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MADDEN, BERT
This community was shocked Tuesday
by the report that Bert, the 14 year old son of Samuel Madden, who lives near
Canema, had accidentally hung himself. He had been sent to the barn by an older
brother after a log chain. The chain hung on a cross beam in the barn, and the
boy took one end and hooked it around his neck, and it is presumed that he then
started to run, intending to pull the chain down, but as it was very heavy and
wrapped twice around the beam he was jerked from his feet. He hung just high
enough to prevent his hands from touching the ground, and it is supposed that
when he fell he lost his presence of mind. His brother called to him to hurry
along with the chain, thinking he was only playing at hangman, as he had done
before. Mrs. Madden suggested that perhaps he was hurt, and started to him and
when she reached his side, he was dead.
Mr. Madden and two of the boys had
started to this city a little before. However, Ball, a neighbor boy, was started
after them, but did not overtake them until they had reached town. On being
informed of the sad accident they departed at once for home. Coroner Kociell
accompanied them. He summoned a jury to investigate the cause of death, and the
verdict was accidental strangulation.
-- The Western Star, 1 April 1893
MALTBY, SARAH CORNELIA (ADAMSON)
Mrs. C. E. Maltby died at the St.
Francis hospital in Wichita at 5 o'clock a.m. on last Tuesday. She had gone to
Wichita for medical treatment. The diagnosis of her case indicated a cancerous
growth in the stomach, but her physical condition was found to be too weak to
withstand the effects of an operation, hence non was made. She bore her
suffering with remarkable patience and at all times displayed that hopefulness
and cheerfulness which had characterized her life. The body was brought to
Coldwater on Wednesday and funeral services were conducted in the Christian
church, Rev. W. H. Osborn, pastor of Wilmore Christian church, being in charge.
Interment was in the Coldwater cemetery.
Sarah Cornelia Adamson was born in
Lee co., Iowa, on January 25, 1849. At the age of three she moved with her
parents to Apponoose co., Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. On March 25, 1872,
she was united in marriage with Charles Edwin Maltby. To this union six children
were born, Mrs. Mary Helen Swindler (who died 15 years ago), Mrs. Amy A (Rice)
Price of Coldwater, Mrs. Alice C. Howard of Wilmore, Geo. A. and Edwin Benjamin
Maltby and Mrs. Effie J. Booth. The husband and father, C. E. Maltby, died on
April 4, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Maltby settled in Pratt co. nearly 35 years ago.
After living there for 17 years, they moved to Oklahoma, where they lived for a
while. In the year 1900 they settled in this county, where they continued to
make their home. In the death of Mrs. Maltby the community loses one of its best
loved citizens. For 26 years she had been a member of the Christian church, and
her life was one of willing and loving service for those about her. Her most
enduring monument will be her countless deeds of kindness, her unselfish
devotion to the highest standard of true womanhood and her constant and
consistent adherence to the teachings of the Christ whom she served.
-- The Western Star, 12 October 1917
MARIS, ELMA (HADLEY)
At 11:10 a.m. on
last Friday, January 19, 1912, the spirit of Mrs. J. T. Maris passed into the
great beyond. Her death was not unexpected, as she had lingered for nearly three
days in a semi conscious and very weak condition. For several months she had at
times been confined to her room for a few days by ill health, but her
constitution seemed so strong and her vitality so great that her condition of
health was not considered alarming. Soon after Christmas, however, she was taken
sick again, still she insisted that it was nothing unusual and that she would
soon be strong. Not until about a week before her death did alarming condition
arise. It then became evident that some vital organ was much affected. The best
of medical attention was given, but it was impossible to stay the inroads of
disease, which was found to be tuberculosis of the liver. She passed away
peacefully and apparently without pain. Up to about 24 hours before her death
she retained consciousness, but was too weak to talk much after Tuesday. After
that time it became evident that life was slowly ebbing away.
Deceased came
with her husband and family to this county in 1889. They settled on a claim 3
miles west of this city. They improved the place and continued to live there
until about 2 1/2 years ago when they moved to this city. Before moving here
they lived for a year in Arkansas. Their native state is Indiana, Mr. and Mrs.
Maris having spent their youthful days near Sylvania, Parke-co. The four sons,
Burton, Oscar, Ralph and Walter, and four daughters, Mrs. Warren P. Morton, Mrs.
Ed Price, Mrs. Chas. Mullens and Mrs. Arthur White; also three brothers, James,
Ira and Enos Hadley, all of whom live in this county, were present with the
husband and a few other relatives during the closing hours. One daughter, Mrs.
Grace Newlin, of Loydminster, Canada, could not be present. Funeral services
were held at the M. E. Church on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the pastor, Rev. C. E.
Brown, being in charge. The sermon subject was, "Acquaintance with Christ the
Christian's Strength," 2 Tim. 1:12. The beautiful character, always so
Christ-like, the pure and consecrated life of the deceased were cited as an
example of the possibilities for good when Christ is in the heart. The church
would not hold all of the attendants at the funeral services. The four sons and
two nephews, Gurney and Butler Hadley, acted as pall bearers. Interment was made
in the Coldwater cemetery. The following obituary has been furnished us:
Elma, second child and eldest daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Hadley, was born
near Sylvania, Park-co., Ind., on April 21, 1855 and died at Coldwater, Kans.,
on Friday, January 19, 1912, aged 56 years, 8 months and 28 days. On April 23,
1874, at Sylvania, she united in marriage to John T. Maris and to this union
were born nine children, 5 girls and 4 boys, who, with her husband, five
brothers, three sisters and troops of friends, she leaves to mourn her loss; her
father, mother and seven sisters having preceded her to the land of never ending
day. She had a birthright in the Friends church, but realizing that only the
blood that was spilled on Calvary's rugged cross could save from sin, she early
in life found peace and forgiveness in its cleansing purity, and during her
eventful life she always gloried in the conquests of the Cross, manifesting not
only by precept but exemplifying in her daily life as she went here and there,
wherever she could be of any use to those afflicted or in trouble, that there
was, indeed, a reality in the Christian religion. Few homes in the wide range of
her acquaintances but have been lit up by her sunny face, and few hearts but
have felt impelled to live a better life or to better invest their time so that
it would help to make real the dream of the lowly Nasarene. The road was never
too long for her tired feet; the fury of the midnight storm was never too
threatening, the task too great nor the home to lowly when she heard the call to
come. Her earthly house has been dissolved, but her influence will live on, a
shining example for the many whom she loved and for whom she lived.
Card of
Thanks. We thank the people who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death
of our dear wife and mother. John T. Maris and children.
-- The Western Star,
26 January 1912
MARIS, JOHN T.
John T. Maris, who had been a president
of Comanche county most of the time since 1885, 59 years ago, passed away
peacefully on Friday of last week at the home of his son, Walter T. Maris, in
Protection. He had been ill only a short time. Funeral services were held in the
Coldwater Methodist church Sunday afternoon and were in charge of the pastor,
Rev. Major W. Parker, assisted by Rev. G. E. Heltmeyer, pastor of the Protection
Methodist church, Rev. Parker used as his text: Proverbs 10:7 - "The memory of
the just is blessed." Mrs. Gurney Hadley and Marvin Plank sang "Near to The
Heart of God," "God's Way Is The Best Way" and "Beyond the Sunset." There were
many floral offerings. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. The pall bearers were
Melvin Maris, Rolleigh Maris, Vaughn Coles, Ray Burditt and Frank and Ivan
Hadley.
John T. Maris, son of William O. and Mary Maris, was born near
Sylvania, Ind., April 29, 1851, and passed away at the home of his son, Walter
T. Maris in Protection, Kansas, June 2, 1944, at the age of 93 years, 1 month
and 3 days. His early life was spent on a farm and he obtained his education at
the Friends school near his home. After he became of age he worked for several
years for one of the leading carpenters and contractors in the community and
thus became quite proficient as a carpenter. He was always a careful and
competent workman. On April 23, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma
Hadley who preceded him in death on January 19, 1912. To this union were born
nine children, four sons and five daughters, all of whom lived to manhood and
womanhood. Mr. Maris moved with his family to Comanche County in the fall of
1890 and settled on a farm two miles west of Coldwater which he preempted from
the U. S. government in 1885. This place he improved and operated for several
years and also did carpenter work at times. He finally sold it and moved to
Coldwater and devoted his entire time to his trade. He was a life-long and
consistent member of the friends church except for a few years in the Methodist
church in Coldwater, Kans. He was a loyal American citizen, deeply interested in
the welfare of the government, and a man of high moral ideals and Christian
integrity - strictly fair and honest in all his business relations. Though he
was quite young when his mother died his early training was carefully guarded by
a gentle and loving step mother. Since his health began to fail he had lived
with his children. He had not been dangerously ill until about a week before his
death, when he was suddenly taken worse; and not withstanding the faithful care
and ministration of loved ones and the faithful services of his physician, he
failed to rally.
Mr. Maris is survived by one sister, Mrs. Deborah J. Wilkey
of Pawnee, Okla.; one half sister, Mrs. Lindus Hadley, Tangier, Ind.; one half
brother, Dr. J. A. Maris, Long Beach, Calif.; four sons, Burton W. Maris of
Magazine Ark., Rev. Oscar M. Maris of Grant, Nebr., and W. Ralph and Walter T.
Maris of Protection, Kans.; also two daughters, Mrs. O. J. Newlin of
Lloydminister, Sask., Canada, and Mrs. Arthur J. White, Coldwater, Kansas,
besides 32 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren, and numerous other friends and relatives.
Mrs. Wilkey, Mr.
Maris' eldest sister, who was three years older than her brother, John passed
away three days after J. T. Maris' death. Her burial was in Independence, Kans.,
on Wednesday of this week.
Among the out of county relatives who attended the
J. T. Maris funeral in this city on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Maris of Rice
County, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Maris of Wichita and Mrs. Martha Carstenson and sons,
Wayne and Lyle of Marquette.
-- The Western Star, 9 June 1944
MARTIN,
BESSIE M. (LAMB)
Died at the Wichita hospital, Thursday morning, June 21,
1900, Bessie M., wife of Virgil Z. Martin, and adopted daughter of Mrs. C. L.
Holt, of Coldwater. Bessie M. Lamb was born April 29, 1878, and came to
Coldwater in October, 1890. Was married to Virgil Martin on August 2, 1894. Mrs.
Martin was well and favorably known in Comanche-co. She was kind and patient
through all her suffering. She prayed that she might be spared to raise her
little one, but told her friends that if it was not the will of her Savior that
she should live, she was ready to go; that she was not afraid to die. The
heartfelt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family.
-- The Western Star, 20 July 1900
MARTIN, EVERETT
Everett Martin, aged 2 years, died
Thursday at the residence of his parents, 3 1/2 miles north of Reeder. His death
was caused from cholera infantum and his casketed remains were buried yesterday
near the above place.
-- The Western Star, 22 August 1885
MARTIN,
IRENE B.
Mrs. Irene B. Martin died last Monday evening at the residence of
her brother, H. I. Burr, on West Kiowa, from gastric fever. She had been failing
for several months. We learn that her remains were conveyed to Harper, where
they will be buried by the side of those of her husband.
-- The Western Star,
28 May 1887
MARTINDALE, W. J.
