Just as we go to press we learn of the sudden death of Mrs. H. H. Stanfield, which occurred at Kansas City last Tuesday evening. The remains were shipped here for interment and the funeral will take place from the Christian church to-day. She was reared in Burlington and her maiden name was Elvira Denecke. She was married to H. H. Stanfield in 1866 and this was their home for many years. Since leaving here her home has been in Yates Center, Ft. Scott and Kansas City. She had very many friends here that will deeply regret her sudden death. Her children, John, Minnie, Mrs. Hedges, of Ft. Scott, and her sister, Sarah Denecke are all here to attend the funeral.
Dr. Davis Instantly Killed.
Dr. J. R. Davis, a young man about 24 years of age, a practitioner at Halls Summit, was shot and instantly killed while at the home of Fred Denhart last Friday night. Word of the killing was sent to Burlington and coroner Salisbury empaneled a jury, consisting of L. Ellis, H. C. Werner, C. V. Northcott, J. E. La Rue, H. L. Douglass and R. C. Huddleson and an inquest was held. After hearing all the evidence that could be gathered in the case the jury returned the following verdict:
"Dr. J. Frank Davis came to his death on the 3d day of February, 1900, by a gunshot wound; the gun that inflicted said wound being held in the hands of Fred Denhart, and that said wound was inflicted with feloneous intent."
Denhart was arrested, a charge of murder in the first degree being filed against him by the county attorney Frazier and he is now in jail waiting a preliminary examination. Denhart is an old soldier, has always been a peacable citizen and his only fault was that he would occasionally indulge in drink, and even while in his cups he usually went to his home, frequently locking himself in. He is a single man. Denhart has employed attorney Rolston to defend him and refuses to talk of the case other than to say that he and Dr. Davis had always been friends.
Dr. Davis, the murdered man, graduated from a Kansas City medical college about two years ago, settling at Halls Summit. His parents live at Wellsville where the body was shipped for interment. The man was shot in the breast with a heavy charge of shot from a double-barreled shot gun.
The evidence disclosed that Dr. Davis and Son Hill went to Denhart's about midnight. Denhart refused to admit them at first, but finally did. All three mend had been drinking more or less for some days. Drinking, stories and songs were in evidence. A pistol was exhibited and talk of shooting and nevre to shoot were indulged in. Hill says he went to the door and he heard a shot fired; he looked about and the room was full of smoke. When it cleared away Davis was found lying on the floor in a pool of blood, a great hole shot in his breast and he was dead. The neighbors were aroused and Denhart was taken into custody.
There has been a great deal of drinking and carousing going on up at Halls Summit recently, numberless jugs of whisky being expressed in from Kansas City.
To sum it up it is about this: Whisky, drunks, songs, dances, vulgar stories, exhibition of fire arms and a man shot and instantly killed.
We might point a moral, but what is the use? This thing will die out in time and other horrible tragedies will periodically occur just so long as whisky is carted about the country by the jugsfull.
from the Lebo Enterprise, December 21, 1900
A. L. Waite left Tuesday night for Lincoln, Kans., in response to a telegram announcing the death of his brother, Walter S. For twenty years prior to his death Mr. Waite was editor of the Lincoln county Beacon, but of late years has been compelled on account of attacks of rheumatism to turn over most of the duties of the office to his son. Another brother, Albert, lives at Salina and A. L. will pay him a short visit before his return.
from the Lebo Enterprise, January 4, 1901
James Smith Dead.
Christmas day nineteen hundred will long be remembered as a day of sorrow by the citizens of the quiet little village of Ottumwa, Kansas and especially so by the bereaved companion and children of James Smith who upon that day about noon responded to the "call from above" and bid adieu to all things earthly.
The deceased was born Dec. 1, 1823, in Terre Haute, Ind., and lived to the ripe age of 77 yrs. and 24 days. He was married Aug. 29, 1843 to Eliza C. Allison to whom were born thirteen children, six of whom indlucing their mother have gone before him into the great beyond. Seven children, four boys and three girls and a second companion, Mrs. Mary A. Smith to whom he was married Nov. 18, 1897, survive him and are numbered among the most respected citizens of Coffey county. He moved to this county in November 1858 and has resided here since, being therefore one of the early standard bearers in making the country what it is today. In the fall of 1862 he manifested his loyalty and patriotism by responding to the president's call for troops and served a three years enlistment with the 12th Kansas. In early youth he was converted and united with the Baptist church. As a christian he was a "doer of the word" and not a "hearer only." As a citizen he voted and worked for what he thought to be "the greatest good to the greatest number." As a husband he was always kind and true; as a father devoted and self sacrificing; as a friend, loving and lovable. He was not a man who paraded his religion or political opinions but simply "done with his might what his hands found to do."
The funeral services were conducted by the writer from his own residence in Ottumwa
consisted of a short discourse from the first three verses of the 15th chapter of 1st Cor. The remains were followed by a large number of friends and relatives to their resting place in Bowman cemetery.
"He is not dead but sleepeth."
A. OLEN STEWART
from the Burlington Independent, June 21, 1901
W. J. Sanders.
After a lingering illness of more than six months, most of which time he was confined to his room, W. J. Sanders died at his home in north Burlington last Saturday morning, June 15, 1901, aged 69 years. The cause of his death was a complication of diseases. For years he was afflicted with rheumatism and more recently he was an intense sufferer from stomach troubles. He was cheerful during all the weary days and nights of anguish and at times good humor, a strong characte of the man, exhibited itself. He was perfectly conscious up to within a few hours of his death and conversed freely with those about him of the coming end. Once he remarked to a number of old friends about his couch. "Boys, I would like to stay with you a while longer, but I guess it is my time to go." W. J. Sanders deserves more than a passing notice. He was one of the very early settlers of the county, locating in what is now Star township in 1857, and his name is frequently recorded on the pages of our history. He has been prominent in the political and business affairs of the county from the beginning. In the very early days he was a United States mail contractor and at one time had a contract for carrying the mails from Council Grove, Kansas, to Butler, Missouri, then a trackless, weary waste of country. The historian says of him:
"William J. Sanders was born in Putnam county, Indiana, in 1832, and lived in that state 24 years. In 1856 he moved to Union county, Iowa, remaining there on year when he came to Coffey county in 1857 and engaged in farming. He was married in Coffey county in 1868 to Mrs. Sarah Bradford had one child, Letta Bradford, (now the wife of E. E. Mullinix.) There are five children in the family--Robert, Harry, Walter, Mary A., and Vannie T., now the wife of A. H. Gortner. Mr. Sanders was elected to the office of sheriff of Coffey county in 1864 and served two terms; he was also deputy county assessor two terms. After moving to Burlington he served two terms as mayor of the city and was a number of time member of the council and member of the board of education. In 1872 he engaged in the grocery business with Frank Hoffmans as a partner. This partnership continued as long as Mr. Sanders remained in active business, and during which time the firm built two substantial business blocks. Mr. Sanders was a prominent member of the Masonic order."
