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SANDERSON, EVA DEAN (JOHNSON)
After a lingering illness, Mrs. David Sanderson died at her home in this city at 2:30 p.m. on last Sunday, October 23, 1921. Several weeks ago she became quite ill and was taken to a Wichita hospital, where she remained for about four weeks. A surgical operation revealed the fact that her ailment was cancer of the stomach, and the operation did very little good in the way of bringing relief to her. She returned home, and her vitality gradually became weaker. Her suffering required on her part the utmost patience, yet she bore it all with scarcely a murmur or complaint. Throughout all her sickness she showed a perfect readiness to meet her Savior, her faith in Christ having long sustained and comforted her. She had for some time been a member of the Presbyterian church, and throughout her life had, in many ways exemplified the true Christian spirit. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church ar 2:30 p.m. on Monday, and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. A. Frank Johnson, assisted by Rev. J. B. Handy.
Eva Dean Johnson, daughter of Everett and Mary Johnson, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on September 29, 1875. Her age at the time of her death was 46 years and 21 days. At Bainbridge, Ohio, about 27 years ago she was united in marriage with David Sanderson. To this union five children were born - two sons and three daughters, as follows; Lloyd Vernon, aged 22, Everett William, aged 18, Clara Elizabeth, aged 16, Mary Emma, aged 12 and Grace Pearl, aged 9, all of whom with the father survive. The family came to Coldwater about 12 years ago and continued to make this city their home, except for about nine months, during which time they lived in Arkansas. Deceased was a faithful wife and mother, a kind mother and a true friend to all. She will be missed in the home, but the memory of her kindly ministrations will linger long with all who knew her.
-- The Western Star, 28 October 1921

SCHAUB, ANNA MAIRE
Died - On Sunday, December 21, 1902, at St. Francis hospital in Wichita, Kansas, Miss Anna Marie Schaub, aged 33 years, 3 months and 10 days. A few years ago Miss Schaub was thrown from a horse and sustained injuries which, with other complications, led to a long siege of sickness and much suffering. She had been in St. Francis hospital for a little over 7 months and had undergone several severe operations. Her suffering was borne with remarkable fortitude; never was she known to utter a word of complaint and her cheerful disposition and lovable character was never more beautifully shown than during her long period of sickness. She possessed a rare degree of culture and amiability. The circle of her friends was only limited by the extent of her acquaintance. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Schaub, of Rumsey tp. Her father died a little over a year ago.
Anna Marie Schaub was born in Ferdenheim, Providence of Alsace, in France, on September 11, 1869. At the age of 5 she came with her parents to America, settling at Streator, Illinois. From Illinois the family moved in 1888 to Comanche co., She had been a member of the Presbyterian church since 1872, and had lived a consistent Christian life. Death occurred at 3:10 a.m. on last Sunday. Burial was made in the family lot in the Coldwater cemetery at 3 p.m. on Monday, a large number of the friends of the deceased being present. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. W. L. Roberts, of the Presbyterian church.
-- The Western Star, 26 December 1902

SCHAUB, MICHAEL
Died - At his home in Rumsey tp., Comanche co., Kansas, on Sunday, October 6, 1901, Michael Schaub, aged 61 years, 4 months and 25 days. The deceased was born in Ferdenheim, Alsace, France, on May 11, 1840. He emigrated to the United States in 1869, locating at Steator, Illinois, where he lived until 1888 when he moved with his family to Comanche co., where he had since continued to live. Mr. Schuab had been in poor health for a year or more and for several months prior to his death he was troubled with Bright's disease and complications. He bore his suffering with remarkable fortitude, and at no time did he express any fear of death. Uncle Mike Schaub was known to almost every person in Comanche co., and to many in Barber co. He was prominently identified with the live stock interests of this part of Kansas. He was respected far and wide for his absolute honesty and for his kind and benevolent disposition. All spoke of him as "a good neighbor and good citizen." The remains were laid away in the Coldwater cemetery on Monday afternoon in the presence of a large number of the citizens of the county. Funeral exercises were conducted at the cemetery by Rev. W. L. Roberts, of the Presbyterian church. The bereaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 11 October 1901

SCHENK, CATHERINE (BALLINGER)
At the age of 75 years, 1 month and 19 days, Mrs. John Schenk, passed away at about 4 o'clock p.m. on last Monday, June 14, 1909, at the home of her son, Fred Schenk, about 12 miles southeast of this city. Mrs. Schenk had not been in good health for a year or more. On Monday morning she was seized with a stroke of apoplexy and it was soon evident that the end was near. Death came quietly about ten hours later.
Catherine Ballinger was born in Germany on April 26, 1834. On May 18, 1862, she was married to John Schenk, who, with two sons, Chris C. Schenk, now of Madison, Ohio, and Fred Schenk of this county, and one daughter, Mrs. Carsten Nickelsen, also of this county, survive her. Mr. and Mrs. Schenk moved from Germany to this county in May, 1888, and continued to make this their home. Deceased was a woman of many noble qualities. She lived a life of labor and of willing sacrifices for her family and her friends. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Rev. C. E. Brown of the M. E. church, of this city conducted the funeral services at the New Eden school house on Tuesday, after which the body was laid to rest in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 18 June 1909

SCHESSER, ARTHUR EARLAND
Funeral services were held in the Protection methodist church last Sunday for Earl Schesser, who was fatally burned Thursday morning of last week in Protection. The services were in charge of Rev. Roby, pastor of the Baptist church of that city. A quartet composed of Clarence Harden, Mrs. A. Edmonston, Mrs. T. B. Shoemaker and Charles Petty sang "God's Tomorrow," "Sometimes We'll Understand" and "Shadows." The active pall bearers were Atlee Edmonston, Bill Gigax, Gay Lindsay, Alfred Park, Glenn Woolfolk and Claude Rowland. The honorary pallbearers were Clarence Harden, Arthur Windus, Otto Schumacher, Clay Woolfolk, O. O. Witt, John Briggs, J. H. Lindsay, Lloyd Rhodes, T. W. Riner, W. T. Moore, A. L. Christopher, Fred Denny, Jay Rush and E. G. Tharp. Burial was in the Protection cemetery and was in charge of the Protection Masonic Lodge.
Arthur Earl Schesser, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Socrates Schesser of Norton county, Kansas, was born March 11, 1892, in Norton county, and at the time of his death was 52 years, 4 months and 14 days of age. He was united in marriage with Miss Addie Elizabeth Archer of Logan, Kansas, on August 6, 1916. To this union were born four children - Mrs. Laurine Weber of Coldwater, Gunners Mate Second Class Dale Schesser of the U. S. Navy, and Mrs. Doris Callaway of Protection; also one daughter, Pansy Joan, who preceded him in death on May 14, 1942. Mr. Schesser was a graduate of the Fort Hays Teachers College receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1929. He taught in the Norton county schools for a number of years and was a teacher in the Protection schools nine years, making a success of his profession. A number of years ago he resigned his position on the P. H. S. faculty to take a position with the Protection Co-operative Supply Co. as manager of its bulk oil and gas, oil line business. In this position, also, he was very capable and was true to every trust. Although he was a very busy man in the community, he became a leader of young people in Boy Scout work and was a teacher in the Methodist Sunday school. He was interested in the up building of his town and community and was one of Protection's finest citizens. Mr. Schesser was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star and the Methodist church of Protection. He will be greatly missed by all who know him.
Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Weber, Coldwater, and Mrs. Orlando Callaway of the home, one son, Dale, on duty in the Pacific; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Socrates Schesser of Norton, Kansas, two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Craven of Denver, Colorado; and Mrs. Charles MacDonald of Norton, Kansas; one brother, Roy Schesser of Norton, besides a host of other relatives, including two grandsons, Charles and Alan Weber of Coldwater.
-- The Western Star, 4 August 1944

