At 16 years of age Mrs. Allen united with the Methodist church in Indiana. Poor health had interfered with attendance on church services for years. She was a good woman. The one who knew her best said, "She was the soul of honor."--Jeff.
When the microfilmed copy of the newspaper the
Gridley Star, was made, April 6 to May 18, 1906 newspapers were missing.
When the microfilmed copy of the newspaper the
Gridley Star, was made, June 2 to August 30, 1906 newspapers were missing.
from the Gridley Star, November 16, 1906
Another Old Settler Gone.
Horace H. Smith for a number of years a resident of Gridley, died Nov. 14, 1906, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Petty, in Gridley, Kan. Mr. Smith was born Dec. 25th, 1837 in St. Louis, Mo. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in Co. G. 25th Ill. Vol. Inf. in 1861 and served three years. He was married to Miss Louisa Bosley March 29, 1864, who died Feb. 28, 1903, he was married again to Mrs. Etta Schlaider Sept. 16, 1903 who still survives him besides his widow he leaves the following children to mourn his loss. Mrs. Mary Fessenden, Mrs. Edith Richardson, Mrs. M. M. Steal, Mrs. Dollie Petty and Mrs. Bertie Cobb.
Mr. Smith was one of the first settlers in Gridley, coming here when the town was first started and he showed his enterprise by building the first hotel in the town on the site of the present hotel. He was a genial whole souled landlord and had a loat of friends during his residence here. He moved from Gridley to Colony some 6 years ago where he has since made his home. Slowly the old veterans pass away and in a few short years the last one will be gone. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church Thursday afternoon.
from the Gridley Star, November 16, 1906
Swibold
Early last Friday morning while the neighborhod was in the midst of slumber the beautiful spirit of Mrs. Anna Swibold took its flight from earth to its heavenly home.
Anna H. Henderson was born in Brown county Ohio, Oct. 27, 1849 and died at her home six miles northwest of Gridley, Kansas Nov. 9, 1906, aged 57 years and 12 days. On Aug. 30, 1875 she was united in marriage to James Swibold and from this happy union five children were born, Mrs. Eldora Hadsall, Charles A. and George M. Swibold, Ciele G. Vanarsdale and Chauncey G. Swibold.
In the year 1872 deceased moved to Illinos and then in 1873 came to Coffey county Kansas where she has since resided and for the past 23 years she and her husband toiled, loved and lived together to make a home a home. While very young the "sting of death" was removed and the "grave had lost its victory" when in hearts life of little Anna Henderson, afterwards Mrs. Anna Swibold came the consciousness of sins forgiven and the saviors love and in this faith she lived until called to her heavenly home.
The funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the midst of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. J. H. Oliver, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the Gridley cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all.
When the microfilmed copy of the newspaper, the
Gridley Star, was made, Dec. 14, 1906 to Jan. 11, 1907 was missing.
from the Waverly Gazette, January 11, 1907
George Fanning Dead
George Fanning died at his home west of Waverly Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock, from pneumonia, after an illness of three days. The funeral will occur at the family home Friday morning at 11 o'clock and the interrment will be in Waverly cemetery.
Mr. Fanning was 41 years old Dec. 30, 1906. He is survived by a wife, six sons and a daughter, besides a father, mother, five brothers and three sisters. He was a hard working man and his death is a sad loss to his family. Last year his barn burned and in the fire he lost about $1000. Now the family loses the husband and father. He was a member of the United Workmen, and carried $2,000 insurance.
A report was current in Waverly and the country that his death was caused by a blow on the head with a scoop shovel, but this is not the case. He did have an altercation Monday evening with a man by the name of Bosier, at Charley Cochran's, where they were shelling corn, but the blow did not fracture any bones. It made a black and blue spot on the side of the head where he was hit, but the doctor who attended him in his last illness, Dr. Demar, of Olivet, said there was nothing about the injury that would cause death, and he had a severe attack of pneumonia Monday night.
We have secured these statements from his father, W. J. Fanning, and brother, Bird Fanning, and they are in a position to make an authorative statement.
from the Gridley Star, January 24, 1907
Mrs George Colvin Funeral Saturday
Burlington Republican--The funeral of Mrs. George Colvin whose body was brought here from New Mexico Saturday, was held at the home of her father, A. J. Winn, south of town immediately after the arrival of the body. The services were in charge of Rev. W. C. MaCurdy of the Methodist church and the music was furnished by a trio of male voices.