The funeral services took place from the Congregational church last Monday at 3 o'clock, Elder Park C. Herbert, of the Christian church, preaching the sermon, assisted by Rev. Nichols, of the Congregational church, the Masons having charge of the services at Mt. Hope cemetery. The pall bearers were David Grimes, M. E. Grimes, A. P. Brigham, Frank Hoffmans, H. L. Jarboe and Peter Brandon.
There was a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral to pay the last sad tribute to an honored and respected citizen. Among the relatives from abroad who were present was his sister, Mrs. R. B. Osborne, and her son Guy, of Chicago, and James Sanders, a nephew of Chanute.
from the Lebo Enterprise, July 12, 1901
OBITUARY.
Opal Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Knox, was born Nov. 22nd 1896, and after an illness of three weeks caused from kidney trouble and dropsy, she was called home on July 8th 1901, to Him who said: "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Lidzy at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, after which the little body was tenderly placed in the family lot in Lincoln cemetery by the side of the little one who preceded her.
Grieve not for your little darlings dear parents, "They are not lost--but gone before."
To the peaceful courts above,
In faith triumphant you may soar,
Embracing in the arms of love
When to Jordan's stormy banks you come
And hear the swelling roar,
The Father will guide you safely home
To the children not lost--but gone before.
from the Lebo Enterprise, August 9, 1901
Little Harriet May Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Richards, living six miles west of town, died of brain fever after two weeks of suffering, Monday, Aug. 5th, and was tenderly laid to rest in Lincoln cemetery, after services at their home conducted by Rev. Lidzy. Her short live of 14 months and 14 days was a blessing to her parents who still claim her as their darling, giving expression to their feelings in the following lines:
In Memory of Harriet May Richards
I.
Our darling has left this strange world of ours,
Never to gather its thorns with its flowers.
Never to know life's sorrows or cares,
Never to suffer its griefs or its tears.
II.
The angels have taken the little one home,
To be there to welcome you when you come.
She has gone to rest with the father above,
And sing with the angels glad songs of love.
III.
Weep not; for Jesus thy sorrow will share,
He ever is ready thy burdens to bear.
Around thee soon his light will shine
And not forever shall grief be thine.
IV.
Look up sad hearts, see the beckoning hand
Of your little one gone to the better land,
She is reaching down her arms of love,
To draw you nearer to heaven above.
from the Burlington Independent, September 27, 1901
DIED.
GEER--In Crotty, Kansas, Sept. 22, 1901, of dropsy, Sarah C. Geer.
JOHNSON--In Burlington, Kansas, Sep. 24, 1901, W. H. Johnson, aged 51 years and 8 months.
BURNHAM--In Burlington, Kansas, Sep. 22, 1901, of cancer, Miss May Burnham.
The funeral took place at the residence of her parents on Tuesday last, Rev. G. C. Nichols, officiating. Miss Burnham was a member of the Congregational church and for years was a director of the city library. She was a woman of fine ability and had been a student all her life. She took a great interest in young people and was always ready and willing to assist them in any worthy cause. The charatable acts of Miss Burnham were innumerable, and in her death this community loses a true, good woman.
We mourn for the loved and the lost, but our mourning,
Is edged as the storm cloud is edged by the sun,
When she sinks to her rest through the glory adorning.
The couch of the day when her labor is done.
Lafe Funk, a young man who was reared in Ottumwa township, died of consumption in Tullaire, California, on Friday the 13th of the present month. He went to California several months ago with the hope of benefiting his health but he gradually grew worse until death relieved his sufferings. He was a cousin of Postmaster Mauch and a son-in-law of Allison Smith. He leaves a wife and two children.
from the Burlington Independent, October 4, 1901
DIED.
EVERETT--In Avon township, Sept. 27, 1901, of pneumonia, W. D. Everett, aged 41 years.
BELLINGER--Near Hartford, Kansas, September 22, 1901, from heart failure, Sarah J. Bellinger; aged 62 years and 8 months.
Mrs. Bellinger was born near Terre Haute, Indiana, and lived there until she moved to Ottumwa, Kansas, in 1871. This was her home until last spring when she went to make her home with her children, Fred and Sadie, who live near Hartford. These with one other daughter, Mrs. M. Gross, of Burlington, are left to mourn her loss.
The funeral took place on Monday, September 23d and was in charge of the Relief Corps of Ottumwa, of which Mrs. Bellinger was a member from its organization. Rev. Henry Richards, of Oklahoma, preached the funeral sermon at the Strawn church. In the death of Mrs. Bellinger the community loses an excellant Christian lady. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church from childhood. She was a model woman. Let us mingle tears with those who mourn their dead. The funeral was largely attended by the people of Strawn and Ottumwa.
The remains of Oliver G. Woodford will arrive here from Manila either Wednesday or Thursday of next week, and the funeral services will be held the same day the body arrives.
from the Burlington Independent, October 11, 1901
Mrs. D. C. Spurgeon died at her home in Le Roy on last Friday night after a protracted illness. Her funeral took place at the M. E. church in that city on Saturday after which the remains were brought to Burlington and buried alongside of her husband, who died several years ago. Mrs. Spurgeon was one of the pioneers of Coffey county. She was a noble woman in every way, and the short time she lived in Burlington made many admiring friends. She was seventy-three years old. She was the mother of Mrs. Fritz Bauersfeld, Mrs. Sarah Anthony, Mrs. Flora Anthony and Oscar Spurgeon. The daughters all live at Le Roy, and Mr. Spurgeon at Ft. Scott.
from the Burlington Independent, October 18, 1901
DIED.
WAGONER--In Burlington, Kansas, Oct. 12, 1901, of consumption, Chas. L. Wagoner; aged 25 years.
