were
held Saturday, December 15, 1979, at Ashland First Church of God; Rev. Wagner
officiated. Marva Ellis was at the organ; Mrs. Mel Brown was soloist. Burial was
in Highland Cemetery, Ashland. Pallbearers were Don German, Ivan Hulstine, Mere
Pike, Bob Harmon, Rich Harmon, and R. L. Williamson. Myatt Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Al
& Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
Clark County Clipper, February 14, 1974
L. A. "Chub" Wright, 62, was killed Thrusday, February 7 in a car-train accident
at Liberal. Born June 16, 1911, at Acres, he married Lorraine Bridwell, April
10, 1933 at Taloga, Oklahoma. He was a former rancher and Kansas State Board of
Entry employee and lived in Seward County since 1941.
He was a member of
the Christian Church, Englewood.
Survivors are the widow; sons: Doug,
Korea; Pat, Haven; Dan, Duncan, Oklahoma; Mike of the home; mother: Mrs. Nellie
Wright, Ashland; brothers: Quint, Sitka; Warren, Laverne, Oklahoma; Bruce, Jerry
and Clair, Climax Springs, Missouri; Paul and Vic, Englewood; sisters: Mrs. May
Currier, Farmington, New Mexico; Mrs. Mildred Coy, Highland Park, California; 10
grandchildren.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis,
June 11, 2006
Clark County Clipper, March 4, 1920
Luther B. Wright,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright, of Englewood, died at the home of his
parents Friday, February 27th of influenza and pneumonia at the age of 12 years,
3 months and 12 days. [Luther B. Wright was born November 14, 1907 in Ashland,
Kansas.] Mr. and Mrs. Wright and family lived on their farm near Acres until
last fall when they moved to Englewood.
Luther was a strong, robust boy
and enjoyed excellent health until he was stricken down by the malady that
proved fatal. He lingered between life and death for several days before the end
came, but all that could be done for him would not save his life. Besides his
parents he leaves four brothers, four sisters, his grandfather and grandmother
Wright and several uncles and aunts to mourn his loss.
Interment was made
in Englewood cemetery Monday.
Contributed by
Al & Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
The Leader Tribune, Volume 61m Number 5,
Buffalo, Oklahoma, Thursday, June 22, 1972
Funeral services for Martin L.
Wright, well known farmer and rancher in the Englewood, Kansas community, were
held in the Englewood High School, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Wright, 58, was
helping with the wheat harvest last Saturday when he suffered an apparent heart
attack.
Rev. Jimmy Graves officiated at the services. Burial was in
Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Seeger Funeral Home.
Martin
Leclede Wright, one of 14 children, the son of Clarence and Nellie Wright was
born September 10, 1913 at Acres, Kansas.
Buck, as he was known to family
and friends, graduated from Englewood High School in 1932, and following his
father's death in 1935 helped his mother care for the brothers and sisters
remaining at home.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by
one brother, Luther, and two sisters, Ruth Fox and Margaret Williams.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Nellie Wright of Ashland; eight brothers,
Quinten C. of Ashland; L. A. of Liberal, Kansas; Edgar W., Bruce, and Franklin
C. of Climax Springs, Missouri; Warren of Laverne; Paul and Victor C. of
Englewood; and two sisters, May Currier, Kirkland, New Mexico; and Mildred Coy,
Highland, California.
[Note: Martin Leclede "Buck" Wright died June 17,
1972, at Englewood, Kansas.]
Contributed
by Al & Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
The Clark County Clipper, January 5, 1978
Nellie Mildred Wright, daughter of William and Sarah Jane Cook, was born
February 26, 1886, at Acres, Kansas and departed this life on Tuesday, December
20, 1977 at the Fountain View Villa in Ashland, at the age of 91 years, nine
months and 24 days.
Nellie grew to womanhood in Clark county and on June
15, 1904 at Ashland, she and Clarence Wright were united in marriage. To this
union 14 children were born. The Wrights first home was in Acres, then in 1919
they moved to Englewood where they were engaged in the ranching business. Mr.
Wright died March 20, 1935. With the help of her children, Mrs. Wright continued
to operate the ranch, and she devoted her life to caring for her children and
making a warm and welcome place. She was a courageous and dedicated homemaker,
who accepted her role with the cheerful and fulfilling attitude.
She had
great faith and tried to meet each day in a positive way. She was a member of
the First Christian Church, Englewood.
Due to ill health, she made her
home at the Fountain View Villa in Ashland the past eight years. She was a
always appreciative of the tender loving care of the nurses and her radiant
kindness was an inspiration to those around her.
In addition to her
husband, Clarence, she was also preceded in death by two daughters, Ruth Fox and
Margaret Williams, and three sons, Luther, Martin "Buck", and L. A. "Chub."