Dr. W. J. Martindale, who was known to
thousands of people all over central and southwestern Kansas, where he labored
so long and faithfully as a Methodist minister died on last Friday at his home
in Wichita, and burial was made in that city on Monday. Dr. Martindale had been
in failing health for some time. For two years or more he had been confined to
his home almost constantly. The funeral services were attended by a large number
of the pastors and laymen from many of the counties included in the Southwest
Kansas conference. There was an expression of almost universal esteem and of
loving tributes to Dr. Martindale such as is heard on few similar occasions.
Dr. Martindale was born in the year 1841, hence at the time of his death he was
nearly 75 years of age. Miami-co., Ind., was his place of birth. He was educated
in the schools of that state. His preaching career began at the age of 22. Soon
after the close of the Civil War young Martindale became pastor of the M. E.
church in Chillicothe, Mo. Later he was pastor at Savannah, Hannibal and
Glasgow. He served as presiding elder on two or three Missouri districts. In the
year 1887 he came to the Southwest Kansas Conference. For one year he was pastor
at Nickerson and for four years at Newton. He was then made presiding elder of
the Wichita district. In 1899 he was appointed presiding elder of the Dodge City
district, when it comprised about 30 counties in the southwestern part of the
state, also Beaver-co., Okla. Six years later he entered upon the duties as
presiding elder of the newly formed Pratt district, in which position he labored
for six years. In 1910 he retired from active work in the field and was made
Conference Secretary of the Ministerial Claimants' Fund, serving in that
position for three years, thus rounding out a little over 50 years of active in
the ministry.
Dr. Martindale's quarterly visits to this city, through a
period of over 12 years, gave opportunity for our people to know him well. Not
only did the members of his own church respect and love him, but of all other
churches as well. He was able and convincing as a preacher, wise and progressive
as a church leader, and, withal, a patriotic citizen and a noble Christian
gentleman. He left his impress upon the world whenever he touched it, and that
influence was always uplifting and ennobling. In his labors he was earnest,
thorough and untiring. It is said that during the six years he was presiding
elder of this district he traveled 83,000 miles, 16,000 miles of which was
traveled in a buggy. In the death of Dr. Martindale, Methodism loses a great
preacher and a wise counselor and all humanity a true friend.
-- The Western Star, 25 August 1916
MARSHALL, DAVID RAY
Saturday, the community was
shocked by the death of Ray Marshall. He had been paralyzed for practically the
last two months but was brought home from the hospital some two weeks ago in an
improved condition. During the last two days, however, he had a sudden turn for
the worse and died Saturday evening about four o'clock. Mr. Marshall lived in
the neighborhood of Charleston, Okla., but since his return from the hospital,
he and his wife had resided in the Geo. Reed property, so he would be close to
his medical adviser. Mr. Marshall was a young man, just entering the prime of
life. He was highly regarded by his friends and neighbors and loved by his
intimates. He leaves a wife, three children, father, H. C. Marshall, and
stepmother and several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. His integrity and
ability were unquestioned and his progressive and cheerful spirit will be sadly
missed from his home community. The funeral, preached by Rev. N. _. Franklin,
was held at Charleston, Okla., Monday and interment was in the Charleston
cemetery where the remains escorted by a large number of friends, were laid to
rest, Monday afternoon.
David Ray Marshall was born near Melvern, Osage
county, Kansas, Nov. 27, 1893, to H. C. and Ollie Marshall, where he continued
to live until he was nine years of age, when his parents moved to Woods county,
Okla., near Alva, for a year. They then moved to Harper county, Okla., three
miles north of Charleston, where he grew to manhood. On Nov. 1, 1914, at the age
of 20 years, he was united in marriage to Martha Row, who grew up in the same
neighborhood. To this union three children were born, Beryl, age 5 years, Dale,
age 3 years and Curtis, age 2 years. He united with the Christian church at
Charleston in 1909 and was baptized, living an exemplary life. Eight weeks ago,
he received a severe strain in his back which developed into paralysis shortly
afterward. He was taken to Wichita hospital where the best medical skill that
was obtainable was procured, but he continued to grow worse. He expressed a
desire to be brought back home and was brought back Sept. 9th to Protection
where the local doctors treated him, but his strength gradually failed him and
he peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 18th, at 3:30, in spite of the loving
care that was given him. He leaves to mourn his loss a father, two sisters and
three brothers besides his wife and three children and a host of friends, for
his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. His mother preceded him in death
five years ago. He was an honest, industrious, upright citizen and was highly
respected by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed from his community.
He was one of Uncle Sam's mail carriers on a route out of Charleston, which
position he has held for several years. He also owned and operated a farm three
miles north of Charleston. We can only bow our heads in submission to God's will
and say, "Thy will, not ours, be done," for we know, He doeth all things well.
God in His wisdom hath recalled The boon His love has given, Although the body
smolders here, The soul is safe in heaven.
-- The Protection Post, 23
September 1920
MARVEL, ALVA ORVIN
Little Alva Orvin Marvel died at 2
o'clock last Sunday, after an illness of eight weeks. He was aged 4 years and 7
months and was the next to the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Marvel of
this city. Like a plucked flower bud, his purpose in life has ended 'ere its
mission had fairly begun. The hopes, the joys, the aspirations of infancy and
youth are blotted out forever and gone out into everlasting night. These
thoughts burden our hearts as we are frequently called upon from time to time to
chronicle the death of infancy or young people just in the bloom of youth or
early manhood or womanhood. The funeral services were held by Rev. Woodward at
the family residence in the south part of the city at 3 p.m. Monday.
-- The Western Star, 21 September 1889
MAXTED, MARY MAY
The two months old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Maxted, who reside in Nescatunga, was found dead
in the bed beside its mother Thursday morning. The child was apparently well
when the mother retired with it the evening previous, and its sudden death was
probably the cause of heart failure, as the child had never been very strong
since its birth. Mrs. Maxted had been in attendance at the revival meeting there
Wednesday evening, and it was one o'clock Thursday morning when she retired, at
which time the child showed no signs of being unwell or suffering in the least.
The funeral was set for yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
June 4, 1892
Mary May, daughter of George and Sadie Maxted, was born the 4th of March, 1892,
in Nescatunga, Comanche county, Kansas, and died May 26th, 1892, with supposed
heart failure, aged 2 months and 22 days. Rev. F. C. Eden preached a very
interesting and encouraging sermon, which was of great comfort to the bereaved.
His text was Luke, 18th chapter, 16th verse. Mary, although so young, had won
her parents love, and was a very bright and active babe. All who became
acquainted with little Mary learned to love her. So she came as a spring blossom
and left as summer was ushered in, Jesus claiming the little lamb as his own.
"Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven." Little Mary's remains was laid to rest in the Nescatunga
cemetery, May 27th.
Fearfully we lowly laid her,
"Neath the grass that
grew so green,
And the form of darling Mary,
In our home no more is seen.
Oh, sweet Mary when we meet thee,
In the joyous realms above,
Gladly will
we haste to greet thee,
Filled will be our hearts with love.
Little Mary
was our darling,
Pride of all the hearts at home,
But the breezes floating
lightly,
Came and whispered, Mary, come.
F. C. E.
-- The Western Star,
28 May 1892
MAXWELL, A. B.
The shocking news came to this city by wire
on Wednesday evening that A. B. Maxwell was a suicide at Enid, Ok., where he had
been working for a few weeks as a telegraph operator. The telegram was received
here by Mrs. Maxwell from a brother of her husband in Lee Summit, Mo. No
particulars of the tragedy were given. Burial made in Lee Summit, and Mrs.
Maxwell and the children, who still made their home here, started for that city
at once by way of Greensburg. Mr. Maxwell was the Santa Fe operator for the city
for several months prior to last January. He was a good operator and was well
liked among the railroad men. Friends here extend sincere sympathy to the sorrow
stricken wife and children.
-- The Western Star, 24 April 1915
MAYES,
SALLIE
Miss Sallie Mayes, sister of the editor of the Ashland Clipper, died
at Maysville, Missouri, recently, while on a visit to her married sister. She
grew from childhood to womanhood in Ashland.
-- The Western Star, 14 March
1896
MAYNARD, G. W.
G. W. Maynard, who lives in Shimer township, about
21 miles southeast of this city, died very suddenly last Saturday morning. Mr.
Maynard had worked all week hauling and shoveling wheat from a threshing machine
that was at work in his neighborhood. On Friday he complained of pains in his
head but worked all day. On Saturday morning he arose but was taken violently
sick, and a courier was sent to this city for a physician, but before the
physician could get ready and get very far from town, another courier arrived
stating that he was dead. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss.
The remains were interred in the city cemetery, east of town on Monday. The
bursting of a blood vessel in the head is supposed to have been the cause of his
death.
-- The Western Star, 21 November 1891
McARTHUR, NORINE HELEN
(BIRD)
Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in this city
Tuesday afternoon of this week for Mrs. Howard McArthur, who passed away in
Pueblo, Colo., last Sunday. She had been ill only about a month. Her death was
caused by kidney hemorrhages which could not be checked. Her husband returned
home only a few days before her death, after more than two years in Europe. The
services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. A. Fulton, who brought a
comforting message. Mrs. Raymond Lohrding and Mrs. Claude Beeney sang "Good
Night And Good Morning" and "When I Take My Vacation in Heaven," with Mrs. A. A.
White as organist. The pallbearers were Raymond Lohrding, Wm. Hackney, John
Pepperd, August and Eddie Metzger and Ralph Deewall. Burial was in Crown Hill
Cemetery.
Norine Helen Bird, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bird, was born
at Coldwater, Kans., January 17, 1925, and passed away at St. Mary's hospital in
Pueblo, Colo., October 14, 1945, at the age of 20 years, 8 months and 27 days.
When she was 14 years of age she moved with her parents to Colorado and had made
that state her home since. She was baptized in the Catholic faith. On January
14, 1943, she was united in marriage with Sgt. Howard R. McArthur in San Angelo,
Texas. Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, Dale Bird, and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bird. One brother preceded her in death. The
sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 19
October 1945
McBRIDE, MILLER ROWLEY
M. R. McBride, who was well known
in this county, died at his home in Hutchinson, Kans., at 9 o'clock p.m. on
Thursday, September 21, 1916, after an illness of nearly three weeks, typhoid
fever being the ailment. He was patient and uncomplaining throughout his entire
sickness and when the end came he seemed prepared to go. Brief funeral services
were held at the home in Hutchinson. The body was brought to this city on
Saturday and laid to rest in the Coldwater cemetery on Sunday afternoon,
following a very appropriate and largely attended funeral service which was
conducted at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. A. G. Alexander.
Miller Rowley McBride was born in Knox-co., Ohio, on July 25, 1874, thus being
at the time of his death, 42 years, 1 month and 27 days of age. In 1883 he moved
with the family from Ohio to Missouri, but about a year later, or in the spring
of 1884, they decided to come further west. They settled on a claim in
Avilla-tp., this county, not farm from where Henry Knecht now lives. Later the
family moved to Avilla, and there, about 23 years ago, the father, who was a
Civil War veteran, died. The family finally moved to Coldwater and continued to
live here for several years.
On October 5, 1898, in this city, deceased was
united in marriage with Miss Albertie Schneider, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Schneider, who were early settlers here. The wife, a son, Howard, aged 14,
three brothers, Berry and Frank of Hutchinson and George, of Protection; also
one sister, Mrs. Guy Ellsworth of this city, and the mother, now aged about 75,
survive. To these the sympathy of all goes out in this their sad bereavement.