SCHROCK, EVA (DEUEL)
At a few minutes before midnight on last Sunday evening, April 15, 1917, the spirit of Mrs. Eva Schrock, wife of Eph Schrock, passed into the Great Beyond. Death was the result of a gangrenous condition of the body, and especially of the right leg. She had suffered an attack of pneumonia, which was followed by the disordered blood condition. On Thursday the right leg was amputated and for a time it was thought that she had a good chance for recovery, but early Sunday morning her condition became worse, and from that time she gradually became weaker. She was conscious, however, until the last. At the time of her death she was at the Moon hospital in this city.
Eva Deuel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Deuel, was born in Cerro Gordo county, Iowa, on April 24, 1868. In the year 1889 the family moved from Iowa to Montgomery co., Kans., settling on a farm between Coffeyville and Caney. It was there, on October 26, 1893, that the deceased was united in marriage with Eph Schrock. Two children, Guy, aged 23, and Bernice, aged 21, were born to this union. They and the husband and several other relatives were present at the time of death.
About 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Schrock settled on a claim 6 miles east of Coy, and about 28 miles southeast of this city. They have since then lived either on their farm or in this city. Mrs. Schrock was a devoted wife and mother and a kind neighbor, always considerate of the happiness and needs of others. For many years she had served her Christ faithfully. Her membership was in the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church in this city on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. W. E. Babb, a former pastor here but now of Girard, Kans., conducted the services. Interment was in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 20 April 1917

SCHWADER, HANNAH (FEIL)
Mrs. Hannah Schwader, known in this county as "Grandma" Schwader, died on last Saturday, February 20, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Olson, near Enterprise, Kans. She had been in comparatively good health up to within a day or two of her death. The body was brought to this city on Monday and on the following day was laid to rest in the Coldwater cemetery by the side of her husband (Henry Schwader) who died about 11 years ago, (February 24, 1904). Funeral services were conducted at the home of a son, Fred Schwader, in this city, Rev. A. A. Hankins of the Methodist Episcopal church being in charge.
Deceased was well known here, having lived in this county for many years. Mrs. Schwader's maiden name was Hannah Feil. On October 24, 1857, in Mecklenburg, Germany, she was united in marriage with Henry Schwader. In the year 1884, she, with her husband and children migrated from Germany to America. They settled in this country soon afterwards. For some time they lived on what was known as the Lobaugh sheep ranch, about 6 miles southwest of this city. About 2 years ago Mrs. Schwader went to the home of her daughter near Enterprise and there she continued to make her home. "Grandma" Schwader was a genuinely hospitable and thoroughly sympathetic woman, loyal and devoted to her family and always a good neighbor. During her early life she was a member of the Lutheran church, but after coming to America she became a member of the German Methodist church. At the time of her death, Mrs. Schwader had attained to the age of 80 years, 11 months and 15 days.
Deceased is survived by 9 (10) children - Fred, of this city; Karl and Henry of Enterprise, Kans.; Louis, of Pueblo, Colo.; John of Gate, Okla.; Will, of California; Mrs. Olson, of Enterprise, Kans.; Mrs. Hoppe, of this county; Mrs. Herrman, of Gate, Okla., and a son whose home is still in Germany. All except Karl, Will and Louis and the son who is still in the Fatherland, were present at the funeral.
-- The Western Star, 26 February 1915

SCHWARZ, PAUL
Paul Schwarz died at this home near Evansville, last Saturday morning, February 4th, 1893, from that dreaded contagion - consumption. Mr. Schwarz had been a sufferer from the malady that finally claimed him for a number of years, and though his death was somewhat unexpected at the time, his family and friends were resigned to the fate that must sooner or later overtake him. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his untimely death, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad hour of bereavement. Mr. Schwarz and his family have been residents of the county for a number of years, living upon their farm in Rumsey township during the time, where they have fixed up a comfortable house. The funeral occurred Monday, when his remains were peacefully laid to rest in the Aetna cemetery to await His call on resurrection morn. (Western Star, January 13, 1894 - Deaths for the year, 1893, gives his age 56 years.)
-- The Western Star, 11 February 1893

SEVER, JOHN W.
J. W. Sever, whose home was in this city, died at 2:20 p.m. on last Monday, February 22, after an illness of 10 days. On Saturday, February 13, he was taken sick with a severe case of lagrippe. On Thursday of last week erysipelas developed, and the complications proved more than his constitution could stand. Mr. Sever was patient and hopeful throughout his sickness. A few hours before his death he became unconscious, but there was every evidence that he was fully prepared to die. The body was taken on Tuesday to Clinton, Mo., for burial, Mr. Sever's former home being near that city. The wife and six sons, Carl, Arch, John, Lloyd, Chester and Earl and Mrs. Carl Sever and Mrs. Arch Sever accompanied the remains.
Deceased was born in Warren co., Indiana, on February 27, 1857. At the time of his death he lacked but 5 days of being 52 years old. He moved from Indiana to Henry co. Missouri, where he continued to live until March, 1905, when he moved to this county, purchased a tract of land one mile northeast of Coldwater. He was a desirable neighbor and a good citizen in every sense of the word. He had the confidence and good will of all. As a husband and father, he was devoted and true. Hence he will be missed in the home and in the community in which he lived. About 35 years ago Mr. Sever was married to Miss Lida Broyles, who, with the six sons named above and three married daughters in Missouri, survive him. Since his youth, Mr. Sever had been a member of the Christian church, and he exemplified in his daily life the character of the sincere Christian. To those whose hearts are heavy with this bereavement the sincere sympathy of all is extended.
-- The Western Star, 26 February 1909

SEXTON, MARY
The "Gazette-Express" published at Leland, Illinois, contained the following in relation to the death of Mrs. Mary Sexton, sister of Mrs. Chas. McIntyre, of this city: Mrs. Mary Sexton died at her home, Thursday evening., September 2d, of heart failure, aged 62 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was born in County Clare, Ireland, December 16, 1835, removing to this country at the age of 15. October 18, 1857, she was married in Leland, to John Sexton, who survives her. Five children were born to them, four of whom - John E., Mrs. Maggie Barnes, Will T., and Frank G. - are living. The eldest son died in infancy. The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Father Erhard, of Somonauk, were held on Saturday morning in the Catholic church of this place, high mass being celebrated. The large concourse of sorrowing and sympathizing relatives and friends, as well as the numerous and beautiful floral tributes, testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew her. Her fatal illness which extended over a period of several months, was marked by patience and fortitude, and while she would have been glad to remain with her loved ones, she expressed her perfect willingness and resignation to go if God so willed. A loving and devoted wife and mother, a kind friend and neighbor, and a constant member of the Catholic church with which she has always been identified, her death causes universal regret, and leaves in her home a void which nothing can fill.
-- The Western Star, 25 September 1897

SHAW, MYRTLE
Miss Myrtle Shaw of This City Killed in an Accident at Ouray, Colorado Last Friday. (From the Pittsfield, Ill. Times.)
Miss Myrtle Shaw, daughter of C. H. Shaw of this city, was thrown from a stage coach near Ouray, Colorado, last Friday and received injuries from which she died that evening. She was with a party who were taking the "five days around the circle" excursion that left Denver Tuesday. Friday they took the stage ride on the Red Mountain toll road. On the return down the steep trail, just below Bear Creek fall, a wheel horse of the rear coach become frightened and the four horse team dashed down the road. The wheels once slipped over the precipice. The driver handled the team and saved the coach. In turning a sharp curve the stage was overturned toward the mountain wall. Miss Shaw who was sitting in a rear seat, was thrown violently to the ground and was picked up unconscious. She was promptly brought down to the hospital, where medical skill was at hand. She died at 7:45 o'clock, without recovering consciousness. The Rev. Elliott of Spring Garden church, Philadelphia, received a slight scalp wound and R. M. Campbell, Wheeling, West Virginia, a slight hand sprain. The other members of the party on the stage were uninjured.
-- The Western Star, 7 August 1897