Jessie Gertrude Winn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Winn, was born in Wayne county, Iowa, April 30, 1878 and died Thursday January 24, 1907 at Albuquerque, N. Mex., aged 28 years, 8 months, 24 days. She was married to George Colvin in February 1898, to this union were born five children all of whom are living. She leaves a husband, father, five brothers and four sisters to morn her early death. Her mother and baby sister have preceded her to the great beyond. Jessie was of a happy disposition and a devoted wife and mother.
Her last words were "Take good care of the children and tell them all good bye."
Obituary
Roy C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Reed, was born at Maniton, Colorado Sept. 20, 1905, died near Gridley Kansas January 23, 1907. Aged 1 year 4 months and 3 days. His illness was of brief duration of only two days, in which time everything possible was done to restore him to health but of to no avail and his beautiful little spirit took its flight to the Great Shepherd who said of such is a Kingdom of Heaven.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Oliver at the cemetery on last Thursday at 3 p.m. January 24, 1907. The efflicted family have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
from the Waverly Gazette,January 3, 1908
DIED
Joseph Ralston died at his home in Pottawatomie township near Glenwood Sunday morning, Dec. 29, 1907, after being an invalid for the past fifteen years. The funeral services occurred Monday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. Berry. Interrment was made in the Patton cemetery.
Mr. Ralston was born in Kentucky June 18, 1828. He moved to Missouri in 1837 and from there to this county in 1874, making him one of the old settlers here.
He is survived by nine children: Edna Jackson, A. Ralson, Joe. Rolston, Geo. Ralston, Katy Burns and Clyde Rolston. He was a man of mark in his community, and helf in high regard by a large circle of acquaintances.
from the Waverly Gazette, February 7, 1908
OBITUARY.
From the Geneso (ILL) News.
Mrs. Mary E. (Benham) Way of this city, widow of the late E. M. Way passed away Sunday, after an illness of several weeks at the home of her son, Rev. Willis E. Way, in Elgin, where she was visiting. Mrs. Way left here about Dec. 1, intending to visit during the winter with sisters in Connecticut and a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Howard, in New York, City. While visiting enroute at the home of a son in Elgin she was stricken with severe illness and after weeks of patient suffering the end came Sunday.
The word of Mrs. Way's death was of sorrow to many hearts in Geneseo. Here for over a half century she spent a career which was fraught with the performing of which duty and love bade her do. Mrs. Way lived a Godly life in her home and in her association with others she weilded an influence which was uplifting and for the good. Her charitable nature led her to do noble deeds, done without display and without the world's knowledge in many instances. That which which did to aid a worthy cause and to assist others was done because of her kindly and generous nature and only God knows the full extent thereof. She ever maintained a keen interest in the welfare of her family, her church and her community, and her friendship was not narrowed to that fellowship which comes of caste, creed or nationalty.
Of her immediate family there mourn three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Pope, of Waverly, Kan; Mrs. Minnie E. Gilbert of this city; Mrs. Clara Howard, of New York City; and a son, Rev. Willis E. Way, pastor of the Methodist church of Elgin; also Mrs. J. J. Weaver to whom Mrs. Way was a mother and who for many years lived in the household of the deceased receiving love and affection which came to her own. Four children died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Laura Weaver, also preceded the mother, he death occurred in 1894.
Mary E. Benham was born in New Hartford, Conn., Jan. 8, 1834. Her ancestry was of the early arriving puritans to land on the Mass., shore in 1632 in the ship, John and Mary going across country and establishing themselves in Connecticut. In the year of 1853 she was married in Waterbury, Conn., to Mr. E. M. Way and with him three years later came to Geneseo. A witness to that marriage was Mr. Benjamin White of this city, and it was with him that Mr. and Mrs. Way came to Geneseo in 1856 and as partners, Mr. White and Mr. Way were a number of years engaged in the work of masonry. Geneseo has since been the home of these good people and their influence has ever been for the good of the community. Mr. Way's death occurred April 20, 1892.
From early childhood Mrs. Way was a faithful and consistant member of the M. E. church and of the Geneseo society since immediately after her arrival here. At the time of her death she had been identified more years with the local society than any other now living member, and her beautiful Christian life has ever honored the church which now truly mourns her passing as that of a consistant exponent of its teachings. The older members of the society will remember the active and useful part Mr. and Mrs. Way took in the church choir, both being lovers of music and vicakusts if talent.
