Obit/Death Notes 1890-1894 Coffey County, Kansas

G. B. Traylor died of consumption in Lebo, Kanss, Saturday morning at half past eight o'clock, February 22, 1890; aged 66 years, 7 months and 5 days. He was born in Bath county, Kentucky, July 17, 1832. He came to Miami county, Kansas, in 1857; removed to Coffey county, Kansas, in 1865, and remained in the county to the time of his demise. The last five years of his life he was a citizen of Lebo.

Mr. Traylor was a name of positive character, good judgment and cheerful disposition. He was youthful in life, and never wanted for friends. He was chosen to positions of trust a number of times, which were filled with honor and to the satisfaction of his constituants. He served his country in the Mexican war as a soldier. He was held in high esteem by those who knew him best. He united with the Christian church in 1862, and remained a worthy and honored member until he passed to the church triumphant. During the affliction of Mr. Traylor he was constantly resting on the precious promises of God's word, and delighted to have it read, and have hymns sund that were familiar to him. At a time the following was sung for him by the writer:

"Friends fondly cherished have passed on before,

Waiting, they watch the approaching the shore;

Singing to cheer me through death's chilling gloom,

Joyfully, joyfully haste to thy home.

Sounds of sweet melody fall on my ear;

Harps of the blessed, your voices I hear!

Rings with the harmony heaven's high dome,

Joyfully, joyfully haste to thy home."

He, with uplifted hands and a countenance brightly beaming, rejoiced. He was a good man. His steps were "ordered by the Lord." His end was peace.

He was a kind father, a faithful husband. He leaves a devoted widowed wife, children, grandchildren and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The entire ceity and community gave expression of their sympathy and respect by their presence at the funeral services, which were conducted by Elter Britton, assisted by the writer.

from the Lebo Enterprise, May 28, 1891

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Louisa ....... born in Willshire England July 4th 1814, departed this life May 21st, 1891, aged 76 years 10 months and 17 days.

In 1838 she was united in marriage with George Pearse: of this union there were born to them eleven children; four of them survive, three were present at the time of her death. In youth she began a religious life and connected herself with the Episcopal Church and continued a worthy member until she was transfered to the Church triumphant.

For more than twenty eight years she with her husband and children were favorably known and held in high esteem as pioneers of Key West, Coffey County, Kansas.

The funeral services were largely attended by the entire community.

J.C. MILLER

Samuel Ott, an old resident and staunch citizen, three miles south of town, died suddenly, of heart failure, Tuesday night. He will be buried today in the cemetery here, at 2 p.m.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 4, 1891

Mrs. E. J. Lyon of Burns, Marion County, a sister of the late deceased Samuel Ott, has been visiting the bereaved family since his death. She was a guest of her uncle Mr. Colwell of this place, on Monday, and on that day took the train for her home.

Geo. Ott, eldest son of Sam. Ott recently deceased, arrive home from Oregon Sunday evening, coming over land from Emporia after 6 o'clock.

DIED, at his home near Lebo, Kansas, May 27th, 1891. Mr. Samuel Ott, aged 46 years 3 months and 21 days.

Mr. Ott, was born in Franklin county, Penn., Feb. 6th, 1845. His fathers family removed from Penn. when he was quite young to Knox Co. Ill., where he spent the most of his life. He was married to Mary E. Miles Nov. 14th, 1866. He was the father of ten children nine of which, with his wife survive to mourn his loss.

He was a member of the Lutherean church having united with that church when 18 years of age. He served his country faithfuly during the great rebellion, enlisted in the 77th. Ills. Infantry and was honorably discharged from the 130th. Reg. of the same state. He came to Kansas in the spring of 1884 and to Coffey Co. and Lebo in the spring of 1885, where he has lived until his death. He was buried from the M. E. church in Lebo, May 28 where one of the largest congregations ever seen at that house assembled to pay him a last tribute of respect. Mr. Ott was a well known citizen, a kind and tender father, a faithful husband, a good neighbor and a good man. Funeral service by the writer.

DANIEL WEBSTER

MEMOIR--Matthew McCurry, died May 23, 1891, aged 77 years. He had been a member of the M. E. Church for 50 years and died in Holy Triumph. The funeral was preached by the writer May 25, 1891.

J.R. RAMSEY

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 11, 1891

Neighborhood News.

HARTFORD--NEWS.

A collision between a freight and passenger train on the M.K. and T. a half mile from Hartford, June 3, resulted in the death of engineer A. Wicks; Chas. Howlett, engineer, arm broken, foot mashed and severely bruised; Robt. Claughley, fireman, arm fractured; J.E. Howesby, Ex. Messenger, severely hurt; W.W. Cary, fireman, arm broken and other injuries.

Adam Wenger, one of the oldest and most respected citizens, died suddenly of heart failure, May 30th.

James Manley, for five years an invalid, resulting from injuries received in a sand pit, died June 2.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 16, 1891

SUICIDE.

Richard Lang committed suicide Monday morning by hanging himself. He made two unsuccessful attempts to kill himself on Sunday, Monday morning he and his son went out to milk, he gave the milk to the boy and told him to take it to the house, the boy did so and then came back after his father and found him hanging in the barn. He at once cut him down. He deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F., A.O.U.W. and Modern Woodmen, and carried an insurance of $5000.

W. E. Samuel was at Neosho Rapids Tuesday, attending the funeral services of Mrs. Stone.

Mrs. C. R. Stone, of Neosho Rapids died Sunday, July 13. She was an elderly lady, wife of the postmaster in that place, and was buried in the cemetery there on Tuesday. We have not received any farther particulars.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 23, 1891

DIED--Monday, July 20, 1891, at 10 o'clock P.M., Mrs. Elizabeth J. Jones, aged 65 years.

The deceased was the companion of Joseph J. Jones, of Arvonia, and one of the oldest and most universally beloved settlers of this part of the country, having come to this neighborhood from Wales and settled near Arvonia 19 years ago, but removed to the place of her death about 9 years since. She was a life long member of the Congregational church, Tho personally unacquainted with the subject of this sketch, when the news of her serious sickness was circulated in this community, even a stranger could tell from the murmured whisperings and pallid faces that those who knew her best loved her most, and her final taking away was one of those afflictions that spreads a gloom over all.

She leaves her husband, John Joseph Jones, and five children, to wit: Joseph J. Jones of Pennsylvania, and Robert S. Jones, of New Mexico, both of whom are now on their way here; Mrs. Maggie Roberts, wife of W. W. Roberts, Mrs. Lizzie Jones, wife of Richard Jones, and Johnny Jones, of this city, the latter of whom is the youngest child, and a number of sorrowing relatives and friends, all of whom have the sincere and heart felt sympathy of the entire community.

The funeral has been postponed until Friday, July 24th, at 10 A.M. in order that the children on their way may reach here in time, and will take place at Arvonia. Rev. D. Todd Jones officiating.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 30, 1891

James Slack, nephew of Mr. Nichols, who has been lingering with consumption at Emporia, died at 8 A.M. yesterday and will be buried at 2 P.M. to day.

Major Will Randall, of Denver, Col., a brother of T. J. Randall, died from from injuries received in a runaway accident, in that city, on June 24th. He was a lawyer by profession, and his life and character are highly spoken of by the Denver papers.

OBITUARY.--Otis L., son of Aaron and Margaret Hicks, was born in Lyon County, Kan., October 25th, 1890, and died in Lebo, Kan., July 27th, 1891. Aged 9 months and 2 days. The parents have they sympathy of their many friends. Services conducted by the writer.

Another one of the old settlers of Arvonia was buried here the other day.

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Jones the beloved wife of John Joseph Jones, died July 20 1891 at her home near Arvonia, very sudden, of cholera morbus, aged 65 years.

Mrs. Jones, or as she was familiarly known by every bodyaround here as, "Mother Jones," was one of the old settlers of Arvonia. She came here with her husband and five children from North Wales, in 1872 and settled on a farm about six miles south east of Arvonia, where they sold out about 9 years ago, and moved on a small place they bought close to the village of Arvonia, where she and Mr. Jones lived in quietude and happiness till she died.

Mrs. Jones was considered one of the best nurses in cases of sickness in the township and many are living witnesses of her readiness, kindness and tender care on such ossacions. She was loved and respected by all who knew her She was a true christian and a faithful and consistent member of the Welsh Congregational church of Arvonia. She was a kind and devoted wife, a loving and tender mother, and a true and noble christian.

The funeral was put off till Friday following so that her two sons, one in Pennsylvania and the other in New Mexico might be present. Robert from New Mexico reached here in time but Joseph from the east did not arrive until the night after the funeral took place. She was buried with due respect in the Arvonia cemetery, followed to her last resting place by a large concourse of sympathising and sorrowing community. Revs. D. Todd Jones and T. J. Evans officiated in a very appropriate manner.

She leaves her devoted helpmate, after toiling and traveling through this weary world for 45 years, and three sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. They are all married but the youngest son Johnny P. Jones who is in business with his brother-in-law, W. W. Roberts, in Lebo, Kan., Mrs. Richard Jones and Mrs. Roberts are also living in Lebo. Joseph is at Shenandoah Penn. and Robert at Ratoon, New Mexico.

D. N. T.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 6, 1891

Last Sunday Rev. D. Todd Jones deliverd a very able and appropriate funeral sermonf of the late John Joseph Jones at the Methodist church to a large congregation, both bhurches having united for the occasion. We noticed a good number of Leboites present at the services and among the others the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Griff Jones, Johnny P. Jones, Joe Evans, J. P. Edwards, C. M. Welk and sister Louisa.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 20, 1891

DIED, sunday, at 12 M., of brain fever, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Samuel, of this city, aged six weeks. Funeral services Monday, conducted by Rev. D. Todd Jones, of Arvonia, assisted by McKay Bros. and Rev. Ramsey.

O, weep not, dear ones.

Your loved one is at rest;

Safe from all sorrow.

In the dwelling of the bleat.

A six weeks old child of John A. Jones, near Arvonia, was buried yesterday.

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 10, 1891

The funeral of Mrs. Richard Prothroe was largely attended last week by symyathising friends and neighbors. The Rev. J. T. Evans and D. Todd Jones officiated and W. E. Samuel of Lebo as undertaker, which important business he does to the satisfactions of every body.

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 17, 1891

DIED--Sept. 15, 1891, Nora Pauletta Copeland, only child of F. B. Copeland and wife. She was born Sept. 1, 1890, being 1 yr. and 15 days old. The remains were taken to Melvern cemetery to be interred by the side of the other two babies who sleep there. The parents have the heartfelt sympathies of the entire community.

One by one He hath called your loved ones,

To the happy shore on the other side;
With your Saviour you shall greet them,

When you, too, have crossed the tide.

Death of T. J. Thomas.

T. J. Thomas, one of Lebo's most prosperous merchants and best citizens, after a brief illness, departed this life a few minutes before noon, yesterday, Sept, 16, 1891. The writer has only been acquainted with Mr. Thomas the few months we have been in business here, but during that brief period has been deeply impressed with his business ability and integrity, his uniform kindly and manly disposition, which has made him friends and customers without number and had endeared him to all as few men are capable of doing.

His sickness is reported to have been precipitated by over exertion in the removal of his immense stock of goods from one building to another which had just been accomplished, and came so suddenly that very many had not heard of it until the word was passed around that his life was hanging in the balance, from which time every assistance in medical skill and faithful nursing by friends and relatives was rendered but in vain until he peacefully, calmly, yes we may say bravely passed away, exhibiting during the trying ordeal of the lowering clouds that quiet unobtrusive fortitude that so gracefully and becomingly marked his every day intercourse with all.

To the bereaved brothers and sisters relatives and friends we can truly say that their great burden of grief is shared by this entire community. The funeral will take place to morrow at 1 o'clock, and he will be buried in the cemetery in Arvonia.

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 24, 1891

DIED--Mrs. M. A. Childers, on Monday, Sept. 28, 1891. She was buried in the cemetery the next day.

Hiram W. Williams was born in Kentucky on Oct. 9, 1807, and was converted in the 28th years of his age. He married Miss Martha E. Willfite in 1830, and moved to Indiana in 1831 with his family, settling in Morgan county, six miles southwest of Monrovia, where he resided for thirty-nine years. He was one of the first pioneers. He walked from six to ten miles to attend church and class meetings. He then had preaching in his own house for several years. He was appointed as class leader and remained in that capacity for twenty-five years. The Lord blessed them with eleven children, four of whom have gone home to the better land. Two sons lost their lives in the service of their country. Brother Williams erected the family altar early in life and never allowed it to fall. He came to Kansas in 1869, where he has since resided. He was a consistent Christian. When his time came near he spoke of death as though he was going to see a friend. He was like Wesley said, he would only cease to live and move in this world. "Oh what a beautiful crown awaits those who are ready when Jesus comes to receive His own." His death occurred on Feb. 21, 1891. His remains repose in Lebo cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by J. R. Ramsey, J. C. Miller assisting in the services.

IN MEMORY OF OUR FATHER.

Pity, oh pity us, God of love!
Look from thy throne in heaven above;
Pity us, God, in our anguish and grief,
And send us thy love and give us relief.

