This web page contains obituaries and death notices with Coffey County, Kansas ties. The source of the obituary/death note is indicated.
from the Burlington Republican, August 31, 1921
MR. SMITH'S FUNERAL IS HELD ON TUESDAY
The funeral of Walter Smith was held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in charge of Rev. L. F. Waring, pastor of the church, with music by the male quartet. Mr. Waring preached a splendid funeral sermon. A large number of mourning relatives and friends were present to pay their tribute of respect. Interment was in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Smith's death was due to blood poison from a bruise on his foot caused by a gravel in his shoe while working on the new concrete bridge across the Neosho river at Burlington. He first called Doctor Kesner August 20, after the foot had begun giving him considerable pain, but it was then too late to check it and the end came Sunday, August 28, 1921, at his home in Burlington.
Walter Smith was born August 24, 1857, in Blue Springs Neb. He was married to Miss Emma Crouch of Burlington January 19, 1896 and to this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and nine children, one child having died last March, two of the daughters being grown, Mrs. Harry McCullough of Burlington and Miss Dollie Smith of Bartlesville Okla. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. S. S. Johnson, and Mrs. Rose Kaiser of Burlington and Mrs. Etta Greenwood of Enid Okla., one half-sister, Mrs. Tully O'Brien a dn one half-brother Frank Perkett, present address unknown. Mr. Smith had many friends who regret to hear of his untimely death and who mourn with the family.
Note of Thanks
We wish to thank all of our neighbors and friends who assisted us in any way during the sickness and death of our dear husband, father and brother, Mr. Walter Smith.
Signed,
Mrs. Emma Smith and children
Mrs. S. S. Johnson
Mrs. Rose Kaiser
Mrs. Etta Greenwood
from the Strawn Section, Strawn, Kansas, November 10, 1922
submitted by James Holland
PAUL LORANE HAMMAN DIES OF DIPHTHERIA
On Christmas morning 1919, Paul Lorane came to cheer the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hamman and flew away leaving it desolate
Monday evening, November 6, 1922. He was aged 2 years 10 months
and 12 days. He was always lovable, sweet and good. Although
much of his little life time was dotted with sickness, he had
overcome these things and was hearty and well, a joy to his
parents, relatives and friends. On Sunday he became very ill
with diphtheria and doctor's efforts to save his life were of no
avail. He was called away Monday evening at 7:45 o'clock. It is
hard to understand but perhaps one more blossom was needed to
bloom in heaven beckoning us over the land where there are no
tears nor partings. He leaves to mourn besides his father and
mother, three grandparents, a number of other relatives and a
host of friends.
Rev. Hugh Gresham, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the
services. Mr. and Mrs. Tuckerman sang so beautifully, Jesus
Savior Pilot Me. The little casket was placed outside the window
where the parents sat, and lovely flowers from the friends were
placed on it.
from the Lebo Enterprise, January 4, 1923
Loren Filkin
Loren Samuel Filkin was born September 15th 1914 near Olathe Kans., and passed away at his parents home near Lebo, December 19th 1922, aged 8 years, 3 months and 14 days.
He was in the third grade of the Lebo school and was a favorite with all his school mates.
He was taken ill about two o'clock and passed peacefully to rest at 7:10 o'clock of the same day. His father, mother, two sisters and one brother, three grand-parents, four aunts, eight uncles and a host of cousins and friends are left to mourn his loss.
He was laid tenderly to rest in the Lincoln cemetery.
Angels bore him safely home,
So for him we may not weep.
Softly to the doorway came,
Little Loren has gone to sleep.
He will wake in fairer lands
Where the angel voices sing.
There the flowers shall expand
There shall love perfection bring.
He has reached the golden shore
Through the river cold and deep
Angels carried him safely o'er,
Little Loren is now asleep.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the neighbors, friends and relatives who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and burial of our little son and brother, Loren Filkin. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Filkin and Family.
from the Lebo Enterprise, January 18, 1923
OBITUARY
Meda Pearl, daughter of Mary I. and L. E. G. A. Lewis was born April the eighteenth, 1906 in Lebo, Kansas, and died Friday, January twelth, 1923, aged 16 years, 8 months and 24 days. She was converted and joined the Methodist church in January 1918 and has been a devoted Christian and was a faithful attendent at church and Sunday school as long as she was able.
She is survived by father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Gwendoline Jane Starling of Osage City and Elizabeth May of Lebo, two grandmothers, Mrs. John A. Jones and Mrs. Ed Lewis, a large number of other relatives and a host of friends. A brother Ellory Edward, preceded he Sept. 2, 1904.
Meda was known and loved for her patience and cheerfulness and her thoughfulness and her thoughtfulness of others. In speaking of death to her mother sometime ago, she expressed her unwavering Christian faith when she said, "when I die don't think of me as being out in the cemetery for I shall be in a better place."
There is no death! The leaves may fall,
And flowers may fade and pass away;
They only wait, through wintery hours
The coming of the May.
There is no death! An angel form
Walks o'er the earth with silent tread;
He bears our best loved ones away;
And then we call them dead.
He leaves our hearts all desolate,
He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers;
Transplanted into bliss; they now
Adorn immortal bowers.
The bird like voice, whose joyous tones,
Made glad these scenes of sin and strife.