While a resident of Coldwater the deceased, who was always known here as "Rolla"
McBride, learned the trade of tinner, being employed by Geo. H. Torrey. About 9
years ago he moved to Hutchinson and there continued to work in the same line of
business. He was a faithful and capable workman, and in his every relation to
those about him was loyal and trustworthy. He had been a member of the U. B.
church for about three years. He was a member of the Woodman lodge, and at the
time of his death carried $2000 life insurance in that order.
-- The Western Star, 29 September 1916
McBRIDE, ROBERT D.
The sad intelligence
reaches us of the death of Robert D. McBride, which occurred at his home in
Avilla tp. Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock. For a number of weeks the deceased
has been struggling with the grim destroyer, and anxious relatives and friends
have hoped to restore vitality to his weakened constitution, but it seems to no
avail, and he yielded to the mandate of the Great Commander. Mr. McBride is an
old and highly respected citizen, and one of the noble veterans of the civil
war, and to his grief stricken family the entire community extends profound
sympathy. Rev. Woodburn conducted the funeral services Thursday forenoon, when
the body was laid to rest in the Avilla cemetery.
(The Western Star, January
13, 1894 - Deaths for the year 1893, gives his age 52 years.)
-- The Western Star, 18 March 1893
McCAIN, ARTHELLO
Died, in this city, Sunday,
October 26, of malarial typhoid fever, Arthello McCain, son of J. M. McCain,
aged 10 years. Arthello had been sick but two weeks and three days when death
called him away. His remains were buried at the city burying ground, where he
rests in peace - free from the troubles and anxieties of life.
-- The Western Star, 8 November 1884
McCAULEY, CLARENCE FRANCIS
C. F. McCauley, well
known farmer living east of Coldwater, passed away Thursday of last week in
Wesley hospital in Wichita where he had been taken three weeks before, suffering
from a heart ailment. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in
this city last Sunday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. S. A. Fulton, the
pastor. E. R. Smizer sang "Near to The Heart of God" and Marvin Plank sang "One
Sweetly Solemn Thought." Mrs. A. A. White being the organist. The active
pallbearers were Victor J. Allderdice, Paul Beitler, K. G. Ehrlich, Harry White,
W. H. Avery and M. O. Parcel. The honorary pallbearers were A. L. Parsons, Mark
G. Brown, Oscar Taylor, Otha Landess, Eyman Phebus and Chester Hiner. Burial was
in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Clarence Francis McCauley was born July 3, 1878 in
New Harrisburg, Ohio, and passed away October 11, 1945 in Wesley hospital,
Wichita, Kansas at the age of 67 years, 2 months and 8 days. He was united in
marriage with Miss Martha Frances Hyatt at Augusta, Ohio, in 1905. They moved
from Ohio to Pawnee County, Kansas, and came to Comanche County in 1909, moving
to their farm east of Coldwater where they continued to live. Mr. McCauley is
survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Edith Peak of Manhattan, Kans., and
Mrs. Helen Currier of Coldwater; also by two grandsons, Richard Peak and Robert
Currier, and one brother, Ed McCauley, of Minerva, Ohio. One son, Chester
Harold, who was born in Pawnee County, died in 1927. Mr. McCauley had spent all
of his life in farming and loved to do it well. He was successful in all of his
undertakings and was chosen as one of the Master Farmers of the state, with the
class of 1931. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church since coming to
Coldwater. He was a kind and devoted husband and father and a good neighbor. The
sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved family.
-- The Western Star, 19 October 1945
McCORKLE, CHARLIE
Charlie McCorkle, a brother of
our townsman, O. H. McCorkle, met an untimely death last Saturday while working
oil fields near Augusta. He was working for the Magnolia Petroleum Company on
their Anderson lease about six miles northwest of Augusta at the time of the
accident. He and another man by the name of Arlie Boucher had gone to the engine
room to start the engine when the heavy wind that swept across the fields blew
the derrick over well No. 1. down. They were warned by other men outside and
started to run but were caught under the falling rig. Both men's skulls were
crushed and they died immediately. In each case back of the head was entirely
torn away. O. H. McCorkle received the news of his brother's death Saturday and
on Sunday morning he left for Augusta. He brought the body to Wilmore Tuesday
evening. The funeral was held from the Christian church, Rev. A. W. Cameron
preaching the funeral sermon. Burial was made in the Wilmore cemetery.
Charlie McCorkle was born in Neosho county, Kansas, February 14, 1879, and died
at Augusta, Kansas, March 9, 1918, being 39 years and 15 days of age at the time
of his death. When he was about two years of age he moved with his parents to
southwestern Iowa, where he resided until he reached manhood. Since that time he
has spent most of his days in the state of Kansas. He was a tool dresser by
trade and had worked in the oil fields for several years, having been in the
employ of the Magnolia Oil Company for several years, ___ Oil Company for the
last ten years. The deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Thompson of Doland,
South Dakota, and three brothers, O. H. McCorkle of Wilmore, John McCorkle of
Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Enoch McCorkle of Garden City, Kansas.
-- THE
WILMORE NEWS, 14 March 1918
McCUNE, ELBERT B.
In the early morning
hours of Sunday, July 24th, the spirit of Elbert B. McCune took it's flight to
its celestial home above. The immediate cause of his death was a hemorrhage of
the bowels, as sometimes occurs with typhoid fever. "Bert," as he was more
familiarly known, was a young man of much promise, and his sudden and unexpected
death after a short illness of about two weeks, was a severe trial to his
beloved parents and the entire family. The funeral services were held at the
home on last Sabbath afternoon at 5 o'clock. The Rev. C. M. Gray, pastor of the
M. E. church, officiated and after a simple and impressive service the body was
followed to its last resting place by a large circle of sympathizing friends.
He was born in Wayne county, Iowa, August 10, 1878 and came to Comanche county
in March, 1885, where he has since resided. At the time of his death he was 19
years, 11 months and 14 days of age. His character is worthy of emulation. Quiet
and unobtrusive in manners, faithful to duty, always ready to sacrifice self for
others, pure in spirit and neat in person, having great reverence for things
holy and religious, obedient, loving and ever thoughtful of the happiness of
father, mother, sisters, and brothers, never in the least selfish or
complaining; such a young man with so many rare qualities, can have had only
good influence throughout his brief life. His monument is his good deeds, his
highest eulogy the memories of many made happy by his thoughtfulness. His
parents, the family and friends have suffered an irreparable loss. Even those
who knew him well, did not know him at his best. It was reserved to the few to
know the sterling qualities of his nature.
Card of Thanks. To the kind
friends who assisted us in our late bereavement we desire to extend our
heartfelt thanks. Mere idle words cannot clothe in fitting terms our
thankfulness for your care and assistance. We are under special obligations to
R. C. Young for ice. W. E. McCune and Family.
-- The Western Star, 30 July
1898
McCUNE, HOLLIE EARL
The people of Coldwater were shocked on
Wednesday of this week to learn of the sudden death of Hollie E. McCune, which
occurred at 10:45 a.m. on that day in Wichita at the home of his brother, Frank.
Death resulted from an attack of pneumonia fever of only about a week's
duration. The body was brought to Coldwater yesterday and plans have been
completed to hold the funeral services at the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m.
today. The pastor, Rev. W. L. Roberts, will have charge of the services, after
which interment will be made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Hollie Earl McCune
was born on a farm about 5 miles north of Coldwater on July 4, 1885. His
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McCune, were among Comanche co's early settlers.
Hollie, therefore, had lived here all his life. He had a wide circle of friends,
all of whom now feel a keen sense of sorrow and bereavement because of the
untimely death of this promising young man. The father and mother, four brothers
and two sisters survive and now mourn because of the loss of a loving son and
brother. The brothers are: John McCune of Pratt, R. E. and F. G. McCune of
Wichita and Pearl McCune of Kansas City, Kans. The sisters are, Mrs. J. L.
Murray of this city and Mrs. H. B. Prather of Protection.
-- The Western Star, 17 April 1908
McDANELD, HIRAM R.
Hiram R. McDaneld, father of
Mrs. Ward H. Butcher of this city, died at the New Hospital in Chillicothe, Mo.,
on Sunday, April 17, 1921. At the time of his death he was 77 years of age. He
was a native of Indiana. Being left an orphan at the age of 7, Mr. McDaneld knew
many of the hardships of pioneer days. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Union
army and for three years he took an active part in the Civil War. He was
captured by the confederates and thrown into Andersonville prison and nearly
starved to death during the nine months he was held a prisoner. A few years
after the close of the war. Mr. McDaneld was united in marriage with Miss Mary
Griggs. To this union, 12 children were born, 9 of whom survive. Mr. McDaneld
was a good father and husband, and a good neighbor and in all his business
dealings his integrity was never questioned. Several years ago, Mr. and Mrs.
McDaneld retired from active farming and moved from Dawn, Mo., which had been
their home for many years, to Sulpher Springs, Ark. where they continued to make
their home. About two weeks ago Mr. McDaneld became seriously ill for the first
time in his life and was taken to a hospital in Chillicothe, where he died. The
immediate cause of his death was uremic poisoning.
-- The Western Star, 22
April 1921
McINTYRE, CATHERINE (FOLEY)
Mrs. Catherine McIntyre died at
the home of her son, F. M. McIntyre, in this city, at 9:50 p.m., on last
Tuesday, May 19. About 14 years ago she suffered a partial stroke of paralysis
and about four years ago a second stroke left her almost helpless, so much so
that she was confined to her bed practically all of the time. Through all her
years of suffering Mrs. McIntyre was remarkable patient scarcely a murmur having
ever been heard from her on account of her affliction. To her, death seemed but
a relief from bodily infirmities, and she approached the end with perfect
resignation. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:30 yesterday
afternoon, Rev. W. B. Leonard of the Presbyterian church being in charge.
Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Catherine Delia Foley was born
in the province of Limerick, in Ireland, on March 27, 1838. At the time of death
her age was 76 years, 1 month and 22 days. After her marriage, and after coming
to America, she and her husband lived in Missouri for a few years. Mr. McIntrye
died in that state about 32 years ago. In the fall of 1884 Mrs. McIntyre and her
family moved to Comanche-co., thus becoming pioneer settlers here. They have
made this city their home ever since that time. Deceased was held in high esteem
by all of her acquaintances. Her life was one of willing service for her family
and those about her. The surviving children are: John McIntyre and F. M.
McIntyre, Mrs. W. H. Kimple and Mrs. J. L. Stanley of this city, and Mrs. L. F.
Bardwell of Clearwater, Kans.
-- The Western Star, 22 May 1914
McINTYRE, CHARLES M.
Died in this city, Friday morning, February 27, 1891,
Chas. M. McIntyre, aged 17 years. The deceased is a son of Mrs. Catherine
McIntyre of this city, and has been a cripple from childhood. Burial will take
place at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday).
-- The Western Star, 28 February 1891
McLAIN, LUCINDA
Mr. and Mrs. John McLain returned on Wednesday from a
visit with relatives in Beaver county, Oklahoma. While there - on Wednesday of
last week - they had the sad misfortune to lose their little daughter, Lucinda.