SHAW, SARAH ELLEN (UNDERWOOD)
Saturday, January 28th, death came to release Mrs. Fred Shaw from her suffering and quietly and peacefully she answered the summons of the Reaper and Harvester of souls and passed across the Silent River into those bourses from whose boundary no earthly traveler has as yet returned. Mrs. Fred Shaw who with her husband has made her home on the former J. D. Denny farm, now owned by Fred Denny had been a sufferer from cancer for the past two years. Last fall she and her husband journeyed to a specialist in Eastern Kansas in hopes of getting relief for Mrs. Shaw but while all that medical skill and science, could do was done for the relief of Mrs. Shaw nothing of a permanent cure could be found because of the malignant nature of her affliction and her only relief was found in death. Mrs. Shaw and her husband and family have made Protection and vicinity their home for the past nine years. While in nature she was of a quiet retiring and home disposition to those few people who enjoyed her intimate and personal friendship, she revealed a character staunch, true and kindly that made of them, loving and steadfast friends. The funeral was preached by the Rev. E. H. H. Tubbs of the local Baptist church at the church edifice Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock and Wednesday morning the body, accompanied by the husband, Fred J. Shaw and the several sons and daughters who had gathered at their mother's bedside a few days prior to her death was taken to their former home at Olpe, Kansas for interment.

Sarah Ellen Underwood was born in Scottsburg, Indiana, August 26, 1855. Having been orphaned in her early girlhood she made her home with her brother, Will Underwood, until July 28, 1875 when she was united in marriage with Frederick J. Shaw, of Scottsburg, Indiana. Two years after their marriage they united with the Methodist church. Two after later they moved to Kansas residing near Emporia for a number of years. In 1911 they came to Protection vicinity from which place Mrs. Shaw departed from her heavenly home, the 28th day of January 1922, at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 2 days. To this union were born ten children, namely: Saviles Frances, who died in infancy; Ella French and Pearl Houghton, of Madison, Kansas; Lon Shaw of Protection, Kansas; Katie Kinnevan of Emporia; Myrtle Cardinal of Farmington, Washington; Leona Huffman of Burlington; George Shaw of Kansas City, Mo.; Dora Higgins and Andrew Shaw of Wichita. They were all present but Mrs. Cardinal and George. Beside her husband and children she leaves three brothers, 24 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Shaw placed her membership with the Baptist church at Protection in August 1913 and all whose lives have touched hers have been made richer and deeper because of the contact. Although a great sufferer for the last several years of her life, her patience was wonderful, her faith unflattering and weeks before the final summons, she expressed a wish to go to her last home and a hope that her Lord's coming might not be long delayed. For her, death had no sting and the grave no victory, for she knew whom she had believed and was persuaded that he was able to keep that which she had committed unto him against this day.
As the family travels back to the old home, near Emporia, there to lay away the earthly remains of their dear one the prayers of their friends will follow them that the comforter will come and abide in their lives making them more complete against that day when the great reunion will occur and there will be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying.
Card of Thanks. We wish to express our debt of gratitude, our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness and assistance given by the friends and neighbors during the late illness and following death of our beloved wife and mother. And for the floral offerings. Fred Shaw and children.
-- The Protection Post, 2 February 1912

SHELLENBARGER, JAMES L.
Died. In Coldwater, Kansas, on Friday, May 16, 1902, James L. Shellenbarger, aged 51 years, 5 months and 18 days. Deceased was a native of Ohio, having been born in Lima, Allen-co., that state, on November 28, 1850. His parents lived for awhile in Illinois, and later, in 1850, his father and family moved to Comanche-co., Kansas. Mr. Shellenbarger was elected to the office of probate judge of Comanche-co. at the general election in November, 1898, but owing to failing health was unable to serve out his term. At the time of his death he had been a sufferer for nearly 7 years with a disease designated by the physicians as Pott's disease of the spine. About a week before his death Mr. Shellenbarger was thought to be much better, and made a trip uptown, but the next day was taken worse, and gradually grew weaker until the end came at 4:30 p.m. on last Friday. The deceased leaves no family. One brother, John, and two sisters, Miss Ruth Shellenbarger and Mrs. Mary Russell, are the only surviving members of the family in this county. Brief funeral services, conducted by Rev. W. L. Roberts, of the Presbyterian church, were conducted at the residence at 3 p.m. on Saturday, after which interment took place in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 23 May 1902

SHERMAN, HARRY
Many hearts in this county were saddened on Monday evening of this week when the wires flashed the sad news from Denver, Colorado, of the death in a hospital in that city of Harry Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sherman of this county. Full information in regard to Harry's sickness and death has not yet been received, but from a letter to Mr. Sherman from Denver by an acquaintance of Harry's it is learned that Harry took sick on Thursday of last week with mountain fever (similar to pneumonia) and soon becoming much worse, was taken to a hospital where, three days later, death ensued. The body is expected at Protection today. Interment will take place in the Protection cemetery. Rev. I. W. Bailey of the Baptist church will have charge of the funeral exercises. The Protection and Coldwater Odd fellows will assist in the burial services. To the bereaved and sorrowing family the profound sympathy of the people od this county goes out in this hour of their sore trail and unexpected grief.
-- The Western Star, 9 March 1906

SHIMER, ELIZA (CHUMMS)
Mrs. J. P. Shimer, died at 11 a.m. yesterday, March 20, 1913, at her home in Shimer tp., this county. She had been on poor health for some time and death came as a result of a gradual decline in strength and vitality. Mrs. Shimer was born on September 4, 1833, in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Penn. Hence, at the time of her death she was 78 years, 6 months and 16 days. From Pennsylvania, Mrs. Shimer, who was Miss Eliza Chumms, moved to Madison county, Indiana, and in 1870 she went to Benton county, Iowa. She was married on November 1, 1857, to J. P. Shimer, while a resident of Indiana. In March, 1885, Mr. and Mrs. Shimer moved from Iowa to this county, settling in Shimer tp. Mr. Shimer died on February 5, 1905. The surviving children are; Chas. Shimer of Waynoka, Okla., Mrs. A. M. Fitzgerald of Coats, Kansas, Mrs. C. T. Sanders and Mrs. B. F. Kocher of Benton county, Iowa, and Benton C. and John Shimer and Mrs. George W. Bain of this county, all of whom were present at the mother's death. Mrs. Shimer was a quiet and very home like woman, true and faithful to every duty as wife and mother. Funeral services were held this morning at the home, after which interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 21 March 1913

SHIPP, MARIAN BELLE (WODELL)
After a few day's illness, the result of quick pneumonia, Mrs. R. Z. Shipp died at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday of this week at her home a few miles northwest of this city. The news of her death came as a surprise to many, as she was in apparently good health a week before her death, and not many knew of her serious sickness. As we go to press on Thursday arrangements for the funeral had not been completed, but it is thought probable that the funeral will be held some time on Sunday. Mrs. Shipp's parents, whose home is in California, and other relatives are expected to arrive here for the funeral.
Deceased was born in North San Juan, Calif., on July 2, 1879. Her age therefore, at the time of her death was 38 years, 7 months and 4 days. Her maiden name was Marian Belle Wodell. On September 2, 1904, in Hutchinson, Kans., she was united in marriage with R. Z. Shipp. Mr. and Mrs. Shipp lived in Pawnee co., Kans., until about seven years ago, when they moved to this county. Her devotion to her family and to her friends was one of her characteristics. Every one who knew her honored and esteemed her, because of her admirable qualities, all of which made her lovable and considerate for others. How much she will be missed in the family and in the neighborhood can only be understood by those who have suffered such bereavement. It may seem sad for one to be so taken away from her family and friends, but God knows best, and the most that we can do is to bow to His will, with the assurance that He "doeth all things well." Mrs. Shipp is survived by her husband and two children, Marian Fern, aged 11, and Lillian Carrol, aged one and one half years. To them the heart felt sympathy of all goes out in this their hour of bereavement such as tries the stoutest hearts.
-- The Western Star, 8 February 1918