The remains of Mrs. Way were were brought to Geneseo Monday accompaned by the son, Rev. Way and wife, also the daughter, Mrs. Gilvert, who was at the bedside of ner mother during the last weeks. Funeral services were held at the home TUesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. L. Shively. The interrement was in Oakland cemetery.
from the Waverly Gazette, February 14, 1908
DIED
Mrs. R. B. Palmer died at the family home in Waverly Sunday afternoon, February 9, 1908, after an illness of about a year, and months of intense suffering. All that human aid could do was done for her, but to no avail, and death triumphed in the struggle.
Martha Ellen Harris was born in Tallyrand, Iowa, Dec. 6, 1861, and was united in marriage to R. B. Palmer in 1886. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Waring and Miss Layke Palmer, both of whom were with her mother at her death. She leaves a husband, two daughters, an aged mother, two sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. Her sisters are Mrs. R. A. Palmer of Waverly, and Mrs. E. A. Reed and her (half) brother is J. P. Harris of Keota, Iowa.
She was a loving wife and a kind mother, a Christian lady in all ways and a member of Waverly Presbyterian church.
The family moved to Waverly about a year ago, with the expectation of taking things easy and enjoying life, but her health failed about the same time and she has been an invalid since.
The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of friends of the family, and the remains interred in the Waverly cemetery.
OBITUARY.
John L. Holmes was born in Knox Co. Indiana January 14, 1887 and died at Keota, Iowa, January 31, 1908, aged 61 years and 17 days.
His parents moved from Indiana to Ogle Co. Illinois in 1819, where they resided until 1866, when they moved to Keokuk Co. Iowa. This has since been his home with the exception of four years spent in Colorado.
On January 16, 1873 he was married to Miss Telva A. Scott and of this union two children were born: George H. and Edith (now the wife of Willard G. Teets, both of Keota, Iowa.) Their niece Mrs. Maude Coffman since 9 years of age also made her home with them until her marriage. Mr. Holmes removed with his family to Keota in the fall of 1882 and in April 1896, together with his son engaged in the grocery business, at once taking rank among Keota's leading business men.
Always a public spirited citizen having served for a number of years on the city council, he was actively interested in all that tended to the social and moral welfare of the community at large.
Genial disposition, honest in his dealings, upright in character, in his relations with others, kind, brotherly, helpful his friends were legion, his enemies none.
On December 17, 1887, he united on confession of faith with the Scotland Presbyterian church, transferring his membership to the Keota church April 7, 1900, in which on December 23, 1906 he was ordained as deacon. He was always a very faithful and active member, having had the interests of the church deeply at heart. There are left to mourn his loss his wife, his son, his daughter, his wife's mother Mrs. M. J. Scott, his niece, two grand-daughters, six brothers viz G. D. of Waverly, Kansas; J. A. of Dover, Oklahoma; Chas. of West Chester; B. F. of Keota; H. E. of South English; and W. L. of Williamsburg, Iowa and in addition a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John C. Giffen were held from the Presbyterian church at two o'clock on Monday afternoon February 3, after which the body was laid to rest in Keota's beautiful city of the dead, there to await the morning of the resurrection. And for those who were left behind it is enough to remember, "Lord, it shall not be long, Between the parting and meeting song."
The family feel deeply grateful for the many words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown them in the hour of bereavement.--Keota, (Iowa) Eagle.
from the Leroy Reporter, August 7, 1908
R. J. Rooney Dead.
R. J. Rooney died at the poor farm north of Burlington on Sunday morning, August 2nd, at nine o'clock, of consumption and was buried at Le Roy Monday. Undertaker D. W. Sanders brought the body down from Burlington.
R. J. Rooney was 68 years old. He was born in Boone county, Illinois and came to Kansas in 1862 with his parents. They located on a farm near Aliceville. A few years later he married a daughter of Alex. Stewart but she died shortly afterward.
In February 1880 he came to Le Roy and went into the real estate business, remaining here for about seven years. From that time up to his disability by paralysis some few years ago, he was in the real estate business in several towns. For several years before and after 1904 he was in business in Aliceville and sold a number of farms while there.