The child was 14 months and 2 days old at the time of death. It was sick eight
days. Summer complaint was the cause of death. Burial was made in a cemetery
near Logan, Beaver co.
-- The Western Star, 23 July 1909
McLAUGHLIN, FRANK
Frank McLaughlin died at 5 o'clock a.m. on last Friday, October
18, 1912, at his home 12 miles northwest of this city, after an illness of only
a few days. For a few days before his death he had complained some of pains in
his breast, but no apprehension was felt as to his condition. About 2 o'clock
Friday morning he awoke and seemed quite restless. Medicine was administered and
he lapsed into a sleep. At 5 a.m., he again awoke and started to get up, but he
had scarcely begun to dress when he remarked to his wife, who had not yet
arisen, that he felt dizzy, and immediately fell back on the bed and expired in
a few minutes. The cause of his death was pronounced by the physician to be
apoplexy.
Deceased was born in Lockport, N. Y. on July 11, 1841. Over thirty
years ago, he and two of his brothers moved from New York to Colorado, where
they lived for a short time. From Colorado, they came to Kansas, settling on a
claim northwest of this city. That was in September, 1884. With Frank came his
brother, Barney. Another brother, Tom, came a few years later. They were thus
among the pioneer settlers in this part of the state. Frank continued to make
his home here. His brother, Tom, has made his home with him most of the time.
Barney died several years ago. A sister, Mrs. James Early, lives near Medford,
Okla.
Mr. McLaughlin was a hard working and very business like man. He had
seen much of pioneer life and had endured the exposures and deprivations
incident thereto. In his relations with the world, he was trustworthy and
honorable. He was true to his friends and firm in his convictions on all
questions pertaining to the rights and duties of man to man. About 8 years ago
he was married to Mrs. Lucy Burr, who survives him.
Funeral services were
conducted at the home on Monday, Rev. A. A. Hankins, pastor of the M. E. church
of this city, being in charge. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Tom McLaughlin and his sister, Mrs. James Early, arrived last Saturday from
Medford, Okla., to be present at the funeral of their brother, Frank McLaughlin.
They returned to Medford on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Early's two sons, James
and Raymond, also arrived here on the same day. James returned this week to his
studies in the Kansas University. Raymond remained here and will work for a
while on the McLaughlin farm and ranch.
-- The Western Star, 25 October 1912
McLAUGHLIN, JULIA (CARTER)
Sunday evening the community was shocked by
the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Roy M. McLaughlin whose family home is in
Irwin township about eight miles north of Protection. After the dinner hour, Mr.
and Mrs. McLaughlin and family drove to the home of neighbors and old friends,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Briggs, on the Briggs ranch to spend the afternoon visiting.
Mrs. McLaughlin was seemingly in her usual health, which, while not robust of
late years was not considered as precarious in any way. Several hours of the
afternoon glided away in pleasant converse. When without warning, Mrs.
McLaughlin while talking with Mrs. Briggs threw her hands to her head, and
pitched out of her chair in a fainting condition. She uttered no word of warning
and gave no indication of being ill until she fainted. From the time she was
stricken, about at 9:30, following, three hours, she never recovered
consciousness. Dr. Ramey was hurriedly summoned to come to the Briggs' ranch and
he was followed by Dr. H. F. Craig as soon as he could be communicated with. But
while all was done that could be by the doctors and the tender hands of friends
and loved ones, all was to no avail and Mrs. McLaughlin passed into the silent
realms of eternity as the clock chimed the half hour after nine.
Mrs.
McLaughlin was a pioneer of Comanche and Clark counties. Here she had spent her
childhood and girlhood. Here she had married and reared her family. Here were
rooted those ties of friendship and kind deed whose severing makes the heart
throbs quicken and loads the soul with its sense of irredeemable loss, not alone
to husband and family but to friends and neighbors also. Mrs. McLaughlin was a
woman of more than the average education and culture. Modest and retiring of
nature, not seeking the light and frivolous places of life, but seeking those
more permanent monuments in the heart of her loved ones and the peace, joy,
contentment and happiness of her home and her family. She endeared herself by
these virtues, more to be sought than jeweled diadems or scepters of power, to
her friends and deep, permitting of but slight alleviation's.
In the late
hours of Sunday night, the body was returned from the Briggs ranch to the family
home. The funeral conducted by the Rev. Austin of the Coldwater Methodist church
was held from the home at two o'clock, Tuesday, March 21st. and the remains
accompanied by a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors were laid to
rest in the Protection cemetery.
Sunday, March 19, 1922 at 9:30 p.m. at the
Geo. Briggs ranch north of Protection, occurred the death of Mrs. Roy
McLaughlin. Death came with extreme suddenness, as Mrs. McLaughlin had seemed in
unusually good health during the day, and had with her husband and children,
driven to the Briggs home, for a few hours' visit. Although, for some years
past, Mrs. McLaughlin's health has been impaired, it was not thought to have
reached such a critical stage and the report of her death came as a shock to the
entire community. A complication of diseases was the immediate cause of death.
February 7, 1883, Julia Carter, was born at Hunnewell, Sumner county, Kansas. At
the age of two years, she removed with her parents, to Coldwater, Kansas, where
her father engaged in the printing business. Later they settled in Protection
and during the ensuing years they resided for brief periods at Lexington,
Kansas; Ashland, Kansas and Beaver City, Oklahoma. On October 13, 1901, she was
united in marriage with Roy M. McLaughlin. They began housekeeping on the farm
homesteaded by Mr. McLaughlin's father, located four miles east and one mile
north of Protection. Into this home were born five children; Ethel, Ray, Hubert
and Violet, all of whom are at the parental home, and a baby who died in
infancy.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves as aged mother, Mrs. E.
E. Carter; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Miles and Mrs. Frances Coles, and three
brothers, Will Price and Harry and Grover Carter. When she answered the final
summons, the home was seven miles north and two miles west of Protection. In her
departure, the family have lost a wife and mother of the utmost and untiring
devotion; whose going will leave an aching void, in their lives which can never
be filled, but a memory of whom will remain a blessing and a guide post to
better and higher things. The neighborhood will be without the inspiration of a
good, true woman, and the friends will mourn the loss of one who has been a help
and comfort in times of need.
No time for a last farewell,
No time for the
shock of fear, share
Scarcely a moment's halt on the shore
With the guide
and the boatman near-
Dear, how surprised you were to go
With little to
suffer, little to know.
Only a moment of dark,
A dream of the fleeting
night,
And then the beautiful break of day
And the quiet peace of light;
And you found yourself where you longed to stand,
In the repose of the
fatherland. - Marianna Farmingham.
Card of Thanks. We wish to take this means
of expressing our gratitude and thanks to the friends and neighbors, for their
help and many kindly acts and sympathy during the recent bereavement of our
beloved wife, mother and sister and for the beautiful floral offerings. Roy
McLaughlin and family, Mrs. E. E. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coles and family, Mr.
and Mrs. G. C. Carter and family.
-- The Protection Post, 23 March 1922
McLAUGHLIN, LEOTA (DOWELL)
After an illness of about 7 months, during
which time she was a sufferer from tuberculosis, Mrs. Bruce McLaughlin died at
her home in this city at 10:50 a.m. on last Tuesday, September 27, 1916. Funeral
services were conducted from the home on Wednesday forenoon, Rev. Ralph W.
Wyrick of the M. E. church being in charge. Interment was in the Coldwater
cemetery.
Leota Dowell was born in Ventura, Calif., on February 12, 1895, her
age at the time of death thus being 21 years, 7 months and 14 days. When she was
but 5 years of age, her mother died, leaving her wholly to the care of a father.
At the age of 11, she was brought from California to Spivey, Kansas. About 5
years ago she came to Coldwater and continued to make this city her home. On
January 23, 1914, she was united in marriage with Bruce McLaughlin. Two children
- a son and a daughter - were born to this union, but both children died at
birth. Mrs. McLaughlin was a patient sufferer, and for some time before her
death realized that the end was not far away, and she appeared to be prepared
for the event of death. To the bereaved husband the sympathy of all is extended.
-- The Western Star, 29 September 1916
McMAHAN, INFANT
From a Hot
Springs, Ark., newspaper we copy the following article concerning Mrs. Helen
Pieratt-McMahan, formerly of Coldwater and a daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Smalley who
now makes her home in Wilmore. "The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McMahan
died early yesterday evening at its home. Beside his parents he is survived by
four brothers; Jack, Rex, Major and Joe, all of Hot Springs; his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. J. W. McMahan and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle
Smalley." Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the
Caruth Funeral Home.
-- The Western Star, 19 October 1945
McNEILL, CORBIN A.
C. A. McNeill, who was injured in an automobile wreck four miles
south of this city on the evening of February 16, died at 7 o'clock a.m. on last
Wednesday, February 27 at his home in this city. Funeral services were conducted
at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the residence and were in charge of Rev. A. G.
Alexander of the Presbyterian church. On Thursday the body was taken to
Cambridge, Kans., where interment will be made today.
Corbin A. McNeill was
born in Cherokee-co., Kans., on March 19, 1870 and was therefore, 47 years, 11
months and 11 days old at the time of his death. In the year 1875 the family
moved to Cambridge, Cowley-co., Kans., where they lived for some time. In
August, 1894, in Pine Bluff, Ark., Mr. McNeill was united in marriage with Mrs.
Jesse Pennington. Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. McNeill moved to near Gracemont,
Okla., and continued to live there until about three years ago when they moved
to a claim in Woods-co., Okla., about 25 miles south of this city. Recently Mr.
McNeill acquired possession of a tract of land in the southwest part of this
county and had begun to make improvements thereon. Last fall the family moved to
this city so that the children might have the benefit of our public schools.
Deceased was a man of firm convictions and always found on the side of right on
all moral questions. His good habits of living had much to do with the
preservation of his fine physical condition all through his life. To all he was
kind and considerate and his honesty and fairness were never questioned. His
death leaves a family bereft of a devoted husband and father. He is survived by
his wife and by four children - Carl, aged 20, Henrietta, aged 18, Marie, aged
13, and George, aged 11. His sister, Mrs. Chas. Marsh, of Memphis, Tenn., a
trained nurse was present with him during nearly all of the time since the
accident happened. A step daughter, Mrs. Floyd Myers, and family, of Cass-co.,
Nebraska, were also present at the time of Mr. McNeill's death.
-- The Western Star, 11 March 1918
McQUIDDY, WILLIAM H.
The Medicine Lodge
"Index" gives the following true account of Mr. McQuiddy's sudden death in this
city last Monday: "W. H. McQuiddy, assistant cashier of the Bank Of Comanche
county, and well known in Barber county, died suddenly, of heart disease, at
Coldwater on Monday, the 25th inst. He had been complaining several days of
rheumatic pains in the breast and shoulders, but he did not regard the ailment
as serious. Monday morning he did not feel well enough to get up. His friend,
John C. Thurman, a clerk in the same bank, went to his room to see him, and he
apparently feeling better and expressed his intention of getting up soon. Mr.