SHONHOLZ, KARL F.
Rev. A. E. Powell was called to Hutchinson the first of the week to conduct the funeral of Karl F. Shonholz, a son of Chris Shonholz, who was an early day settler in the New Eden neighborhood, this county. Young Shonholz's death was due to ptomaine poisoning. The funeral was a military one, as Karl was a bugler in a company of machine gun operators. The Regimental Band, of which he was a member, expects soon to go to France.
-- Newspaper unknown, date unknown

SHORT, ED
The body of Ed Short, the deputy marshall killed by Bryant on the Rock Island train recently, was embalmed at Caldwell and shipped to relatives at Asgood, Indiana, for interment. Bryant's body was taken in charge by a brother living in Mulhull, Oklahoma, and buried in the Caldwell cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 12 September 1891

SHULTZ, EMIL
Emil Shultz, whose home was two miles southeast of Schrock, Woodward co., Okla., came to Coldwater on Wednesday and about 4 p.m. started on his return home with a wagon load of flour and other articles of merchandise, mostly for the merchant at Schrock. The flour was a large box. About 4:30 p.m. he was found dead, at the small bridge one mile north of D. F. Parcel's place. D. W. Bridgwater, who was the first to discover his body, reported the fact to some of the nearby neighbors. It was found that the wagon had ran off the bridge, overturning it and throwing the box upon, Mr. Schultz's body, causing his death in a short time. The team got loose from the wagon and were found not far away. Dr. F. L. Holcomb, the county coroner, was notified, but an inquest was not thought to be necessary. Burial was made today in the Coldwater cemetery. Deceased was about 26 years of age. He leaves a wife and one child.
-- The Western Star, 17 January 1908

SHULTZ, MARGARET J. (FOSTER)
Mrs. G. A. Shultz died at 6 p.m. on Wednesday of last week, April 18, at her home near Wilmore after a protracted sickness of many months duration. A complication of stomach and lung trouble was the cause of her sickness and death. Margaret J. Foster was born in Marion-co., Ohio, in 1856. On December 20, 1874, she was married to G. A. Schultz. Of this union eight children, four sons and four daughters, were born. Three daughters and one son preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz, with four children, came to Kansas a few years ago, settling at Chanute. From there they moved to Hutchinson where they lived for a short time, after which they came to Comanche-co. where they continued to live. Deceased had for many years been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and had lived a consistent christian life. She was always patient in affliction. kind to all and much devoted to her home. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. W. Bailey of the Baptist church at 10 a.m. on last Saturday at the school house in Wilmore. A large number of the friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect to a departed friend and neighbor. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery. The husband, and three sons and a daughter survive and to them the sympathy of all is extended.
-- The Western Star, 27 April 1906

SICKLER, LENA (DIPPINK)
At 11 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 1907, occurred the death of Mrs. Lena Sickler, wife of Chas. B. Sickler of Irwin tp. Her death produced an unusual sadness among all the neighbors and many friends all over the county. The existence of scarlet fever in the home prevented many relatives and friends from being present during the sickness and at the funeral and rendering the assistance and giving the comfort which they so much desired to do.
On December 19, Mrs. Sickler gave birth to a daughter. Three days later scarlet fever symptoms developed, accompanied by a septic condition. She became convalescent from the scarlet fever, but on last Friday evening pneumonia developed and this was the immediate cause of her death. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. At the time of her death, Mrs. Sickler was about 32 years of age.
Lena Dippink and Chas. B. Sickler were married on June 3, 1903, Mrs. Sickler was a kind and faithful wife and was much esteemed by all who knew her. Her untimely death leaves a saddened home, and to the bereft and heart broken husband and the infant daughter, the sympathy of all is extended.
-- The Western Star, 11 January 1907

SICKLER, MARTHA ELMIRA (ELLIOTT)
After an illness extending through several months, Mrs. W. H. Sickler died at 10:00 p.m. on last Saturday, January 25, 1913, at her home in this city. Her condition of health had been critical for some time, hence death was not unexpected. She had suffered from a complication of ailments which resulted in a dropsical condition. Her suffering at times was intense, yet she was patient and uncomplaining through it all. She approached death with no fears, but with the faith, the hope and the peace of a genuine christian. Loving hands had administered to her every need and all that the best medical skill could suggest was done for her, yet her physical condition gradually weakened until death relieved her of her suffering.
Martha Elmira Elliott was born in Trenton, Iowa, on December 27, 1852. At the time of death her age was, therefore, 60 years and 30 days. At the age of 18, in Pellam Iowa, she was married to William Henry Sickler. In the fall of 1844, Mr. and Mrs. Sickler moved to Comanche county, locating on Kiowa creek a few miles north of Protection. About 12 years ago the family moved to this city. Mr. Sickler died on November 8, 1906. Mrs. Sickler has a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this county. She was a friend to all, a good neighbor and a devoted wife and mother. At the age of 22 years she united with the Baptist church, but about 15 years ago she became a member of the Presbyterian church in Coldwater and continued through the remainder of her life to be a faithful member of that society. The deceased is survived by one son, Chas. B. Sickler, of this county, and by two daughters, Mrs. Nellie M. Deppink, of Beaver county, Okla., and Mrs. Ada Smith of this county. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon in the Presbyterian church, the pastor, Rev. W. B. Leonard, being in charge. The church was crowded and the services were very impressive throughout. Interment was made beside her husband in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 31 January 1913

SICKLER, WILLIAM H.
Another pioneer settler and substantial citizen of Comanche county has passed away! At 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning Wm. H. Sickler breathed his last at his home in this city. For some time he had been in poor health, but only during the past four or five weeks had he been confined to his bed. The immediate cause of death was some form of stomach trouble.
Wm. H. Sickler was a native of New York, but at an early age he moved to Iowa, settling in Des Moines. In that city he was married to Martha Elliott who through all the remaining years proved to be a faithful and devoted wife. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Sickler, who was then but 16 years of age, enlisted in Co. E. of the Eighth Iowa Cavalry. He saw some active service, mostly in the state of Kansas. His record as a soldier is one of bravery and of constant devotion to the Union. At the time of his death, deceased was 61 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
In the fall of 1884 Mr. Sickler moved with his family to Comanche county, settling in Kiowa creek a few miles above Protection. A few years ago he sold the farm and moved to this city where he continued to lived. Not many better known nor highly respected citizens ever lived in Comanche county, than Wm. H. Sickler. He was a good citizen in every sense of the word, honorable in all his dealings with his fellowmen, kind to his family and ever faithful in the discharge of his duty. He leaves a wife, one son, Charles, and two daughters, Miss Nellie Deppink and Mrs. Ada Smith, to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father.
Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence at 2 p.m. today (Friday), after which interment will be made in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 9 November 1906

SIDES, BELLE
Died, of quick consumption, on Wednesday, December 9, 1891, at the home of her cousin, Mrs. J. D. Beck, of Nescatunga, Miss Belle Sides, aged 26 years. Miss Belle Sides was a resident of Buckhorn, Illinois, and had only been in this county 21 days, and her mission here was to take care of her sister, Miss Ida Sides, who is also ill with the same dreaded disease. But death claimed her at 2:30 o'clock last Wednesday morning. D. M. Sides, the father of the deceased young lady arrived Wednesday from Buckhorn, and started home with the remains of his daughter Friday morning, encased in a beautiful white casket. He will arrive at home at 9 o'clock tonight.
-- The Western Star, 12 December 1891

SIDES, IDA
Word was received here this week of the death of Miss Ida Sides, at Buckhorn, Illinois, from consumption. The deceased spent several months in this county for the benefit of the health, having left Nescatunga for her home in the east, the latter part of April. Her sister, Miss Belle Sides, died at Nescatunga, from the same dread disease last December.
-- The Western Star, 9 July 1892