For some time the young man has been in failing health. A few months ago he went to Texas but gradually grew worse. Accompanied by his wife he returned home a short time ago to spend the remaining days of his life with his father and mother. He was born and reared in Burlington and has spent the better part of his life here. About two years ago he was married to Miss Welch, of Chanute. Charley Wagoner was a kind hearted, generous young man and would divide his last cent with a person he liked. He leaves a wife and mother and father.
S. M. Cogshall went to Flint, Mich., the first of the week to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Bela Cogshall.
from the Burlington Independent, October 25, 1901
W. S. Peek died at his home near Gridley Thursday of last week of cancer of the stomach. The funeral was held last Friday. About twenty Burlington Masons were in attendance. The Gridley lodge conducted the funeral. Mr. Peek was one of the old settlers of Coffey county and was a good citizen.
Mrs. M. H. Payne, of Delta, Colorado, who went from Coffey county to that state about one year ago to make her home with her son Henry, was found dead in her bed last Sunday. She was in good health and feeling well when she retired for the night. Evidently heart failure was the cause. Mrs. Payne was well known to all old settlers of this county.
John Mann died in Cushion, Iowa, on the 19th of this month. His age was about seventy-five years. Mr. Mann will be remembered by all the oldtimers of Coffey county. When he lived here he was employed by the Excelsior Mill's people, the mill at that time being operated by D. Cross & Sons, and Mr. Mann was head miller, and he was a expert at his business, too. In every respect he was a Christian and a gentleman of the highest order. He has always retained his membership in the Odd Fellows lodge of this place since he left here. Up to two years ago he has made his home in Chicago, but owing to ill health he was advised by physicians to leave the city and went to Iowa. Mr. Mann left Burlington about twenty-one years ago.
Thomas Crabtree died at his home in Le Roy last Saturday. He was eighty-one years old. In company with Richard Burr and John B. Scott he founded the town of Le Roy in 1856, where he has lived ever since. In the early days of Kansas he was one of the traders among the Indians.
M. F. Browne, James Baldwin, A. T. Neyhart attended the funeral of Thomas Crabtree at Le Roy last Monday.
from the Burlington Independent, November 1, 1901
DIED.
METCALF--In Burlington, Kansas, Oct. 27, 1901, of paralysis, D. P. Metcalf; aged 86 years.
Mr. Metcalf located in Burlington in 1858 and has made this his home ever since. He was born in Illinois and lived there until he came to Kansas. Mr. Metcalf assisted in the building up of Burlington. He was a good citizen and a man of ability. He leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss.
from the Burlington Independent, November 22, 1901
DIED.
YOUNG--In Burlington, Kansas, Nov. 17, 1901, of old age, Ellen Deborah, wife of Dr. J. B. Young; aged 76 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Dr. Young and family came to Burlington in 1880. Mrs. Young was a prominent member of the M. E. church and was universally loved and admired by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, son and daughter to mourn her loss. Her son, E. M. Young lives in this city, and her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Melly, lives in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Young was born in Vermont and lived there until 1836 when she went to Ohio with her parents.
PORTER--In Hampden township, Coffey county, Kansas, Nov. 17, 1901, of heart disease, J. E. Porter; aged 64 years.
Mr. Porter was in Burlington on Saturday, the day before he died, and felt as well as usual. He got up on Sunday morning and few his stock and went into the house and ate his breakfast, after which he sat down by the fire. In a few minutes afterward he fell over dead in his chair. Mr. Porter was a veteran of the war of 1860-4. He was a man who was well liked by those who knew him.
from the Burlington Independent, December 6, 1901
Maude Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Carter, for many years a resident of Coffey county, died at the home of her parents of typhoid fever on Saturday last. Mr. Carter went to Lawton when the land drawing came off and concluded to make that city their future home.
One of the saddest deaths that ever occurred in Burlington was that of Maurine Mullinix on Friday of last week. The little one was sick but a day or so. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mullinix and wife, and was one of the most loveable children that ever grew up in our city. We never knew two sisters that were more kind, devoted and attached to each other that Geraldine and Maurine Mullinix, and the sudden taking away of Maurine was a great shock not only to the parents and relatives, but to the entire community. Death is a sad, sad thing, but this one is particularly so and we extend to the family the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Oh, let the soul her slumber break.
Let thought be quickened and awake,
Awake to see
How soon this life is past and gone,
And death comes softly stealing on,
How silently.
Our soul is ready to depart;
No thought rebels, the obedient heart
Breathes forth no sigh;
The wish on earth to linger still
Were vain, then 'tis God's sovereign will
That we shall die.
Mrs. L. Everett died very suddenly on Friday night, Nov. 29, of paralysis. She was born in Kentucky in 1830 and came to Kansas in 1857, and was married to Lucas Everett on Sept. 17, 1860. A great part of their married life was spent in Garnett, where Mr. Everett was for years foreman of the Garnett
Plaindealer. Mrs. Everett has always lived a Christian life and has been very devoted to her husband, who for the past two years has been in very poor health. In fact he was unable to get around and his mind is almost a blank. We have been personally acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Everett since 1869, and we never knew two people who seemed to get along better than they did, and while they have never been able to accumulate much of this world's goods up to three years ago there were able to make a good living, but since Mr. Everett lost his health it has been a hard load for his wife to carry, and undoubtedly her death was the result of worry and overwork. Her funeral took place last Sunday at the Christian church and the remains were taken to the Baker cemetry on Otter Creek for interment.
Lloyd Garretson Dead.
Following item is taken from the Topeka
Herald of Nov. 29. Lloyd Garretson was a son of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Garretson, for years residents of our city. The
Herald says:
"Word was received here yesterday afternoon by N. P. Garretson that his son, Wm. Lloyd Garretson had died in the morning at the friends hospital in Philadelphia, of brain fever. The message was not a surprise, as Mr. Garretson had known that his son was ill for some time. Lloyd Garretson had gone on about two weeks ago to Tarryton, N. Y., where he expected to secure emplooyment on the New York Central railroad. He was taken sick two weeks ago and was taken to Philadedphia by a friend of Mr. Garretson, Mr. Rudolph Blakenburg. He was placed in the hospital and gradually grew worse until his death occurred yesterday. Lloyd Garretson was born in Burlington, Kansas, April 18, 1876. He moved to Topeka with his parents in 1886. He was a graduate of the high school and when the late war broke out enlisted with the 20th Kansas and went to San Francisco. He was there until the regiment started for the Philippines, when he was discharged on account of poor health. He has always been a sufferer from nervous trouble, and the life at the camp was too severe for him. Since that time he has been traveling a great deal, visiting Mexico and the west. Last summer he was in Colorado for some months, and then went on east and visited the Pan American exposition and Philadelphia. He returned home for a few weeks, and last month left for New York where he was taken sick.