God of mercy, oh, how can we say
"Thy will be done" while under the clay
Our loved one is lying in slumbers so deep,
He wakes not, though around him the dreary winds sweep,

We loved, O Father, how can it be,
That never again his face we shall see?
No more her him speak in the pleasant old ways,
Our names as he used to in those happier days,

O Thou who art touched with our sorrow and woe,
Who knowest all grief that our spirits can know
Stand by us, O Christ, in this tempest of gloom,
And light up the darkness that rests on the tomb,

O crucified hand, let us cling to thee now,
Strengthen our fiath while before thee we bow,
Lead us, O Father, lead us aright,
And amid this great darkness let there be light.

Spirit, O speak to us, speak to us Lord,
Let us find rest in thy "wonderous word,"
That bid us look upward for heaven is bright,
And the Lord God Almighty hath surely done right.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 1, 1891

Margaret A. Childers was born Oct. 29, 1822, in Indiana. Was married to Joseph Childers at Lewistown, Ill., July 22, 1841. She came to Lebo Kansas about six years ago and died Sept. 22, 1891. Mother Childers joined the U. B. Church when but a child and remained in that church until six years ago when she identified herself with the M. E. Church of Lebo Kansas. Since which time she has lived a consistent, devoted christian life. Mother Childers was a good neighbor, a consecrated christian and a devoted mother. We mourn for her, but our loss is her eternal gain. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer assisted by Rev. J. C. Miller.

J. R. RAMSEY

Resolutions In Memoriam of T. J. Thomas

By appointment of the Mayor and City Council of Lebo Kansas of which the deceased was an honorable member at the time of his death. We, the undersigned committee, offer the following resolutions as a joint expression of our deep respect for, and regret at, the untimely death of T. J. Thomas, late citizen and merchant of this city.

Having had several years acquaintance with the deceased we attest that time has only added to our first favorable impression of the honorable and many qualities, irreprochable and lovable character of the subject so ruthlessly and prematurely snatched from us by the grim monster, death.

Mr. Thomas was the youngest of eight children born to David and Elizabeth Thomas, in Gwynfe Carmarthenshire, South Wales, March 28, 1856, and died at Lebo, Kansas, of hemorage of the lungs, Sept. 16, 1891.

He settled in Arvonia in the Spring of 1884, from there he removed to Lebo, engaging in the mercantile business in 1889. There is was that he first demonstrated his true worth and ability in his chosen calling, (that of a merchant) and we your committee, hereby

Resolve and Affirm, That in his death his bereaved relatives, friends and our entire community have suffered an irreparable loss.

Resolved further, That this expression of our feelings be published in the LEBO ENTERPRISE and a marked copy of the same be sent to each of his relatives in this country and Wales.

E. L. TRAYLOR.
J. M. MANSON.
W. E. WILLIAMS.
Committee.

IN MEMORIAM
Of the late T. J. Thomas

Thomas J. Thomas was born at Gwynfe, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, March 23d, 1856, and died at Lebo, Kansas, of hemorahage of the lungs after a few days sickness, Sept. 16, 1891. He was the youngest of eight children of David and MJargaret Thomas, seven of whom survives him, with his aged mother, in the old country. There are three home on the farm with their mother, in Breckonshire, South Wales, and Edward, John, Mary, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, wife of Mr. Evan Evans, near Breckon, with three in this country, all of whom are living in Arvonia township Osage county, Kansas, being D. N. Thomas, W. N. Thomas, and Ann, wife of T. J. Griffiths.

When he was well educated in the old country and was about 14 years of age he was apprenticed for three years as dry goods clerk and to learn the dry goods business with his cousin Lewis Thomas, a dry goods merchant of Swansea, a seaport town in South Wales, in whose employ he remained for 7 or 8 years. After that he was employed as clerk for different merchants at Cardiff, Marthys and Dowlais, in Wales, and London, England. At the latter place he contracted a very severe cold which affected his lungs at the time and from which he suffered more or less until his death. In the spring of 1882, accompanied by his brother William, he emigrated to this country and went at first to Cleveland, Ohio, where he stayed for a short time with Lewis Brothers dry goods merchants and old friends who came from the same place in the old country. On account of weak health the climate was too severe for him there, beign right on the lake, he left and came to his brothers and sisters at Arvonia where he stayed for some time, but still failing to regain his health took a trip back to the old country where he got better. In the spring of 1884 he came back to this country again and coming out to Arvonia started in the dry goods business on a small scale in the town of Arvonia, commencing by having a spring wagon to go around the country to sell his goods, which he enjoyed eversomuch, and his health got better and his trade increased. About three years ago he made up his mind to move to Lebo and start in the dry goods and grocery business. He was not there long before his trade increased very rapidly and was doing an immense business in that line. He understood the business thoroughly in all its details, and had rare ability and qualifications as a business man, and by his honesty and integrity he had built up an immense trade and was very proud of it. He was perfectly devoted to his customers and his business. But alas! He had taken away in the midst of his usefulness and cut down while he was yet in the prime of life. It seems to us sometimes that the ways of Providence are dark, unpenetrable and unexplainable in this world.

"It moves in mysterious ways,

Its wonders to perform."

"The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away." May we have grace and strength to say, "Blessed be His holy name." Inasmuch as the Almighty God seen fit in His wise Providence to take unto himself the poor soul of our dear brother, rest in peace--in hope, that we shall meet again beyond the river.

Before he died he arranged all of his business affairs and appointed his own administrators to collect all money due him and pay all his debts and liabilities and to execute his last will and testament. They are Mr. Geo. Reid, a prosperous farmer living close to town, and a stockholder in the Lebo Bank, and Mr. A. G. Tuller, cashier in the same bank, and we are perfectly satisfied that his business affairs could not be in better hands.

He was a member of the Congregational church of Arvonia, and brought a letter of recommendation with him from Cleveland, Ohio. He had been elected twice as a member of the City Council of Lebo and held that office at the time of his death. He had won a host of friends and was well through of and respected by all who knew him. This was manifested the day of his funeral which was the largest that has ever been seen at Lebo and Arvonia. The remains were interred in the Arvonia Cemetery. The following ministers took part in the religious services, Revs. Ramsey and Miller of Lebo and Revs. T. J. Evans and D. Todd Jones of Arvonia and Dr. Tavalaw Jones late of Youngstown, Ohio. Rev. D. Todd Jones will preach a memorial sermon for him at the Congregational church at Arvonia the first Sunday in October.

D. N. T.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 8, 1891

DIED--Sunday morning, Oct. 4, 1891, Ada Belle Hutton, 8 months of age, only child of Conway and Ida Hutton.

It was laid to rest Monday, in Lebo cemetery, W. H. Arnold officiating in the services at the house. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

from the Burlington Independent, October 9, 1891

BURGE--In Ottumwa, Kansas, Oct. 1, 1891, from typhoid fever, Minnie, daughter of Samuel and Josie Burge; aged 8 years, 4 months and 5 days.

MORSE--At Strawn, Kansas, Oct. 3, 1891, from congestion of the lungs, Betsey A., wife of Charles Morse; aged 67 years.

Another of our early pioneers has gone. The Morse family settled on Wolf creek in the spring of 1855, being among the first band of settlers of the county. Some time during the war period the family moved to Burlington where Mr. Morse followed the blacksmithing business for a number of years, the principle object of the move being school privileges for the children. After the children had received a good education Mr. Morse moved to the farm he now lives on near Strawn. Mrs. Morse was a woman of much force and an earnest and energetic worker in the Methodist church. She was a true wife and mother and her children, three sons and three daughters now grown and all useful members of society, were carefully reared and educated. All of the family, except one son who is away in the northwestern country, were present at the funeral.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 15, 1891

Lewis Cauvault, brother in law of J. M. Manson, living on Big Creek, 4 miles south of Burlington, died after a prolonged illness, of dropsy, yesterday, and will be buried to day. Mr. Cauvault was an old and respected citizen, a substantial and successful farmer, whose demise will be universally regretted.

from the Burlington Independent, October 16, 1891

A. W. Scott, father of sheriff L. H. Scott, B. F. and J. A. Scott, of this city, died at Goodland, Ind., on Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 1891. The subject of this sketch was born in West Virginia, March 28th, 1808, where he resided until twenty-one years of age, when he moved to Hamilton county, Indiana, then a wilderness, and cleared and made him a good farm. In 1828 he was married to Mary A. Burnside, to whom was born four daughters and seven sons, all of whom are living with the exception of one daughter; also two sons who died during the late rebellion. When the war broke out he was among the first to respond to his country's call for volunteers, although being exempt on account of age. He enlisted in the 58th Illinois volunteers, and he participated in the noted battles of Island No. 10, Shiloh, and many others of less importance. At Shiloh he was wounded and held prisoner until exchanged, and was then sent to the hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lingered between life and death for over two months, when he was sent home and by good nursing he regained his health. But not being satisfied to remain at home in this our country's peril he recruited a company and went to the front again the the 128th Indiana volunteer infantry where at Resacca he was again wounded and lost the partial use of both hands. He has been a constant sufferer for the past twenty-six years, but was always a cheerful and resigned. He had been a member of the M. E. church for over forty years, having formerly been a member of Friend's church. He survived the wife of this youth twelve years and has since made his home with his children, all of whom were at his deathbed side but his youngest son. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Momence, Ills., by the side of his wife and two sons. He was a member of the G. A. R. who assisted at the funeral.

from the Burlington Independent, October 16, 1891

BAILEY--In Pleasant township, Coffey Co., Kansas, Oct. 8, 1891, Mary, wife of James W. Bailey; aged 37 years.

COVAULT--In Neosho township, Coffey Co., Kansas, Oct. 14, 1891, from dropsy of the heart, Louis Covault; aged 54 years and 7 days.

RUSSELL--In Avon township, Coffey county, Kansas, Oct. 13, 1891, Pointon Russell; aged 77 years, 5 months and 11 days.

Another old settler gone. Mr. Russell located on Long Creek in April, 1857. He was a man of strict integrity and was counted among our best citizens. Last year he suffered an attack from la grippe and from which he never fully recovered. He leaves one brother, a son and two daughters to mourn his loss.

from the Burlington Independent, October 30, 1891

McMULLEN--In Burlington, Kansas, October 28, 1891, from neuralgia of the heart, Dr. Wm. McMullen; aged 61 years and 7 months.

Dr. McMullen was an honored and esteemed citizen of Burlington for more than twenty-five years. He loacted in this city in May 1866, and during all these years was a practicing physician. He was a genial gentleman. For a day or so prior to his death he had been complaining some but nothing serious was thought of. On the morning of his death he had dressed and been about the house for some time. He retired to his room, and when his daughter Mary went to tidy up the room she discovered her father on the bed, sinking away rapidly. She called for assistance but before help arrived the doctor was still in death. He passed away suddenly and without a struggle. The funeral takes place from the residence today at two o'clock and will be in charge of the Masonic order.

from the Lebo Enterprise, November 4, 1891

JONES, WINNIE--At the age of 31 years and 11 months, at the residence of Mr. G. Williams, Oct. 25, 1891.

Miss Jones was born Nov. 22, 1860 in Wales, was the daughter and youngest child of the late Humphrey and Gwen Jones, both of whom have preceded her to their rest. When about four years old she was struck with paralysis, from the effects of which, she suffered all her life. Although she had lost the use of the right hand and partly of the right side, yet was very handy with her needle and would do many things. She moved to Kansas with her parents 21 years ago, when the settlement started, and has lived here since. She has four brothers and one sister living--William and Robert, in Colorado and John, Hugh N., and Mrs. W. Protheroe Jr. She joined the Congregational church at Arvonis, when very young and was faithful until death. About three months ago she noticed a small lump in her left breast which proved to be cancer, and grew so quickly that it soon went beyond all hopes of recovery. Religious services were conducted at the house and by the grave by Rev. J. T. Evans, and her minister. The casket was a credit to the relatives and Mr. Samuel our undertaker, who is always neat and business like in performing his duties, therefore deserves credit and patronage. "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh." Respectfully, D. TODD JONES.

from the Burlington Independent, November 6, 1891

DECROW--In Burlington township, Oct. 25, 1891, from an abcess, Florence, daughter of Edward and Mary Decrow; aged 10 years.

The decreased was a bright, sweet little girl and loved by all who knew her. All through her long seige of sickness she was never heard to complain. She was attended by the best of medical aid. All was done for her that loving parents and kind friends could do. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery Monday, Oct. 26th. A large concourse of friends followed her to her last resting place. It is hard to part with one so dear, but what is our loss here is her gain in heaven.

A dear one from us is gone,

A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,

That never can be filled.

Two friends.

from the Lebo Enterprise, November 11, 1891

Card of Thanks.

To the neighbors, citizens and the G.A.R., the undersigned on behalf of the family, desire to express their gratitude for assistance rendered during the sickness, death and burial of our husband and father, Hiram Knotts.

Mrs. E. W. Knotts

from the Burlington Independent, November 13, 1891

KNOTTS--At Lebo, Kansas, Nov. 6, 1891, Hiram Knotts; aged 60 years, 2 months and 11 days.

Mr. Knotts was born in Wayne county, Indiana, and Came to Kansas in 1858. He was among our earliest settlers. He was in Lawrence at the time that Quantrel burned and sacked that city and had a very narrow excape from being captured and murdered. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss, Mrs. W. H. Rudrauff, of this city being one of them.

from the Lebo Enterprise, November 19, 1891

MILLER, LAWRENCE J.--At his home in this city, Saturday, Nov., 14th., 1891, at 12 p.m., ages 31 years, 6 months and 19 days.