SIEMONS, L. E.
Died, of typhoid fever, in Coldwater, Kansas, October 21, 1884, L. E. Siemons, attorney at law, aged 24 years and 5 months. He was a son of ex-congressman Col. W. F. Siemons, who resides at Monticello, Ark., and was a graduate of the Columbia University, D. C. He was an honored member of the Knights of Pythias and I. O. O. F. lodges. Young Siemons was a man of talent and genius being far more than a mediocre. He was well informed on most any subject of ordinary interest, and possessed a faculty for winning friends wherever his lot happened to be cast. In his last sickness, the noble boys and kind ladies of our magic little city, came to his relief and did everything in their power to alleviate his suffering and try to restore him to health, but it was all in vain. During the past year he was local editor on the daily "Beacon" at Wichita, which position he resigned to try his fortune farther west, but 'ere he appeared before a judicial bar, he was called to the higher court, before which we must all appear. His dear mother came to nurse her darling boy, but two hours before her arrival, his spirit had taken its flight and "crossed that borne from which no traveler returns." His remains were shipped to Monticelllo, Ark., the old home of his boyhood days. Requiescat in pace.
-- The Western Star, 8 November 1884

SKINNER, EARL M.
Earl M. Skinner, aged 18 years, son of M. L. and L. A. Skinner, died at his home east of town yesterday morning at 5:25 o'clock, of consumption. He had been a sufferer of the dread malady for some time but was up and around a few weeks ago and his condition apparently improving. Funeral services will be held at Nescatunga at 10 o'clock today by Rev. J. A. Woodburn, after which his remains will be brought to this city for burial.
-- The Western Star, 17 June 1893

SKINNER, PERRY C.
Word was received in this county last Friday that Perry C. Skinner, son of M. L. Skinner, formerly a resident of Nescatunga-tp., had died on Thursday, August 1, 1901, at the home of his grandmother in Greensburg, Ohio. Perry was born in Nescatunga-tp., this county, on October 6, 1888. His death came quite sudden and was suppose to be caused by neuralgia of the heart. He was a very promising young man, and his death brings sadness to many friends in this county. The deceased was a brother of Deon O. Skinner, who is still a resident of Nescatunga-tp.
-- The Western Star, 16 August 1901

SKINNER, TOTILLA A. (GREENWOOD)
Some three months ago, Mrs. L. M. Skinner, accompanied by her husband and two youngest children, left Logan township for Greensburg, Ohio, where it was hoped the former could be successfully treated for cancer. For a time she was reported to be improving, but the tide changed and she gradually grew worse until death relieved her of her suffering on Saturday, October 17. She was buried at her home at Greensburg.
Miss Totilla A. Greenwood was married to L. M. Skinner at Greensburg, Ohio, 24 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner came west in 1884, and had resided in Comanche county 11 years. Three children survive her - the youngest 2 years old, the eldest 21. The deceased was 40 years of age, at the time of her death. She had been a member of the U. B. church for 10 years. Her friends were many because she was true and good. Only in the prime of life, she was called to the spirit world. Her part in the life of earth will be missed. Peace to her ashes.
-- The Western Star, 31 October 1896

SMALL, JAMES E.
The body of James E. Small, who passed away last Friday at a rest home in California, was brought to Coldwater late Thursday afternoon and buried in Crown Hill cemetery at 6 p.m. that day. The services were in charge of Coldwater Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 295. The body was accompanied by Glenn Small's mother-in-law, Mrs. Edna Aultman of Alhambra, Calif., as none of Mr. Small's children could be released from their work. Mr. Small was a resident of Coldwater for many years.
-- The Western Star, 8 October 1943

SMITH, CLIFFIE E. (JARNAGIN)
One of the saddest deaths which it has been our duty to chronicle for some time was that of Mrs. Cliffie E. Smith at 2:45 a.m. on last Wednesday, September 21, at Mr. and Mrs. Smith's home, on one of Jacob Reiss' farms a few miles southwest of Coldwater. She had been sick for several weeks, but her condition was not considered serious until about a week ago. She was in a stupor and unconscious for several days previous to her death. The news of her death caused profound sorrow to spread among her many friends, many of whom did not know of her critical condition. The constant attention of loving friends and relatives and the best of medical skill proved unavailing in the attempt to save her life.
Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Jarnagin and was well known, especially in the southwestern part of the county. She was born and raised in this county, the date of her birth being December 5, 1892. On March 25, 1908 she was married to Lloyd C. Smith, who, with a daughter, Lillie, about 18 months old, survive her. Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and mother, always kind and cheerful, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She had lived a consistent christian life, having for several years been a member of the Baptist church and during the past year was a member of the Christian church of this city. Her untimely death calls forth the sincere sympathy of the entire community for her bereaved relatives. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in this city at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and were in charge of the pastor, Elder E.W. Schenk. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the services. The floral offerings were very beautiful. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Card of Thanks. We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind neighbors and friends who rendered us assistance and gave words of consolation during our recent sad bereavement. -Lloyd C. Smith, Frank Smith and family and J.A. Jarnagin and family.
-- The Western Star, 23 September 1910

SMITH, FINLEY
Finley, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith, was kicked on the head by a horse a little before noon on Tuesday and died at 10 minutes past midnight on Wednesday night. The accident occurred while Finley was attempting to drive a horse - the family horse, a very gentle animal - from the watering trough where Roy, a brother, was watering some mules. As the animal turned away, it kicked and one foot struck with full force on the side of Finley's head, breaking the skull and seriously injuring the brain. Medical aid was summoned at once, but the injury was beyond human power to repair. Finlay lay in an unconscious state for 24 hours. The father went to Wichita on business on Tuesday but returned Wednesday, the sad news broken to him on the train on the way home. The blow to the parents and other relatives seems indeed a severe one. The baby, the idol of the family, has been taken and how he will be missed! Yet human wisdom cannot understand God's plans and it remains only for mortal man to bow to the will of the Loving Father who "doeth all things well." The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and interment was made in the Protection cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 13 August 1909

SMITH, HARRY
Died, on Friday night, July 3, harry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Smith of this city, aged 5 months. Little Harry died with convulsions from teething. Mr. and Mrs. Smith accompanied the remains back to Coffey county, for interment.
-- The Western Star, 12 July 1888

SMITH, JOHN T.
John T. Smith, son of Lloyd Smith, of Nescatunga, died at his father's residence at 3 o'clock Thursday morning last, of quick consumption. The deceased was a young man, 24 years of age, and was one of a family of nine children. He had been ill only since the 29th of June, having contracted a cold that led to quick consumption and causing his untimely death. He came to this county from Larue county, Kentucky, about 9 months ago and had been engaged since his arrival here in traveling for the Union Sewing Machine Co., of New York. The remains of the young man were buried yesterday in the cemetery of Nescatunga. The grief stricken parents and relatives have the sympathy of the community.
-- The Western Star, 29 September 1888