Mr. Garretson has many friends in Topeka who knew him well as boy, but his traveling has kept him away from home most of the time the past few years. He was an only son, the only other child being a daughter, Miss Daisy Garretson, who is three years younger than her brother.
Funeral will take place on Saturday in Wooster, Ohio, the home of Mrs. Garretson's parents, and this afternoon Mr. and Garretson will go to meet the body there. Mr. Garretson will return next week, but Mrs. Garretson will remain for some time. She is in poor health but feels that she will be able to make the trip."
from the Burlington Independent, December 13, 1901
DIED.
JONES--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 9, 1901, of old age, Ann Jones; aged 74 years.
BELL--In Burlington, Kansas, Dec. 7, 1901, of kidney disease, James Bell; aged 54 years.
P. K. Wadhams died at his home in Everett, Washington, on Jan. 6, 1901, after a long illness. For years Mr. Wadhams was a resident of Burlington, and at the November election in 1876 was elected county superintendent of Coffey county and held the office one term. He was in every respect one of the most honorable men we ever knew and lived a Christian life. When he left here he located in Le Roy and lived there until he went west. He was a charter member of Burlington lodge No. 36, A.O.U.W. and had $2,000 insurance in this order when he died. No man who knew Mr. Wadhams ever had an ill word to say of him. He was always pleasant and a gentlemen. We regret to hear of his death. He was seventy one years old. He was born in Litchfield, Conn., in 1830, and up to the time he located in Burlington in 1869, had lived in Illinois, Tennessee and Nebraska. Besides holding the office of county superintendent he was trustee of Burlington township three years and was also assistant postmaster under A. D. Brown for four years. Mr. Wadhams was a member of the Congregational church for thirty-five years. A good man has departed this life.
from the Burlington Independent, August 22, 1902
DIED.
HITCHENS--In Hampden township, Aug. 16, 1902, of typhoid fever, Mary V. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hitchens, aged 15 years.
ROSE--In Gridley, Coffey County, Kansas, August 16, 1902, of old age, Mrs. H. Rose, aged 72 years.
Dr. S. L. M. Foote, who was found dead in his office in Argentine Tuesday, was for years a resident of Coffey county and lived at Lebo. The doctor was an eccentric old man and quite visionary at times. He believed he could hear steam escape from his heart. He was well known in this county and will be remembered by many. The authorities believe that Dr. Foote deliberately ended his own life. He left the following note to G. W. Toothacher: "Had another terable chill, wanted to take quinine and Dovers powders and must have made a mistake. Feel strangely. Can't keep awake. Can't breath right or walk. Tried to use antidote, but it did no good. Feel I am dying! *** Now 3 a.m.. O, God for a breath! I can't say more. Am getting cold. I am dying and am concious of it"--Here the note ended. It was not signed. In the part ommitted he gave a list of the people he owed and requested Mr. Toothacher to see that his property was sold and his debts paid. He also directed that he be buried by the body of his wife.
Another One Drowned
Arthur Andrews was drowned near Chanute Saturday evening about 7:30. When the rumor to that effect reached here it was received with doubt. Later when it was confirmed a general feeling of sorrow was apparent among his many friends. Young Andrews in company with five or six friends were bathing in the Neosho about a mile below Chanute. Without a word or a cry Arthur slowly sank below the surface of the water; cramps had seized him and his struggle for life was short. An hour later the body was recovered and the heroic treatment to kindle life was of no avail.
Arthur Andrews was born some 26 years ago. He started life as a blacksmith, working for some time at the Burlington Carriage Works in this city. Accompanied by his wife, May Seeley Andrews, he went to Chanute some two years ago where he had a good position working at his trade. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Andrews are his parents. Arthur leaves a wife and two children. He was a member of the M. W. A., in which order he carried $2,000 life insurance. The funeral was held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Andrews home in this city. Arthur Andrews was a quiet boy, honest and sincere in life's duties, true to his friends, his wife and his God, believing in that which was pure and honest and living the life of his belief. Deep sympathy is extended to those who feel his loss much more than can his friends.
from the Burlington Independent, September 5, 1902
DIED.
Benett--In Burlington, Coffey County, Kan. of colera infantum, Lawrence, the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Benett.
The twin sister of the little boy is in a critical condition and its recovery is very doubtful. Mr. and Mrs. Benett have the sympath of the entire comunity.
from the Burlington Independent, September 12, 1902
DIED.
BENNETT--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, September 6, 1902, Florence E., infant daughter of J. E. and Ida Bennett, aged 6 months.
INGRUM--In Pleasant township, Coffey county, Kansas, September 8, 1902, James L., son of J. E. and Retta Ingrum, aged 8 years.
Fatal Accident.
Leslie Ingram, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ingrum, was crushed to death in a cane mill on his father's farm near Strawn Monday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock. He was pubbling the pressed stalks out of the mill when the sweep to which the horses are hitched cause his head and crushed it against the corner of the mill, killing him almost instantly. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of all.
from the Burlington Independent, September 26, 1902
Miss Prather dead.
Zoda R. Prather was born in Coffey county, October 31, 1880; died of typhoid fever at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Prather, 5 miles east of Burlington, September 22, 1902.
Miss Prather was a graduate of the Hartford high school and had taught school for some time. Her last year of teaching was at Russell and she was engaged for Paindale for this term. The funeral was conducted at the Prather home. Rev. Cooper, of Hartford, was in charge. She was buried in the Graceland Cemetery.
from the Burlington Independent, October 5, 1902
DIED.
QUIMBY--At Gridley, Kansas, Sept. 25, 1902, Mrs. Addie B. Quimby; aged 24 years.