Sings now an ever lasting song,
Around the tree of life.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friends for their kind assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Meda, and the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. G. A. Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Lewis, Mrs. D. D. Starling.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Starling, Osage City; Mr. and Mrs. Alberson, Osage City; Mr. and Mrs. Tenneyson, Osage City; Mr. and Mrs. D. Willis Jones, Reading; Miss Effie Jones, Reading; Mrs. J. M. Burton, Topeka.
from the Lebo Enterprise, January 25, 1923
OBITUARY
Kermit Thomas Williams was born on the 18th day of June, 1910; departed this life Friday morning, January the 19th, 1923 age 12 years, 7 months and 1 day.
Kermit was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams. He spent his brief life with his parents near Arvonia. He was very bright and quick to learn and was a favorite among the children and though young he possessed considerable business ability. It was hard for him to be home even when his parents were with him. He loved the Sunday school and church and was a regular attendant as long as his health permitted. Nearly two years ago he was taken ill from which sickness he never recovered. Every effort was made to restore his life and restore him to health by loving parents and skillful physicians, but of no avail. Last Friday morning his spirit went to God who gave it. The Great Gardner has bome to pluck one of his flowers and the Shepherd has taken one of His lambs into His bosom. "We loved him much, but Jesus loved him best." The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away. Blessed by the name of the Lord.
He leaves father and mother, brother Kenneth, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Jones of Lebo and many relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His sister preceded him to the Heavenly home a few years ago.
The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Morgan, assisted by Rev. Thomas. A very large crowd had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to little Kermit. The remains were laid to rest in the Arvonia cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little son and brother. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams
from the Lebo Enterprise, February 8, 1923
OBITUARY
Albert Gordon Tuller, son of Jonathan Alden Tuller and Harriett Tuller, was born January 26, 1842, near Prophetstown, Ill., and departed this life Feb. 4, 1923 age 81 years and 9 days.
He was educated in the Illinois public schools and in the Bryant Business College of Chicago.
In 1867 Mr. Tuller came to Kansas and settled near Lawrence where he became acquainted with Miss Nellie Whitcraft a highly successful teacher in the Douglas Co. schools, to whom he was married in Lawrence, Kans. on March 31, 1870. Their home for the next fifteen years was on a farm in Osage Co., Kansas, and three children were born, the eldest of whom, a son, died in infancy.
In June 1885 Mr. Tuller and his family came to Lebo, then a new town, and helped found the Lebo State Bank with which he was closely associated for the next thirty-seven years, doing active work as cashier and later as preseident. To his wise judgement, honesty and business ability much of the success of this bank is due.
Mr. Tuller became a member of the Masonic order at the age of twenty-one, and retained this membership for sixty years. He was a charter member of the Lebo lodge A. F. & A. M. and was its first Worshipful Master.
He united with the Methodist Episcopal church when quite young and for many years was trustee of that church. Mr. and Mrs. Tuller freely extended the hospitality of their home to resident and visiting ministers of the church and were closely identified with all the interests of the church and ever ready to aid the cause of righteousness.
As a citizen he took an active interest in civic affairs and held various public positions, among others being a member of the Board of Education and County Commissioner.
In 1909 the Tuller family moved to Baldwin, Kans. and their home was their until the death of Mrs. Tuller in July 1916. Since that time Mr. Tuller has made his home with his daughters, Mrs. J. C. Bayless of Lebo and Miss Harriett Tuller of Independence, Mo.
He is survived by two daughters and six grandchildren who mourn the loss of a devoted parent, and one brother, W. E. Tuller of Morrison, Ill.
The funeral was held from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Morgan assisted by Rev. Hughes. The music was furnished by a quartette consisting of Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Pickens and Hugh and Lawrence Standiferd with Mrs. Kirkham at the piano Rev. Morgan preached a very comforting sermon.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our thanks to our friends for their help and sympathy during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful flowers.
Helen E. Bayless
Hattie M. Tuller
David W. Moore
David W. Moore was born in Scotland March 25, 1837 and departed this life February 5, 1923. His parents died when he was about a year and a half old.
In September 1874 he was married to Miss Anne Williams in Quiney, Mass. The family moved to Arvonia in the year of 1878. In this neighborhood the departed lived till his death. Mrs. Williams died eight years ago.
To this union were born eight children, three of whome have preceded their father to the World Beyond. Two sons and three daughters are still living, Edward and David of this neighborhood. The daughters are Mrs. George King of Arvonia, Mrs. Jennie Brennan and Miss Edith Moore.
The departed had a strong constitution and had enjoyed good health until about a year ago from which time he began to fail and gradually grew wore till the end came.
Mr. Moore was a kind and a good neighbor, ever ready to help the needy and to give a helping hand in time of sickness or distress.
The funeral was held from the home Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in Arvonia cemetery.
from the Lebo Enterprise, March 8, 1923
Mrs. Ruth Arnold
Ruth Frances Courtney was born in Madison County Kentucky July 28, 1833, and closed this earthly life February 25, 1923 at Lebo, Kansas.
At the age of eighteen she was married to John Arnold, at Kearney, Mo.
In her girlhood she united with the Baptist church under the minestry of the Rev. Robt. James and continued in this faith until the end of her life.
Aunt Ruth, as she was commonly known, had been an invalid for more than five years, but in that time never lost her cheerfulness, her interest in humanity nor her faith in God.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heart felt thanks to the neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear sister and aunt.
Josephus Courtney and Family.
from the Lebo Enterprise, March 22, 1923
E. L. McGregor
Mr. Elmer Logan MeGregor quietly fell asleep at his home March 16, 1923. His body was laid to rest on Sunday morning in the beautiful Lincoln Cemetery.