SMITH, MATILDA LUCILE (BOWER)
After a illness extending through several years, Mrs. S. S. Smith died at her home in this city at 10 o'clock a.m. on last Saturday, April 30, 1921. For several weeks her condition had been critical, and it seemed that only by a very slender thread was she held during all that time to earthly things. Her suffering had greatly weakened her, so much so that, many months ago, she became as helpless as a child. When the end came she dropped into a peaceful sleep and quietly passed away.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church at 3 o'clock p.m. on Monday, and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. M. Austin. His sermon brought to all present much of help and comfort. He spoke from the text, "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me," John 14:1. Rev. J. B. Handy assisted in the services, reading the obituary and paying a beautiful tribute to the deceased. The high esteem in which Mrs. Smith was held attested by the large number of people present at the funeral services and by the many expressions of genuine sorrow from those who knew her best. Interment was in the Coldwater cemetery. A choir of selected voices sang appropriate songs.
Matilda Lucile Bower was born near Hayesville, Ohio, on March 20, 1842. Her age, therefore, at the time of her death was 79 years, 1 month and 10 days. On September 13, 1865, in Haysville, Ohio, she was united in marriage with Stephen S. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved from Ohio to Illinois, where they lived for 11 years. From there they moved to Carthage, Mo., where they lived for a while. Later they lived in Cowley-co., Kansas, for a year or two, coming from there on to Comanche-co. in the year 1885 and settling in Valley-tp. in the southwestern part of the county. There they continued to live for over 20 years, after which Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to a farm near Hooker, Okla. There, on February 28, 1913, Mr. Smith died, and not long afterwards Mrs. Smith returned to this county and for sometime made her home with her son, Frank. A few years ago Mrs. Smith and her daughters, Miss Hester and Miss Ethel, located in this city, and here they continued to live.
In the passing away of Mrs. Smith, Comanche-co. loses another pioneer settler and worthy citizen. She was one of the best of neighbors, and in her home she gave unceasingly and with loving devotion of her time and labor for the comfort and careful training of her children. She well knew the meaning of sacrifice, but most cheerfully did she devote her life to loving service for those about her. In her quiet, thoughtful way she went about doing good, apparently with no thought of the reward. Her genuine christian character shone out in many ways. Influencing all with whom she came in contact. In her childhood, Mrs. Smith united with the Presbyterian church, but later in life she joined the Methodist Episcopal church. Throughout all of her long life, and especially during the long period of her suffering, she exemplified the patience, the cheer, and the hope of the real christian, and as she neared the end of her life her faith in the religion she had long professed grew even stronger. She died the triumphant death of one whose hope and faith is built on the Rock of Ages. Mrs. Smith was an active worker in all departments of church work up to the time when her health began to fail. She always found much joy and comfort in attending the services of the church, and never lost interest in her Bible. She found in the Holy Scriptures the means of spiritual growth for which her soul had always longed.
Mrs. Smith was the mother of nine children, one of whom - Minnie Smith died in Colorado about seven years ago. The surviving children are" Misses Hester and Ethel of this city; Frank, whose home is eight miles north of Coldwater; Mrs. Geo. Fisher, whose home is northeast of town in Kiowa-co.; Miss Mamie Smith of Denver, Colo.; Wilbur L. Smith of Sawpit, Colo.; Mrs. O. H. Sampson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs. O. H. Imes of Leonard, Colo. Fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
-- The Western Star, 6 May 1921

SMITH, STELLA (TESTERMAN)
The people of Wilmore and vicinity were shocked on last Friday morning to learn of the death, during the previous night, of Mrs. Jay Smith at the Smith home near that city. She had been a sufferer for over three weeks from inflammatory rheumatism, but was thought on Thursday to be much better. Hence the fatal attack Thursday night was a surprise to all. Deceased before her marriage last December to Jay Smith was Miss Stella Testerman. She had lived in Wilmore, but her home was in Tennessee. She was a sister of J. T. Testerman of Wilmore. During her stay in that city she had won a host of friends. Her untimely death caused a keen sense of sadness to pervade the entire community. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church in Wilmore on Wednesday afternoon of this week, the pastor, Rev. J. Bert Smith, being in charge. The sincere sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved husband in this hour of his sad bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 6 April 1917

SMITH, STEPHEN L.
Stephen L. Smith died at about noon on Monday, February 23, 1909, at his home in Powell tp., this county. The news of his death was a severe shock to his neighbors and friends, as but few knew that his condition was critical. About 10 days before his death, Mr. Smith took sick with la grippe, and not until the day before his death was his condition considered alarming. On Monday pneumonia developed and from that time his decline was rapid. The best of medical assistance was secured, but all efforts to stay the disease proved futile. He was conscious to the end and died peacefully, surrounded by all the members of his family, except the oldest son, Lawson, who was unable to arrive in time from Viola where he is station agent for the Santa Fe. A. W. Smith of Medicine Lodge, a brother of the deceased, arrived an hour or so before death occurred.
Mr. Smith was born in Callaway co., Mo., on January 25, 1850. He was, therefore, at the time of his death, 59 years and 29 days old. At the age of 22 he went from Missouri to Chicago where he lived until the spring of 1886 when he came to Comanche co., settling on a claim a few miles east of Wilmore. There he continued to live, and he had built up a comfortable home and had begun to reap some of the fruits of several years of industry and of frugality. He married soon after coming to Comanche co. to Miss Mary Sunderland who, with six sons and two daughters, survive him. The names of the children are: Lawson, Miss Maude Lee, Leslie, Lewis, Edna, Fay, Clarence and Kahren.
In the death of Mr. Smith the county loses one of its best citizens. Mr. Smith was thoroughly in sympathy with every movement for its aim temperance, morality and good citizenship. In his home he was faithful to every duty as husband and father. To the sorrowing relatives we can only say: "For thy wounded heart trust in the Lord who doeth all things well." Funeral services were conducted in Wilmore yesterday forenoon by Rev. Stull, and at 3 p.m. the body was laid to rest in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 26 February 1909

SMITH, STEPHEN S.
Stephen S. Smith was well known to about every old settler in Comanche county, died on last Friday, February 28, 1913, at his home near Hooker, Okla., after an illness of several months' duration. He had been a sufferer for sometime from a complication of asthma, dropsy and some form of heart trouble. For nearly two months before his death he had been confined to his bed. Throughout his entire sickness he displayed remarkable patience scarcely a murmur ever escaping his lips.
Deceased was born in Ashland county, Ohio, on February 19, 1842. His age, therefore, at the time of death was 71 years and 9 days. During the Civil War, Mr. Smith was a valiant Union soldier, serving as a member of Co. A., Sherman's brigade calvary. At Hayesville, Ohio, on September 13, 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Matilda L. Bower. In 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved from Ohio to Carthage,, Mo. In 1885 they settled in Valley tp., this county, but on the way they lived for a while in Cowley county, Kansas. In this county, Mr. Smith became a successful farmer and stock raiser. In 1903 he sold his land interests in this county and purchased a ranch near Hooker, Texas county, Okla.., and there he moved and continued to live.
Mr. Smith was, in every sense of the word, a good citizen and a friend to every good cause and to every person. He became a member of the Methodist church at an early age and in the hour of death his faith in Christ as his Savior still sustained him.
Funeral services were held in the Hooker M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. H. Allen, being in charge. Interment was made in the Hooker cemetery. The surviving members of the family are; The wife, one brother and four sisters, also the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, as follows; Ethel, Blanche and J. Frank, who live 10 miles north of the city; W. L. and Minnie Smith and Mrs. O. H. Imes of Sawpit, Colo., Mrs. O. H. Sampson of Springfield, Ark., and Hester and Mamie Smith of Denver, Colo.

J. Frank Smith and his sister, Miss Blanche, returned on Tuesday from Hooker, Okla., where they had been called by the sickness and death of their father, S. S. Smith. Miss Ethel Smith, who was also called to Hooker, will return within a few days. If the condition of her mother's health will permit.
-- The Western Star, 7 March 1913

SMITH, W. L.
W. L. “Billie” Smith, pioneer farmer and stockman of San Miguel County, Colorado, passed away at his home near Placerville, Colo. June 23, 1945, after a short illness. Mr. Smith was 78 years of age. He was the father of two daughters and seven sons, six of whom are in the service. Mr. Smith was the eldest brother of J. Frank Smith, Miss Ethel Smith and Mrs. George Fisher, all of whom live north of Coldwater.
-- The Western Star, 29 June 1945

SNARE, HUBERT H.
Hubert H. Snare, eldest son of O. P. Snare, died at his parents residence near Wilmore, last Sunday evening at 9 o'clock. The deceased was aged 19 years, 4 months and 4 days. Huberts' mind had been a blank since he was three years old, though in body he had grown to be a young man, his mind all these years had been that of a babe and he had always been under his mother's tender and watchful care. The burial took place last Tuesday at the home residence, Rev. Francis officiating in the funeral rites.