MOSBY--In Ottumwa township, Coffey county, Kansas, Sept. 24, 1902, Mary Mosby; aged 25 years.
from the Burlington Independent, October 17, 1902
Jacob F. Hauser, on old settler, died at the home of his son-in-law, A. A. Hamlin, at Strawn Oct. 12. Mr. Hauser has many friends among the old timers in this and Lyon counties, who will regret to learn that his long illness resulted fatally. He was 58 years old.
from the Burlington Independent, October 24, 1902
Earl, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McAdoo, died in Argentine last Thursday, of stomach trouble. The remains were brought to this city by Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo Friday. The funeral was held at the home of Geo. Menzie Saturday, Rev. Robbins conducting the services. Earl was a bright little fellow of a lovable nature and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all friends of the family.
DIED.
BENNET--In Key West, Coffey county, Kansas, of dropsy, E. G. Bennet, aged 57 years.
WELCH--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Fred, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Welch, of brain fever.
KESSNER--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas of dropsy, W. L. Kessner, aged 38 years.
from the Burlington Independent, October 31, 1902
DIED.
METZGER--In Neosho township, Coffey county, Kansas, October 25, 1902, Lena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Metzger; aged about 15 years.
from the Burlington Independent, November 7, 1902
Word has been received of the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thornbrough, of Tranton, O. T. Mrs. Thornbrough is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Barnard. They have the simpahty of their numerous friends.
DIED.
WOOLOMES--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, November 4, 1902, of typhoid fever, John Lester Woolomes; age 17 years and 24 days.
John Woolomes was born in Sheron, Kansas, and moved to this city with his parents a few years ago. Most of his time was spent assisting his father in the telephone exchange. He had many friends and acquaintances who are shocked and grieved to learn of his death, for he was only sick a few days. John had many good traits in his character and was the making of a good honest citizen. He was kind hearted and generous to a degree. Those who were the closest to him always found him a good true friend and honorable companion. The funeral services will be held at the Woolomes home this afternoon. Rev. Robbins will conduct the services.
from the Burlington Independent, November 14, 1902
DIED.
COY--In Pottawatomie township, Coffey Co., Kan. Nov. 8, 1902, of stomach trouble, Charley, three-month-old son of S. P. and Mattie Coy.
CONKLIN--In Liberty township, Coffey Co., Kan., Nov. 8, 1902, of pneumonia, Charles, the 6-month-old son of C. and Sarah Conklin.
CROUCH--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kan., Nov. 8, 1902, of old age, Andrew Crouch, aged 64 years.
HILL--In Gila Hot Springs, New Mexico. Nov. 8, 1902, of pneumonia, James H. Hill. Mr. Hill was 46 years of age. He was reared in Coffey county and lived here until 1882, when he went to New Mexico. At the time of his death he was engaged in mining and conducting a health resort at Gila. He was unmarried. He was a son of Cola Hill of 5 miles south-west of this city. The remains will be shipped here for burial.
from the Burlington Independent, November 21, 1902
G. B. Scripps Dead.
Telegraphic news was received Tuesday of the death of Geroge B. Scripps, an old resident of Burlington. It occurred at his home in Chicago Monday, November 17. The cause was a second attack of appoplexy, the first having occurred about a year ago.
Mr. Scripps first came to Coffey in 1872 and purchased the farm between Burlington and LeRoy that was later owned by Jacob Bear. Afterwards he came to Burlington and entered the dry goods business, which he continued until about 1886. In 1887 he was an unsuccessful candidate for county treasurer before the Republican convention, and the following year removed to Chicago. He was the owner of several farms in the county, and at the time of his death was the owner of the stone building on the east side of Third street next to the old Burlington Bank building. Mr. Scripps was a man of prominence and high standing in the community, and many old friends will learn of his death with regret.
from the Burlington Independent, November 28, 1902
DIED.
FARMER--In Ottumwa, Coffey county, Kansas, Nov. 21, 1902, of old age, W. H. Farmer; aged 76 years and 6 months.
Mr. Farmer was born in Franklin county Va., Jan. 20, 1825, and came to this state when a young man. He was a devout christian and a member of the Ottumwa Christian church. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Williams last Sunday and the remains were laid in the Bowman cemetery, undertaker Sanders in charge. A wife, five sons and four daughters, to whom the sympathy of many friends is extended, survive him.
from the Burlington Independent, December 5, 1902
DIED.
HOUCK--At Burlington, Kansas, Nov. 27, 1902, from apendicitis, John Houck; aged 82 years.
SNYDER--In Burlington township, Coffey county, Kansas, Dec. 2, 19022, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. L. Snyder.
THROCKMORTON--In BUrlington township, Coffey county, Kansas Nov. 27, 1902, from heart disease, Ida, wife of Charles E. Throckmorton; get 34 years.
STEELE--At gridley, Kansas, Nov. 21, 1902, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Steele
from the Burlington Independent, December 12, 1902
Mrs. Ely Bazil died Saturday night at her home one mile east and two miles south of Key West. The remains were laid to rest in the Key West cemetery Monday morning.
C. P. Allen Wednesday morning received by wire the news of the death of his oldest brother, Frank J. Allen, of Chicago.
As we go to press a dispatch is received of the death of Mrs. Marshall Barber of Lawrence. The particulars were not given.
from the Burlington Independent, December 19, 1902
DIED.
STEELE--Near Gridley, Kansas, December 14, 1902, from pneumonia, Hugh H. Steele; aged 54 years, 6 months and 28 days.
Hugh Henderson Steele was born in White county, Indiana, May 17, 1848. Shortly after the close of the war Hugh Steele came with his parents to Coffey county and Liberty township was his home up to his death. He was a specimen of noble manhood. He came to us a poor boy. By his honesty, industry and frugality he accumulated much of this world's goods and for some years was rated among the wealthiest men of his locality. His word was as good as his bond and he was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He was a good neighbor and a loyal and patriotic citizen. He was married to Alice Bryant March 8, 1876, and their married life was as pleasant one for nineteen years, when Mrs. Steele died. Several years later he was married to Minnie M. Fletcher, who survives him. Mr. Steele was a member of the Masonic order and a member of the Presbyterian church. His funeral, notwithstanding the inclement weather, was largely attended by sorrowing neighbors and friends.
from the Burlington Independent, December 26, 1902
A brief dispatch from John Lytle, of Gridley, to Motts. Weisdorfer, of this place, received here late Wednesday afternoon, stated that a little daughter of Mr. Lytle's accidently burned to death that afternoon. There were no particulars. The child was buried Christmas afternoon.
[Note: Dec. 26, 1902 was a Friday. Dec. 24, 1902 would have been the Wed. the child died.]