He was born near Princeton, Gibson County, Ind., November 1866 where he lived until 1888 when he moved with his parents to Kingsville, Mo., where on Sept. 10, 1902 he was married to Miss Lula Walby. To this union were born five children all of whom are living with their mother at their home on Main stret, Dean, Vivian, Mary, Opal and Nolen. He leaves also to mourn his departure one sister, Mrs. Lora M. Short, Holden, Mo., two brothers Joseph R. McGregor, Lebo, Kans., Zenis E. McGregor, Claremore, Okla.
He came to Lebo in 1906 and went into the dray business.
Mr. McGregor in his young manhood united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He was an exemplery husband and a loving father. It was in the home life that his christian character was most clearly revealed. There he was ever self sacrificing and considerate. He with his faithful wife have raised five fine children who are going to live and be a credit to the name bequeathed them. The funeral was held at the Baptist church conducted by pastor, A. K. Lewis. The choir consisted of Mrs. Wilbur Ellis, Mrs. Fred Wycoff, Cecil Middlebusher and S. B. Wilhoite accompanied by Mrs. Frank Strong on the piano; who sang Land of Beulah, When I go Home Fade Each Earthly Joy, Rock of Ages and Asleep in Jesus.
The pallbearers were: Ira Saueressig, Sam Richardson, J. W. Rice, T. L. Lewis, Waldo Jones and Elmer Antrim.
We extended to his devoted, bereaved wife and family our heart felt sympathy.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and help given us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. We also wish to express our appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Elmer McGregor and children.
W. O. Williams
In the passing of W. O. Williams March 15, 1923, the community loses one of the early pioneers of the Arvonia Welsh settlers. For many years he lived on a farm north of the river but retired to Lebo several years ago. About a year ago his health began to fail and death was due to a complication of diseases. He was only confined to his bed a few weeks. His last illness was very distressing but he was given the best of care by his brother Odd Fellows and Masons, who were constantly by his side.
William O. Williams was born in North Wales, July 29, 1851, and died in Lebo, Kansas March 15, 1923, age 71 years 7 months, 16 days. He was married in Arvonia Kansas to Mary E. Thomas Sept. 5, 1876. To this union were born three children, one of whom died in infancy.
He joined the Congregational church in Arvonia at the age of 18 years. He was a member in good standing at the time of his death of both the I.O.O.F. and Masonic orders.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Marian Gilman of Lebo, Kansas and Kitty Killingsworth of Kansas City, Mo., two grandchildren, Lee and Floyd Gilman and a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and in spite of the stormy weather a large number were in attendance to pay their respects. Rev. Hughes preached a very comforting sermon and the music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mrs. Glenn Blue, Juanita Lewis, C. E. Pickens and J. P. Jones.
Interment was made in Lincoln cemetery.
Those who were here from Emporia were: Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Samuel, Rollo Evans, Olna Kellingsworth and John Watkins.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and help given us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. We also wish to express our appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. W. O. Williams and daughters Mrs. Marion Gilman and Mrs. Kitty Killingsworth.
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 18, 1923
M. C. Williamson Dies This Morning.
Strawn--Moses C. Williamson died at his home 3 1/2 miles northwest of Strawn at 5 o'clock Thursday morning april 19, 1923 at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 15 days. Death was due to the infirmities of age. He had been bedfast for two years. Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife and family. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial at Hartford.
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 18, 1923
M. T. Arnold Dies At Los Angeles
Mrs. M. C. Bailey received a telegram today noon that her father, M. T. Arnold, had died at Los Angeles, California. No particulars in regard to the funeral were received. Mr. Arnold formerly lived here.
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 20, 1923
F. M. Traw Buried Saturday At Strawn
The funeral of Frederick M. Traw was held at the home near Strawn Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. John H. Christian, pastor of the Strawn M. E. church who delivered a very consoling funeral discourses. The music was furnished by the Methodist choir at Strawn. The Woodmen had charge of the services at the grave and the pall bearers were all members of that order. Interment was in the Strawn cemetery.
Frederick M. Traw was born February 25, 1881 in Richland, Mo. and departed this life at Strawn Wednesday April 11, 1923 at the age of 42 years, 1 month and 14 days. On January 14, 1907 he was married to Miss Nora Stumpf to which union were born seven children, three dying in infancy. He moved to Kansas in 1909 where he resided until the time of his death which followed a stroke of apoplexy. Fred was a kind and loving husband and father and his fidelity and devotion to his family was especially noticeable. At the noon time of life he was stricken down and like a star in its heighth his life went out. He leaves a wife and four children: George, James, Clyde and May; his father, J. B. Traw, of Strawn; three brothers, Richard of Strawn, J. D. Traw of Magnolia, Minn., and S. S. Traw of Collinsville, Okla. and three sisters, Mrs. W. L. Trower of Strawn, Mrs. Mona Dinsmore of Claremore, Okla., and Mrs. Mary Edwards of Slick, Okla., besides a host of friends to mourn his sudden departure.
The death of Mr. Traw was a shock to the entire community as he had worked all day, helping a brother move and was stricken at 6 p.m. dying at 8:30. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing wife and fatherless children.