Died - At the home of his parents near Wilmore, Hubert H. Snare breathed his last and passed into the brighter and more beautiful beyond. He was born at Winfield, Kansas, September 7th, 1871, died January 11th, 1891. To his parents, his sister and brothers, we extend our warmest sympathy, and bid them seek comfort in the teachings of Him who died for their son and in whose arms he is now resting.
-- The Western Star, 17 January 1891

SNARE, OLIVER HAZARD PERRY
On last Saturday, October 9, 1915, the sad news reached Wilmore and this city from Wichita that O. P. Snare, one of the best known citizens of this county, had died at 3:15 p.m. on that day in the Wichita hospital, where he had been taken about ten days before for medical treatment. A few weeks ago he was seized with an attack of paralysis which affected not only a part of his body but also his throat, thus making it very difficult for him to swallow. A second attack of paralysis was the immediate cause of his death. His wife was with him when he passed away.
Deceased was a native of the Buckeye state, having been born in Findlay, Ohio on May 16, 1847. His age at the time of death was, therefore, 68 years, 4 months and 13 days. On August 30, 1866 in Findlay, Ohio, he was united in marriage with Amanda Andre. During the early days of the settlement of western Kansas (In May, 1884) Mr. Snare decided to come westward and build for himself and family a home. They came to Comanche-co. and settled near Wilmore, thus becoming pioneer settlers here. They shared with many others the hardships and deprivations of pioneer life, but with characteristic western pla__ they stayed with the country, never allowing a few discouragements such as hot winds or partial crop failures to cause them to give up hope in the possibilities of this county. During the years of hard times: Mr. Snare, in addition to his farm duties worked for the Santa Fe railway at Wilmore. By industry and frugality he succeeded, and in the course of a few years he had acquired a good home and a fair competence. A few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Snare sold their farm and moved to Wilmore where they erected a comfortable home which they continued to enjoy. Mr. Snare played a prominent part in much of the early day history of Comanche co. He took an active part in public affairs and always favored those measures which led to public improvement and the general welfare of the people. He was progressive in spirit, liberal in his views, and, in every respect, was a good citizen. In his dealings with his fellowmen he was always honorable, and it may be said of him that he was true to every trust committed to him. In 1908 Mr. Snare became a member of the Baptist church in Wilmore and continued his membership therein during the remainder of his life. As a Union soldier, Mr. Snare made an honorable record during the Civil War. He was a member of Co. K., Twenty first Ohio Infantry. He was mustered into the service in 1863. He was at the battle of Chickamaugua, Lookout Mountain and a number of other engagements along the line of Sherman's march to the sea. A portion of the time he did scout duty under Gen. Sherman. His devotion to his country and his loyalty to the flag were unquestioned. Six comrades of the Civil War acted as pall bearers at his funeral. They were: Owen Connaughton, W. H. Kimple, J. A. Jarnagin, D. F. Edmonds, Elias Willard and W. E. Fisher.
In the death of Oliver Hazard Perry Snare, Comanche co. loses another early settler who helped to make the county what it is today. Mr. Snare will be missed, not only in his own home, but throughout the entire county. He is survived by the devoted wife and by five children. The children are: Frank Snare of Leavenworth, Kans.; Elmer Snare of Anderson, Ind.; Sylvester Snare of Granda, Colo., and Bruce Snare and Mrs. Mary Vance of this county. All of these, except Elmer Snare, were present at the funeral. Two children died in infancy.
Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church in Wilmore at 2 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. Bert Smith, who preached a very appropriate sermon. Rev. A. Burrill of Wilmore and Rev. W. B. Leonard of this city assisted in the services. A large number of the friends of the deceased were present from all parts of the county. Interment was made in the Wilmore cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 15 October 1915

SNELL, G. W.
Friday evening at a hospital in Wichita G. W. Snell answered the death summons and crossed the silent river. The body accompanied by his son, was returned to Protection, Saturday. Mr. Snell was a pioneer of this section having come to Comanche county in 1885 and had continuously since that time made this ection his home. In the early days he had his wife who preceded him in death several years ago proved up land northeast of Protection and endured all the hardships of that early day in this part of Kansas. But Mr. Snell stayed out the times good and bad sharing in all equally and was at the time of his death the possessor of a fine section of Bluff Creek bottom land and had one of the most productive and best improved farms in this part of Comanche county. Mr. Snell was an industrious, and useful citizen and his passing will create a void in the useful men of this part of the county.
He had been taken to Wichita last week by his son, H. V. Snell, in hopes that something could be done to stay his failing health. Some two years ago Mr. Snell suffered a stroke of paralysis and while he partially recovered he had never fully rallied from the effects of the attack and some months ago a steady decline in his general health was noticeable. Until but a few days before he left for Wichita he was around and looking after his business interests. The body accompanied by his son was returned to Protection last Saturday and the funeral conducted by the Rev. Allegood of the local Christian church was held from the church edifice in Protection, Monday afternoon, February 14th and the remains were reverently and tenderly laid to rest in the local cemetery by the side of the wife. And thus they, the pioneers, the men and women of stout heart and true courage who braved the west in its rigors and dared to flout fortune in the face to rear this commonwealth of the times of 30 to 50 years ago are passing to their rewards after long and unusual lives.
Card Of Thanks. We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to the sisters of the Rebekah lodge and those of the local chapter of the Eastern Star and the friends and neighbors who so kindly and willingly assisted and helped us during the illness and death of our dear father and brother. Mrs. O. L. Hughes and family, Harvey V. Snell and family, Mrs. O. M. Edmonston and family, Mr. Elias Snell, Miss Mattie Snell, Miss Ida Snell.
-- The Protection Post, 16 February 1922

SNOW, MILDRED (ZIMMERMAN)
Mrs. Mildred Snow died on March 14 at her home in Kansas City. She is survived by her husband and two children, a daughter, five years old and a baby one week old. After the baby was born Mrs. Snow suffered an attack of the flu, followed by pneumonia, which proved fatal. Many Coldwater people will recall Mrs. Snow, who before her marriage was Miss Mildred Zimmerman. She lived with her parents in this city for several years. She is a sister of Fred Zimmerman of this city, also of Mrs. Eugene Willard, formerly Miss Mabel Zimmerman. Mrs. Snow's many friends here will learn with much regret of her untimely death. It was her request that her children be placed in charge of her sister, Mrs. Willard, hence Mr. and Mrs. Willard are planning to move soon from Napoleon, Ohio, to Kansas City and make their home there.
-- The Western Star, 22 March 1919

SOMBART, J. E.
On Thursday morning of last week Dr. J. E. Sombart was taken sick at his home near Wilmore. His condition grew rapidly worse and on Sunday morning he was taken by special train to St. Francis Hospital in Wichita where, on Monday, he underwent an operation for appendicitis complicated with peritonitis. He never fully rallied from the operation and at 10 a.m. on Wednesday he passed away. His father, Julius Sombart, and his brother, Geo, H., were present at the time of death. The body was taken to Boonville, Mo., for burial. Dr. Sombart was a pioneer settler in this county. He came here from Carthage, Mo., in 1884 or 1885 and began the practice of medicine. For several years he was engaged in the drug business in this city. He was well known all over this part of the state. As a physician he was, during the days of his active practice, very successful.
-- The Western Star, 10 July 1908

SOMBART, JULIUS
Julius Sombart died on last Saturday evening at his home in Boonville, Mo., at the advanced age of about 90 years. Mr. Sombart and his sons, George H., Dr. J. E., Will and Joe Sombart, were early day residents of this county and were interested financially in a large ranch near Wilmore. He was a whole-souled, upright, genial and honorable gentleman. His memory will be cherished by many old time friends in this county.
-- The Western Star, 4 June 1915