The subject of this sketch was a son of our worthy citizens Rev. J. C. and Ellen Miller, and was born in Twinn Township, Preble county, Ohio, April 25th, 1860. At the age of twelve he united with the U. B. church under the pastoral labors o S. M. Hibbard being baptised by Rev. S. S. Holden June 19, 1878, by immersion. He was married August 18th 1881 in Ohio to Miss Ell J. Johnson, by the Rev. Wm. McKee, and removed with his family to this city in February, 1884. He was the father of five children--four sons and one daughter, the latter dying in infancy. He leaves his wife Ella J. and four sons, Harry G., Esti C., Willard C., and Omar R., the eldest of whom is 12 years old and the youngest 2 years. His father, mother, three brothers and three sisters, many relatives and others who knew him but to love and respect him, are left to mourn his untimely and sad taking away. His remains were laid at rest in the cemetery at this place on Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 1891, the Rev. J. A. Weller, D.D.L.L.D., President of Enterprise College at Dickinson, Kansas, and an old time acquaintance and friend of Mr. Miller's family back in Ohio, preached the funeral sermon at the M. E. church toa large and attentive audience. His sermon was very impressive, eloquent and soothing to the afflicted hearts present in that they were led to look beyond the dark clouds now hovering over them to the silver liniing on the other side. Rev. Ramsey, who had faithfully communicated with the deceased while on his bed of extreme suffering and affliction, spoke feelingly of his acquaintance with him, of his upright life and christian virtues while a resident of the place, of his complete submission to the will of the Master, and his perfect faith in waking up in the arms of Jesus. To the aged father and mother, the wife and four little children, the brothers and sisters who were near and dear to him, this entire community extend their sincerest heartfelt sympathy.

Last week we gave a brief account of the accident which terminated so sadly in his death. From the start he was faithfully atttended and cared for by the best medical assistance, and by loving hands. Nothing that could be though of that promised relief or alleviation of his suffering was left undone. Such devoted, untiring care in the hour of suffering and death, and the fact that those nearest and dearest were permitted to be present and soothe his last hours will be one of the greatest solacing thoughts of all their after years.

When it became known he could not recover from the wound although it was of such a nature that it could not be definitely ascertained, it was his own request that all the physicians in town be given the fullest opportunity to investigate its character and extent, both before and after dissolution to the end that the results might benefit som other sufferer receiving like injuries. It was anoble and magnanimous thought, reflecting the true character and nobility of the man. In accordance with this request Drs. Roupe, Lusk, Foote and Gavin made critical examinations of the case. Following is its

MEDICAL HISOTRY.

Upon the 9th instant Lawrence Miller suffered a fatal accident, by being struck by a crowbar obliquely across the abdomen, extending from the right to the left illiac region, whilst assisting the removing a large stone from the coal quarries at this place. Dr. Gavin was called to attend him and administered to him until the morning of the 13th when at the patients request Drs. Foote, Roupe and Lusk were summoned to his bedside to make an examination of his case and in the event of death, to hold a post mortem inquiry. The patient as agreed by all physicians attending was suffereing from acute diffuse peritonitis and entiritis of tradinastic origin. Patient died upon the 14th instant or near midnight. Postmortem was held on Sunday morning with the following results: Upon section of the heart lungs and pleura were found in a normal condition. Upon opening the abdominal cavity the condition present was that of great distentio of the large and small intestines with gas. The peritonem was found in a state of diffuse inflammation adherent to the abdominal viscera in a great part of its extent, over the right Illiac region. Where the inflammation had been greatest it was completely destroyed. The bowels were in a state of gangrene to the extent of 5th of the lower end of the Iliem. The abdominal cavity contained a quantity of puralent matter, together with some effused serum. The bladder was found empty and had suffered largely from an inflamminatory process. The conclusion of the attending physicians was that death had resulted from general inflammation of the abdominal viscera.

from the Burlington Independent, November 20, 1891

FEIGER--In Burlington, Kansas, Nov. 16, 1891, an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feiger.

ODELL--In Hampden township, Coffey county, Kansas, November 16, 1891, Mrs. Julia A. Odell; aged 75 years, 4 months and 2 days.

from the Burlington Independent, December 4, 1891

HARRINGTON--In Burlington, Kansas, November 28, 1891, an infant daughter of Benjamin and Jessie Harrington.

MORROW--In Pleasant township, Coffey county, Kansas, December 1, 1891, from old age, Polly Morrow; aged 75 years.

HOFFMANS--At Barteltho, Illinois, Saturday, November 28, 1891, from bronchitis, Cornelius Hoffmans; aged about 42 years.

The deceased was a brother to Frank Hoffmans of this city. His death was very sudden, he being confined to his bed but three days. A telegram was received here Saturday afternoon stating that he was dangerously ill, and his brother Frank took the evening train for Barteltho. Mr. Hoffmans had not been gone more than an hour before a second telegram was received announcing the death. The funeral services took place last Monday. The deceased was pastor of the Catholic church at Barteltho, a large German congregation, and he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a liveral giver to the needy and distressed and his congregation was much attached to him. It is a sudden and sad blow to Frank Hoffmans and he has the sympathy of all our people in his deep affliction. He and his brother had made arrangements to meet each other in St. Louis last Sunday where they were expected to be present at Archbishop Kenrick's Golden Jubilee. There are now but two of the Hoffmans family living, Mr. Hoffmans of this city, and a brother in Germany.

from the Lebo Enterprise, December 17, 1891

Last Wednesday morning Dec. 9th, 1891; Dear little Hannah, the beloved adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jeremy, died very suddenly after only a few days illness, of croup. She was a darling, bright and intelligent child. She was buried in the Arvonia cemetery the following Thursday and had a very large funeral. The Revs. J. T. Evans and D. Todd Jones officiated on the sad occasion. She was the child of George Watkins. Her mother died when she was a young babe. The sympathy of the whole community are with the bereaved familied in their sad affliction.

Dear little Hannah,

Sleep in still repose;

Of those that die in him,

That said in words of prose:

Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

from the Burlington Independent, December 18, 1891

MOSLEY--In Neosho township, Coffey, county, Kansas, Dec. 11, 1891, from spinal fever, Luella N., daughter of W. B. and Nellie Mosley; aged 1 year, 3 months and 23 days.

HUBER--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 11, 1891, an infant child of W. and L. Huber.

from the Burlington Independent, December 25, 1891

TURPIN--In Burlington, Kansas, Dec. 17, 1891, of la grippe, Fannie, wife of Robert Turpin (colored); aged 108 years.

EVERMAN--In Burlington, Kansas, Dec. 23, 1891, of scarlet fever, Frank, son of N. D. and E. Everman; aged 1 year and 6 months

WETHERBY--In Le Roy township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 19, 1891, of old age, E. Wetherby; aged 88 years and 11 months.

Deceased was the father of S. S. Wetherby. His remains were taken to Cardington, Ohio, for interment.

from the Burlington Independent, January 1, 1892

DAVIS--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 24, 1891, from congestion of the lungs, Wm. H. Davis; aged 36 years and 10 months.

REED--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 29, 1891, from whooping cough, an infant daughter of W. A. and N. B. Reed; aged 14 days.

C. G. How called Wednesday to bring us a sad piece of news. His brother Eli, aged about fifteen years, shot himself through the left shoulder with a load of shot on Wednesday, December 9. The accident occurred while he was out hunting. It appears that he was leaning on the point of his gun tooking through the spy glass, when the gun was discharged. A book which he had in his breast pocket diverted the shot somewhat, or his death would have been instananeous. As it was, he lingered for ten days, dying on Saturday, December 19. He was a very bright, good boy and a special favorite of all members of the family. C. G. How feels the loss very keenly and deeply regrets that he was not informed in time to see him before he died. The accident occurred near his father's place, about nine miles east of Guthrie.

from the Burlington Independent, January 8, 1892

MAYER--In Pleasant township, Coffey county, Kansas, January 5, 1892, from pneumonia, Carl Mayer; aged 52 years, 5 months and 2 days.

Wash Waterman, a man who was a one time well known in this county and was withous doubt the greatest horse thief in the United States, died in the penitentiary at Leavenworth a few days since. He served several terms in the penitentiaries of Missouri and Kansas and at the time of his death he was serving a term for stealing horses in Anderson county, this state. He was about seventy years old and it is estimated that he had stolen more than a hundred horses during his life time.

from the Burlington Independent, January 15, 1892

We are pained to learn of the untimely decease of Mrs. Jennie Cowgill, nee Huston, wife of H. E. Cowgill of this city, which occurred on the 13th inst. The circumstances of her death are peculiarly sad, on account of her age and recent marriage. She was twney-two years old, and less than a month ago was a happy bride. She was an active, healthy girl, bright, amiable and affectionate--well belovged by all who knew her. She was intelligent, a recent graduate of our city high school, and she was entering upon a useful and happy life. But her untimely demise casts a deep gloom over the entire community. She was taken seriously ill last Friday night, and died the Wednesday following. Many of our people did not know of her sickness, and were shocked to learn of her sudden death. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the residence on 2d street. Services were conducted by Revs. Boyle and Durboraw. The bereaved husband and stricken mother have the sincere sympathy of all.

MONTGOMERY--Near Strawn, Kansas, Jan. 11, 1892, from consumption, Lillie, daughter of R. and Jennie Montgomery; age 17 years, 9 months and 22 days.

ROMARY--In Key West township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 12, 1892, from la grippe, Ann Romary, aged 78 years, 7 months and 14 days.

STRACKBINE--At his home in Spring creek township, January 6, at 1 o'clock p.m., of la grippe, John Strackbine, aged 79 years, 10 months and 14 days.

Mr. Strackbine has been a resident of Kansas since 1866, when he settled on the land which he improved and made his home up to the time of his death. He was born in Philadelphia, was married in 1844 and with his wife and family moved to Blooming, Ill., in 1853 and from there movged to Kansas as above stated. He will be buried in the Logue cemetery to-day. Services will be held at the residence at 11 o'clock a.m. He leaves a widow and one grown son and one grown daughter. They have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends. Mrs. Strackbine is at the writing very weak and cast down.

from the Burlington Independent, January 22, 1892

KELLEY--In Ottumwa, Kansas, Jan. 17, 1892, from la grippe, William A. Kelley; aged 63 years.

WHITE--In Ottumwa, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1892 from la grippe and pneumonia, Peter White; aged 50 years.

STEVENS--In Ottumwa, Kas., Jan. 17, 1892, from consumption, Enos B. Stevens; aged 33 years 1 month 15 days.

DOW--At the home of John Howard, in Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 16, 1892, from heart disease, Isaac C. Dow; aged 72 years.

Mr. Dow was one of the early settlers of Coffey county and for many years was a resident of California township. For some time past he lived with his son, C. A. Dow, in Sumner county, and was here in Coffey county visiting old friends at the time of his death.

WALLACE--In Hampden township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 15, 1892, Nancy B., wife of John Wallace; aged 52 years, 10 months and 13 days.

Mrs. Wallace was a native of Belmont county, Ohio, and was married to John Wallace Nov. 22, 1865, after his return from the war. After their marriage they resided in Delaware county, Ohio, and at South Bend, Indiana, removing to Burlington in 1883. She was the mother of six children, only two of whom are now living. When a child she united with the Methodist Epsicopal church and remained a member of it all her life. She lived a quiet, exemplary life and leaves to her loved ones a blessed memory.

KAHNT--In Star township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 16, 1892, Christian Kahnt; aged 81 years, 6 months and 28 days.

Mr. Kahnt was the father of Charles Kahnt of this city. He was a native of Germany, coming to this country about forty years ago. The golden wedding of Father and Mother Kahnt was celebrated two years ago. To them were born twelve children, seven of whom are still living. The funeral services took place last Monday at the home six miles east of Burlington, and although the severest day of the winter a large number of neighbors and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect. Mr. Kahnt was a quiet, pleasant old gentleman and had the respect of all who knew him. For many years he was a member of the Lutheran church.

BLAKE--At Burlington, Kansas, Jan. 16, 1892, from wounds received in the Union army during the war of the Rebellion and from stomach and bowel troubles, Nathaniel Blake; aged 61 years, 8 months and 5 days.

Mr. Blake had been an invalid for a long time and his death was not unexpected. During the war he was a soldier in Co. G., 57th Ohio Volunteers Infantry, and for more than four years he did hard and faithful duty for his country, and his body bore many honorable scars of the conflict. He was the first man, and he had the papers from his officers to prove it, that was wounded in the terrible battle of Shiloh. From these wounds he suffered all his life and they contributed largely to his death. He was an honest, upright citizen, an uncompromising Democrat, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a member of Allison Post No. 16, G.A.R., and a detail from the post had charge of the funeral services which occurred last Tuesday. He was buried by the side of his mother in Mt. Hope cemetery.

WOODS--In Burlington, Kansas, January 16, 1892, from la grippe, Lydia, wife of Moses Woods; aged 73 years, 11 months and 23 days.