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 21, 1923
Mr. Riley's Funeral Is Held Thursday
The funeral of John D. Riley was held Thursday afternoon at the Burlington Methodist church in charge of Rev. E. C. Dunn, the pastor, and was largely attended. The male quartet, coposed of Messrs Hammond, Redmond, Scott and Young, sang two of Mr. Riley's favorite songs and Mrs. C. R. Jaccard sang the beautiful solo Crossing the Barr, Miss Marie Stephenson accompanying on the piano. The pall bearers were I. B. Rhinehart, H. A. Smith, J. R. Copple, M. M. Kiger, H. W. Stewart and A. W. Scott. Burial was in the Agricola cemetery. Col. Ferguson Post Veterans Foreign Wars paid its tribute of respect and gave a brief service at the grave, and the Burlington Lodge No. 66 A.F. & A.M. with Wm. Volland acting as master conducted the Masonic burial service.
J. D. Riley was born at Athens, Ohio in 1847, and died at his home in Burlington, Kan., April 14, 1923, aged 76 years. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to Crawsfordsville, Ia. At the age of sixteen he joined the 8th Iowa Infantry, and served during the last year of the Civil War, after which he returned to his home.
In 1868 he was united in marriage to Martha E. Hale. They made their home at Winfield, Ia. for twentytwo years, after which they moved to Western Kansas where they resided for eight years, and then moved to Burlington, Kan., where they have since resided.
To this union six children were born, four of whom are living, the eldest sons having passed in to the great beyond. John T., the elder son of Kansas City Mo., died in November, 1906. Glen S., the second son passed away at his home in Waverly, Kan., November 24, 1917.
Mr. Riley was a member of the Fraternal Aid Union, the Grand Army of the Republic, and of the Burlington Lodge of Masons No. 66 and of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the senior class for men in the M. E. Sunday school. He was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Burlington having joined the church early in life. He loved his church and his Sunday school and was always in attendance unless ...ness hindered his coming.
Mr. Riley is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha E. Riley, three daughters and one son,.......
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 23, 1923
Mrs. George Smith Dead
Will Bury At LeRoy
Mrs. George Smith died at the family home on Long creek Sunday night at 8:30 and although funeral arrangements have not yeat been completed it is thought it will be held at the home sometime Wednesday with burial in the LeRoy cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the husband and family in this their great loss.
from the Daily Republican, Burlington, Kansas, April 25, 1923
Mr. Arnold's Funeral is Held Here Tuesday
The funeral of M. T. Arnold was held at the Church of the Ascension Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services being in charge of Rev. Leonidas W. Smith arch deacon from Topeka, the beautiful ritualistic service of the church being used. Music was furnished by the male quartet composed of Messrs. Hammond, Redmond, Scott and Young, accompanied by Mrs. H. L. McIntyre, the songs were Abide With Me, Beautiful Threads of Gold, and Lead Kindly Light. Many beautiful floral offerings were on and around the casket. The interment was in Graceland cemetery beside the body of Mrs. Arnold the pall bearers being Dr. H. T. Salisbury, A. H. Denslow, E. J. Lang, Leon A. Mosher, Dr. R. H. Kent and N. I. Nesbitt. M. T. Arnold was born in Greencastle, Ind., September 11, 1845 and was married to Miss Jennie Love June 6, 1867. To this union was born seven children of whom five survive: Mrs. M. C. Bailey of Burlington, Mrs. R. C. Krueger of Manhattan, Mrs. H. H. Floyd of Tacoma, Wn., Mrs. J. A. Davis of Kansas City, D. J. Arnold of Los Angeles besides Blanche who died in infancy and Willis J. Arnold who died at the age of 24 years.
Mr. Arnold leaves to mourn his loss besides the children, one brother, A. G. Arnold of Escelsior Springs, Mo., and aone sister, Mrs. Mary Hilton of Albia, Ia. The family moved to Burlington in 1887 and resided here until 1909 when they moved to California, living there until the death of Mrs. Arnold in 1916, and Mr. Arnold continued to reside there until his death which occurred April 19, 1923 after an illness of only two days, death coming very unexpectedly. Mr. Arnold was a prominent citizen of this community for years, and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances here who regret his death.
Relatives here for the funeral were D. J. Arnold, who accompanied the body from Los Angeles; Mrs. R. C. Krueger of Manhattan, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davis of Kansas City, A. G. Arnold of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
from the Lebo Enterprise, April 26, 1923
Wallis Adam
Several from here attended the funeral of Wallis Adam which was held from the Methodist church at Emporia Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. P. Wharton.
He had been sick for several months with endocarditis but was reported better and his death which occurred at the home of his parents in Emporia, came as a shock to his Lebo friends.
Wallis William Adam was born Oct. 30th 1903 at Dunlap, Kans., and died April 20th 1923 at 4 A.M. at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Adam at 1006 Constitution St., Emporia. Age 19 yrs., 5 mo., and 20 days.
He finished his first year of High School work in Dunlap and then moved with his parents to Emporia in 1920. During the later part of that year he attended the Roosevelt High School. The next year however he transferred to the Emporia High school where he played tackle on the foot ball team under Coach Parker. The year following, he accepted a position with his brother R. E. Adam in the Peoples State Bank of Lebo, where he worked until the time of his final serious illness.
Wallis was a great favorite with all who knew him well, young and old alike. He was always a kind sympathetic pal to his many boy friends and big-hearted almost to a fault.
As a brother and son he was a patient, lovable boy; thinking always of others and never of himself. Throughout his extended sickness he fought a good fight, ever patient and thoughtful of those who attended him, and although at times the pain he suffered must have been terrible he met it with a smile just to keep his dear mother and those about him from knowing.