The 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Briggs of Lebo died Monday of last week after an operation for appendicitis. The interment was in Lincoln cemetery.
I. Reiman, aged 52 years, died at his home in LeRoy December 17. He was sick a year from cancer of the hip. The funeral was held Friday, December 19, at the residence in charge of Rev. Mr. McFarlane. Mr. Reiman was for the past year and a half engaged in the butcher business and was a good citizen.
Tom Steele, of Liberty township, is dead Saturday night after a manly fight for life he gave up to the inevitable, pneumonia. On Nov. 27, an infant child of his passed away with the same disease. Dec. 2 his wife, Maggie, died from the same cause, and his brother Hugh, a stalwart farmer also was a victim of this disease, pneumonia, on the 14th of Dec. It is a peculiar circumstance, these four deaths all of the same family, and all of the same disease within a few weeks of each other. There are eight children left orphans in the Tom. Steele family who have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
Little Mae Ferris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris of Lebo, died December 18 at Quenemo and was buried in Lebo the next day.
from the Burlington Independent, January 9, 1903
DIED.
CHENEY--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Friday, Jan. 2, 1903, of tuberculosis, Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Cheney, aged 20 years.
It is hard to realize that Arthur Cheney has stepped into the shadows of the outer world in respose to the grim piper of dark and white--that he is dead, or gone from this world, is realized less by those who knew him best. It is not natural that everyone should know all the good qualities of one soul of this world, but we all know some and each different from the other; had they all been spoken of by his last bed, as death kissed his heart he would have slept beneath a wilderness of beautiful words and kind acts. This boy just about to step upon the first stone that marks the beginning of manhood whad lived a life out of which there came many kindnessess and numerous good acts. He loved, and was kind to his mother and sisters, true to his friends and tried to do that which he believed right--none can do more. The history of his life was short. Born in Burlington, Kansas in 1882 and at the age of 7 or 8 he commenced attending school; at 19 he started working for the Jeffersonian where he partially learned the printer's trade. For several months he worked at Gridley for the Independent and when that paper suspended he went to Topeka to attend business college. On his return home he went into the Republican office resigning that position som six months ago to fill a vacancy on this paper. Up until a month of hid death, when he took sick with tuberculosis, he was employed here. He had a large circle of friends who sorrow for his untimely death.
from the Burlington Independent, January 16, 1903
DIED.
COMBS--In Burlington township, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 6, 1903, of croup, Ernie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clay Combs.
CALDWELL--In Burlington township, Coffey county, Kansas, infant daughter of H. and M. Caldwell.
J. V. Bowman, of Strawn, one of the early settlers, died suddenly Tuesday night of neuralgia of the heart. He was seated in his favorite chair by the fire, when of a sudden he raised his hands with a startled cry and sank back dead. Mr. Bowman was one of those men, who in this life, had made others better for his having lived. He had many friends who deeply regret his death.
from the Burlington Independent, January 23, 1903
DIED.
ANDERSON--In Ottumwa, Kansas, Jan. 21, 1903, accidental burning, Opal L., daughter of Harvey and Mellie Anderson; aged 3 years, 5 months and 2 day.
POWERS--At Gridley, Kansas, Jan. 19, 1903, of pneumonia. Colby Powers; aged 80 years.
SUTHERLAND--At Colorado Springs, Colorado, January 19, 1903, at the home of her brother, S. L. Kellerman, Mrs. Esther E. Sutherland, daughter of Mrs. Lewis Kellerman, of Burlington, Kansas; aged 55 years, 3 months and 3 days.
from the Burlington Independent, January 30, 1903
DIED.
KING--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 25, 1903, of pneumonia, Mrs. C. H. King, aged 63 years.
Death has again visited our little city. This time it was Cyrus Collins who was called away. A young man seemingly in good health and without a care. Friday morning he complained of a slight sickness of the stomach, by noon he was gradually growing worse when of a sudden the sickness took a serious turn and at 4 o'clock he was dead. He was an upright, cheerful young man, highly respected and had scores of friends. The body was laid away in the Key West cemetery Sunday by his brothers The Modern Woodmen. Rev. Carr, of Waverly, delivered a short address. Mr. Collins leaves an invalid mother, three brothers, two sisters and many friends.
[Note: This item was found in the 'Halls Summit Items' column.]
from the Burlington Independent, February 6, 1903
DIED.
THOMPSON--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Jan. 28, 1903, Ora, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Thompson of pneumonia, aged 2 years.
FORDYCE--In Strwan, Coffey county, Kan, Feb. 1, 1903, Orval, son of S. Fordyce, aged five months.
Mathias Weisdorfer died at his home in Westphalia, Jan. 26. He leaves a family of six boys and three girls. Our present sheriff being one of his sons. Fifty-one years ago Mr. Weisdorfer came from Germany ona sailing vessel and during the voyage of forty-seven days, met and became well acquainted with Mary Heintz, a native of France. After three years of farm life in Iowa, he married Miss Heintz and moved to Kansas where he has since resided. Mr. Weisdorfer's book of life is an open one without a blot or stain on it. He was one of those steady, honest pioneers whose strong arms and willing hands started Kansas on its journey to success and prosperity. His life's work is done and done is a way that those who are near and dear to him may look over it with pride.
from the Burlington Independent, February 13, 1903
DIED.
SINCLAIR--In Burlington township, Coffey County, Kansas, Feb. 7, Eunice wife of F. Sinclair. Age 21 years.
HUBER--In Liberty township, Coffey County, Kansas, Feb. 9, Mrs. Elizabeth Huber.
J. P. Seiger Dead.
J. P. Seiger, who was evidently murdered at the Thelma hotel in Kansas City last Sunday night was a native of Pennsylvania. He came to Burlington about a year and a half ago and was employed as head muler at the Burlington Roller Mills until about 3 weeks ago. He was engaged to marry Miss Grace Catlin, of this city. By a will found on his person Miss Catlin was made sole heir to his possessions which consisted of some valuable mining stock in Mexico and considerable money in bank in Colorado. Mr. Seiger had many friends in Burlington who are shocked at his death. The friends of Miss Catlin extend their heartfelt sympathy in this second sorrow, her mother having died just a few days ago.