Thurman turned to go out, when he heard his friend gasp, and, on looking around,
saw him in the throes of death. He expired without uttering a word. His body was
brought here yesterday by Mr. Thurman and will be taken to new Albany, Ind., by
Thurman today (Wednesday). Wm. H. McQuiddy, was born in New Albany, Indiana, 25
years ago, and his widowed mother and his two sisters reside there. He came to
Barber county in 1885, and proved up a claim near Sharon. In August last he came
to this city, and took a position in the First National bank, and three weeks
later he was transferred to the bank at Coldwater, where he died. He was a young
man of good promise, popular with every one, and his death is greatly deplored.
-- The Western Star, 30 October 1886
McQUILLEN, BEULAH
Beulah
McQuillen, aged 17 years and 3 days, died at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 1909,
at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gerkey, four miles northeast of
Coldwater. She had been sick about two weeks. On the evening before her death
she was operated on for appendicitis. Miss McQuillen and her father, D. L.
McQuillen, had made their home at Mr. and Mrs. Gerkey's for some time, her
mother having died several years ago. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
on Sunday and were in charge of Rev. C. E. Brown of the M. E. church. Interment
was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 15 October 1909
McWHERTER, MRS. HENRY C.
Mrs. Henry C. McWherter, a former well known
citizen of this county, died at the home of relatives in Collins, Iowa, on
Tuesday of this week, after an illness which had extended through a number of
months. For some time, Mr. and Mrs. McWherter lived on the Harbaugh ranch in
Valley tp., this county. Later, they made their home for a few years, in this
city, conducting a hotel most of the time. Mrs. McWherter was a woman of a
pronounced and most worthy type of character. All who knew her, respected her,
almost as a personal friend. Her daughter, Mrs. Levi Kingman, and her son, Earl
McWherter, were present at the time of her mother's death. Mr. Kingman started
on Tuesday evening for Iowa.
-- The Western Star, 12 October 1917
McWHERTER, MABEL
The last sad rites were paid Monday afternoon; to Mabel, the
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McWherter, of Valley township. Mabel died
Sunday, August 7th, at noon, from membranous flux. She was two years old and
just the age to be lovable and interesting. Like a plucked flower bud, its
mission in life has ended before it fairly begun. The hopes, the joys, the
aspirations of infancy and youth are blotted out forever and gone out in
everlasting night. Mr. and Mrs. McWherter have the sympathy of many friends in
this hour of severe trial. The remains were laid away in the Protection
cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 13 August 1898
MEALS, WILLIAM AUSTIN
Died - At his home in Glick tp., Kiowa co., Kansas, on Thursday, October 24,
1901, William A. Meals, aged 39 years, 8 months and 6 days.
William Austin
Meals was born in Butler co., Pennsylvania, on February 18, 1862. He moved to
Kansas in 1887, settling in Kiowa co. but for the past few years had given his
time and attention to farming and stock raising. He had complained for a couple
of weeks before his death of not feeling well, but it was not until five days
before he died that he took to his bed. The disease - typhoid fever - was rapid,
and on Thursday morning, October 24, the death summons came. Burial took place
on the following day in the Coldwater cemetery, the funeral services being
conducted by Rev. A. Burill, of the U. B. church. Many neighbors and friends
were present at the funeral to show their last tribute of respect.
The
deceased was married on July 18, 1889, to Miss Malissa Brown, who with one
daughter, Etta, is left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. To
them the sympathy of kind friends is extended, and in this, their hour of
sorrow, they have that which is even more precious than human sympathy - an
abiding faith and hope in the Infinite One, who "doeth all things well."
Deceased had been a member of the United Bretheran church for many years and had
lived a consistent Christian life. He had always been active in Sabbath school
work. At the time of his death, he was teacher of the Bible class at Belvidere.
He will be missed by the entire community. A.B.
-- The Western Star, 1
November 1901
MEERS, BERNARD C.
"There is a vacant chair at the table,
Our Darling has left us today;
And gone to the realms of glory,
With Jesus
forever to stay."
Bernard C., the 1 year and 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Meers died at their home last Sunday night at 11 o'clock, of paralysis of
the brain. The child had been afflicted but a few days when the hand of death
beckoned its soul to a home in the eternal skies. The funeral services were
conducted at the residence Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Latham, after which
the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of all in their sad hour of distress.
-- The Western Star, 29 April
1893
MEERS, WALTER H.
After an illness extending through several
years, Walter H. Meers died at 5:25 p.m., on last Friday, March 4, 1921, at his
home in the southeastern part of this city. His death was not unexpected, as his
condition for several days had been critical. Six years or more ago he suffered
a partial stroke of paralysis, and from that time on he was confined to his home
much of the time. About six weeks ago his condition became worse, the complete
loss of his sight being added to his other bodily afflictions. On Friday a week
before his death the paralysis reached his tongue and throat, and from that time
on he remained practically all of his time under the influence of opiates and in
an unconscious condition. To him death came as a welcomed deliverer from the
suffering which has extended through so many months. Throughout his sickness he
bore his suffering with patience although body and mind severely taxed, and
under the long continued strain finally gave way. All that medical skill could
do proved unavailing in prolonging his life.
Funeral services conducted from
the Methodist Episcopal church in this city at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Rev. J. B.
Handy of this city being in charge. He was assisted during the services by Rev.
J. T. Wheeler of the Christian church, who read the scripture lesson. The sermon
by Rev. Handy was appropriate, practical and helpful. He used as a text, Psalms
90:12, "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto
wisdom." He spoke of the certainty of death, the brevity of our earthly life and
the goodness and mercies of God, exhorting all to improve every opportunity for
christian service and to seek those things which make for our highest and best
interests here and in eternity. The Methodist choir, under the direction of Geo.
S. Silsby, sang appropriate selections. Mrs. C. Hunn sang a solo and Mrs.
Dorothy Thompson and Mrs. Martha Zerby rendered a duet. The attendance at the
funeral was quite large. Six of the old-timers and acquaintances of Mr. Meers
for many years--W. H. Kimple, W. C. Duncan, Peter Schneider, D. T. McIntire,
Jacob Kehl and P. A. Johnston--acted as pall bearers. The casket was almost
covered with floral offerings. Interment was in the Coldwater cemetery.
Walter Harris Meers was born in Devonshire, England, on November 1, 1850. His
age therefore, at the time of his death was 70 years, 4 months and 3 days. When
he was but three years of age he came with his parents to Canada, landing in
Quebec. It was in London, Can., that Walter grew to young manhood, giving his
attention at the age of 16 to blacksmithing, a trade which he followed more than
45 years. From Canada Mr. Meers moved to Michigan, where he lived a few years.
From there he came west in the spring of 1885, settling in Coldwater, continuing
his work here as a blacksmith. His shop, now owned and occupied by C. Hunn, was
the scene of many years of faithful application to his work. Early and late he
toiled, and his work was always of high standard of excellence and his business
dealings were honorable and upright in every detail, hence he stood high-in the
esteem of a large circle of acquaintances, extending to all parts of the county.
There were not many of the old-timers who did not at some time, patronize Walter
Meers for work in the blacksmithing line. He served the city for a term of two
as mayor, also as a member of the city council. He always took an active part in
politics and in the lodge work. For many years he had been a member of both the
Woodmen and the Odd Fellows lodges. In the passing away of Walter Meers the
county loses another pioneer settler and one of its best-known citizens. He saw
the town and county grow almost from the start, and he had a prominent part in
helping to make that growth effective and permanent. He spent many years in
honest toll and left his imprint on the life and growth of the whole community.
On July 15, 1886, in the city Mr. Meers was united in marriage with Mary J.
Farrell, who, together with three sons and one daughter, survives him. The sons
are George Frank Meers, now of Neosho, Mo., and Walter Harris Meers jr. and
William McKinley Meers of this city. The daughter is Mrs. Oscar Smith of this
city. One child died in infancy. Geo. Meers of this city is a brother of the
deceased. Deceased is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Scott, of Caro,
Mich. His parents died in Canada many years ago.
-- The Protection Post, 11
March 1921
MEISINGER, GEORGE
Another honored citizen of Protection is
gone. At 9 o'clock a.m. on last Friday Geo. Meisinger of that city died in St.
Francis Hospital, Wichita, after an illness of about two weeks, the result of a
severe attack of typhoid fever. About 4 weeks ago Mr. Meisinger, accompanied by
his wife, went to St. Louis and spent a week at the World's Fair. They started
on their return home on Sunday, July 17. On the way home Mr. Meisinger took
quite sick and was unable to come farther than Wichita. After reaching that city
he went directly to the hospital and the best medical services in the city were
secured. He grew some better, but the hard study (at reading law) during the
past two years, together with the work of conducing his business, that of lumber
and coal dealer in Protection, and the wearisome trip to St. Louis, proved too
much for the strength and endurance of his nervous system, and his once strong
system succumbed to the ravages of the fever. Death came with the serenity and
resignation of a peaceful sleep. His wife and two children were at his bedside
at the time of death. Just before passing away he recognized them affectionately
and gave evidence that, while he regretted to leave them, he was prepared to
die.
The remains were taken to Galva, McPherson-co., where impressive and
appropriate funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the
Christian church by the Christian minister from McPherson, Kansas. The pall
bearers were selected from the Masonic Lodge. Interment place in McPherson
cemetery where his mother and two brothers were buried. He leaves an aged
father, two brothers and four sisters, and a wife and two children - a son,
George, aged 5, and a daughter, Pearl Maude aged 2, to mourn his untimely death.
Deceased was born in Naperville, Illinois, on March 2, 1875, and was therefore,
29 years, 5 months and 3 days of age at the time of his death. At the age of 7
he moved with his parents to McPherson-co., Kansas, where he grew to manhood. He
graduated from the high school of his home town and afterwards took a business
course in the Central Normal College at Great Bend. At the age of 18 he took
charge of the Santa Fe office at DeGraff, Kansas. Two years later he was
stationed at Chase, where he remained for a couple of years. On January 19,
1897, he was married to Miss Maud Bozarth of Topeka who for 5 years, had been
engaged in missionary work as a singing evangelist, under the directions of the
state board of the Christian church. Soon afterwards he was appointed Santa Fe
agent in Attica, Kansas, where he remained 3 years. He always proved a reliable
and efficient employee of the company. Nearly four years ago he quit the
railroad business and moved to Protection where he had been engaged in business
up to the time of his death. As a business man he was quite capable, honorable
and trustworthy in all his dealings; as a husband and father he was devoted and
companionable; as a citizen and neighbor he was highly respected by all who knew
him. As such he will be greatly missed. Mr. Meisinger was converted and united
with the Christian church in 1897 at Chase, Kansas. Owing to the absence of a
church organization of that denomination at Protection, he and his wife placed
their letters in the Baptist church recently organized by Rev. I. W. Bailey at
Protection. The funeral sermon will be preached by Rev. Bailey at 11 a.m. next
Sunday at the M. E. church, in Protection, to which services all are invited.
-- The Western Star, 12 August 1904
MELCHI, SARAH J.
Mrs. Sarah J.
Melchi, died at her residence 4 1/2 miles southwest of town, May 1st, of blood
poisoning. She was 77 years of age, and leaves a husband and 10 children to
mourn her death. Rev. J. A. Davis conducted the funeral services, and she was
buried in the city cemetery at 5 o'clock on Sunday evening.
-- The Western Star, 8 May 1886
MERRIHEW, MRS. CURTIS B.
Word was received in this
city this week of the death in Bethany, Mo., on Tuesday of last week of Mrs.