With the passing of Wallis the complete chain of the Adam family is broken but none can say that our lives have not been enriched and ennobled by having known him and having had him with us these, all too short, nineteen years. Although he has passed from us in earthly form, he will live always in our hearts.
He was a Christian boy and a member of the Methodist church from childhood.
And those who think of him to-day
Are those who loved him best;
The flowers are laid upon the grave;
They wither and decay
But our love for him who sleeps beneath
Will never fade away.
You are not forgotten Wallis dear,
And never will you be:
As long as life and membories last
We will remember thee.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Adam of Emporia; two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Mouse of Emporia and Mrs. Paul D. Raymond of Hartford and three brothers, R. E. Adam of Lebo, J. D. Adam of Richmond and Frank Adam of Emporia.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which he was held by his many friends. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery at Emporia.
In the passing of Wallis Adam Lebo loses one of her brightest and most promising young men.
from the Lebo Enterprise, May 3, 1923
Jonathan Conklin
Jonathan Conklin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 22, 1840 and departed this life April 20, 1923, age 83 years, 2 months, 28 days.
When a child he moved with his parents to Miss Sarah Jane Thorn, Oct. 15, 1868, of the same place, who preceded him to the Great Beyond May 3, 1919.
He moved to Kansas with his family in the spring of 1877 where he resided until his death. To this union were born nine children, six of whom survive him, Mrs. Nellie Lykes of Waverly, Mrs. Mary Hughes of Delavan, Mrs. Sadie Layton of Ottawa, Charles E. of Olivet, J. B. of Herrington and George E. of White City.
He was converted when a child and joined the M. E. church, living a faithful Christian life.
He served three years and six months during the Civil War, joining Co. C., 20th Iowa Inf.
He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father and was loved by those who knew him. He has lived with his children since the death of his wife. He leaves to mourn his loss six children, twenty-seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, besides his many friends.
Mr. Conklin was an honest upright citizen, doing what he could for the cause of God and his country.
from the Lebo Enterprise, May 10, 1923
Mrs. Cecil Bodkin Passed Away
Miss Georgia May Givens was born December 22, 1894 in Lebo Kansas and departed from this life April 30, 1923 at Durango, Colo. at the age of 28 years, 4 months and 8 days.
She was married to Cecil Bodkins on February 8, 1912. To this union were born four children, Muriel age 10, Thelma age 8 and twins Albert and Cecil age 4 months and 17 days.
She united with the Methodist church at Arvonia, Kansas in 1917 and lived a devoted christian life. A few years ago her health failed and she moved with her husband and family to Durango in 1921 where she improved in health until she had the flu which did its work and she passed away.
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Givens, one sister, Mrs. Fred Munz, her husband and four children, one grandmother and several uncles and a host of cousins and friends to mourn her departure.
The body was shipped to Lebo for burial, arriving May 5. The funeral was held Sunday at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Dick. Interment was made in Lincoln cemetery.
from the Lebo Enterprise, May 17, 1923
Lewis Oscar Lyons
Last Thursday morning at four o'clock another Civil War Veteran joined the barracks of the dead. Mr. Lyons had been in failing health since making a trip to California two years ago when the crossing of the divide was too much for a man of his age. Last winter he was quite sick but grew better as spring approached and was out on the street a week before his death.
Lewis Oscar Lyons was born in Ontario, New York, Oct. 2nd. 1841 and died May 10, 1923.
At the age of five years he, with his parents moved to Aurora, Ill. where he grew to manhood. At the age of twenty-one he enlisted in Co. E. seventy second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, where he served for three years.
On June 3rd, 1871 he was married to Annie E. Hazlehurst of St. Charles, Ill.
In 1877 he moved with his family to Kansas and settled on a farm west of Lebo where he resided until March 1902 when they moved to their present home in Lebo.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of the Knights and Ladies of Security.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. S. A. Doty, Mrs. T. R. Jones and Mrs. M. R. Doty, five grandchildren and two great grand children.
"Dad" Lyons as he was affectionally called was a man who did not let his patriotism lag. He was a charter member of Thos. Doane Post G.A.R. and took part in all their meetings. When the boys went to the Spanish American war he was ready to do his part. When the raw recruits were drilling for the part they were to play in the World War he was ready with words of encouragements and we have letters from France saying that in the heat of action they thought of "Dad Lyon" and what he would say if they gained their objective and brought victory to our colors, and how he would hang his head in shame if they failed to make good.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Saturday, conducted by Rev. Hughes of Hartford, who after reading the 23rd. psalm preached a very comforting sermon from the text found in Joshua 1st chapter and 2nd verse. Two old soldiers were in line, Thos Bristow who carried the Post flag and Stephen Norris were followed by the American Legion boys.
Since the first mound was place in Lincoln cemetery, Mr. Lyons has been in line on each Memorial Day and has scattered flowers on the graves of his comrades.
After nearly fifty years of active life in this community he has bequeathed a rich legacy of an exemplary citizenship to this generation.
At Rest
It becomes the sad duty of the Enterprise this week to chronicle the death of a loved mother of a family of little ones. Mrs. F. H. Jennings, a devoted wife and loving mother has gone to be with her Savior, there to await the coming of her loved ones.
Edna Frances Dunfield was born near Lebo, Kansas Jan. 18, 1889 and departed this life May 8, 1923 being 34 years, 3 months and 20 days old.