Mrs. Woods' maiden name was Lydia Preston and she was born in Oneida county, New York, where she lived with her parents until she wwas married to Moses Woods in 1840. The same year the then young couple turned their faces to the west to seek a home. They located in Washinaw county, Michigan where they resided until the movey to this city in 1868, and Burlington has been their home ever since. To them four children were born--all of whom are living--Jay M. Woods, who lives at Chelsea, Michigan, Mrs. Julia M. Armstrong, who resides at Lawrence, Mrs. Sarah K. Marsh, of Ottawa, and Lem A., who has lived with his parents all his life and is foreman of the INDEPENDENT office. The funeral services took place at the residence in north Burlington lst Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. George Michael, pastor of the Congregational church, and the choir of that church furnished the music. The funeral, notwithstanding the severe cold weather, was largely attended by a mourning and sympathing people who met to pay the last tribute of respect to one who was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The remains were interred in Graceland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Woods had been married more than fifty-one years and this is the first death that has occurred in the family. The old gentleman will make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Marsh, of Ottawa. Mrs. Woods was a kind and indulgent to her children, generous to those in need, and always among the first to respond to the calls of the sick and distressed. She was a noble woman in the true sense of the term. The family desire to extend their heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends. The pall bearers were F. Krueger, James M. Lane, D. Eppinger, John E. Watrous, Chas. H. Bell and A. L. Burgess.

IN MEMORIAM

Lillie Montgomery died from consumption, near Strawn, Kansas, January 11, 1892, aged 17 years, 9 months and 22 days. She was a young lady who was loved and respected by all who knew her for her many good qualities, and her untimely death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends.

"Lillie, thous was mild and lovely,

Gentle as the summer breeze;
Pleasant as the air of evening,

When is floats among the trees.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber,

Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more will join our numbers,

Thou no more our songs shall know.

Dearest Lillie, thou has left us,

Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that has bereft us,

He can all our sorrows heal.

Yet, again we hope to meet thee,

When the day of life is fled;
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee,

Where no farewell tear is shed.

Go to thy rest, and while thy absence we deplore,

One thought our sorrow shall beguile;
For soon, with a celestial smile,

We'll meet to part no more."

from the Burlington Independent, January 29, 1892

From Lue Hamilton we learn that Peter White, who for the past year has been residing on a farm north of Burlington, died of the grip on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and was buried on Schlichter's hill yesterday. His son Ren is lying very low with typhoid fever at the section house at Crotty. Mr. Peter White was about 36 years. He leaves a wife and six children who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Peace to his ashes!

A Sudden Death

George L. Clark died suddenly from the effects of an overdose of morphine, taken through mistake, at the home of his father, in Lawrence, last Friday night. The sad news was telegraphed to his young wife in this city on Saturday and she took the evening train for Lawrence, arriving there Sunday morning. Mr. Clark, who had been in the railway mail service, with a run from Lawrence to Gridley, was with a number of other postal clerks in the Lawrence postoffice Friday night. He complained of not feeling well and said that he would go home and take a dose of quinine and would perhaps feel better in the morning. This was the last that was seen of him alive. He retired to his room at the usual hour. Next morning his mother, as she supposed, let him sleep until a late hour, but towards noon she became alarmed at his long absence and repaired to his room when she was horrified to discover poor George cold in death. An investigation showed that through mistake for quinine he had taken a dose of morphine and when he retired to sleep it was the sleep of death. George was a son of Hon. Sidney Clark. He was about twenty nine years old, had been in the mail service about five years and in proficiency ranked at the head of the list. He was of a genial disposition, always looking upon the bright side of everything, and was a general favorite wherever known. About two years ago he was married to Miss Florence Custenborder of this county, and Burlington has been their happy home ever since. The news of his sudden and untimely death cast a deep gloom over our city, and is was hard to realize that one so full of happiness and vigorous young manhood had been so suddenly stricken down by the relentless hand of death. In her great grief the young wife has the tenderest sympathies of all our people.

MORTIMER--In Pottawatomie township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 21, 1892, from la grippe, Margaret, wife of John Mortimer; aged 58 years, 4 months and 16 days.

HOLT--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 22, 1892, from heart failure, Ezra Holt, aged 89 years.

OWENS--In Hampden, Kansas, Jan. 23, 1892 from dropsy, Anna, wife of David O. Owens; aged 74 years.

HEFFRON--In Pleasant township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 24, 1892, from la grippe, Margaret Heffron; aged 81 years.

BROWN--In Pottawatomie township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 27, 1892, from la grippe, Mary I. wife of Chas. Brown; aged 49 years.

FEARL--In Burlington, Kansas, January 22, 1892, from paralysis, Silas Fearl; aged 59 years, 10 months and 9 days.

Mr. Fearl was suddenly stricken with paralysis on Wednesday night, the entire right side being affected, and lingered along, most of the time unconscious, until death came to his relief Friday morning. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock last Sunday, and were in charge of the Masonic lodge of this city, of which Mr. Fearl had been a member a great many years. All the members of the family were present. Rev. C. T. Durboraw, pastor of the church, preached the sermon and the remains were followed to Mt. Hope Cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing citizens. Mr. Fearl was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, and in 1857 at the age of 25, he came to Kansas and located in Burlington and this was his home up to the time of his death. He was a lawyer of marked ability and for years was among the most prominent in the Neosho Valley. He assisted in organizing the Republican party in Kansas and was a member of the Territorial convention held at Ossatawatomie in 1858. He has held the offices of county clerk, clerk of the court, two terms as mayor of Burlington, and seven terms, or fourteen years, as county attorney of Coffey county. He was married in 1859 to Miss Dora Denecke, and to them four children were born--Charles E., who is traveling passenger agent for the O. & M. R'y., with headquarters at St. Joe; Frank E., who is business at Hutchinson, this state; James S., who is train collector on the O. & M. R'y., with headquarters at Beardstown, Ills., and Mary E., who is married and lives in Topeka. Mrs. Fearl died March 11, 1872, and in 1875 Mr. Fearl was married to Mrs. Lizzie Deaver. To them were born three children--Belle E., Wm. and Nellie, all of whom are living in this city.

from the Burlington Independent, February 5, 1892

MOORE--At Hamilton, Kansas, January 26, 1892, from la grippe, Willie, son of J. R. and Eliza Moore; aged 1 year.

The remains were brought to Coffey county and buried in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mr. Moore and wife were former residents of this county and they have the sympathy of our people in their deep affliction.

Funeral of George Lincoln Clarke.

Lawrence Journal.

An unusually sad funeral took place in this city Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Hon. Sidney Clarke. His second son, George Lincoln Clarke, who was found dead in his bed on Saturday last, and who lost his life from the fatal mistake of a druggist, was buried with most impressive ceremonies. Not only the numerous friends of George in this city, where he was reared from childhood, and where everybody respected and loved him for his many good qualities of head and heart, attended the funeral, but delegations from Kansas City and Burlington, representing the railway mail service, were present to pay the last tribute of respect to one of the most faithful of their number.

The casket was completely covered with the flowers sent by friends in this city and elsewhere. Sidney Clarke, Jr., reached here from his home in Iowa in time for the funeral and with the exception of Miss Ella and Miss Lulu Clarke, sisters of George, who are at Worcester, Massachusetts, all the immediate friends of the family were present.

Rev. C. G. Howland, and Rev. Dr. Cordley conducted the services, and some beautiful hymns were rendered by a choir of four voices. Dr. Cordley offered a most touching prayer and Dr. Howland made an address in which he feelingly aluded the death of a most promising young man. His pathetic words brought tears to many eyes.

At the close of Dr. Howland's remarks Hon. Sidney Clarke, standing at the head of the casket that contained the remains of his dead son, spoke as follows:

"There is no death."

If the soul of man is immortal--and I believe it is--this hour of anguish for us who life, is the hour of triumph for him who is dead. The multitude of worlds in the universe of God cannot possibly be vacant and useless. That which is behind us and beyond us is vailed by clouds impenetrable to mortal vision but somewhere we shall all meet in the brightness and glory of a better life. Today the fond hopes that clustered around a young and noble life in this world, go out for ever, and the irony of late leaves us almost on the verge of despair. But tomorrow, we must live and hope as before, for we shall surely rejoice in the great hereafter, in the companionship of the loved and the lost.

We have taught our little girl not to fear the darkness, and that what we dall death is only a journey to another country.

To me this is delightful conception of immortality--an ennobling inspiration to the duties and responsibilities of human life. Like our prattling child, I know that George was full of faith and hope in this world and that he believed in the life beyond. He was brave, noble, charitable, affectionate.

Speaking for my dead son, as I know he would desire me to speak if he were living, for his stricken wife, for myself, for all our household, for his sisters in a distant state, for all his friends, I beg to return our grateful thanks for the great help and sympathy extended to us in this hour of supreme sorrow.

The pall bearers representing the post office department were as follows: F. W. Kingsbury, W. H. Rankin, E. F. Goodrich, E. F. Caldwell, D. A. McClure and Grant Mull. The remains were buried ina beautiful spot in Oak Hill cemetery, with appropriate services at the grave,and long will the memory of George Lincoln Clarke live in the hearts of all who knew him.

from the Burlington Independent, February 19, 1892

McALLISTER--At Lebo, Kansas, Feb. 17, 1892, from la grippe, Hiram McAllister; aged 80 years.

BISPHAM--In Ottumwa, Kansas Feb. 12, 1892, from scarlet fever, Mary, daughter of Josiah and Jane Bispham; aged 1 year, 7 months 14 days.

DENAHY--In Avon, Kansas, Feb. 12, 1892, an infant son of D. B. and Mary Denahy; aged 4 days.

DURBORAW--In Burlington, Kansas, Feb. 12, 1892, from la grippe, Ruth, daughter of C. T. and Ida G. Durboraw; aged 4 months.

BRIGGS--In Burlington, Kansas, Feb. 14, 1892, from la grippe, and other diseases, Spencer B. Briggs; aged 62 years and 6 months.

Mr. Briggs moved his family from Pennsylvania to Kansas some 16 years ago, settling in Ottumwa township. Some years later he was appointed superintendent of the poor farm and after his term of service moved his family to Burlington where he engaged in the livery business, an occupation he was following at the time of his death. he was a pleasant, genial gentleman and had a host of warm friends. The funeral service at the Presbyterian church, which took place last Tuesday, was conducted by Rev. Wm. Boyle, assisted by Elder Dunning and Rev. Michael. At the cemetery the services were conducted by the Odd Fellows of Burlington Lodge No. 29, assisted by delegations form Le Roy and Gridley. Mr. Briggs had been an Odd Fellow from early manhood. The funeral was among the largest ever known in Burlington, and the remains were followed to the grave in Mt. Hope cemetery by a sorrowing procession of people more than a mile in length. The family desires to express their thanks to the good people for their many kindnesses any sympathy.

from the Burlington Independent, February 19, 1892

Obituary.

Nathaniel Blake, whose death was recorded in the INDEPENDENT a few weeks since, was born in Lancaster, Fairfield county, Ohio, May 15, 1830. In 1848 his parents moved to Hancock county, the same state, and Mr. Blake turned his attention to farming. March 16, 1854, he was married to Miss Frances Kinion at Findley, Ohio. At the breaking out of the war Mr. Blake was among the very first to respond to his country's call. He inlisted April 19, 1861, for a period of three months in Co. A., 21 O. V. I., and was discharged therefrom August 12, 1861, at Columbus, Ohio. Under the call for thee years men he again inlisted December 14, 1861, in Co. G. 57th O. V. I., in which regiment he served until December 20, 1864. His record as a soldier is a remarkable one. He participated in all the hard fought battles of the opening up of the Mississippi, and then was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He was the first man wounded at the terrible of Shiloh, being on the skirmish line and recieving severe gunshot wounds in the nead, neck and left shoulder. He was again wounded in the hard fought battle of Resacca, Ga., this time in the left thigh. From these wounds he suffered intensely all the balance of his life and they were largely the cause of his death. Aside from the time he was in hospital from wounds he was never on sick report and never missed a roll call during his entire term of service. He had in his possession many testimonials and letters from his officers as to his bravery and good conduct. April 9, 1871, he moved to Kansas, settling near Neosho Falls and in 1885, he moved his family to Burlington. He was an uncompromising Democrat, a man of honor and strict integrity and his word was as good as his bond. He was a kind husband and an indulgent father and was much attached to his family. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. He was a member of Allison Post No. 16, G. A. R., and his remains were buried in Mt. Hope cemetery by a detachment of the post.

from the Burlington Independent, Burlington, February 1892

Abraham Decker died suddenly of heart disease Jan. 20, 1892, at the residence of Mrs. Nancy Taylor, near Wanseon, Ohio. He was born in Genesoe, N. Y., in 1832, and was married in 1857 to Sophia Frank in Crawford county, Ohio. He left his home five years ago and did not return. A wife and two sons survive him. Mr. Decker was one of the first settlers of Waverly and was well known to many people of the county. In speaking of his death the Wanseon (O.) Tribune says: "One the 20th Abram Decker died suddenly of heart disease at the residence of Mrs. Nancy M. Taylor. After dinner he went to feed the pigs at the stable a short distance from the house, fell face downward in the snow and died apparently without a single struggle. He was a married man, but did not life with his wife, whom it seems he abandoned. Her home is in Coffey county, Kansas. A dispatch was sent to his son in Iowa, but he did not come. The funeral took place at the Disciple church in Spring Hill on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Z. W. Shepherd officiating. He was about 59 years old, had spent much of his time in the last three years living with Mrs. Taylor."

from the Burlington Independent, February 12, 1892

Mrs. Margaret Heffron, who died at the home of her son-in-law, Thomas Baker, in Pleasant township, this county, January 24, 1892, at the advanced age of 81 years, was born in County Waterford, Ireland, in 1811. She was married to Mr. Michael Heffron at Dungarvan, Ireland, shortly after which the young couple turned their faces to the new world, crossing the ocean and settling at Halifax, Nova Scotia, the new Scotland. They remained here but a short time when they moved to the state of New York, and a few years later saw them settled in the wilds of Kentucky. Here they lived a number of years, but upon the opening up of the territory of Kansas for settlement they concluded to there seek a home. On the 9th day of June, 1855, they located on a rich claim on Otter creek, this county. Mrs. Heffron was the first white lady that located on Otter creek. Here they lived and reared their children, suffering all the privations, toil and trouble incident to frontier life. They were known far and wide to the early settlers of this locality as generous neighbors and good citizens. Mr. Heffron died in 1872. To them were born nine children, seven of which are still living and all citizens of this county. Those still living are the two sons, John and Edward, and Mrs. S. F. Casey, Mrs. S. Grennan, Mrs. George Hunt, Mrs. J. Shawver, and Mrs. Thomas Baker. Mrs. Heffron had not been in good health for some months prior to her death, but her death was the result of a severe attack of la grippe, a disease which proves fatal in so many cases with aged people. She was a member of the Catholic church all her life and the funeral services, which took place at the home of Thomas Baker, were conducted by Rev. Fr. Herberichs of this city. At her request the pallbearers were six of her own grandsons and the remains were buried by the side of her husband in the Otter creek cemetery. It was the largest funeral gathering ever known in that locality and among the mourners were fifty four of her grandchildren. Mrs. Heffron was a kind and generous lady and was esteemed and respected by all who knew her for her very many good qualities. One more of our early pioneers has crossed the dark river. Peace to her ashes.

from the Burlington Independent, February 12, 1892

RASOR--In Burlington, Kansas, Feb. 4, 1892, from la grippe, David J. Rasor; aged 62 years, 4 months and 19 days.