For sometime before his death he had been making his home with his brother-in-law, Abel Jones of near Aliceville, but the danger from his malady was so great for the children around the house that it became necessary for him to be taken to the poor farm just a week before his death.
Hardly any of his old-time friends knew that he had been admitted to the poor farm. The last time the writer saw him was in Le Roy on Decoration day of this year and at that time he was afflicted with a dreadful cough--the harbinger of his death.
Peace to his ashes.
Mrs. Z. Taylor Dead.
Mrs. Z. Taylor of Spring Creek township died at her home last Tuesday of septic fever, induced by the breaking of an enlarged vein in one of her lower limbs.
Mrs. Taylor, whose maiden name was Clara Merkle, was born in Jackson county, Michigan and at the time of her death was fifty-five years old. She and her husband moved to Kansas in 1881 when they settled on the place where they have lived every since.
The funeral was held Thursday at 10 o'clock at the Wesleyan church and the services were conducted by the Rev. McFee of Iola. The remains were interred in the Logue cemetery by the side of her children.
from the Lebo Enterprise, August 20, 1908
Death of Wm. Conley
Word was received here Monday of the death of Wm. Conley, at Casey, Illinois, with the information that he had committed suicide by the morphine route.
His friends in Lebo scout the idea that he took his life, as he has been a sufferer from piles in an aggravated form for a long time and was in the habit of using morphine to alleviate the pain when it became too intense to bear, and their theory is that he took an overdose. He was in comfortable circumstances, was 38 years old, had a wife and four children, and had no reason except illness to take his life.
He was raised and lived in this neighborhood up to a couple of years ago, and made a short visit here in June. He has some relatives here and his parents reside at Bosna, this state.
from the Lebo Enterprise, August 20, 1908
Heivley Dies.
E. R. Heivley, the brakeman shot here a week ago Sunday last, died Friday last.
Before his death the two fellows who ran through Lebo after the shooting, and were captured at Quenemo, were taken before him for identification. While he would not positively identify them he was quite sure one of them was the one who done the shooting.
They are now in jail at Burlington.
from the Lebo Enterprise, August 20, 1908
Mrs. James Edmonds, wife of a prosperous North Lyon county farmer near Alton, dropped dead Tuesday as she was starting to town.
from the Leroy Reporter, August 21, 1908
Mrs. E. D. Hollaway Dead.
Mrs. E. D. Hollaway died at her home at Florence last Sunday, August 16th after a lingering illness. She was born in Clay county, Indiana, October 19, 1831 and therefore was within a few months of being seventy-eight years old.
He maiden name was Tobitha Rowland and she was married to E. D. Hollaway in October of 1850 in Indiana, moving to Kansas in 1861. They have been residents of this state ever since.
Converted at the age of fifteen she lived a Christian life to the time of her death. She leaves a husband, two brothers, one sister and a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
The body was brought here on the morning train Tuesday and was interred in the LeRoy cemetery after services which were conducted by Rev. Angus Maclean.
Herbert Thornton Dead.
Herbert, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thornton died at Moline last Saturday of some sort of summer complaint.
The little fellow had accompanied his parents to that place on a visit to Mrs. Thornton's relatives. The body was brought back Monday--a sad home-coming--and was buried Tuesday.
The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their treasure.
Accidentally Shot
James McClaskey, ten years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McClaskey of Gridley, was accidentally shot and killed by a playmate this morning about nine o'clock. He was at the Holmes home, three miles west of Gridley, and was playing bear with Harry Holmes, a lad about fourteen years of age. The McClaskey boy was down on his hands and knees when the Holmes boy pointed a shotgun at him and fired. The load struck him back of the left ear and came out at the mouth, and death resulted instantly. The report is that the children were alone at the time of the distressing accident, and it is supposed that the Holmes boy thought that the gun "wasn't loaded." The body was brought to Gridley and taken to the home and Mr. McClaskey, who is a rural mail carrier, was notified of this accident. Relatives have been telegraphed for, but the hour of the funeral has not yet been set.
It is an affair much to be regretted, and the parents have the fullest sympathy of the many friends.
--Democrat.
from the Leroy Reporter, August 28, 1908
Death of Mrs. Kennedy.
The people of Burlington wre greatly shocked Sunday morning by the news that Mrs. J. A. Kennedy, Sr., had expired sometime during the night. She had been up town Saturday and was apparently in her usual health, altho she had been subject to heart trouble for some time. She was found dead in bed when the family arose.