In speaking of Mr. Seiger's death Thursday's Kansas City Journal says:
"J. P. Seiger was found in a dying condition at the Thelma hotel, 210 West Ninth street, yesterday morning and died a short time afterward, before medical aid could be summoned. Seiger lived at Burlington, Kas., and was a member of the Masonic fraternity, having joined that order in West Superior, Wis. The circumstances surrounding the case were so suspicious that three arrests followed, all the persons under investigation being bell boys at the Savoy hotel. An autopsey will be held his morning to ascertain the cause of death. * * *
"Lauren Eaton came to the house last night with the man," said Mrs. Lattin, "who was sent here because there was no room at the Savoy, about 12 o'clock last night. He went to bed and was not heard from until this morning, when Eaton told me the man was very sick and it would be necessary to get a doctor. When he came in he was assigned to room 20."
As Eaton was the last person seen with Seiger Tuesday night he was placed under arrest, as was also J. B. Hill, another bell boy at the Savoy and both were taken to police headquarters to be "sweated." Shortly after the noon hour another arrest was made, when Ward Hamblin, also of the Savoy, was sent to headquarters for investigation.
Mrs. Lattin, the proprietor of the Thelma hotel, and a negro chambermaid, Ida Thompson, in her employ, were also taken to headquarters to be questioned concerning the matter.
The police are working on the theory that Seiger was robbed and murdered, or at least killed by "dope" of some kind administered for the purpose of making robbery easy. It is said that before he died Seiger stated he had been robbed of $300 which he claimed to have placed under his pillow in a pocketbook. When the detectives entered the room they found one small pocketbook lying in one corner, while in another was a large leather wallet, opened, supposed to have contained the money mentioned by Seiger. It contained, however, only the card showing the membership of the deceased in the Masonic fraternity.
from the Burlington Independent, February 20, 1903
A Friend Is Gone.
KIRKHAM--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Friday, Feb. 13, 1903, of pneumonia, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kirkham; aged 18 years and 10 months.
Surely if kind words are to be spoken of those who have drawn aside that curtain which separates this life from eternity,and if those words of love and kindness lessen the grief of those who sorrow for their dear dead, then that grief is passed for those words of kindness and love fill the hearts and fram the words of Mabel's friends, and many were they whose wrinkled brow of care were caressed to a wreath of smiles by her sweet words and missions of love, and forever upon those hearts is painted a picture of her true life. And so, for years to come, they will recall with tears and bitter grief the hour, when of a sudden, there burst forth from paradise the angel of death who caressed the door of life and broke the seal and took the soul by the hand to lead it through the valley of the shadow of shadows at whose terminance is the upward steps strewn with the treasures of immortality. To know that life, that soul before it went, was to know a formation that was in harmony with the beautiful, at peace with the world and in sympathy with the fallen. To be glorified, a care or grief had but to rest a moment on her mind--there may have been many--but no fret nor worry could conquer that sunny heart and the darkest cloud would turn its silvery lining for a smile or kind word. Love for friends, trueness to self, fearless advocacy of right, condemning the wrong, compassion for the fallen was her religion--this she lived with a trueness that endeared her to those who feel greatest the grief and sorrow of her absense and they can but look at the rose in death from which the faded leaf is fallen and from which the seed is sown that will burst forth into a wilderness of beautiful achievements.
Dave Jones a well known Burlingtonian died at his home in West Burlington Saturday morning of pneumonia. His illness was of short duration and the end was a shock to his friends. He was born at Pittsburg, Pa., and came to Kansas in 1847. Was married to Grace Bowers in 1885. Two sisters and his wife survive him. He was faithful in his work and will be missed by many friends. The funeral was held at the Congregational church Monday morning at ten o'clock. The pastor of the church had charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. Robbins of the M. E. church. Dave was a member of the Knight and Ladies of Security in which order he carried $500 insurance. He was also a member of the burial association which conducted the funeral in a beautiful manner.
from the Burlington Independent, February 27, 1903
DIED
BAILEY--In Pleasant township, Coffey county, Kansas, Feb. 19, 1903, of old age, Samuel A. Bailey; aged 83 years.
PATTON--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, Feb. 22, 1903, of pneumonia, Mrs. Peter S. Patton; aged 73 years.
Mrs. Patton was born in Preble county, Ohio, June 18, 1830, awhere she resided with her parents until she was married to Dr. Elisha Brown. Three children, C. O. Brown and Mrs. J. M. Long, of this city, and Mrs. W. O. Claycomb, of Greenwood county, were born to them. Shortly after the last child was born they moved to Salem, Iowa, where Mr. Brown died a year later. Mrs. Brown returned to her old home and in 1854 was married to Peter S. Patton. To them two children were born, S. D. Patton, of this city, and I. H. Patton, of Kansas City. In 1860 they moved from Iowa to Pottawatomie township this county, and 6 years later came to Burlington where they started a boarding house. In 1866 Mr. Patton was elected to the office of register of deeds but on account of his being blind Mrs. Patton took charge of the duties of the office and faithfully carried on the work for two years. In 1898 Mr. Patton died since which time she has lived with her son, S. D. Patton, in this city. Mrs. Patton was a woman of exceptional ability and strong character. During her long life she made and held many friends. There are many who will miss her and the community looses a good woman. Rector Rankin, of the church of Ascension, was in charge of the burial services. He was assisted by Rev. Nichols, of the Congregational church. The remains were laid by the side of her husband in the Graceland cemetery.
from the Burlington Independent, March 6, 1903
DIED.
WATROUS--In Burlington, Kan., March 1, 1903, from pneumonia, Eber Don, son of Paul B. and Josie Watrous; aged 5 months and two weeks.
CUNNING--In Burlington, Kansas, March 3, 1903, from congestion of the brain, Melissa Cunning; aged 24 years, 7 months and 9 days.
CHANEY--In Ottumwa, Kansas, March 4, 1903, from pneumonia, Eva E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Chaney; aged about 1 year.
Death of Mrs. Williams
Mrs. H. H. Williams died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hugh Steele near Gridley Saturday February 28 of pneumonia. The funeral was held at Gridley Monday and the body interred in the Gridley cemetery. Mrs. Williams was 61 years old and her home was in Colony, she having gone to Liberty township to be with her daughter, when Mr. Steele died. Mrs. Steele has the heartfelt sympathy of all in this, her fourth bereavement within a few months.
from the Burlington Independent, March 20, 1903
DIED.
BAIRD--In Hampden township, March 17, 1903, of pneumonia, Mrs. Lydia A. Baird; aged 59 years.
from the Burlington Independent, March 27, 1903
DIED.