PUFFER--In Burlington, Kansas, Feb. 10, 1892, from la grippe and disease of the brain, Courtney Puffer; aged 68 years, 4 months and 12 days.

from the Lebo Enterprise, February 18, 1892

Death of Hiram McAllister.

The tolling of church bells Wednesday afternoon announced the not unexpected news that Uncle Hi, as he was familiarly called, had passed over the river--had ceased his suffering and at last was at rest. His suffering had been so unremitting and severe that death found in him no unwelcome visitor, and he was not only willing by anxious to make the journey he contemplated with that serenity and resignation born only to those who are prepared to meet their Maker. While death came to him as a messenger of mercy and peace, and while his dear relatives and many friends may take comfort in the thought that he has gone to his sure reward, yet he has left an aching void in our hearts, as well as an example of Christian, manly fortitude worthy of emulation that will leave its impress on each and every one individually and collectively.

Up to about five months ago Uncle Hi was a familiar figure on our streets, a welcome visitor in our places of business, always shedding the rays of his christian character in intelligent conversation upon any topic under discussion--his counsel and advice upon any amergency was always listened to with utmost deference by people of all political, religious or social views, and in short it may be said he was universally respected and loved in life and his mourners are the entire community.

His life had been an eventful one, the data of which would make a fitting monument. He lived in eventful times, and was one of the prime movers in the cause of human freedom, the agitation of which was the precursor of the greatest events in the worlds history. Strong physically and mentally, he was actively aggressive in the right, being in antebellum days one of that noble band who by indomitable courage and personal sacrifices succeeded in checking the progress of slavery. He is about the last, if not the very last member of the old John Brown body guard who did so much to bring about subsequent events fraught with such far reaching consequences as to be absolutely beyond the human contemplation.

Nearly five months ago he was confined to the house with a bad cold and as he physically weakened his sufferings increased from an old bullet wound received at the hands of a human being whose race he was fighting to free, since which time for some good and sufficient reason known only to the All-wise, his suffering has been continual and almost torturous until the end, Wednesday at 12 M., Feb. 17, 1892.

In the evening funeral services were held at the Baptist church which were largely attended on short notice, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Miller assisted by Rev. J. R. Ramsey. Thursday morning the remains were taken to Burlington for interment, where services were also held.

To the bereaved family who have been so unremitting in administering to his every want and comfort that willing hand s and loving hearts could do is extended the heartfelt condolence of this entire community.

from the Lebo Enterprise, March 3, 1892

Dr. Shaffer, an old and respected citizen of Ottumwa, died of heart disease Monday, and was buried Tuesday.

Bessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Emond was born Aug. 11, 1888 and died Feb. 29, 1892. Aged 3 yrs. 6 months and 18 days.

Her illness was not protracted more than a week; but her suffering was most excruciating until relieved by the angel of death. She is greatly missed in the home circle.

The remains were interred in the beautiful Lincoln cemetery, near Lebo.

Rev. J. C. Miller

Samuel G. Robinson, was born in Ontario, Canada, March 7, 1860 and died in Lebo on March 2, 1892.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson one of the first families to locate in this immediate locality, in the year 1870. So he endured the hardships of pioneer life with his parents and was a faithful son.

He was married to Miss Lyda Crusenberry July 27, 1883. To them were born four children, three sons and one daughter. How sad it seems to the living that the mother should be left with such a care and in the dear children deprived of a father's care. Yet such is the lot of many in this life. In this time of extreme sorrow and sore bereavement, the widdow, children, the aged parents, brothers, sisters and all the relatives have the unbounded sympathy of the entire community.

from the Burlington Independent, March 4, 1892

BOWMAN--In Burlington, Kansas, March 2, 1892, an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Bowman.

CLARK--At her home five miles east of Burlington, Kansas, February 24, 1892, Alice, wife of J. W. Clark; aged 38 years, 2 months and 28 days.

Alice King was born at Wyoming, Ills., Dec. 4, 1853, where she was married to J. W. Clark April 4, 1878. She was the mother of three children. Her first born, James E., was buried at the early age of one year and two months, at the Pleasant Hill cemetery where she now sleeps by his side. She leaves a mother, husband, two children, five brothers, three sisters and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Sister Clark was a believer in Christ from childhood and a member of the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill for more than four years. She lived a Godly life and died in the faith. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by the community and by the church, but most of all by her husband children. The funeral discourse by the writer was based on the consoling words of Romans 8, 39.

C. W. Yard.

SHAFFER--In Ottumwa, Kansas, Feb. 29, 1892, from a complication of diseases, Dr. W. B. Shaffer; aged 58 years.

Dr. Shaffer located at Ottumwa in 1868 where he practiced medicine all these years. He was a man of good education, a successful physician, a genial and sociable gentleman and his loss will be deeply felt in the community. He was born in Holmes county, Ohio, in 1834, and was a graduate of the Miami Medical College. At the breaking out of the war he was commissioned assistant surgeon of the 18th O. V. I., and later resigned his position to accept a like position in the 187th O. V. I., in which regiment he served to the close of the war. The funeral servgices were conducted at Ottumwa last Tuesday afternoon by Rev. C. T. Durboraw of the Methodist Episcopal church in Burlington, and the services at the cemetery were conducted by Knowlton Post, G.A.R., of which organization Dr. Shaffer had been an honored member for many years. He was a member of the pension board of examiners of this county.

from the Lebo Enterprise, March 31, 1892

DIED--Lola Vietta, daughter of J. W. and A. M. Weed. Born Jan. 20, 1891--Died March 25, 1892, aged one year two months and five days.

This innocent sweet child opened its eyes to look upon this world without seeing its dark side. The beautiful bud just beginning to shed forth its fragrance to gladden the hearts of father and mother was plucked by the hand of a loving Heavenly Father and will for ever bloom in his presence in the Paradise of God. Look up father, look up mother, there's a light in the window for thee.

When we see a precious blossom,

That we tended with such care;
Rudely taken from our bosom,

How our aching hearts despair.

Round its little grave we linger,

Till the setting sun is low;
Feeling all our hopes have perished,

With the bloom we cherished so.

We shall sleep but not for ever,

There will be a glorious dawn;
We shall meet to part no, never,

On the resurrection morn.

W. H. A.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 2, 1892

ATCHISON, KANS., MAY 21, 1892

A very sad death occurred recently among the students of Midland College, Atchison, Kas. Mr. C. F. Liesenring, of Omaha, Neb., a member of the senior class, after having finished all his work and passed all his final examinations with very high grades, was suddenly taken ill with malarial fever and congestion of the brain, and died last Sunday morning. Mr. Liesenring was an earnest Christian, a leader in athletic sports, and an excellent student, standing among the very first in a class of ten. He was in his twentyfirst year. His death has deeply affected all the students, and will cast a shadow over the commencement exercises which will occur June 9th, and to which all have been looking forward with many bright anticipations.

L.D.C.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 23, 1892

DIED, at his residence near Ottumwa, on Wednesday, June 15, 1892, at 10 a.m., M. K. Evgans, aged 38 years.

Deceased was a brother of our townsman J. L. Evans, an old and respected resident of this county, having lived in the neighborhood in which he died for 35 years, and was known and respected for his many good qualities of mind and heart far and near. He had been ailing for about three months with a painful malady in the back part of the head, the result as some think, of la grippe, and although everything was done to relieve him that could promise success his sufferings grew more intense until the night or morning of his demise when the flowery angel of peace came in time to allay all suffering and guide him peacefully over the goal of death.

The community has lost an upright citizen, the brothers and relatives a worthy member, and the wife and two little girl children a loving husband and father. The funeral was preached by Rev. Nichols, an old neighbor, and his remains were interred in the cemetery in the Hoover district, on Thursday. The relatives and friends have the sympathies of their large circle of acquaintances and friends in their sad bereavement.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 14, 1892

DIED--July 7, 1892, Charles Ellis Cochran, aged about 2 years.

Little Charlie was taken with summer complaint and was sick about a week. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, residing in South Lebo, who have the sympathies of neighbors and friends in their sad bereavement.

Abner Heflin, aged 54 years, died June 10, 1892, of malaria fever. He was buried in the Strawn cemetery, July 11, 1892. Mr. Heflin was an old soldier but we have received no further particulars.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 21, 1892

Lewis Foster, an old resident of Long Creek who moved to town last summer and this spring in company with his wife went to California for his health, died on Wednesday the 13. He was improving nicely until last week when he took the cholera morbus which resulted in his death. His remains will be here this evening the 18th. Funeral services tomorrow at the Presbyterian church. The remains will be interred in Long Creek cemetery. The family has the sympathy of the entire community.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 28, 1892

Rev. Miller has received word of the death of their baby grandson, July 29, child of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Speer, at Okarche, O. T. Another jewel in their heavenly crown.

Death of Robert S. Jones.

Last Tuesday Mr. W. W. Roberts received a telegram from Blossburg, N. M., announcing the death of mrs. Roberts' brother, Robert S. Jones, by accident in the coal mines in which he was working. It appears he was undermining coal which gave way and fell down on him causing internal injuries from which he died. The accident occured at 20 minutes after two o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, July 25, and he lived until 2 o'clock at night, being perfectly conscious of his serious injuries, and able to make his last bequests. Mr. Edward Jones, his brother in-law, was working near him at the time of the accident, and under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., Blossburg Lodge No. 11, he and brother Joshua Willis accompanied the remains to Arvonia for interment beside his wife, whom he had buried here a little less than one year ago. The remains came via Osage City, where the Lodge No 82 of which Mr. Jones was a member, took charge of the remains and accompanied them to Arvonia, where they were joined by Arvonia Lodge No 54, from this place, altogether making procession considerable over a mile in length.

At the cemetery he was in the presence of his aged father, his brothers and sisters who were present, and a large number of friends, tenderly laid away beside his beloved companion to rest until the resurrection morn. Age 39 years. A worthy brother, useful citizen, in the prime of his life and in the midst of health and plenty has gone to his reward. The family and friends have the condolence of this entire community.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 3, 1892

SILAS LAFFERTY was born in Orange Co., N. C., Feb. 26, 1818, and died in Lebo Kans., Aug. 1, at the good ripe age of 74 years 5 months and 5 days.

He immigrated with his parents fromthe place of his birth in 1830 to Orange Co. Ind.

He was married to Miss Rebecca E. Jones Dec. 28, 1843. To them were born ten children. Six survived, one daughter and five sons.

In the autumn of 1878 he with his family came to Osage Co, Kan., and in 1885 he cast his lot with the citizens of Lebo, and has proved himself a worthy and honored neighbor. He was a member in good standing in the Christian church. His life closed with a Christian's triumph. Just about 30 minutes before the end came he most tenderly entreated each member of the family, and then others that were present, saying "meet me in Heaven: don't forget me."

He was an active member of the Independent Order of Good Templars of this city and is the first one of its members that has passed into that "better country" where intemperance never enters. He was also a former member of the I.O.O.F. retaining and practising the principles of the order to the last, and at his own request was buried under the auspices of the lodge in this city, assisted by the Good Templars, in addition to which a large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place.

Need we wonder that his countenance shone so brightly as he was nearing that blessed home?

He leaves to companion of his youth, one daughter, five sons, and an only sister, many dear relaties and a multitude of friends and neighbors that assisted in every possible way for the comfort of a beloved father, a devoted husband, a christian neighbor and honored citizen.

The family have the unbounded sympathy of all in the community, and they in return wish through this to express their heart felt thanks for the many kindnesses lavished upon them, and the departed.