Mrs. Wright leaves as her survivors seven sons: Quinten C. of Ashland, Edgar
W. "Jerry" of Climax Springs, Missouri, Warren of Laverne, Oklahoma, Bruce of
Climax Springs, Missouri, Paul and Victor of Englewood and Franklin Clair of
Edwards, Missouri; two daughters: Mrs. May Currier of Kirkland, New Mexico and
Mildred Coy of Highland, California; 32 grandchildren 42 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral
services were held Friday, December 23, 1977, 2:00 P.M. in the First Christian
Church, Englewood, Kansas, with Brother Jim Graves officiating.
Burial
was in the Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Seeger Funeral Home.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Contributed by
Al & Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
The Clark County Clipper, January 14, 1993
Paul Emerson Wright, 65, was born November 2, 1927, at Englewood, Kansas, to
Clarence and Nellie Mildred (Cook) Wright and on Saturday, January 9, 1993 he
suffered an apparent fatal heart attack while feeding his cattle in his pasture
southeast of Englewood in Harper County, Oklahoma.
He was one of 14
children born to this pioneer couple. He lived all his life in Clark County,
Kansas. He attended the Englewood School and graduated from Englewood High
School with the Class of 1945.
Paul enlisted in the United States Army on
March 21, 1946, and served as a Military Policeman. He received the World War II
Victory Medal and after his honorable discharge on September 20, 1947, he
returned to Englewood and began his farming-ranching operation. He loved horses
and was active in the horse racing business for several years.
Paul was
an outstanding man in his community. He was never too busy to help his family or
friends. His gentle, kind and caring ways made him special to all those who knew
and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers;
Luther, L. A. "Chub", Martin "Buck", and Bruce; three sisters, Ruth Fox,
Margaret McKnight Williams, and Mildred Coy; and two nephews, Doug and Mike
Wright.
Paul leaves as his survivors one sister, May Currier; five
brothers, Quinten, Edgar "Jerry", Warren and wife Arena, Victor and wife Jean,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services
were Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at 11:00 a.m. In the Englewood Cemetery,
Englewood, Kansas, with the Rev. Wesley Peterman officiating.
Clark County Clipper, February 6, 1908
Wright -
Susan Louis Warren was born in Cass county, Michigan, July 24, 1845, and passed
from this life February 3, 1908, being at the time of her death 62 years, 7
months and 9 days old. She was the direct descendant of the revolutionary hero,
General Joseph Warren, who was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill. Susan Warren
was united in marriage to Eli B. Wright, at Harvell, Illinois, in 1873. To this
union were born three children, all of whom with an adopted daughter, the niece
of Mrs. Wright, are still living. They are Mary, wife of Mr. C. A. Wallingford,
of Ashland; Clarence, who lives near Ashland; May, wife of Mr. E. A. Palmer, of
Ashland; and Anna, wife of Mr. J. W. Mayse, of Wichita.
Our departed
sister, having given herself to God in girlhood, was associated all her life
with Christian people. She was a faithful and devout member of the Methodist
church, and since removing to Ashland, in the early days, has been closely
identified with all departments of church work, including prayer meeting, Sunday
school and the Ladies Aid Society. She was also an honored member of the W. C.
T. U., and was very much devoted to the cause of temperance and morality. If
health and weather would permit she was seldom absent from these meetings. She
was greatly beloved by all the people of the town and her absence will be keenly
felt. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a neighbor to all in the deepest
sense of the word, ever ready to lend a hand to those in need of help. For
several months she had been in failing health, but none of us supposed that the
end was so near. But He who knows best suddenly called her from the cares and
sorrows of this world to the enjoyment of heaven. She possessed an unwavering
faith in God, and died in the full hope of a glorious immortality.
The
funeral was held from the M. E. church, this afternoon, and the remains were
laid to rest in the silent city on the hill.
The bereaved family has the
sympathy of the entire community.
Contributed
by Al & Pearl Ellis, June 11, 2006
The Clark County Clipper, March 16, 1995
Warren Burton Wright, 72, was born December 21, 1922, at Englewood, Kansas
to Clarence and Nellie Mildred (Cook) Wright and died Monday, March 6, 1995, in
St. Mary Hospital, Enid, Oklahoma.
Warren, the 10th of 14 children, grew
to manhood in Englewood, and graduated from Englewood High School with the Class
of 1940. After graduation, he moved to the Lotspeich Ranch where he worked until
he entered the United State Army, October 30, 1944. He served his country in the
Philippines during World War II. He was honorably discharged December 16, 1946,
and returned to the ranch.
He had become a part of the Lotspeich family.
On May 22, 1949, at Laverne, Oklahoma, Warren and Arena Shelingbarger were
united in marriage. To this union two children were born, Wesley Aaron and Betty
Ruth. Warren and Arena moved from the Ranch in 1951 to their present home.