On Sept. 29, 1909 she was united in marriage to Frank H. Jennings. To this union were born three children, Harlan age 12 years, Myrta 10 and Edith 5.
Her death came as a shock not only to her family but to the community as she was sick only a few days, the cause of death was paralysis of the bowels.
She has left to mourn her loss her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. U. Dunfield, one sister Lura, six brothers, Allen, Warren, Ray, Bert and Lewis, all present, her husband and three children besides a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a loving mother and wife and had always lived a true christian life.
The large attendance at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon and the lavish contribution of the most beautiful floral offerings attested to the high esteem in which she was held and to the great desire to alleviate the sorrow of the living.
Rev. Hughes preached a sermon on "The New Heaven" and it was a most conforting one. The music furnished by a mixed quartette was a solace to the grief stricken family.
The remains were laid to rest in Lincoln cemetery.
Owen E Jones
The remains of Owen Jones who died at the hospital at Topeka Saturday where he was taken following a siege of flu were brought to Lebo Sunday by Blue and McVey and taken to his late home.
Owen Ellis Jones was born hear Lebo, Kansas August 22, 1882. He had spent the whole of his life here, with the exception of a few years spent at Gridley, Kans. when but a small boy.
March 10, 1909 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Thomas, also of Lebo. To this union were born three children, two having died in infancy.
Owen was united with the M. E. church of Lebo when but a young man and lived a devoted christian life.
He was a member of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah and Woodman Lodges of this place and also of Prairie Queen Grange.
He departed this life May 12, 1923, aged 40 years, 8 months and 20 days.
He was preceded to the Great Beyond by his father and mother, one brother and one sister and two infant babes. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and little son Claude Owen, aged five, two brothers, his twin brother Llewelyn of Hartford and Joe Jones, also near Hartford. Two sisters Mrs. George Canaday of Slick, Okla. and Mae Canaday of Oklahoma City, Okla., besides a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father and obliging neighbor.
His was an unassuming disposition and to know him was to be his friend. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
An unusually large crowd attended the funeral, which was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, to pay their last respects to their friend and neighbor. The funeral was in charge of his former pastor, Rev. A. E. Hughes.
Interment was made in Lincoln cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heart felt thanks to our friends and neighbors and we especially wish to thank the members of Prairie Queen Grange who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother. Also for the beautiful floral offering.
Mrs. Owen Jones and son Claude
Llewlyn Jones and family
Joseph Jones and family
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Canaday
Mrs. John Thomas
Mae Canaday
from the Lebo Enterprise, May 31, 1923
Scheel Carl
The following obituary is of Carl Scheel who is the father of W. A. Scheel of this place.
The funeral of Carl Scheel, who died at his home near Neosho Rapids Friday, after 24 hours illness following a stroke of apoplexy, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Rosean schoolhouse. The services were conducted by the Rev. M. S. Jensen, of Mound Valley, a former pastor of the dead man. The pallbearers were five grandsons, Carl, Herald, Ivan and Olen Gilman and Clifford Scheel, and a grandson-in-law, Clarence Riggs. Honorary pallbearers were Moses Coppock, E. N. Evans, Henry Clark and Henry Hampton. Interment was in the Rosean cemetery. Friends of the family sent many beautiful flowers.
Carl Scheel was born in Hanover, Germany, December 19, 1833. He came to America in 1856, lived a year at Quincy, Ill., and came to Emporia in 1857. He returned to Quincy that year, but came again to Kansas in 1858, and Lyon county ever since has been his home. He took a claim in Fremont township, and his first house was a pole shanty, 10x12. He was married June 2, 1862, to Miss Permilla Hill, and they befan housekeeping in a good stone house Mr. Scheel had built. The Scheels prospered, and at one time owned 1,400 acres of land, but as the children grew up and needed homes, the land was divided with them. The three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Scheel are W. A. Scheel, Lebo; Charles Scheel and Mrs. Harvey Gilman, Emporia. Mrs. Scheel died April 3, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Scheel brought up as a son also Mr. Scheel's ward, Louis Scheel.
The 15 grandchildren who survive Mr. Scheel are: Mrs. Myrtle Shaner and Mrs. Mary Osman, Elza and Lawrence Scheel, Lebo; Mrs. Hazel Whipple, Marshall, Texas; Viva Hardesty, Hutchinson; Mrs. Esther Riggs, Neosho Rapids; Pearl Carl, Herald, Ivan, Olen, Olive and Marvin Gilman. There are six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Scheel enlisted in Company B. Kansas Militia, in the Civil War, and served three years, fighting Indians, Confederates and guerillas. The first few years on the prairie the family feared the Indians, and slept many nights in the tall grass, fearful that their home would be attacked. Mr. Scheel was a government freighter, and hauled supplies from Lawrence and Leavenworth to the government posts at Great Bend, Pawnee Rock and other frontier points. He hauled corn to Pawnee Rock and other points often traveling by night to avoid the Indians. He came home loaded down with buffalo meat, and an escort of soldiers was sent along as a guard. Henry Clark and Henry Bible also were freighters, and the three men traveled together.
Mr. Scheel was a member of the A.O.U.W., and of the Methodist Episcopal church at Duck Creek. He served as a member of the school board for many years, and helped in the establishment of some of the early schools and churches.
--Emporia Daily Gazette
For the past two years Mr. Scheel has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Riggs south-west of Lebo.