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 8, 1892

The death of George William Curtis, the great and original mugwump of New York, occurred at his home in Long Island, Aug. 31. He was conscious at the end and suffered no pain. Dr. Frank G. Curtis, his son, was in attendance, and Mrs. and Miss Curtis were present. Mr. Curtis became ill about two months ago when he began to complain of pains in the abdomen. Dr. Janeway was called and he, consultation with Dr. McBurnie of that city, Dr. Walser of Staten Island, and Dr. Curtis, made a careful examination and were of the opinion there was a tendency to dropsy with other complications not then determinable. At the request of Mrs. Curtis it was decided early last week to adopt homopathis treatment, and Dr. Resig was called. From that time he suffered little or no pain and during the last days he seemed perfectly comfortable. His condition was not thought to be by any means critical, but three days ago Mr. Curtis began to sink rapidly. The pain did not, recur, however, and until the end he seemed able to recognize those at his bedside.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 6, 1892

Memorial.

Died, Sunday morning, Oct., 3, 1892, Wm. F. Jeffers, 26 years of age.

Mr. Jeffers was born in Hendricks county Indiana, July 22, 1866. In the year 1882 he moved with his mother to Independence Missouri, and came to Coffey county Kansas in 1884 near Lebo, where he resided until he was stricken down with typhoid fever in October, Sunday morning at 3 o'clock the end came in peace. He was married to Miss Anna Saueressigg Dec. 22 1890. To them was born a son, who will never have his father's hand to guide him, that is so much needed. He was a young man of excellent character and held in the high esteem by his neighbors. He was upright in his dealings with his fellow man, devoted to his family and honored his father and mother as a faithful son should.

His mortal remains were interred in Lincoln Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. His bereft wife, aged mother, brothers and relatives have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow after them."

Mrs. Roberts, wife of David G. Jones who died from consumption of the lungs last year, fell victim of the dread disease on the 29th ult. They lived near Arvonia, on Cherry Creek.

from the Lebo Enterprise, December 1, 1892

Capt. I. A. Taylor, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Hartford, who was in Philadelphia under the treatment of a specialist for some malady, died and was buried at Hartford Tuesday, the services being conducted by the Kinghts Templars, of which he was a member.

New is received of the death of Robert Lewis, of Barclay, an old resident, well known to most of our readers, He died of typhoid fever and was buried at the Arvonia cemetery yesterday, there being a very large turn out at the funeral.

from the Lebo Enterprise, December 8, 1892

DIED:--Lewis M. Thompson 2 1/2 miles northwest of Arvonia, Dec. 5, 1892, at 8 a.m., age 68 years, of cancer and pneumonia. He was buried in the cemetery at that place Tuesday.

JAY GOULD died at 9:15 a.m., Dec. 2, 1892, of pulmonary consumption. A sacriligious exchange says he had set his head on cornering the comet Biela, and his failure to do so no doubt hastened the end.

Our people generally are sorrowing on account of the demise of I. A. Taylor, of Hartford, whose death occured at Philadelphia last week, where he had gone for medical treatment. He seemed to be a man highly respected by those who knew him.

Since noting the above this Monday p.m. being at Hartford we saw the casket containing the remains of Capt. Taylor being taken from the depot to the family residence, followed by quite a crowd of citizens of Hartford and other friends. The funeral took place on Tuesday at 1 o'clock, from the residence in Masonic honor.

from the Burlington Independent, January 1893

James Holmes Dead.

James Holmes was born in Ireland, Dec. 26, 1815, and died at Burlington, Kansas, Jan. 7, 1893. aged 77 years and 11 days. When fourteen years of age his parents moved to Qubec, Canada, thence to Lockport, N.Y. Here he was married to Margaret Leslie, who after fifty-four and one-half years of wedded life survives him. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom are now living. Wisconsin was their home before coming to Coffey county, Kansas, about thirty-six years ago. Mr. Holmes was a cordial spirited, generous hearted old gentleman who made many friends. On account of old age he was for several years very feeble. Two sons, David and Courtney, and one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Sanders, reside here. One daughter, Mrs. Alf. McConnell, living at Le Roy was also present at the funeral, which took place from the M. E. church last Sunday afternoon.

from the Burlington Independent, January 1893

HERR--In Star township, Coffey county, Kansas, Janary 6, 1893, infant of Frank and Ida Herr.

ECCLES--In East Las Vegas, New Mexico, January 3, 1893, of Pneumonia, Clifford D., son of W. G. and Mary A. Eccles; aged 5 years.

from the Lebo Enterprise, January 5, 1893

Thomas Prowell was killed by accident while acting as a railroad engineer in central Arizona. He was in charge of a heavy freight train on an down grade and another light train was approaching and collided at a curve with a terrible crash causing the instant death of three of the railroad employees. The fireman of the train of which Mr. Prowell was acting as engineer and the fireman on the other train both met the same fate. The body of Mr. Prowell was under the engine for four hours under the scalding water, the body was so badly mangled that the physicians placing the remains in the casket sent a written request that the body should not be shown. The sad end came Dec. 30th 1892, between five and six o'clock in the morning while it was yet dark. How sad and sudden he was launched into eternity.

The subject of this notice until recently was a resident of Coffey County Kansas near Lebo, where he had lived for some years and he and his only brother each labored to secure a home. He was a native of Smith County, Tennessee, was born March 10th 1866. He was an industrious, frugal young man, and honored the position he occupied at the time of his demise. The remains were brought to Lebo Monday morning by Messrs. B.A. Workman, of Winslow Arizona, a member of the Brotherhood of R. R. Engineers, Horace Wright of Albuquerque New Mexico, an uncle of Mr. Prowell. They nobly did their part and faithfully discharged the care commended to them. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church conducted by the writer and assisted by Rev. Mackenzie pastor of the church. The remains are intered in Lincoln cemetery to await the resurrection of the body in that great day.

DIED at her home in Neosho Rapids, Miss Blanch McBride, age 9 years, the child has been sick one week and the parents have the sympathy of the surrounding neighborhood.

from the Lebo Enterprise, January 19, 1893

Mrs. S. A. Annis.

Susan A. Aldrich was born in Ohio, Oct. 4, 1823, and died at her home in Lebo, January 9, 1893, aged 69 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was converted in early life and died in the christian faith, a member of the M. E. churh. She was married in her 22nd year to Aaron N. Annis. They emigrated to Wisconsin in 1855, and afterwards to Kansas, being among the first settlers of Lebo. She was mother of six children, all of whom died in infancy except one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Glacken, who has the sympathy of the community in her bereavement. She had been a great sufferer for two years, but was taken with lagripp and pnuemonia, Dec. 24, 1893, from which she never recovered. The funeral service held in the M. E. church by Rev. Mackenzie, assisted by Rev. Miller and McAdams, was largely attended.

J. W. MACKENZIE

Thomas Robinson was born in Toronto Canada, July 4 1833, and departed this life Jan 16 1893, aged 59 years, 6 months and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Buck Nov, 1857. There were born to them 11 children, five of whom have preceded their father into the life beyond. He moved from the place of his nativity to Fort Wayne Ind, in 1865, and March 1869, he came with his little family to his immediate neighborhood to secure a home and homesteaded what is now known as the Woodberry farm on the west side of the town site of Lebo. He began a religious lie in early childhood having been blessed with pious parents, yet he deplored that he was not steadfast and in 1867 he renewed his covenant with God, and united with the Protestant Methodist church. He rested all his hope in Christ with the assurance that it is well. As a citizen he was favorably and extensively known and commanded the respect of his large circle of acquaintances.

He was a kind husband and devoted to his family and wanted to live a little longer to care for them.

The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Babtist church assisted by Rev. McAdams and Mackenzie. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, 7 children, one brother, and many sympathising neighbors to follow the remains to the silent tomb.

AUTOPSY OF THOMAS ROBINSON.

The immediate cause of the death of Thomas Robinson, as revealed by the autopsy, was a rupture of some blood vessels in the oesophagus or gullet, abour four inches from the Cardiac Orifice. The right lung was almost completely broken down by deposits of coal dust. The left lung had suffered less severe from the same cause. The liver was enlarged and hardened. This latter condition was the cause of the dropsical effusion which so long had troubled him. It will be borne in mind that he had been tapped several times in late years to relieve him from that condition and had undergone the operation but recently. The manner of his death was as follows: the blood vessels having given away poured their contents into the stomach until it became overful. He then relieved himself of the accumulated blood by vomiting. This was the first notice that his friends received that his condition was more than ordinarily critical. He was placed upon approprate remedies. However the escape of blood into the stomach continued, so that the autopsy revealed no small accumulation of clots in that organ. As a matter of fact death ensuing from such cause was painless.

from the Lebo Enterprise, January 26, 1893

Richard Samuels an old resident between here and Arvonia, died at his residence in Emporia last Sunday morning and was buried yesterday.

A little 6 or 7 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Lower died and was buried in the cemetery at this place last Monday. Rev. McAdams preached the funeral.

from the Lebo Enterprise, February 9, 1893

Mack Combs has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of the wife of his bosom and of his youth, who last week was called to the great beyond. We have not learned particulars of her last illness. Trust her prospects for immortality were assured.

from the Lebo Enterprise, February 16, 1893

HIRAM MARTIN MANSON, at Burlington, Kansas, Feb., 12, 1893, in the 19th year of his age.

The subject of this sketch was the only son of our worthy citizens Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Manson, and was born at Burlington, this county, on the 22nd. day of July, 1874, he being 18 years, 11 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. A little over a year ago Hi was taken with a hacking cough for which he received home treatment and which disappeared, but on the day of his grandfather's funeral on the 17th of December 1892, it being a very cold and stormy day, he was exposed and took a new cold from which he never fully recovered. With a view to re-instating his failing health he together with his cousin, Burt Walkling, made a trip to the mountains in Colorado about the middle of July staying there about six weeks, and on his return looked so much better his parents and friends hoped for a time for his full recovery. He came back and resumed his position in his fathers store where his services were almost indispensable, he being so familiar with the trade and the wants of the customers that very much of the important part of the business was entrusted to his watchful care. About the first of November his familiar presence was again missed from the store and it was then he practically retired from his active life duties. Care and treatment at home failing to restore him his parents under advice planned and put into execution a trip to the south, Mrs. Manson going with him to Lake Charles, La. which is near the Gulf coast and surrounded by pine woods, and the atmosphere which it was hoped would bring relief and where the best medical aid to be secured was summoned to no avail. The weather down there became so unfavorable he was not able to get the full benefits to be expected from this change of climate, and his dread disease only fastened itself the more firmly upon him. Receiving unfavorable news Mr. Manson repaired hither and brought Hi home where he only remained a few days and then upon the soliciataion of his uncle, Dr. Manson of Burlington, he was taken to his home for treatment, where the Dr. could be with him every day. Mrs. Manson was also with him day and night for many weeks prior to his passing away. Everything that devoted parents and loving friends could do to ward off his untimely taking away was done but to no avail.

Hi was so well known and so well liked his taking away has cast a dark cloud over the whole community. From the time he was six years old he has been almost continuously associated with his father in the mercantile business, and was always so bright, so cheery, so willing and trusty that the loss falls peculiarly heavily upon Mr. and Mrs. Manson. Hi was not only studious and trust but was a young man free from any of the vices and altho' not a professing christian had to an unusual degree many of the christian virtues.

A funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Brandt in the Episcopalian church at Burlington, when the remains were brought to this city where like services were held in the Baptist church, also conducted by the Rev. Brandt, a very beautiful service indeed to which was added a funeral dirge by the Lebo band of which he was a valued member. Out of respect to his memory and in deference to the great grief that had fallen upon the household the mayor issued his proclamation requesting that business be suspended from 1 to 5 o'clock p.m. which request was heeded in every instance. The church was full not withstanding the weather was very cold and disagreeable.

Mrs. Mary Holton, of Larned, a married sister, Miss Melissa Manson, of Big Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walkling and son and daughter, of Burlington, relatives of deceased, were among the mourners at the funeral service, The entire cammunity extend their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved.

Mrs. Mary A. Combs, Feb. 2, 1893, aged 24 years, of effect of typhoid fever. She was the only and much loved daughter of T. B. and E. A. Reynolds, who moved from Henry county, Indiana, about 20 years ago and settled on a farm just east of Hartford, in Lyon county, this state, where she died. She leaves her mother, husband, 3 year old girl baby, and four brothers to mourn for her, all of whom feel her loss deeply and have the condolence of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Rev. Harkness preached the funeral.

DIED.--Feb. 10, 1893, at her farm home, 2 miles southwest of Lebo, Mrs. Hannah A. McGrew, wife of J. R. McGrew, at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 14 days.

She was a sister of our townsman T. J. Colwell, was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, May 26, 1827, and was first married to Henderson Miles in Sept. 1844, who died two years later. In Sept. 1849 she was united in Marriage to J. R. McGrew and removed to Knox county, Illinois in 1850. From Illinois they removed to this vicinity and located on a farm near this city where she died.