Warren worked in the Grocery Store for Cecil Mitchell and also bottled milk
by the quart and delivered it from house to house in Laverne. Then in 1958 they
established a partnership Grade "A" Dairy with Seneca Shelingbarger and was
active in this business for 28 years. He and Arena worked together always,
whether operating the dairy, building fence or gardening. They had 46 wonderful
years.
Warren was a calm, happy, kind, humble man, who live his home. He
believed, was baptized and lived his Christian life daily. He was an avid reader
who enjoyed keeping up with current events.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, five brothers, Luther, L. A. "Chub," Martin "Buck," Bruce and Paul,
three sisters, Ruth Fox, Margaret William, and Mildred Coy, and his daughter,
Betty Livengood on August 27, 1993.
Warren leaves a his survivors his
wife, Arena, of the home, his son and wife, Wesley and Jana Wright of Laverne,
son-in-law, Perry LIvengood of Amarillo, Texas; three grandchildren, Sarah
Denise Wright, Viola May and Tomas Lee Livengood; two step-daughters, Melissa
Darah, and Chirstin and husband, Donnie Ashcraft; four brothers, QWuinten of Oak
Ridge, Tennessee, Edgar "Jerry," Victor and wife Jean, all of Englewood, Kansas,
Clair and wife, Jean of Edwars, Missouri, one sister, May Currier, of Kirtland,
New Mexico, sister-in-law, Lorraine Wright, Liberal, Kansas; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were Thursday, March
9, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Christ, Laverne, Oklahoma, with David
Hamlin, pastor and the Rev. Wesley Peterman officiating.
Interment was in
the Laverne Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Seeger Funeral Home,
Laverne. Memorials may be made to the "Janita Wright Scholarship Fund" with
Seeger Funeral Home, P. O. Box 909, Laverne, Oklahoma 73848 as custodian.
Clark County Clipper, December 6, 1906
Little Glen
Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Young, departed this life Tuesday
morning at 9:30, November 27th, 1906 of pneumonia. Age 6 months and 3 days.
All that medical aid and tender nursing could do was done. Nothing but death
could relieve the little sufferer.
Another flower has withered,
Has perished from the earth;
A flower of rarest beauty,
Of more than priceless worth -
A soul has been transplanted
From this weary world of woe,
To bloom again in Heaven,
Where sweetest flowers grow.
Clark County Clipper, March 7, 1929
Baby Meets Tragic Death. A
tragedy that has cast a shadow of sorrow over the community occurred this
morning when little Loy Earl Young, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Young, came to his death through an accident ay their home southwest of Ashland.
While playing about the farm yard this morning a heavy iron stock gate fell
on the little fellow and broke his neck, evidently causing instant death. Just a
few minutes before the accident his mother had gone to the door to see about him
and found him playing in the yard. In less than ten minutes she again went to
call him to come in and play with a neighbor child who had called at the Young
home with his mother. Loy Earl did not answer her call and she went out to hunt
him. Soon she found him laying under the heavy gate that had fallen on him and
snuffed out his precious little life. She lifted the gate off his body and took
him to the house and neighbors were called and he was brought to Ashland as
quickly as possible to Dr. Burkett's office where efforts were made to
resuscitate him, but it was not successful. Upon subsequent examination it was
found that his neck was dislocated, which had probably caused almost instant
death.
Mr. Young had left for Dodge City this morning and was not at home
at the time of the tragedy. He was called at once and came to Ashland as quickly
as possible.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. from the
Christian Church.
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Clark County Clipper, March 14, 1929
Loy Earl Young was born in Clark County, Kansas, December 18, 1924. He came to
his death accidentally March 7, 1929, at the age of 4 years, 2 months and 17
days.
He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Young;
his brothers, Willie and Kelsie; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller;
and a a host of other relatives and friends.
Loy Earl has gone on to meet
his baby sister who died the 13th of September, 1920, and his smiling face will
be sadly missed by all who knew him, for to know him was to love him.
A little lamb from us has gone,
The voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which can never be filled.
But in God's mansion filled with angels,
Where it's so bright and fair,
We will meet out little Darling,
And there'll be no parting there.
The funeral service was
held from the Christian church in Ashland at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Rev. Asa B.
Ingram preaching the funeral sermon, taking as his text Matthew 18:10. Burial
was made in Highland cemetery.
Those friends and relatives from a
distance who attended Loy Earl's funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Young and
daughter, Ruby; Mrs. Myrta Young and daughters, Alice and Delia, and son,
Murvol; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Young and daughter, Alberta; Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Young; Mr. and Mrs. Levric and Bernice Young, all of Sawyer, Kansas; Mrs. Lora
Puder and son, Clell of Isabell; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Howerton and sons, Fred and
Emmett of Pratt; Mrs. Emma Hawk and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hawk and family of Garden
City; Mr. and Mrs. Art Miller of Beaver, Oklahoma.
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Card of
Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and
neighbors for their kindness and sympathy at the death of our precious babe and
brother; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Young.
William and Kelsie. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Miller.
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