Mrs. Kennedy was about 58 years of age and was born in Indiana, coming to Kansas when 11 years of age. She has a largte circle of friends who sincerely regret her death.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed awaiting further word from her son, Lon, and family who left ten days ago on a trip East and North. They left Boston, Mass., this morning. Her sister, Mrs. Sadie B. Angel, and daughter, left Los Angeles, Cal, this morning.--Democrat.
Mrs. Kennedy enjoyed a large acquaintaince over the entire county and was held in high esteem. She was a home-loving woman with a philanthropic character. To help someone else bear his burden was always her care. The funeral will be held Friday at 2.30 at the residence in Burlington.
from the Leroy Reporter, September 4, 1908
Barilla May Bereman Dead.
Barilla M. Bereman, or better known as "Rilla", died at Cartersburg, Indiana, last Wednesday of tuberculosis. She was born in Le Roy, February 22, 1870.
For a number of years she was a teacher in this vicinity, teaching in Spring Creek township and later two terms here. In 1892 she went to Cartersburg where she lived for a few years, removing to Indianapolis where she taught for six years.
She died at the home of her aunt, Cynthia Day and the funeral was held at the same place of last Friday afternoon. All the relatives in Indiana were present at the funeral save one, who was unable to attend. Her father has been very low at this place for some time, and it was feared that when he became aware that Rilla had died, that he too, would succumb. For that reason George came down here instead of going to Indiana to the funeral.
Mrs. D. Harris has received a letter from her brother W. A. Bereman in which he describes the funeral of their sister, telling in detail of the beautiful floral offerings which were sent by relatives and friends in memory of as sweet a soul as ever existed in human frame.
Mrs. Mary (Hoogwinkle) Baldwin and her husband attended the funeral services and Alvah said that it was almost like having someone direct from Le Roy.
The many friends of the family here, deeply sympathize with the sorrowing relatives.
Death of Mrs. E. J. Parkinson.
Notice of the death of Mrs. Emma J. Parkinson was recieved here too late for last week's publication.
Mrs. Parkinson died at Wagoner, Oklahoma, of heart trouble August 24, 1908. She was born in Davis county, Missouri, August 26, 1843. She came with her parents to Kansas in an early day and was married here to James Parkinson, June 28, 1863. Subsequently they moved to the Indian Territory where Mr. Parkinson engaged in the mercantile business. Her husband and several children survive her. Besides those she leaves a brother, Harry Randall of Independence, Kansas, and five sisters, namely, Mrs. M. E. Coffin, until recently a resident of Le Roy; Mrs. Gilson, of Colorado; Mrs. Goodall, of Independence; Mrs. M. T. White, of California, and Mrs. Byfield, living in Missouri.
I. Hempy Dead.
Isaac Hempy died at the University Hospital in Kansas city last Thursday morning, at about 3 o'clock. He had been operated on the previous evening and a cancerous growth removed from the bladder. He had been very sick for a week and his two sons Tom and Wilbur, and a daughter, Mrs. May Stone had been here with him. It seemed impossible to give him relief here so it was finally decided by the family to take him to the hospital and have the operation performed.
Isaac Hempy was born in Ohio Sept. 25th, 1831 and was married in 1856 to Anne E. Smart who still survives him. They came to Kansas in 1860, settling on the farm just east of LeRoy where they livged up to a few years ago, when they gave up active farm work and moved to LeRoy.
Four children survive. They are Maggie L. Haines, Thos. J. Hempy, Wilburd J. Hempy and Mrs. May Stone. The two sons with their wives and the daugthters and their husbands were here to attend the funeral which was held on Friday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Maclean officiating.
Mr. Hempy had been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for fifty two years, and was one of the few members in LeRoy who have the veterans jewel. He was also a member of the Methodist church which he had joined at the age of twenty-one years.
Mr. Hempy had been a sufferer from poor health for a number of years. Often he would be on the street with his pain-racked body almost bent double, and yet for every one he had a word of hope and good cheer and could always muster up a cheerful smile. His familiar face will be missed. His cheery smile will be seen no more. His hearty "Good morning" will never be spoken again, for the lips which framed to words lie silent in the city of the dead.
It is with heartfelt appreciation we wish to extend thanks to friends for their many tokens of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father.