Some time last fall Mrs. McGrew met with a very serious accident while en route to visit some relatives at Topeka, being thrown from a vehicle in such a manner as to break one of her limbs in such a manner that she could never expect to fully recover the use thereof, and which gave her relatives and friends a great deal of anxiety at the time. But she had recovered from this injury sufficient to be able to go around the house and was about as well as she could ever expect to be, when just a few days before her death she was taken with pneumonia fever and before realizing her danger she was soon beyond assistance of all that science and loved ones could administer. She leaves her husband and six children and many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. McAdams and Miller in the M. E. church on Feb. 12 and was very largely attended.

from the Lebo Enterprise, February 23, 1893

Mr. Samuel Mellinger, of Neosho Rapids, was killed by a falling tree on February 8th. Being a member of the A.O.U.W., his family was paid the $2,000 insurance by reason of his membership on the 28th of Feb., in just ten days after his death. This speaks volumes in favor of that order.

[Note: There is an error in the newspaper typesetting, ten days after his death would have made the check paid on the 18th of Feb. kjh]

from the Lebo Enterprise, March 2, 1893

DIED--March 2nd, 1893, Mrs. Anna C. Butler, wife of W. H. Butler, of South Lebo, in the 34th year of her age.

He maiden name was Morris and she was born in Harrisonville, Cass county Co. At the age of 11 years she became a member of the Christian church to which faith she has stead fastly adhered ever since. She was married to a Mr. Baker, by whom she became the mother of five children, all of whom are living. In 1884, at Burlington, this county, she was again married to her present bereaved husband, by whom she has been blessed with 3 children, two of whom are living.

She has a brother in Oklahoma, one in the western part of this state, and three sisters living in Drexel, Mo. two of whom will attend her last sad rites. For the purpose of giving them time to be present, the funeral will be delayed until Saturday at 10 a.m., when the services will be conducted by Rev. McAdams, assisted by Elder Britton.

Mrs. Butlers health has been very poor ever since her residence in Lebo some six or seven years, and for a long time she has frequently been a great sufferer from her malady. For some months she has been confined to her bed and everything that medical science and kind neighbors could do for her relief has been done to no avail. The end came peacefully and her bereaved ones have every assurance that in the home to which she was willing to go she will be free from pain and suffering and happiness will be hers throughout eternity.

from the Lebo Enterprise, March 23, 1893

Early last Tuesday morning Mr. Joseph Roberts, one of Arvonia's most respected settlers, was taken violently sick and died Wednesday morning. He was born near Rhosllanerchrugog, North Wales. During the great gold fever in Australia he went there in search of the precious ore, then came to this country and settled in Chicago. Nine years ago he came to Arvonia and made his home with Rees Lewis until death. Very few possessed the amiable, sociable and manly graces that he was adorned with. His heirs live in the old country, and he was reputed to be quite wealthy. His remains were interred at Arvonia cemetery Thursday.

SUDDEN DEATH--Clarence Ott, son of Mrs. Ott living a few miles south west of town, died very suddenly Tuesday night. He was a stout healthy appearing young man about 21 years of age, and had worked in the field all day Tuesday until evening when he ate his supper and went out to the barn with the othe boys to attend to some chores. Clarence became separated from the others and was out of sight when they went to the house. His absence longer than usual occasioned some enquiry from Mrs. Ott, and just as they were about to send for him he came in complaining of a severe headache, stating that he had had a fainting spell and didn't know how long he had remained unconscious. This was about 7 o'clock p.m. Home remedies were applied to alleviate his suffering but he steadily grew worse. Dr. Lusk was sent for arriving at near 10 o'clock. A diagnosis of the case indicated Apoplexy. An opiate to relieve immediate suffering was administered, after which he appeared to drop off into a natural sleep, but his breating soon confirmed the Dr. in his diagnosis of the case. He died at 2 o'clock a.m., just seven hours after he was stricken. The funeral will be preached at the M.E. church to day at 11 o'clock by Rev. Mackenzie.

from the Lebo Enterprise, March 30, 1893

Mr. Joseph Roberts, the object of this obituary was born in Wales, spent a part of his life in Australia, emigrated to the United States, dwelt for some time in Chicago. While there he made his home with Mr. W. G. Williams, now of Arvonia. Some years ago Mr. Roberts moved to Kan. Since then he has made Barclay and Arvonia twp's his place of residence. For about 9 years he has made his home with Mr. Rees Lewis of Arvonia where his loss will be deeply felt, especially by Mrs. Lewis who has been an invalid and sorely afflicted for years, as he was a very sympathetic man and would do all he could to comfort and alleviate her pains.

He was of strong convictions, strictly honest and a perfect gentleman, one of the most honored and respected citizens of Arvonia. He was a church Sunday morning, Mar. 12, and Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning he was taken with diarhea, Nature seemed to collapse and he was sinking from the first. Wednesday morning about 7 or 8 o'clock, he quietly breated his last and Joseph Roberts was no more. Dr. Foote did all that could be done but no physician can stay the hand of death.

Thursday the 16 although the weather was disagreeable and cold a large number of friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. They body was interred in the Arvonia cemetery. Revs. Evans and Jones officiating.

from the Lebo Enterprise, April 20, 1893

Mary Jane Campbell, wife of T. H. Larking, was born in Culpepper county, W. Va., July 14, 1827, and died in Lebo April 12, 1893, of apoplexy.

She removed with her parents to Ohio in 1843. Here she married T. H. Larkin, Jan. 4, 1848. She lived in Ohio 12 years, in Ind. 3 years, in Macon county, Ill., 12 years, and then came to Emporia, Kan., in 1870. In about three years she removed to Osage City, then to a farm near Waverly in 1880. After a few years she returned to Osage City, when she came by Lebo in 1886.

Mrs. Larkin was converted in 1874, in Osage City under the preaching of Rev. Zabrisky, of the United Brethren church, uniting at one with that branch of God's people. She joined herself to the M. E. church after her removal to Waverly, and when she died was a member of the M. E. Church of Lebo. She has led a very humble, consistent and devoted christian life since she gave her life to the Lord Jesus. She leaves a husband, four souns and 7 grand-children to follow her, we trust, to the better land. Two daughters, Sarah aged 10, and Carrie, aged 32, preceded her.

Her illness was of short duration. She was in good spirits on Tuesday and seemed as well as usual when she arose Wednesday morning, but was stricken in less than an hour, becoming at once unconscious and remained so until she passes away about 3:30 in the afternoon of the same day. Thus the Lord says "Be still and know that I am God."

Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at 9 p.m. Friday, Rev. Mackenzie officiating, after which she was laid to rest in the City Cemetery.

J. W. MACKENZIE.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 15, 1893

SUDDEN AND SAD DEATH-- Miss Talma Hill, aged 14 years the 19th day of last March, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hill who reside about 6 miles west of town, died last Monday afternoon, from what is known in the medical parlance as Appendicitis. In plain English her death resulted from swallowing a whole bean which lodged in the appendix (or blind gut] Drs. Lusk and Roup of this city, and Page of Emporia, on Monday, June 5, resorted to the "forlorn hope" and performed a radical operation, but it was too late, and after a brave fight death triumphed over medical skill and plucked the budding flower of that household leaving it bewildered with anguish. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 29, 1893

At the home of his eldest son, R. J. Jones, in Lebo, June 23, 1893: John Richard Jones, at the age of 80 years and 8 months. He was born in Llanfairechan, North Wales at which place he was married and lived until he and his family moved to Arvonia, Kans., some 24 years ago and settled on a farm near Coal Creek, on which farm his second son lives at the present time. He was married at the age of 30 years to one by the name of Mary Jones, of the same place in North Wales, and there was born to them four children; three boys and one girl, all of whom are still living in the neighborhood of Arvonia and Lebo. His wife died at Arvonia some 20 years ago at the age of 66 years, and now are lying side by side in the Arvonia cemetery, both of them having been members of the Weslyan church in North Wales and continued strong in the faith till death. The subject of this sketch was a deacon in the church of North Wales, and also a trustee before he left the old country. After he came here, the old church building getting too small, they built a new one costing several thousand dollars, after which Mr. Jones received a letter from the old country announcing that he had been honored by being made a trustee of the new church though in a foreign land and many thousand miles away, which honor he carried with him to his grave. During his last years he seldom attended church on accounty of defective hearing, which made it unpleasant for himself and those who wished to converse with him, but he made himself a member of that society where it is said "where two or three are gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them," and as such he departed this life.

Dear friends, skeptics tell us the God of nature is wise and all powerful in his way of doing. It was so in this case. The skill of his physician was proven to the satisfaction of every one, but when it was the will of the Great Physician, he yielded to the summons. Thy will shall be done, O Lord, and not ours. Rest in peace.

In behalf of the family please accept our thanks, neighbors in this sad grief, for your willing, helping hands. Who is your neighbor? He that helpeth me. Yours SERVANT.

from the Lebo Enterprise, July 20, 1893

In Lebo, Kan., July 17, 1893, Grant, seventh child of Joshua and Martha Orem. He was born near Valparaiso, Porter co., Ind., July 10, 1858, was prepared for college in Caldwell co., Mo., and was graduated at Louisville, from the Kentucky school of medicine in the class of 1886. He was a registered pharmacist in the state of Mo. Indiana and Kansas. He entered his brother's drug store in Lebo in Nov., 1892, and gradually gained the confidence and respect of our citizens, who sincerely regret his untimely death, and heartily sympathize with the afflicted familly. His death was caused by cerebral congestion and violent convulsions, from which a comatose and insensible condition followed and continued until death. The funeral was preached at the Baptist church, at 11 o'clock a.m., Wednesday, by Rev. Plowman, of Melvern. The church was filled to its utmost seating capacity, showing the respect and esteem in which he was held by the people of Lebo and vicinity, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery west of town.

The grief stricked family, mother, brother, sister, and all, desire to return heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and citizens generally, for their kind attention and assistance during the untimely sickness and death of their dearly loved son and brother, Dr. Grant Orem.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 3, 1893

THOMAS BEBB--August 1st at his residence in Arvonia, aged 65 years.

Mr. Bebb was born in a farm house near Melbod, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, and was the son of John and Elizabeth Bebb, respectable farmers of the above place.

On the 16th day of May 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Rees, of Towyn Meirionithshire, by whom he had two children--John and Mary--the first is at home with his mother and the daughter is in business at Osage City. Both are respectable and worthy young people and are highly thought of by the community. In company with his wife and children he emigrated to America and landed at N. Y. in 1870. After spending a few months with Mrs. Bebb's sister at N. Y. Mills, they came to Arvonia, which was then in its infancy and of which he had heard so much in his native country, and staid in it through all its adversity and prosperity unitl the summons from on high came last Tuesday morning when he quit this earthly tabernacle for the mansions above.

Mr. Bebb left a very agreeable impresion on the minds of the people. He was very quiet inoffensive and always minding his own business, and was a very faithful member of C. Methodist church. The cause of death was heart failure, asthma and dropsy. He was laid to rest in Arvonia cemetery on Wednesday followed by a very large concourse of people, the services being conducted by Rev. J. T. Evans assisted by Revs. D. Todd Jones and Dooley. He left a wife who is unable to be out of bed, and two children to mourn his loss. The community sympathises with the bereaved mother and children.

"Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh."

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 10, 1893

LEWIS, MARY--August 6th 1893, Mrs. Mary Lewis, the wife of Mr. Rees Lewis, of Arvonia, died at her husband's residence, after some years of sickness, of spinal trouble.

Mrs. L. was the daughter of Wm. Wilson and his wife and was born in the year 1832 at Coginan, near Aberystwyth Cardiganshire, Sourth Wales. There are some lead mines in that region which have been in operation for a great many years. As a rule the miners rent some land and farm the same, which make them more independent and they very often gather a little money for the "rainy day." William Wilson was one of those thrifty miners.

In 1860 she was united in marriage to Rees Lewis, a man of the same community at the ancient town of Aberystwyth. After spending nearly eleven years with their friends and at their native home, they made up their minds to leave the old country so they emigrated to America in the beginning of the year 1871 and directed their course to Church Hill, Ohio. Soon leaving that place and staid two years at Shawnee, which then was a new mining region, but a desire of possessing a piece of land, prompted them to move to Kansas and settle at Arvonia and so they did in 1881.

Mrs. Lewis has been suffering acute pain from rheumatism and spinal trouble for some years. Neither trouble nor money were spared to alleviate her great pain and restore her shattered health. All the medicine and tender careful nursing did not avail, but she grew weaker and weaker. Last Sunday morning they saw that the great change was a hand and early Sunday night the long expected moment, the last strugle the last heave of the chest came and she was gone.

Mrs. Lewis was a good christain woman and while able was faithful in her church and after she failed to be so was faithful with God. Not many weeks ago, she said: O, it is hard to suffer so, the pain seems to eat me up, I would like to go home." She suffered patiently under the hand of her Father. She has left to mourn her loss a tender husband, a son and a daughter.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 17, 1893

Edna, daughter of R. J. and A. A. Childers was born March 9th, 1892--Died of cholera infantum Aug. 12th, 1893, aged one year, five months and three days.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the friends who so kindly helped us in the sickness and death of our little daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. CHILDERS

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 14, 1893

MORROW, Sept. 5, 1893, Noble, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morrow, aged 8 months and 2 days.

Hush, they whisper--little Noble's dead.
Slow and sad the words were said

Sadly they lay the slight form to rest.

Softly they fold his little hands o'er his breast;
Noble has gone to Jesus they said.

Blessings on his little head;
Hush they whisper, little Noble's dead.

BERTHA.

The home of Jesse Jasper has been saddened by the death of their little boy, born Sept. 3, died Sept. 13.

from the Lebo Enterprise, September 21, 1893

J. W. Gorman, an old resident of Lyon county living 7 miles south west of this place, was instantly killed at a R. R. crossing near Neosho Rapids last Friday morning. He was corssing the track in a buggy when a west bound extra train struck the buggy, demolishing it and killing the old man instantly, while the horses escaped injury.