CLAY--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, March 23, 1903, of pneumonia, Walter, son of Chas. and Emma Clay; aged 6 months and 4 days.
McCOOL--In Burlington, Coffey county, Kansas, of paralysis, A. W. McCool; aged 64 years.
TAYLOR--In Burlington, township, Coffey county, Kansas, March 23, 1903, of paralysis, J. L. Taylor; aged 59 years.
Waverly Gazette: C. N. Converse received a telegram Thursday morning from Eldorado Springs, Mo., announcing the sudden death of Sebestian Schenck and asking what disposition should be made of the body. Mr. Schenck was an old bachelor who was long a resident of the Long Creek neighborhood, and same some property interest in Waverly. He has no known relatives living except possibly a nephew some where in the west. Mr. Converse sent Undertaker McDuffie to Eldorado Springs to bring the body to Waverly for burial and it will be interred in the Waverly cemetery. An effort will be made to locate his relatives. He was about 75 years old at the time of his death.
from the Burlington Independent, April 3, 1903
DIED.
CLARKSON--In Key West township, Coffey county, Kansas, March 29, 1903, of pneumonia, Mina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarkson; aged 2 years.
STRAET--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, March 28, 1903, of consumption, Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas Straet; aged 78 years.
RAISBIG--In Neosho township, Coffey county, Kansas, March 31, 1903, of lung fever, John, son of Henry and Anna Raisbig.
CROUCH--In Burlington, Kansas, March 28, 1903, of tonsilitis, Florence, daughter of Marion and Cora Crouch; aged 13 years.
CROUCH--In Burlington, Kansas, April 2, 1903, of diphtheria, , son of Marion and Cora Crouch; aged 10 years.
Charley Riley, who was a representative of Smeltzer Arms Co., of Kansas City, committed suicide by cutting the arteries in his arms and legs at Spokane, Wash., last Friday. In a letter written to his father, the Ref. E. S. Riley, of Garnett, he stated that gambling debts were the cause of his rash act. Mr. Riley was well known here and some years ago was married to Hattie Gortner of this city, but they only lived together a short time. Charley has many warm friends here who will be pained and surprised at his death.
Ashley Rush, who has played here several times, died at Gleburn, Tex., about a week ago and was buried at Neosho, Mo. Mr. Rush had contracted to play here fair week next fall and Mrs. Rush has decided to carry out all of his contracts. The show has had a good season. Mr. Rush made many friends during his stay here who will regret to learn of his death.
from the Burlington Independent, April 10, 1903
A letter was received from Galena last Friday evening announcing the death of Frank Covill, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Covill, of this place. It seems that he had been working with the construction gang on the railroad and on Monday, March 30, was killed by a blast. There was nothing to indicate who he was except a letter address to Miss Gertie Covill, here. He was buried in Galena.
Wm. John Tipton died at his home Tuesday morning of meningitis after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Tipton has lived here for thirteen years and was at one time deputy county clerk. About three years ago he was married to Miss Belle Fearl and she and one child survive him. He also has one brother, L. C. Tipton, of Chicago, and Mrs. Mae Smiley, also of Chicago, who was with him at the time of his death. The funeral was held from the Church of the Ascension Thursday at 2 o'clock. The interment was in the Graceland cemetery.
from the Burlington Independent, April 17, 1903
DIED.
ALLEN--In Burlington township, Coffey County, Kansas, April 14, 1903, of spinal trouble, Mary A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen; aged 3 months.
CROUCH--In Burlington, Kansas, April 12, 1903, of diphtheria, Elsie, daughter of Marion and Cora Crouch; aged 3 years.
PHILLIPS--In Burlington, Kansas, April 13, 1903, of diphtheria, Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Phillips; aged 7 years.
Shortly after seven o'clock Sunday evening Curtis McLean died at the home of his mother, Mrs. R. B. Foster, on Neosho street. A severe attack of typhoid fever while working at Pueblo, Colo, from which he partially recovered, sufficiently so to come home, was followed in quick succession by relapses the last of which resulted in death. He was born Oct. 2, 1882, near Gridley and a greater portion of his life was passed among his many friends in and around Burlington. He was a young man of excellent.....
from the Burlington Independent, May 8, 1903
DIED.
SCOTT--In Burlington, Coffey County, Ks. May 3, of throat and lung trouble, Guy, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Scott, aged 13 years.
GUFLER--In Emporia, Lyon County, Kan., May 3, 1903, of pneumonia, Philip A., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gufler, aged three months.
from the Burlington Independent, April 24, 1903
Absolom Clark died at his home in Pleasant township Friday evening May 1 of heart disease. Mr. Clark ate a hearty supper at the usual time and was getting ready to go to bed when he was stricken and dropped to the floor, dead. He was 83 years old and lived in this county 21 years.
from the Burlington Independent, May 22, 1903
DIED.
CREED--In Burlington township, Coffey county, Kansas, May 14, 1903, Alma, wife of C. W. Creed; aged 18 years.
VANNOCKER--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, May 18, 1903, of pneumonia, Rolland Vannocker; aged 45 years.
Roland Vannocker died at his home in Liberty township, May 18 of pneumonia after a comparatively short illness and was buried in the Teachout cemetery Tuesday.
from the Burlington Independent, June 12, 1903
DIED.
McClaskey--In Liberty township, Coffey county, Kansas, June 5, 1903, of consumption, Mrs. J. W. McClaskey; aged 52 years.
GOOCH--In Hampden township, Coffey county, Kansas, June 9, 1903, from a long illness and a complication of diseases, John Goosh; aged 59 years and 8 months.
The funeral service in charge of undertaker Gibbon, took place from the residence of C. W. DeLong, at 2 o'clock, Thursday, June 10th, and a large concourse of sorrowing neighbors and friends were in attendance. Dr. Robbins preached the funeral sermon.
John Gooch was born in the Parish of North Lopham, county of Norfolk, England, November 1, 1844. In 1866 he came to America and settled in Hampden township, this county, making his home with his brother, Maurice. In 1869 he came to Burlington, formed a partnership with the proprietor of this paper and opened up the first exclusive meat market the town every had. This partnership lasted one year, but Mr. Gooch continued in the business for some time. He finally returned to Hampden and engaged in farming. Mr. Gooch was strictly honest and a genial, jovial citizen and he possessed many warm friends.
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