Frank Hart Killed
A message to the Lebo State Bank last Saturday morning from the coroner at Corlonsville, Ind. said that a man had been killed on the railroad track at that town and papers on his person identified him as Frank Hart of Lebo, Kansas.
Mr. Hart was the eldest brother of Mrs. Thomas Knox. For fifty years he was an expert printer in Chicago. He came to Lebo after the death of his wife three years ago and since has made his home with his sister Mrs. T. Knox and his nephew Levi Knox.
He left the Thos. Knox home on Apr. 27 saying he was going east to look for a job. He was heard from three weeks ago and then came the message of his untimely death.
He leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss.
It was decided best to bury the remains at the place of death.
from the Lebo Enterprise, June 14, 1923
Two Boys Drowned
Sunday occured one of the saddest accidents known in the history of Lebo. Robert Green, his younger brother Glen Dale and Mervin Beitz went wading in a small pond one-half mile north of the cemetery and east of the T. R. Jones home. Some time before a hole six feet deep had been dug for a new pond and the smaller boy Glendale, not knowing of it stepped into it and disappeared from sight. Robert attempted to rescue him but the task was too great and he also went down. Mervin ran more than a mile to the Green home to tell their parents. Mr. Green left the older boy Willie to call Dr. Adams and jumped into his Ford, drove to the T. R. Jones home and with Mr. Jones and his son Darrel hastened to the pond. Darrel dived into the hole and soon brought the bodies to the surface. Dr. Adams was on the spot as soon as they reached the bank and administered every known method to bring them back to life but to no avail, so they were taken to the undertaking parlors and later to the home where their grief stricken, invalid mother awaited them.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, the sermon preached by Rev. Dick. He spoke in fitting terms from the text "Suffer the little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." Misses Wilma Richardson and Mildred Kirkham sang.
There was not a person in this perhaps the largest funeral ever held in Lebo, but what was moved to tears as the small casket with its two bodies side by side, resting in eternal sleep, was carried by eight of their friends: August Soetebier, Donald Antrim, Maurice Ott, Ralph Rogers, Ernest Jones, Kenneth Jones, Floyd Cramer and Paul Richardson, passed from the church to its final resting place in Lincoln cemetery.
Robert Kendell Green was born in Hartford July 24, 1911 and departed this life June 10, 1923, aged eleven years, ten months and twenty-four days.
Glen Dale Green was born near Lebo February 17, 1923, aged seven years, three months and seventeen days.
They leave to mourn their loss their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Green of this place, one brother William, both grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Winterset, Iowa, and Mrs. and Mrs. S. E. Green of Hartford and a host of other relatives and friends.
Language fails us to express our great sympathy for the grief sticken parents in this their double sorrow so we offer for consolation these lines from the pen of Elizabeth Barrett Browning:
"When Christ brings His Cross He brings His Presence; and where He is, none is desolate, and there is no room for despair. As He knows His own, so He knows how to comfort them, using some times the very grief itself, and straining it to a sweetness of peace unattainable by those ignorant of sorrow."
The relatives here from a distance for the funeral of the two Green boys were; their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Green of Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Aldridge and daughter Beulah of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and son Milo of Hutchinson, Joe Baker of Topeka and Alec Baker of Burlingame. Mrs. Green's father and mother, two sisters and a nephew started from Winterset, Iowa but could not get her on account of the high water.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our most sincere thanks and appreciation to those who so kindly assisted us through the death and burial of our beloved sons, Robert and Glendale Green.
Also for the many beautiful floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Green and son William Green
[Note: The birth date of Glen Dale Green, in the news article was printed as February 17, 1923, which must be incorrect as the newspaper claimed that he was over seven years old. His birthdate probably was February 17, 1916. --kjh]
from the Lebo Enterprise, June 21, 1923
Osage County Pioneer Dead
Samuel Joseph King was born in the state of Indiana, April 10 1847 and was called to his home in Heaven June 14, 1923, at the age of 76 years 2 months and four days.
His parents moved to Iowa when he was but a small child and there he remained until grown to manhood. In 1869 they moved to Kansas and in 1870 to near Lyndon in Osage County. In 1871 he was married to Eliza Jane Arb of Lyndon. To this union was been 8 sons and three daughters. The mother, on son Joseph N and a daughter Cora Ann preceded him to the grave. He leaves to mourn his loss 7 seven sons, 2 daughters one sister, 24 grand-children and 4 great grandchildren. The children in order of their birthright are: J. T. of Lebo, W. R. of Oakdale Nebr., S. F. of Lebo, G. B. and H. A. of Arvonia, Mrs. Alice Robinson and Mrs. Maud Filkin of Lebo, C. G. of Arvonia and H. A. of Lebo. He spent most of the past 53 years in Osage County 27 of them in Arvonia township and the last weeks at the home of his son J. T. south west of Lebo.
Mr. King was one who lived close to nature, spending most of his time in the open air and was never sick until he had an attack of flu.
We thank God for this father, knowing with out this gift it could not been possible for us. So we commit his soul to Him that doeth all things well, awaiting the rewards for the good deeds done in the body.
The Children
from the Lebo Enterprise, June 28, 1923
Accidental Death
Claud Martin Maine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Maine at Lebo, Kansas, Sunday June 24, 1923 aged 2 years.