ANNA E. HEMPY
MAGGIE L. HARRIS
TOM J. HEMPY
WILBUR G. HEMPY
MAY STONE
from the Lebo Enterprise, September 10, 1908
W. A. JONES
The funeral of W. A. Jones was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church, the building being completely filled with his many friends and associates who came to pay their tribute of respect to the life and memory of a good man.
Thirty-two years ago he resigned his position in the machine shops at Aurora, Ill., and with his wife came to Kansas moving onto their farm north-east of town which was their home up to two years ago when failing health and the desire to be near good schools caused their removal to Emporia.
W. A. was faithful to every care intrusted to him and was especially zealous in lodge work, being a member of the Masonie order who had charge of the funeral services.
Mr. Jones was of a jovial diaposition, always a pleasant word for every one. He was kind, forbearing and forgiving in all his acts of life and a man against whom we have never heard one word of criticism.
He leaves his life companion, two sons, Frank and Leon in Oklahoma, and three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Brown, of Reading, and Hazel and Gladys at home.
The death of a loved one comes into every family circle, and to the bereaved wife and children is extended the warmest sympathy of the entire community.
from the Lebo Enterprise, September 24, 1908
Head Cut Off
An unknown boy with his head severed from the body was found on the railroad track three miles east of Lebo Tuesday morning. He had evidently been riding the rods of a passenger train or been on a freight and had fallen off and run over.
The body was taken to Olivet and a jury empannelled by the local justice of the peace, but nothing on his person told who he was or where he was from, as all that was in his pockets was a couple of milk tickets and two opera tickets for an opera to be given in Tenn.
He was a fair skinned lad, with light hair and a scar two inches long over his right eye.
Frank Burns went over and prepared the body for burial and had a photo of the lad taken and his description taken down, after which he was buried in the cemetery in that town.
from the Leroy Reporter, October 2, 1908
W. T. Bereman Dead.
After months of weakness, during which time death was almost daily expected, William Thomas Bereman died at the famioy home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Harris, last Monday morning about eleven o'clock.
Mr. Bereman was born in Kentucky in 1836 and was married to Ann Jane Little, December 24, 1857. They came to Kansas nine years later, settling in Le Roy. Mrs. Bereman died on October 22, 1890. In 1900 Mr. Bereman went back to Indiana as the Kansas climate bothered his asthma, from which he suffered. In the eastern state he became entirely free from this trouble. In May of 1905 he came back to Le Roy and remained till October 1906 when he went back to Indiana. It was while in that state he was attacked by the ailment which the doctors pronounced locomotor ataxia, and from which he never recovered.
Mr. Bereman united with the Baptist church when very young. If ever a mere human led and earnest Christian life, loving his neighbor as himself and faithfully following the precepts of his Master in thought word and action, that man was W. T. Bereman. His straightforward manliness is clearly reflected in the lives of his family.
Of his nine children, three died in infancy, his daughter Lula died in 1884 and Barilla last August. Two daughters and two sons survive. They are Mrs. D. Harris of this city, Clara Bereman of Indianapolis, W. T. Bereman of the same city and George Bereman of Topeka. Neither Clara nor Alvah were able to arrive for the funeral.
Mr. Bereman has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for about thirty-five years.
The funeral services were held at the home of D. Harris on Wednesday afternoon at 3.30. Rev. Angus Maclean was in charge.
from the Lebo Enterprise, October 15, 1908
Kathryn A. Williams
Died, Sunday morning, October 11th, Kathryn A., the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams.
The funeral services were held at the home at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. Evans officiating, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Arvonia cemetery.
A large crowd of friends were in attendance at the funeral and we all sympathize with the bereaved family in the untimely death of their household treasure.
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CARD OF THANKS
We are requested by Mr. Williams to express the gratitude of himself and family to the many kind friends who rendered assistance during the sorrowing hours of sickness, death and burial of little Kathryn.
from the Lebo Enterprise, October 15, 1908
Maria Ogden
Died, at her home in Lebo, on Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 1908. Maria Ogden in her 86th year.
Maria Frasier was born in Kings county, New Brunswick, Nov. 11, 1822. She was married to Stephen Ogden in Chelsy, Mass., May 7th, 1846. They moved to Douglas county, Kan., in Sept. 1855, and she has since resided in the state.