Curtis B. Merrihew, who for a number of years was a resident of this city. Mr.
and Mrs. Merrihew moved from this city to Missouri about 8 years ago. During
their residence here they won a host of friends. They were active in religious
and social work of the city. Mrs. Merrihew was a woman of remarkable force and
strength of character, her highest pleasures always being found in rewarding
some kind of service for others. Many people here remember her for her many
deeds of kindness and of genuine love for all with whom she was associated. Mrs.
Merrihew had been in poor health for some time. We are without further
particulars of her death, but hope to print more extended account and obituary
next week. The body was taken by the bereaved husband to Maxwell, Iowa for
burial. That is the home of the Merrihews. To the sorrowing husband and children
the sincere sympathy of many friends is this city is extended.
-- The Western Star, 31 January 1913
MERRIHEW, DARIUS GEORGE
Darius George Merrihew,
for many years a successful farmer near Coldwater, Kans., died near Cadillac,
Mich., on November 22, 1915, of neuralgia of the heart, at the ripe old age of
82 years, 5 months and 20 days. He had, for about 7 years, lived on his large
farm a few miles east of Cadillac. He had during that time, made many
substantial improvements on what had been purchased as raw stump land. During
his few years residence there, he won many friends by his kindly manner and
sympathetic disposition. He had for many years been a faithful and consistent
member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was born in the state of New York
on June 2, 1833. He moved at an early age to the west, settling on a farm near
Maxwell, Iowa. There he raised a family of four children. In 1893 he became a
resident of Coldwater, Kans. In 1906 he moved to Michigan.
Mr. Merrihew was
united in marriage with Miss Mariah Calson on March 13, 1862, while a resident
of Iowa. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive. They are:
Mrs. Stella Moore, Coy, Okla.; Mrs. J. B. Eaton, Coldwater, Kans.; Mrs. Ira D.
Carver, Lamoure, N. Dak., and Miss Florence Merrihew of Cadillac, Mich. Mrs.
Merrihew died on January 7, 1878. On December 4, 1879, Mr. Merrihew married
Hattie L. Stowe. She died in Cadillac, Mich. on February 20, 1910.
-- The Western Star, 10 December 1915
METZKER, CLYDE FREDERICK
Clyde
Frederick Metzker, aged 15 months and 18 days, and adopted son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Metzker, who lived 13 1/2 miles southeast of this city, died at 8:30 p.m.
on last Friday, July 7, 1911, after an illness of a little over two weeks. The
child's sickness began with a light attack of whooping cough and summer
complaint, ending it is thought, in infantile paralysis. The prompt
administering of medicine and the tenderest care which loved ones and friends
could give proved unavailing. Clyde was a lovable child and a favorite with all
who knew him. The sincere sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved parents.
Burial was made in the Coldwater cemetery on Saturday afternoon, funeral
services being conducted at the cemetery, by Rev. E. W. Schenk of the Christian
church.
-- The Western Star, 14 July 1911
METZGER, MRS. PETER
Mrs.
Peter Metzger, aged 74 years, died at her home near Avilla at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning. Her affliction was peritonitis, caused by rupture of the bowels, and
hardly before her sickness had become known to neighbors, she passed over the
mystic river to Eden's shore. She met death without a tremor - peaceful is the
thought of an abode above, where she can meet husband, children and friends
around the shrine of eternal glory. A host of friends will sympathize with
relatives in the passing away of this good and aged mother. The obsequies were
held at Avilla, Thursday, and the remains quietly laid to rest in the cemetery
of that city. "Why labor for treasures, that rust and decay, "That sparkle a
moment, then vanish away."
-- The Western Star, 18 November 1893
METZKER, WILLIAM HENRY
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, August
23, 1944, at the Metzker home in this city for W. H. Metzker, a long time
resident of Coldwater, who passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, August
22. The funeral was in charge of Rev. D. C. Wallace, pastor of the Presbyterian
church in this city and burial was in Crown Hill cemetery. The pall bearers were
Sam Lawrence, John Schenk, W. Leslie Smith, Leslie Finney, Hosea Nimmo and
Clarence Bardot. Mrs. Jess Hill and Mrs. Mabel Eaton sang two numbers, "The Old
Rugged Cross," and "In the Garden." The following sketch of Mr. Metzker's life
was read at the service: William Henry Metzker, son of William Metzker and Susie
Paxton, was born in Greenville, Ky., on January 16, 1873, and passed away at his
home in Coldwater August 22, 1944, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 6 days.
He had been in failing health for three years. He was united in marriage with
Fannie Allen in Greenville, and to this union one son was born, S/Sgt. Alton R.
Metzker, who is a member of the U. S. Army in India. Renous Allen, a nephew,
grew to manhood in this home. Mr. Metzker was preceded in death by two brothers
and three sisters. He is survived by his wife and the son and nephew mentioned
above, and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alton R. Metzker, of California; also by
one sister, Mrs. Ida Hatfield of Greenville, Ky., and by several nephews and
nieces; also by many friends. He had lived in Coldwater since 1918. He was an
industrious and honest man and will long be remembered by his many friends.
-- The Western Star, 25 August 1944
MILLER, GRACE
The many friends and
acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Miller, in this city, were pained to learn
by telegram Monday morning, of the death of little four year old Grace Miller,
at Wichita, from the effects of a kick from her father's horse, she received in
this city, Thursday of last week, a full report of which was given in last weeks
paper. It was not supposed the little girl was more seriously hurt than her jaw
being fractured until the worst came. As before stated, Mr. and Mrs. Miller took
their daughter to Wichita to a skilled surgeon, Dr. A. H. Fabrique, to have the
fracture treated, arriving there Friday of last week. The doctor writes that he
had a dentist make a cast of the mouth, from which there was made a splint to
fit accurately and the fractured bones were set Friday evening. The next morning
he called and noticed the child had dilated pupils which made him feel anxious
as to her condition. At his evening call, however, the child was sleeping, and
he felt encouraged. But at nine o'clock the same evening (Saturday) Grace was
seized with convulsions, and died within an hour. The cause of death was
evidently concussion of the brain. The remains were taken to Ann Arbor, Michigan
for burial. This was one of the saddest accidents that has happened among us for
a long time, and the grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire
community.
-- The Western Star, 18 November 1893
MILLER, JAMES
James Miller was struck and instantly killed by lightning in Barber county last
week. He was sitting in the house, when a bolt struck him, holding his infant
child. The baby was knocked insensible for several minutes, but was not
otherwise injured.
-- The Western Star, 9 July 1892
MILLER, THEODORE
A.
Theodore A. Miller died on Saturday, at two o'clock of cancer, from which
he had been a sufferer for more than two years. Some three months ago he had
several large cancers removed but the operation was unsuccessful as the cancers
reappeared in large numbers, causing untold suffering for weeks before his
death.
He was born in Germany and came to this country when a child with his
parents. He was a brother of Mrs. Gus Klingenburg of this city and of C. J.
Miller of near Charleston, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held in the Methodist
church, conducted by Rev. J. F. Ragsdale, and interment was made in the
Protection cemetery.
-- The Protection Post, 27 March 1919
MILLER,
NORA
The entire community was shocked early Wednesday morning when it was
announced that Mrs. Nora Miller, wife of W. S. Miller had died suddenly from an
overdose of morphine, administered with her own hands. Miss Goldie Brown was
stopping temporarily with Mrs. Miller, and about 9 o'clock Tuesday evening the
two ladies prepared to retire. Without the knowledge of any other occupant of
the house Mrs. Miller managed to swallow a good sized dose of morphine. The
first intimation Miss Brown had that anything was wrong with Mrs. Miller was
when the latter complained of her head hurting and began to show unusual signs
of suffering. Mr. Miller was quickly notified and a messenger was dispatched for
a physician. But it was found to be impossible, even after the arrival of Dr.
Northrup, to revive the unfortunate women, and at 5 a.m. on Wednesday death
occurred, apparently without consciousness on the part of the sufferer.
Telegrams were sent on Wednesday to relatives in Wichita, Harper and in
Oklahoma. It is probable that the body will be taken either to Wichita or to
Harper for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to this county from Harper about
eight months ago and had since made their home at the J. E. Davis ranch, 6 miles
northeast of Coldwater. They owned a tract of land in the western part of the
Davis pasture. They had made many friends among those who had formed their
acquaintance. Whether or not Mrs. Miller had suicidal intentions when she took
the morphine is not definitely known, but there seems to be some circumstances
which warrant that conclusion. The case is one which elicits the deepest
sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 24 October 1902
MILLS, OTTIS
Died, in this city, on Thursday, November 6th, of typhoid pneumonia, Ottis
Mills, aged about 23 years. Mr. Mills was formerly a resident of Benton county,
Arkansas, and immigrated to this county about two months ago, with Mr. G. A.
Lee, at whose home he breathed his last. He was buried yesterday at the city
burying ground - none of his relatives being here to attend his last dying
moments.
-- The Western Star, 8 November 1884
MONTICUE, ADA ELMA
(WEBBER)
Died - At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Webber, near
Brock, Missouri, on June 9, 1899, Mrs. Ada E. Monticue.
Ada Elma Webber,
daughter of Calvin and Marietta Webber, was born August 26, 1873. On December
19, 1894, she was married to Wilbert C. Monticue, in Coldwater, Kansas. She died
at the home of her parents near Brock, Missouri, June 9, 1899, and her purified
spirit entered into rest in our Father's kingdom, where she awaits the coming of
husband, parents, three brothers, three sisters, three sweet baby girls, many
other relatives and a host of friends.
Being of a singularly pure and sweet
nature, in which selfishness had no part, combined with a lovely personality,
she attracted many admirers, won them for friends and ever held them so by her
loyal nature and rare tact in adjusting wrongs and soothing griefs. June 12 was
set for her to go to Kansas, where her husband and brother were and where the
home was already prepared, only awaiting its life center, mother and children.
The doctor advised this as the only hope to stay the fell destroyer. She was
ever so cheerful and patient, none could think of her going home so soon. Our
father knows best. He alone can apply the balm to heal the broken hearts, soothe
the crushed spirit and blasted hopes, bidding the husband live and still strive,
leading their babes in their mother's steps at last to gain her side.
The
hearts of the community go out in strong sympathy to this grief stricken family
and would bid them lift their hearts to God and trust His sure promises,
remembering this is "not death but transition:" also "all life shall live for
everyone." -- Memphis (Mo.) Reveille, June 15.
-- The Western Star, 23 June
1899
MOORE, JOHN
John Moore died at his home near Protection, October
26, 1894. The deceased was born in Ohio, June 2, 1840.
In 1861, he enlisted
in the army as a volunteer in Co. A. Reg. 53rd. Ohio and served three years. He
was united in marriage to Belle Miller in 1866. Ten years later with his family
he removed to eastern Kansas where they lived until 1885 when they came to
Comanche county. Here he preempted a claim a half mile south of Protection,
which has since been the home of the family. Being one of the earliest settlers,
Mr. Moore was one of our best known and most respected citizens. During his
illness, he suffered greatly, but he bore it all patiently and was never heard
to complain. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a kind
husband and affectionate father. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Dester
and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the entire community.
Friend after Friend departs. Who
hath not lost a friend There is no union here of hearts, But knoweth here an
end.
-- The Western Star, 10 November 1894
MOORE, LUCINDA
Mrs.