M. Gorman met a violent death Friday morning where the wagon road crosses the R. R. at east end of the town of Neosho Rapids, the engine striking his buggy between the wheels sidewise, crushing his side and skull and breaking one leg. It is supposed his death was instantaneous. Two of his sons had gone to the strip to participate in the run for a clim, John and Thomas. They were telegraphed to at once.

Mr. Gorman was buried Monday afternoon, his two sons, John and Tom having arrived home that day from the strip. He was interred at the Neosho Rapids cemetery instead of at Hartford as at first intended, no priest officiating on the occasion.

from the Lebo Enterprise, May 3, 1894

On Wednesday morning of last week about seven o'clock, the little two and a half year old child of Geo. Shearer, seven and a half miles northeast of Lebo, while with his father out in the field watching bonfires, caught his clothes on fire and before Mr. Shearers' attention was attracted to him was so badly burned that it resulted in his death at seven that evening. Dr. Mullins was called and arrived at ten, and everything possible was done to alleviate the excruciating agony for the few hours that the little fellow lingered. Rev. Mackenzie was called to conduct the funeral services at Melvern, on Thursday afternoon. The family have the deepest sympathy of the people, in this their sad affliction.

The whole community sincerely sympathizes with J. D. Hopkinson in his great affliction. His infant son, less than a week old, died Tuesday, April 24, and was buried in Hartford cemetery yesterday at eleven o'clock.

To make the affliction worse, the life of Mrs. H. is hanging by a thread. Dr. Gardner of Emporia, was called in consultation with Dr. T. E. Welch but there is but little hope of her recovery.

LATER: We learn that Mrs. H. is a little better, and it is now thought that she will recover.--Hartford News.

from the Lebo Enterprise, May 17, 1894

At Cottonwood Falls, 30 miles west of here, Frank Rose was lynched for the murder of Albert Kuhl. Rose had been drinking previous to committing the crime for which he yielded up his own life and destroyed that of a fellow being. Local sentiment charges the jointists with the responsibility. They way but for the bootleggers, Rose would not have been drinking--if he had not been drinking, he wouldnt have committed the murder, and but for this he would not have been hung. Let every man analyze these facts for himself, and every parent communicate with his own conscience and answer, who was the responsible party or agency in both these terrible crimes.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 7, 1894

GONE TO REST.

It is with a feeling of sadness and deepest sympathy for the bereaved ones that we chronicle the death of Miss Adeline Swindler, one of Lebo's most amiable and exemplary young women. Deceased was born Oct. 22, 1864, at Evansville, Preston county, West Va., and died June 2, 1894, at Lebo, Kansas, aged 25 years, 7 months and 20 days. She had been a quiet, uncomplaining sufferer from that dread disease, consumption, for a long time, but not until her strength began rapidly to fail did she give up her kindly ministrations to the necessities and comforts of those around her, who will now miss, os so sadly, "the touch of the vanished hand, and the sound of the voice that is now still." When at last she was compelled to give up and take her bed she bore the affliction with patience and christian fortitude. In the hour of death she was conscious and able to give those around her the blessed assurance that she did not dread but rejoiced in the happy change that was coming to her, and her mourning friends may take comfort in the thought that while they have tenderly and affectionately laid her mortal body to rest under the sod in our beautiful cemetery, her immortal spirit has taken its flight into the realms of bliss to meet the sainted mother who has gone before, there to await with her the coming of other loved ones.

From our slight acquaintance with her we were impressed with her quiet unostentatious manners and her uniformly kinds consideration for others, and felt that she was one of those whom one needs to know intimately in order to understand fully the depth of goodness in her heart, one whose influence for good though quiet, wpervading as the perfume of flowers which decked her sick chamger as tokens of the love of friends in life, and which were tenderly laid upon her coffin as mute mementoes of mourning in death, and oh! what a glessed thought, that whiel we with mortal hands, bring our tribute of fading flowers to deck the mortal reamins of loved ones, we may think that angels are at the same time placing the fadeless wreaths upon the spirit brow in the courts above.

Miss Addies was a consistent member of the Methodist church and in the days of health, was a willing worker in the advancement of its interests. Her funeral services were largely attended at the M. E. church in this place, Sunday afternoon, June 3rd. Rev. Mackenzie preached an impressive funeral sermon and a choir of Lebo's best singers rendered music appropriate to the occasrion, after which a last view of the corpse was taken and it was then borne to Liincoln cemetery, and there interred. Mrs. Wilkins, a sister of the departed, residing at Wellsville, was present. Mrs. Colwell, a sister living in the western part of the state, was by the sickness of her baby, prevented from coming.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 7, 1894

The three year old child of Mr. John Lewis, who recently moved here from Emporia, died last Thursday night of measles. The family are in destitute circumstances, having been greatly afflicted with sickness during the past year. We hope they may realize a kind Providence in this their new home.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 21, 1894

Mr. David Rees, an old gentleman 89 years of age, was found dead on his farm near Barclay, June 13, and was buried on the following day, in Osage City, Rev. Todd Jones officiating.

from the Lebo Enterprise, June 21, 1894

The death of little Bessie, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Bakker, occurred at two o'clock Tuesday morning, June 26, 1894.

She had been in a very critical condition for two weeks, her sickness being a very painful one, and all that medical skill, kind hands and loving hearts could do, was of no avail, except to alleviate, as much as lay in human power to do, until death--the perfect release came. Death, did we say? No! no!

Little Bessie is not dead--she has only apssed over on the other side, to join the heavenly throng of infants, whom it would seem, God has taken away in their sweet innocence, to spare them the trials and sufferings insident to life in this world.

Bessie was three years of age, dearly beloved by mother, father, sister and brothers, and a comfort to her grandparents, uncles and aunts, all of whom were very fond of her. Early Monday morning she aroused from her unconsciousness and recognized all the members of the family present, called for those absent, and for a time appeared unusually bright, after which she again became unconscious, sinking slowly, surely, until the end, which came without a struggle.

We will all miss little Bessie, but we know it is the loving mother heart, that most deeply feels the sorrow and yearns to press her darling one more to her bosom and feel the loving clasp of tiny arms about her neck. Oh, sorrowing mother heart, take comfort from these lines:

"My little one, my fair one,

Thou canst not come to me.
But nearer draw the numbered hours,

When I shall go to thee;
And thou perchance, with soraph smile,

And golden harp in hand,
May come, the first to welcome me,

To our Emanuel's land."

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Houston, assisted by Revs. Miller and Mackenzie, officiating, the first delivering the funeral sermon--followed by the last look at the little face--no longer flushed with fever, no longer marred by lines of pain, but calmed into eternal repose. Then the solemn cortega wound its way to Lincoln cemetery, and the little body was tenderly committed to the earth.

from the Lebo Enterprise, August 9, 1894

At his home near Olivet, on the 2d day of August, 1894, in the 70th year of his age, J. B. Elder.

He was born in Union county, Indiana, Dec. 22d, 1824, in which state he resided until 1855, when he moved with his wife and three children to Illinois. Twenty five years ago he came to Kansas and settled on the place where he lived till the time of his removal from this world.

He was married at the age of 25 years to Mary Newport, of Ohio. Seven children, 4 sons and 3 daughters were born to them, all of whom, and their mother, survive him.

Mr. Elder was a member of the New Church and never wavered in his faith in the Lord and the life to come. He believed that pure religion was to "Deal justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God," and he always expressed himself as willing to go when the summons should come.

His mortal remains were interred in Alpine cemetery the next day after death, followed by the bereaved family and a large concourse of neighbors and friends. Rev. J. C. Miller, of Lebo, officiated.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 4, 1894

CLARENCE RONEY--Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.

Little Chalrence, youngest child and only son of our worthy citizens Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roney, was transferred Tuesday morning, Oct. 2, from their loving embrace safe into the arms of Jesus, there to await their coming.

Clarence was a bright and pleasing little fellow loved by all who knew him for his quiet, gentle manners and kind disposition. To the family he was a household treasure, always loving and obedient to his parents, and kind and affectionate to his two sisters. But their precious treasure is now laid up where there is no corruption. Though only in his seventh year he was regular, in his attendance with his parents at all the church services, and gave bright promise to developing a noble christian manhood.
He was ill but a few days with that so oft fatal disease, diptheria,m during which time he bore his great sufferings with exemplary patience, never once murmuring, or refusing to take any treatment thought best for him.

It is needless to say that all was done that could be done by loving hands and medical skill for his recovery, but such fast hold did the dread disease have upon him that it was all to no avail, except to alleviate suffering. After all hopes were given up, as a last resort, the doctors opened the windpipe and inserted a tube with faint hopes of a favorable result and while this failed of the desired object it did enable him to breate muchy easier, gave him a few hours longer lease of life, and at the last made his passing away without a struggle. When he realized that he must go he raised himself up in bed and with a sweet smile upon his face, said as audibly as he was able to speak it, "Tell all to come. I'm going to leave. Good bye."

At three o'clock that afternoon quite a number of friends and neighbors assembled in the yard around the little casket, a short funeral service was held by Revs. Mackenzie and Miller, after which the little life less form was borne to God's consecrated acre, and there tenderly and lovingly laid to rest.

"Silent, silently sleeping. pulseless still and cold,
Still there's no cause for weeping for lambs of Jesus' fold;
Though these sweet buds of promise early are called from time,
Sweetly they sing in glory, safe in that blissful clime."

The family have the deepest sympathy of the community in this their sad and sudden bereavement.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 11, 1894

GRACIE RONEY--"The Lord fiveth, the Lord taketh away."

Again Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roney have been called upon to give back to Him who gave, another precious little life that was entrusted to their loving care only for a few short years. Glarence and Gracie who were so affectionately devoted to each other were only seperated from Tuesday morning to Friday night. Gracie must go to Clarence to help him sing the sweet songs he had learned in Heaven, and have a harp like his, and see all the beautiful things in the new heavenly home. Mamma, papa, sister, hear their sweet songs; and see them beckoning to you to come. This beautiful picture of loved ones gone before is a blessed consolation to sorrowing hearts and the thought, that though they can not come to us, we may go to them, is the sweet comfort we can have. Gracie was a great favorite with all who knew her, and her little playmates sorrowfully grieve that she can be with them no more. She was fond of music, and a very sweet little singer, and her voice will be missed in the song services of the Sunday school and League meetings. Teachers and school mates sadly miss her smiling face and cheerful voice from the school room, and oh! no one can know but themselves, how greatly she is missed in the home by the parents and sister.

"Sad the silence at parting from those we dearly love;
Blissful the consolation, soon we shall meet above,
Parting on earth should bring us nearer, still nearer to God;
Bowing in sweet submission, kissing the chastening rod."

In this their double sorrow the stricken ones have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 18, 1894

DIED.--Sunday night, Oct. 14, Ola Smith, aged 11 years.

She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Smith who recently moved to Lebo that their children might have the advantage of our schools. Ola was an exceptionally bright and studious girl and her parents were sparing no pains to give her every advantage to become a fine scholar, but alas ! for blasted hopes ! This is indeed a sad blow to the family and we realize how powerless is human sympathy to give them the comfort they so much need in their deep sorrow. She was conveyed next day to the silent city of the dead at Ottumwa.

from the Lebo Enterprise, October 18, 1894

Memoir.

Wm. G., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Middlebusher, was born Feb. 12, 1875 and died of thphoid fever, Oct. 13, 1894, in the twentieth year of his age. He was a young man of promise and much comfort to his parents and had greatly endeared himself to those who kenw him best. Devoted neighbors with loving hearing and ready hands did all that could be done for the noble youth to relieve his suffering and aid the parents in administering to the wants of a beloved son. Sabbath afternoon the mortal remains were laid away to rest in Lincoln cemetery to await the resurrection morning, the Rev. J. C. Miller officiating.

from the Lebo Enterprise, November 15, 1894

In Memoiriam.

Gwenllian Bell, wife of James Bell, departed this life Monday morning, November 5, 1894, and was interred in Lincoln cemetery. Gwenllian Jones was born in Coynant, South Wales, September 15, 1835. Twenty-five years of her early life was spent in the family of George Powell. She united with the M. E. Church at the age of 15, and lived a consistent and devoted Methodist till her death. She was married to James Bell, July 22, 1886, and came with him to this country in 1873, settling in Osage county, Kansas. In this vicinity they have lived and endeared themselves to many friends. Mrs. Bell's last sickness was short but very painful, being inflamatory rheumatism. Though in continual and distressing pain she was very patient and peaceful in the sustaining grace of her Savior. Rev. Mackenzie, of the Methodist church, officiated.

from the Lebo Enterprise, January 3, 1895

Martha Jane Brown died in South Lebo, Dec. 31, '94, after a protracted illness resulting form a complication of diseases.

Her maiden name was Edwards. She was born in Lyon Co., Kansas, near Emporia, Aug. 28, 1984, and was united in marriage with Vincent Brown, May 31st, 1885. To them were born three children. How much the dear little ones need a mother's care, and a devoted husband the help of his beloved companion. But the Lord called them away.

The services were held at the late residence of the departed, and the remains were interred in Key West Cemetery.

The sorrowing family have the sympathy of their many friends, bowing to the will of Him who rules all things well.