She was the oldest of ten children, all of whom are dead, except one sister who was with her during her last sickness and death.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church this afternoon, Rev. Rorick officiating.
from the Lebo Enterprise, October 22, 1908
Died at his home Sunday morning of a complication of diseases.
He was born in Morefield, Hardin county, Va., Feb. 19, 1832.
He had lived in Lebo since 1902 and leaves a widow, two step-daughters and two sons by a former marriage, C. W. and W. H. Coffman.
Short funeral services were held at the house Monday morning. Rev. Snyder conducting, after which the remains were taken to Terre Haute, Ind., for interment. The body was accompanied by the widow and the sons, and by Rev. Snyder as far as Kansas City.
from the Lebo Enterprise, October 22, 1908
William Moses.
Word has just been received of the death of Wm. Moses, by drowning, at Fairbanks, Alaska, Sept. 3rd.
He was a brother of Mrs. W. N. Thomas and was well and favorably known here.
He was born in Wales 43 years ago and came to America in 1887. He went to Alaska last spring.
from the Lebo Enterprise, November 12, 1908
In Memorium.
David B. Stigner was born near Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana Oct. 18, 1851, and died in Long Beach California, Oct. 19, 1908, aged 57 years and one day.
He was married Mar. 1, 1874 to Miss Electa M. Wells who survives him. Mr. Stigner was converted in early life and with his companion joined the M. E. church he remained a consistent member until death. He removed from Indiana to Lebo Kansas in 1883, remaining there until 1902, when he went to Long Beach and made it his permanent home.
Uncle Dave, as he was familiarly known was a man whom to know was to love. He looked on the bright side of life and was uncompromisingly in favor of that which was right.
The large number of friends who attended his funeral was a mute tribute to the esteem, in which he was held.
He was a honored member of the Mason and Knights of Pythias lodges who by their presence and gifts of flowers testified to their fraternal love for him.
His funeral was preached at the late home on East Second St. by Rev. Plumb a former pastor assisted by Rev. Gretz of Alamitos M. E. church in a most impressive manner, after which his body was taken in charge by the Masons and under their beautiful ceremony was gently laid away in Sunnyside Cemetery, overlooking the quiet waters of Pacific Ocean there to remain until the Angel of God shall summon it to join the spirit in the Glory world.
He leaves to mourn his departure beside his life companion a brother in Indiana, a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Peace to his ashes. J.T.R.
from the Lebo Enterprise, November 26, 1908
Obituary
Mrs. Kate Protheroe died at her home in Arvonia, Kansas, Nov. 20th, 1908.
She was born April 26, 1852, at Tal-y-cefn, Uchaf, Ruthyn, Deubighshire Wales.
The family emigrated to this country in 1867 and located at Newark, O. They moved to Arvonia in the fall of 1870.
She was the mother of six children, three sons and one daughter surviving. Luther is in the loan and insurance business at Pittsburg, Kansas. Aubrey is a ticket agent at the Kansas Southern R. R. depot of the same place. Jorwerth and Wennie are at home with their father.
In early life she became a member of the church and has since lived a true christian life and was highly respected by all who knew her. She was a loving wife and a tender mother and an elegant housekeeper.
She bore the cross of four long years of suffering without a murmer but always trusting in the Lord and leaning on His everlasting arm. She was in the possession of her mental faculties to the last and past away with a loving smile on her bright face.
Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Arvonia, Revs. Idrys Jones and J. T. Evans officiating, after which she was buried in the Arvonia cemetery.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to return our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother.
Wm. Protheroe and Children.
from the Lebo Enterprise, January 21, 1909
JOEL M. SPEER.
Joel Marion Speer was born in Orange county, Indiana, March 19, 1835, and departed this life at Burlingame, Kans., Jany, 16, 1909. His remains were laid to rest in Lebo. The funeral sermon was preached by his pastor, Rev. R. P. Stephenson.
Brother Speer was married to Tena B. Prather Nov. 19, 1857 at Orleans, Ind. He came with his family to Kansas in 1872, settling near Melvern, residing there until 1888, when they moved to Lebo, where he has since resided. He was, with his wife, visiting his daughter at Burlingame when he received a stroke of paralysis. For several weeks he lingered, waiting for the final summons. His mind was clear, but he could not express himself as he wanted to. His end was peaceful.