Lucinda Moore, mother of Alex Moore of this city, died yesterday afternoon at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. P. H. Loomis, in Bluff City, Kansas. She had been
very feeble for several weeks, having suffered a severe stroke of paralysis on
one side. Grandma Moore spent considerable time with her son and family in this
city and was well known here. She was one of the noblest of women, a devout
Christian, kind to all and patient and cheerful under all circumstances. In
every way she was prepared to die, as her faith in her risen Savior never
faltered and her life conformed to the teachings of the Master whom she served.
-- The Western Star, 8 October 1909
MOORE, MAGGIE (McDONALD)
At 9:15
p.m. on Friday, July 6, 1906 at her home in Coldwater, Kans., the Death Angel
claimed Mrs. Alex Moore, who for nearly eight weeks had suffered the pangs of
sickness resulting form a stroke of paralysis of the left side. During the last
twenty-four hours or more she was unconscious most of the time and toward the
end sank into a peaceful rest. Her suffering had been severe and protracted, but
from her lips there had never come a murmur. With admirable patience she bore
her affliction and in her death there was the triumph of the Christian's hope,
the assurance of the Christian's reward.
Maggie McDonald was born in
Ross-co., Ohio, on July 25, 1853. While quite young she moved with her parents
to Harden-co., Ohio, and in that county on July 12, 1874, she was married to
Alex Moore. In the summer of 1885, Mr. and Mrs. Moore moved from Ohio to
Comanche-co., Kans., and continued to live here with the exception of a few
years spent in Kingman-co., Kans., and in Oklahoma. Of the union seven children
were born, three sons and four daughters. Two of the oldest, John, aged twenty
three and Bertha, aged two, preceded their mother in death.
The surviving
children are: Albert, Ethel, Pearl, Fannie and Willie, all of whom, with the
husband, were present at the time of death. Mrs. D. A. Davis of Wakita, Okla., a
sister of Mr. Moore, and their mother, Mrs. Lucinda Moore, were also present.
Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Methodist Episcopal
church and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. T. Ward. Rev. W. L. Roberts,
pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted. The church choir sang a few
beautiful and appropriate hymns. The sermon by Rev. Ward was from the text,
"Inasmuch as ye have done it the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it
unto me." His tribute to the beautiful life and the noble Christian character of
the deceased were very touching. The floral offerings were especially beautiful
and numerous. A large number of friends of the deceased assembled to give
expression to their high regard for their departed friend and neighbor.
Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Another home is saddened, and
peculiarly so by being bereft of the mother! Hearts ache because of a sense of
irreparable loss in her absence. Her wise counsel her loving ministrations, her
words of cheer and of hope will be missed in the home, in the prayer meeting, in
the Sabbath school and in all the church services where, for so many years, she
had worked so faithfully. In the community she will be missed by many neighbors
and friends. In deeds of charity, in labors of love for others and in the
complete loss of the thought of self for the welfare of others Mrs. Moore had
endeared herself to all. She had lived a devoted Christian life, having united
with the Methodist Protestant church in Ohio in 1872, later uniting with the
Methodist Episcopal church. In every worthy cause she was an active worker. From
all who knew her is heard the expression, a worthy tribute, "She was a good
woman."
-- The Western Star, 13 July 1906
MOORE, MARTHA A. (SHARP)
Mrs. Martha A. Moore died on February 11, 1918, in Montezuma, Iowa, after a few
days illness. Martha A. Sharp was 67 years and 9 days old at the time of her
death. She was married to George W. Moore on July 3, 1861, in Montezuma, where
they continued to reside. To this union seven children were born, three sons and
four daughters. Only one daughter, Mrs. Sarah McVery, of Graham, Kansas is now
living. The sons are: Frank E. of Protection, Homer of Minnesota and William of
Montezuma. Mrs. Moore was a consistent christian, having united with the
Methodist church 20 years ago, and she continued under life's heavy burdens to
"walk in the light." Husband and children, be comforted Mother has gone from us,
but she is not forgotten. There ia another vacant place in our home, but mother
is at rest from worldly sorrow and care. Let us live to meet her where there is
no parting but sweet life eternal.
-- The Western Star, 13 March 1908
MOORE, MAUDE (LORD)
The relatives and friends were deeply saddened to learn
of the death of Mrs. Maude Lord-Moore on Tuesday night August 28. Mrs. Moore
took seriously ill at her home near Willard, Oklahoma on Wednesday, August 22.
Dr. T. W. Myers was quickly summoned. He and the relatives advised her to come
to Protection to be near medical assistance. She was brought to the home of her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Belle Moore, where she had the tenderest care of loving
hands and medical aid, but to no avail. She grew rapidly worse. She endured her
sickness with great patience. Mrs. Moore will be greatly missed by her numerous
friends as she was loving, sympathetic, self-sacrificing, energetic, social and
attractive in a large degree to her many friends. Maude Lord was the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Lord. She grew to womanhood in this county where
she is well and favorably known. She was married to Homer Moore about six years
ago and for the past five years had made their home on a claim near Willard,
Okla. Her age was 22 years. She leaves a devoted husband, parents, two brothers,
Fred and Edward, and a sister, Mrs. Louie Dale, of Kenton, Okla. The funeral
services were held on Thursday at 2 p.m. and were conducted by Rev. W. T. Ward.
Interment was made in the Protection cemetery. The many friends extend words of
comfort and sympathy to the bereaved relatives. "Sister, rest from sin and
sorrow; Death is o'er and life is won. On thy slumber dawns no morrow, Rest, thy
earthly race is run."
-- The Western Star, 31 August 1906
MORRIS,
DAVID
David Morris, the young colored man whom The Star mentioned last week
as being seriously ill, died at 3:30 o'clock, Monday morning last, after ten
days illness from intestinal obstruction of the bowels. The deceased was age 17
years and 25 days at the date of his death. He was tenacious of life, and did
not want to give up on the Grim Destroyer, but his time had come, and he was
called to the Great Beyond. The funeral took place from the family residence at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
-- The Western Star, 14 October 1893
MORTON, MYRTLE (MARIS)
After an illness of over three months during which
time she was a sufferer from severe attack of typhoid fever, Mrs. Myrtle Morton,
wife of Warren P. Morton, died at their home, 2 1/2 miles southwest of this
city, a few minutes after 10 o'clock p.m. on last Tuesday, January 2, 1917.
During all her sickness she displayed, to a remarkable degree, her hopeful and
uncomplaining disposition. Even when suffering intensely, she uttered not a word
of impatience, or of fear of the outcome. Rather, there was the most perfect
resignation to the Divine Will. She was conscious up to within a few hours of
her death. With her, there appeared to be not the slightest fear of dying. Her
unflinching faith in God and His wisdom which controls all human and earthly
affairs sustained her to the end, and gave peace and triumph to her passing away
from earthly scenes. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. this Friday afternoon in
the M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. Ralph W. Wyrick, being in charge. Interment
will be in the Coldwater cemetery.
Myrtle Maris, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John T. Maris, was born near Tanglers, Parks-co., Indiana, on January 30,
1875. In the spring of 1889, she came with her parents to Comanche-co., and here
she had since continuously resided. On January 15, 1902, she was united in
marriage with Warren P. Morton. To this union three children were born - Maude
Irene, aged 12, Ethel Clarine, aged 6, and Jessie Warrene, aged 1 year and 4
months. These and the bereaved husband and father are now deprived of one of the
most devoted mothers, one of the truest wives and the noblest women that ever
lived. There are hundreds who can testify to the kindliness of heart, the
beautiful character and the consistent Christian life of the deceased.
Practically all her life she had been a member of the M. E. church. Her many
deeds of loving service, her constant thoughtfulness for the welfare of others
will not be soon forgotten by those who knew her. She will be missed more than
we now realize. Her death has brought to many hearts a sorrow which comes with
the loss of a good friend. But there is consolation in the assurance that, "God
doeth all things well to them that love him," Then let us remember that ---
"Sometimes when all life's lessons have been learned, And sun and moon
forevermore have set, And things which our weak judgments here have spurned, The
things o'er which we grieved with lashes wet. Will flash before us out of life's
dark sky, As stars shine most in deepest tints of blue, And we shall see how all
God's ways are right, And how, what seemed reproof, was love most true."
--
The Western Star, 5 January 1917
MULHOLLAND, HARRY
Harry Mulholland,
the 10 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mulholland whose home is on the
Curran ranch in Shimer township 21 miles southeast of Coldwater, died about noon
on last Friday. The manner of his death was unusual. Harry and a younger sister
were in the yard playing. Fastened on the clothes line was a pair of overalls,
the lower part of the legs of the garment being fastened to the wire, thus
forming a sort of a link or loop. Harry evidently in play put his head in this
loop, and in some mysterious manner he was choked sufficiently to cause death in
a short time. The little sister was not old enough to give the alarm, but in a
short time the body was found by Mr. Curran and by some members of the family.
Life was so nearly extinct, however that resuscitation was impossible. When
found the body was touching the ground with the hands and feet, but still
partially dangling with the overalls about the neck. It was a terrible shock to
the family. The father was a way from home, his whereabouts being unknown, hence
he probably as yet knows nothing of the death of his son. On Sunday forenoon
brief funeral services were held at the home and were conducted by H. H. Scott.
Burial was made in the Coldwater cemetery. Rev. W. L. Roberts officiated at the
cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 4 May 1906
MURPHY, INFANT
The infant
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Murphy, of Logan township died at her home
during Monday night of dysentery. She was about two months old. The little
daughter was taken ill Monday morning, hence she was only sick a very short
time. A large concourse of friends of the family followed the remains to the
cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Myers of Greensburg and Rev. Robbins of this
city conducted the funeral services. Rev. Murphy and wife have resided in this
county a short time. Rev. Murphy having been stationed in by the late U. B.
conference.
-- The Western Star, 16 May 1896
MURPHY, WILFORD D.
Was
born in Clearmont county, Ohio, on August 15, 1859, consequently was thirty
years and about six months of age. He has been quite well-known in this
community since the first organization of the county. He came here first about
five years ago, proved up a claim, and has been engaged in various business
enterprises. Under appointment of the mayor he was city marshall of Coldwater
for two years. In the fall of 1885 he returned to his old home in Clearmont
county, Ohio, and during his absence he was married Jan. 2nd, 1886, to Miss
Carrie Mahan. With his wife he then returned to Coldwater where he has lived
continuously ever since until last summer he became interested in Oklahoma,
where he spent a portion of his time, leaving his family here. At the time of
his tragic death he had been here about three weeks, but we are told expected to
return to Hennessy, Oklahoma, soon. The deceased leaves a wife and one child, a
little girl about 3 years of age. His relatives in this city, besides his wife
and child, are two sisters and a brother-in-law, viz: Miss Sarah Murphy, Mrs.
and Mr. Whiteneck. The deceased has brothers and sisters in Ohio, but we learn
they will not be able to be here to the funeral. The funeral takes place today
(Saturday) at 10 o'clock from the M. E. Church. The services will be conducted
by I. O. O. F., and K. of P. Lodges, of which organizations he was an honored
member.
-- The Western Star, 1 February 1890
MURRAY, ALLEN HUGHES
Friday morning about twelve a telephone message carried the word to anxious
relatives and friends in Protection that Allie Murray who had been very ill at
the Wichita hospital, had departed this life. While to many the news of Mr.