It pains us to have to record the death of this bright little boy. It is to us a sad and pathetic affair owing to the circumstances in which it resulted. It was on his second birthday and a birthday cake had been baked with two candles and all was being made ready for the celebration at the noon hour. His father's cousin, John Brown, who was ten years old was giving little Claud a ride in his buggy, and wheeled him into the road in front of the home which is on Santa Fe Trail. Over the hill came a big seven passenger car driven by J. R. Clyde of Emporia. Brakes were applied and the car nearly stopped but thinking the way was clear, Mr. Clyde stepped on the gas and the big machine forged ahead. But Johnnie became confused for a moment and the buggy with its precious burden was left at the mercy of the cruel wheels which demolished it and little Claud was so badly mangled that he died at 3:30 o.m. despite the best of medical attention.
The little fellow was one of the brightest, sunniest youngesters and was the only child of the justly fond parents. His father was a soldier in the 353 Infantry and saw desperate fighting in France and he named his baby after his buddy who marched with him to victory.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lewis who preached a very impressive sermon to the large audience of sorrowing friends and the mangled remains of our little friend which were made so natural and lifelike by undertaker Blue were laid to rest in Lincoln cemetery. The parents and grand parents have the heartfelt sympathy in this sad bereavement.
Baby, thou wast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer's breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our songs shall know.
Dearest baby thou hast left us,
Here, thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that has bereft us;
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life has fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and consoled us during our sad bereavement caused by the death of our darling boy. We especially wish to thank Rev. Lewis undertaker Blue, the pall-bearers and all those who sent floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Maine
Mr. and Mrs. John Maine
Mr. and Mrs. Will Dotson
OBITUARY
Ida May Burlingame was born in Albia, Iowa on Sept. 1, 1866, and departed this life on June 25, 1923, being 56 yrs. 9 mos. and 24 days old.
She was united in marriage to August Motzkus on September 21 1887. To this union were born seven sons and three daughters, eight of whom are living, one son, Frank died at two years of age, another son Paul died on Aug. 4, 1918 at 19 years of age. Her husband preceded her to the better world seven years ago on Sept. 16, 1916.
They lived in Bloomfield Nebr. for a time then coming to Kansas lived at Olathe and Gardner and finally located at Lebo for about seventeen years. A year ago last spring she went to make her home with her son, Joe seven miles southwest of Gridley. A son, William lives in Kansas City Mo, Herman at Reading Ks, Mrs. Neva Beardsley lived near by and the other five children, Joseph, Walter, Carl, Mary, and Anna Pearl lived at home with her.
She was alife long Christian, giving her heart in early girlhood to Him who grew more precious to her each day and whom she found sufficient for every trial as she expressed in her favorite hymn "Jesus for Me."
She belong to the Presbyterian church until she came to Lebo where united with the M. E. church and later with Prairie Chapel M. E. church. She passed quietly to her heavenly home Monday at 6 a.m. having a fatal stroke of paralysis.
Besides her children she leaves five brothers and four sisters in this and various states, five grand children and a large circle of friends.
The funeral was held from the Prairie Chapel church, Rev. Sutton of the Gridley M. E. church officiating. Then the body was brought to Lebo and a funeral was held from the Methodist church. Rev. Hughes of Hartford, a former pastor here preached a very fitting sermon dealing with the discontentments of life and that in the Heavenly home there are no discontentments. Burial was in Lincoln cemetery.
The family.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly offered their assistance in our time of sorrow, over the loss of our mother and sister Mrs. Ida Motzkus and to those who sang and for the beautiful flower.
from the Lebo Enterprise, July 19, 1923
OBITUARY
Alfred Walter Simpson was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan, March 28, 1851. He died at his home near Halls Summit, KS. July 12, 1923, aged 71 yrs. 3 mos. 15 days after a brief illness of paralysis.
At an early age he came to Olathe, Kans. where he lived until 1907 when he moved to Coffey Co., Ks. where he resided until his death.
He was married June 8, 1880 to Carrie R. King of Alton, Ill. To this union were born 8 children four having preceded him to the Great Beyond.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, one son Ray, living at home, three daughters, Mrs. Grace Gould of East Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Ruth Reeker of Eldorado, Ks., Mrs. Blanche Jackson of Kansas City, Mo., four grandchildren, one brother, Will Simpson of Berrien Springs, Mich., besides his many friends.
The funeral services were held at the Lebo, M. E. church July 14, 1923. He was buried in the family lot at Olathe, Kans., July 15, 1923.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly helped us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Also the music and floral offerings were greatly appreciated. Mrs. Carrie R. Simpson, Ray Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Reeker and Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Jackson.
Hartford's Oldest Citizen is Dead
B. N. Hunt, Hartford's oldest citizen--not in years but oldest in point of residence died Wednesday evening at about 7 o'clock after living here since 1859 and lacking but five hours of being 88 years of age. He has been gradually failing for over two years, his decline being more rapid the past six months, part of the time he had been confined to his bed, but generally was able to be about the house. His condition had been serious since Saturday. The children have been notified of their father's death.
--Hartford Times
from the Lebo Enterprise, July 26, 1923
James Courtner Dead
James Courtner died at his home last Thursday afternoon at 12:15 o'clock after a very short illness. He was unconscious when the end came.
The funeral services were held at his home in West Lebo, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A large crowd was in attendance to pay its last respects to one of Lebo's earliest settlers.
Rev. Dick delivered an eloquent sermon and Rev. Lewis led in prayer.
A choir of mixed voices rendered several appropriate selections and Evie Jones sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Interment was in Lincoln cemetery.