There were born to Bro. and Sister Speer six children, two sons and four daughters. Two daughters crossed the river in 1866, leaving the others, Mrs. Emma Allegre, of Burlingame, Mrs. Lulu Evans, of Lebo, J. S. and O. M. Speer, of Wichita, with his beloved wife to mourn his departure.
The religious life of Bro. Speer began while he was a young man. He was converted and baptised into the Mt. Pleasant, Ind., Baptist church in 1856. He was made superintendent of the Sunday school, which position he held with few intermissions until he came west to Kansas. He had not been in his new home long when there were gathered together the Baptists of the neighborhood and they organized the Melvern Baptist church. This church has since been moved to Lyndon. Here, also, he superintended the Sunday school, until coming to Lebo. He and his wife cast their lot with the Lebo Baptist church, by letter, Oct. 5th, 1895, and have been faithful members ever since.
In civil life he was always loyal and true to his state and nation. During the civil war he was a member of the Indiana militia and was in active service at the time of Morgan's raid, being among those who chased him into Ohio where he was captured.
His life in Lebo was an open book. For 20 years he conducted the Speer Hotel, and in all those years he held the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He served as police judge of this place for three terms in a satisfactory manner, and in all his dealings public or private was always a man of unquestioned integrity.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the people of Lebo for their unbounded kindness, sympathy and attention in the sad hours of the death and burial of our husband and father. Also to the citizens of Burlingame, who though not intimately acquainted done all in their power to cheer, comfort and assist us. And we also feel it due the official of the Santa Fe to publicly thank them for furnishing a special train from Emporia here.
Mrs. T. B. Speer, Mrs. Emma Allegre, H. S. Sdeer, O. M. Speer, Mrs. Lalu Evans.
from the Burlington Republican, January 21, 1909
B. R. BATES OBITUARY
B. R. Bates was born December 5, 1832, in the town of Osego in Tiago county, New York, living there till young manhood going from there to Illinois with his parents, living there for a time again moving to Wisconsin, working on the Wisconsin river running rafts for three years, going from there to Cass county, Nebraska, in 1858, helping to support his mother and her children, seven brothers and two sisters. All of his seven brothers joining the Civil war. He feeling it his duty to look after his aged mother and the families of his married brothers staid at home. He here was married to Miss Mary E. Amick in April 1862, to them were born four children, two of them dying in infancy, the others John W. Bates, living near his father's home east of this city, the other, Mary Etta Noell whose home is near Weeping Water, Cass county, Nebraska, his only daughter who has been here helping to care for her aged father for the past five weeks, their mother dying in August, 1868, leaving those small children without a mother's loving care. He again was married to Miss Julia A. Maynard August 28, 1869. To them were born six children, four of whom died in infancy. The others are William Argus and Benjamin Guy Bates, who have made their home with their father until his death, their mother departed from this life August 27, 1879, again leaving small children to be cared for. Living alone with his children for some years he again was married to Mrs. Susannah McElwee in March, 1884, living with her until the time of his death January 19, 1909. By his death we have lost a kind, loving husband, and a fond affectionate father, but what is our small loss is his great gain for he has gone to rest.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday morning and was largely attended despite the disagreeable weather.
from the Burlington Republican, January 30, 1909
MRS. ALENA BURNS DEAD.
A. H. Thomas the colored shoemaker is home from Independence where he went in response to word that his daughter mrs. Alena Burns was dangerously sick. His daughter died Friday morning at 8:30 of consumption. She had been sick for a comparatively short time. She was 26 years old and leaves her husband, her father, A. H. Thomas of Burlington and a brother and sister living in Independence.
from the Burlington Republican, February 1, 1909
M. V. B. SHEAFOR DEAD.
Martin Van Buren Sheafor, who recentlys died at his home in Lincoln, Neb., was formerlyone of the best known men in Kansas and was for some time a resident of Burlington in the early days.
Mr. Sheafor was a brother of Mrs. N. S. Crane of this place and was here to visit her five years ago at which time he met many of his old friends. He served as second lieutenant of the Fourth Iowa Cavalry during the civil war and was with Grant at Vicksburg.
He came to Kansas in 1866. He served as revenue collector and commisioner of pensions in this state and was active in Republican politics. He was also active in Masonic and Grand Army circles. He was 68 years old at the time of his death and had been a sufferer for many months. His many Coffey county friends join in extending sympathy to the breaved wife and son and to the sister and brothers.
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