Murray's death occasioned a shock, to the near friends and relatives who were
familiar with his illness, it did not come unheralded. About two weeks ago Mr.
Murray went to Wichita to consult specialists regarding a chronic trouble of
several months' standing. Diagnosed as gall stones he submitted to the surgeon's
knife for relief on Saturday, March 18th. A large gall stone was removed and at
first it was considered that Mr. Murray's recovery would be rapid as he seemed
to rally splendidly from the operation. Within a few days, however, anesthetic
pneumonia set in and this so affected his heart that death came to him as a
blessed relief from suffering as given.
A. H. Murray was a fine citizen.
Courageous, kindly, even handicapped such that to most men would appear
insurmountable, he made a success in his life in kindly action, thoughtful
deeds, a peaceful, joyous home and in the hosts of grief stricken friends who
now pay tribute to the man, his life and character instead of to those, more
noticeable perhaps but less lasting attainments of material prosperity which too
often, alas, are sometimes by the shallow thinking taken as the measure of a
man. He came to Comanche county in the pioneer days of the eighties. He saw this
country in his young manhood settled rapidly, and more rapidly as the evil days
of drought and depression of the early nineties settled over this part of
Kansas, depleted. But he stayed and lent his might to rebuilding. The death of
Allie Murray as commented on universally brings forth expressions of sorrow,
regret and personal loss. The body was returned from Wichita to his home in
Protection, Saturday accompanied by relatives and the funeral was held Monday
with interment in the local cemetery.
Allen Hughes Murray was born June
8, 1873, at Murrayville, Morgan county, Illinois, and died at the Wichita
hospital, Wichita, Friday, March 24, 1922; aged 48 years, 9 months and 16 days.
The immediate cause of death was heart failure super-induced by anesthetic
pneumonia as the after effects of an operation for gall stones. He was the
fourth son of Stewart F. and Harriett E. Murray; and the youngest child of the
family of eight children. On January 2, 1902, he was married to Miss Eva B.
Myers of Protection and to this union three children were born. He is survived
by his loving and faithful wife, his two sons; Wilbur and Gordon, both at the
family home in Protection; one son having died in infancy; three brothers; John
A. and James O. Murray, both of Protection; and Oliver S. Murray of Beardstown,
Illinois; and two sisters, Mrs. D. E. Dunne if Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. H. E.
Crummer of Rockford, Illinois, and one foster brother, Leonard B. Ross of
Wichita, Kansas.
In 1880, at the age of 7 years, he moved with his parents to
Sumner county, Kansas. The family home was near Mayfield in Sumner county until
the spring of 1886, when the family moved to Comanche county, settling in the
vicinity of Protection, where he had since largely made his home, principally on
what is known as the "Murray" home place, 3 miles south of Protection. He
received his education in the common schools of Comanche county and shared in
all the incidences and the hardships of the pioneer life of Comanche county in
the late eighties and early nineties.
Principally his life was spent in
farming, but for four years from 1906 to 1910, he served as treasurer of
Comanche county being elected for two terms, at which time the family home was
at Coldwater. He filled his public trust faithfully and well and received the
merited reward of appreciation for his services to the county. He was a good,
consistent, constructive citizen of a quiet and retiring disposition. He was
loyal to his friend; consistent in his life. He actively participated in the
affairs of his community. At the age of ten years, he united with the
Presbyterian church.
He was a loving and considerate husband and father. His
home life was ideal and the touch of divine affection, the love of a true father
and husband, made the home atmosphere one of peace, joy and happiness, and
herein will his presence be most signally and sadly missed. The grief of
immediate relatives and friends at his untimely death; time alone can assuage.
As the youngest child and bearing a physical handicap from the age of 18 months,
he was a favorite in his family circle. Ever under misfortune of a cheerful and
brave disposition, he faced the world without asking odds. He counseled the
trouble of his mortal life with none, not even the immediate relatives, and went
bravely on his way, bring to others the sunshine and buoyancy of his natural
cheerfulness.
The funeral conducted by the Rev. E. S. Corrie of the local
Methodist church, was held from the church edifice on Monday, March 27th at
two-thirty and the remains accompanied by a large number of relatives and
friends, were by loving hands laid to rest in the local cemetery to await the
call for the just.
Card Of Thanks. We desire to express to our friends and
loyal neighbors our deepest gratitude, our heartfelt appreciation for their
kindly assistance so willingly rendered, and for sympathy so feelingly
expressed, during the recent illness and following death of our dear husband and
father, and brother. And for the floral offering. May a like return be theirs in
a time of distress. Mrs. A. H. Murray and sons, and brothers and sisters.
--
The Protection Post, 30 March 1922
MURRAY, GEORGE F.
There has been
three accidents in as many months in the county this spring to persons digging
wells. Jake Heaton, of Avilla township was the first to meet a serious fall, and
a few weeks later the son of S. F. Mullin was precipitated a distance of 30 feet
to the bottom of the well, and now comes the terrible news of George F. Murray,
a citizen of Avilla township, losing his life from falling a distance of 50 feet
into a well. The particulars of the latter accident so far as we are able to
glean them are as follows: Mr. Murry was digging a well in Avilla township and
had reached a depth of about 50 feet. He was blasting with dynamite, and a short
time after he had made a blast he entered the well by a rope, slipping his leg
through a noose and having a boy to lower him to the bottom. On this occasion it
appears he entered the well too soon after the blast, before the sulfurous smoke
had cleared out, and was overcome by it and fainted. However, he got his leg
through the noose in the rope and gave the sign for the boy to pull him out.
While drawing him out, the boy felt a jerk on the rope, but his weight was still
there, and before he had drawn him out he saw that he was in a faint and hanging
head downward. The boy had drawn him nearly to the top when Mr. Murray's leg
slipped from the noose and he fell to the bottom on his head and shoulders,
causing instant death. The deceased was a young man, unmarried, about 26 years
of age. He came to this county from Kansas City, over a year ago, and we learn
he has no relatives nearer then Kansas City, where he has a sister residing. The
funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church in this city at 4:30 o'clock
yesterday and his remains interred in the city cemetery.
-- The Western Star,
17 June 1893
MURRAY, JAMES GEORGE
The funeral of J. G. Murray, who
passed away in St. Francis hospital in Wichita Thursday of last week, was held
in the Coldwater Methodist church last Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. In
absence of the pastor, Rev. Herschel Thornburg, pastor of the Prairie Vale
Friends church, brought a comforting message. Mrs. V. J. Allderdice and Miss
Jane Stewart sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Savior Pilot Me,"
accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Brumbaugh. The pall bearers were Foy Cosby, Ward
Butcher, Bill Lockwood of Protection, Harry Kropf, W. H. Avery and R. C. Coles.
Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery.
James George Murray was born in London,
Ontario, Canada, August 14, 1886, and passed away in St. Francis Hospital June
3, 1943, at the age of 56 years, nine months and 18 days. When he was only a few
months old his parents moved to Chicago and there he was christened by a
minister of the Methodist church. The family, on the opening of the Cherokee
Strip in the early 90's, made the run, settling on a claim near Oklahoma City.
There the family lived in a tent for three lean years and underwent the
hardships of pioneer life. After a few years in Oklahoma, the parents and all
the children except Mr. Murray returned to Canada. Mr. Murray as a young lad
remained in the sooner state and worked in a grocery store and later learned the
photographic trade. For several years he was a traveling salesman before opening
his first photographic studio in Antlers, Okla. He previously worked in studios
in Wichita, Kans. In 1917 Mr. Murray opened a studio in Coldwater and continued
the business 23 years, or until 1940, when his health forced him to retire to
the farm. For a number of years he had been in failing health, due to poisoning
from photographic chemicals.
On December 4, 1921, Mr. Murray was united in
marriage with Miss Agnes Hartley in Coldwater, Kans. He is survived by his
faithful wife and by one son, Dan H. Murray, and one daughter, Agnes Ann Murray,
of the home. From youth Mr. Murray suffered many adversities. His innate honesty
and personal integrity were never questioned and he was a kind and loving
husband and father, as well as a painstaking workman.
-- The Western Star, 11
June 1943
MURRAY, MRS. JOHN A.
Mrs. John A. Murray died at Kingfisher,
Oklahoma last Sunday. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been ill for some
time with that dreadful malady, consumption. Mr. and Mrs. Murray were married in
this county a few years ago, and only about six months ago they moved to
Oklahoma. Mr. Murray has the sympathy of many friends in this county in the loss
of his wife and companion.
-- The Western Star, 27 April 1895
MUSSETT,
ELIAS
Elias Mussett, brother of Wash and Isaac Mussett, of this county, was
killed last week at Corpus Christi, Texas, by a man named John Parker. Mr.
Mussett was the city marshall of Corpus Christi and was doing his duty when
slain. Parker received his sentence the other day, to 99 years in the
penitentiary. And still people will continue to kill when the penalty deprives
them of either life or liberty.
-- The Western Star, 21 May 1892
MYERS, BEATRICE
On last Tuesday, October 12, 1915, the sad news was phoned
from Medicine Lodge to this city that Miss Beatrice Myers had died at 9:30 that
morning at the home of her father, J. W. Myers, in that city. It was known here
that Miss Myers had been a sufferer from typhoid fever for about 13 weeks, but
it was thought she was growing better. On last Friday, however, she became
worse, and from that time her vitality gradually ebbed away. Funeral services
were held ay 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and a few hours later the body was started for
Sedgwick, Kans., where, on Wednesday, it was laid to rest by the side of the
mother, who died about two years ago. Mrs. Myers family moved from near Wichita
to this city during the summer of 1914. For a time Mr. Myers conducted the
Novelty store and bakery. In September, 1914, Miss Beatrice became a member of
the senior class in the Coldwater high school. Throughout the term she was one
of the most faithful of the 20 students in the class, and she was graduated with
the Class of 1915. At all times she ranked well in her studies, and her genial,
hopeful disposition and her constant devotion to high ideals won for her the
esteem and the admiration of every member of the class, and to them the news of
her untimely death comes with the keenest sense of sorrow. She was a splendid
type of the noble, Christian young lady, true to every conviction of Right and
Duty and unswerving in her devotion to the one great purpose of her life - to be
of service to others. Her ambition was to be a teacher, and had she lived many
more years of her life would probably have been spent in the class room. With
sadness which comes with the news of the ending of this beautiful young life
there is to all who knew her, an inspiration to better effort and better living.
The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy if many Coldwater friends. At the
time of her death, Miss Myers was a few months past 20 years of age. The family
moved from this city to Medicine Lodge about 5 months ago.
-- The Western Star, 15 October 1915
MYERS, CHARLOTTE J.
Mrs. Charlotte J. Myers, the
victim of lightning stroke, was buried last Tuesday at 2 o'clock near
Protection, Rev. Wilkinson officiating at the funeral ceremonies. Mrs. Charlotte
J. Myers was born in Bedford, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, December 25, 1840,
consequently was in her 51st year. She was married in Ashland county, Ohio, June
8th, 1805, to Michael Myers, who died in this county, November 8th, 1886. Six
children survive her, 4 boys and 2 girls, several of whom are of age. The
deceased was a member of the Christian church, and highly respected and loved by
her neighbors and associates. The family of children have the sympathy of the
community in their sad bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 25 July 1891
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