SOOTER, EMMA ADELINE (HUMPHREYS)
At 5 o'clock a.m. on last Friday, New Years day - occurred the death of Mrs. A. L. Sooter at her home 10 miles northwest of this city. The news of her death brought the entire community the most profound sorrow, for indeed all felt that one of the kindliest of neighbors, one of the best of women was gone! Mrs. Sooter's health had not been good for some time, her affliction being diabetes and, later, Bright's disease. Her condition, however, had not been considered critical, at least until a few days before the end came. On Sunday, before her death she became worse, and gradually her vitality ebbed away. She retained consciousness nearly to the end and her last hours were as a peaceful sleep. Surrounded by the members of the family and a number of other relatives, she closed her eyes forever upon earthly scenes as her spirit passed into the realm of eternal existence beyond the confines of mortal, transitory earthly life.
Emma Adeline Humphreys was born in Kentlin, Newton-co., Ind., on May 6, 1861. At the age of 9 she moved with her parents to Kansas, settling on a farm 8 or 9 miles south of Hutchinson, which was then a comparatively new town. She thus became acquainted with and accustomed to pioneer life, and all the subsequent years she performed well her part in helping to build the great Southwest. On January 19, 1877, in Cheney, Kans., she was united in marriage with A. L. Sooter. That was nearly 28 years ago. For several years the family lived on a farm near Turon, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Sooter traveled for some time in New Mexico and other parts of the southwest. About five years ago they bought a part of the B. E. Newlin farm northwest of this city and moved thereto, and since had continued to make that their home. Deceased was, in the very best sense of the term, a good woman, a devoted and faithful wife, mother, neighbor, friend. Her many ministrations of loving service which her thoughtfulness prompted will long remain a sacred memory with loved ones and friends. During nearly all of her life she had been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In life and during her entire sickness she displayed the patience, the forbearance and the triumphant faith of the real christian.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Sunday at 10 o'clock a.m., Rev. E. N. Cunningham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Greensburg, being in charge. Interment was made in the Greensburg cemetery. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of all in this their hour of sad bereavement. The husband and the 8 children - Dollie, Edith, Lela, Earl, Ray, Willard, Glenn and Harold - survive, and all were present when death occurred and during the funeral. Four sisters of the deceased were also present. They are: Mrs. Ida Shultz of Nash, Okla., Mrs. Eva Utley of Wichita (a twin sister), Mrs. Nannie Beck of Cheney, Kans., and Lillie Hickerson of Lamont, Okla.
Card Of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly came to our assistance during the sickness and death of our precious wife and mother. A. L. Sooter and Family.
-- The Western Star, 8 January 1915

SPARKS, MRS.
Friday, February 11th at about the midnight hour Grandma Sparks who had been ill for some days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Gray, with whom she made her home and had made it for the past several years, passed from this life. Mrs. Sparks was a very aged woman being well into her eighties and had during her life been a very active woman. She retained her faculties to the very last of her life and until the last few months had been able to sew and do fancy work and follow her usual life pursuits which had brought her joy and pleasure and had filled her long and useful career. Since she had come to Protection to make her home with Mrs. Gray she had formed a large circle of close and warm friends among the ladies of the town who had been wonderfully attracted by her unusual cheerful and bright disposition, her helpful and pleasant manner and her graciousness. Grandma had a cheery word and smile for her friends whenever she met them and never missed the opportunity on those rare occasions when her health and age permitted her to mingle with friends at her church or socially to drop a cheerful word and an encouraging remark. Her early life was spent in Nebraska from where she came to Protection. Her last illness which began some two months ago can be assigned to no special cause but the natural dissolution of age. But with all her suffering Mrs. Sparks retained her keenness of mind and perception until her last moments and made her requests and arrangements with an unusual clarity in one of her advanced age.
The funeral service conducted by the Rev. E. S. Corrie of the local Methodist church and the Rev. H. R. Allegood of the local Christian church was held from the Christian church edifice, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Corrie delivering the funeral sermon and the remains of this beloved grandmother was kindly and tenderly interred in the local cemetery to await the call for the faithful to that time in which they shall hear those welcomed words, "Well done thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the joys of the Lord." Grandmother Sparks as she was so well known was greatly beloved by all who knew her and her sunny presence will be greatly missed from her circle of friends as well as from the family fireside of which she so long made a part.
-- The Protection Post, 16 February 1922

SPILMAN, JOHN FRANK
John Frank Spilman, aged 25 years, 10 months and 23 days, died at 3 o'clock p.m. on last Monday, March 15, at his home on the McIntire ranch, about 19 miles southwest of Coldwater. He was taken sick about a week before his death with lagrippe. Complications set in, culminating in pneumonia. Burial was made in the Coldwater cemetery on Wednesday, Rev. J. L. Guernsey of the M. E. church of this city conducting a brief funeral service at the cemetery.
Deceased came from Indiana to Comanche co. a little over two years ago and had since made his home here. On December 25, 1907, he was married to Miss Mary Lenertz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lenertz. Mr. Spilman was a hard working young man, honorable and trustworthy, and had a large number of friends in the eastern part of the county where he was best known. The bereaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 19 March 1909

SPILMAN, MARY C. (LENERTZ)
Mrs. Mary C. Spilman, whose serious sickness was noted in the last week's Star, died at her home in Rumsey tp. at 8 o'clock a.m. on Monday of this week and was buried in the Coldwater cemetery on Tuesday. Rev. J. C. Bigbee, of the Protection church conducted a short funeral service at the cemetery. Mrs. Spilman had been sick about two weeks. She called the later part of last week and hopes were entertained for a time that she would recover, but on Monday morning she took worse and died in a short time. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. Her husband, Frank Spilman, died just one week before from the same disease. Mrs. Spilman was a devoted wife and was well liked by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lenertz. The deceased husband and wife leave a six week old child to be cared for by relatives. The bereaved parents, brothers and sisters have the sincere sympathy of all in this their hour of bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 26 March 1909

ST. CLAIR, ELMER
Elmer St. Claire, aged 32 years and 2 months, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. St. Claire, at about eight miles southwest of this city. Death was very sudden, resulting from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. St. Claire was in town yesterday and was in his usual health. He was seized with the attack only a few hours before his death. The body will be taken on Monday to Cherryvale, Kansas, for burial. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 16 August 1912

STANFIELD, J. W.
J. W. Stanfield died in Protection on last Sunday at the age of nearly 74 years. For the past few years, he had been making his home with his children in different parts of the country and at the time of his death was on his way from the north to visit a son who lives near Palace, Oklahoma. The Star is furnished with the following obituary.
He was married in 1863 to Elizabeth Brenamon and was blessed with six children, five of whom survive him, as follows: Mrs. Olive Auten, Wichita, Kansas.; Miss Grace Stanfield, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Jessie Dunn, Oklahoma City, Okla.; W. J. Stanfield, Palace, Okla. and, E. S. Stanfield, Norfolk, Nebr. Mr. Stanfield was very patient during his illness, exhibiting beautifully the "spirit of Christ." The writer visited him the day before his death and found that he was fully prepared to go. He said, "That the will of the Lord was his will." While the family is bereft of a kind, loving thoughtful father, yet we feel that he is gone to that clime where sorrows are no more, and where tears are crystallized and made jewels for the Master's crown. The town and community extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.
J. W. Stanfield was born November 13, 1833, in the state of Illinois, and died August, 18, 1907, in Protection, Kansas. He enlisted in the Civil War in 1864 and served as a soldier for 3 1/2 years, serving as a member of the Seventeenth Iowa Infantry and later of Co. K, Fifteenth Iowa Infantry. He was a loyal and faithful soldier. He attained the rank of second lieutenant. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. R. O. McClure. Interment in the Protection cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 23 August 1907

STEADMAN, INFANT
Died - On Thursday morning, February 21, 1901, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Steadman, of this city. This sad bereavement came very suddenly to Mr. and Mrs. Steadman, as the child had been sick but a short time, and no apprehensive was felt that there was any danger of a fatal result until a few minutes before the child died. The child's age was 27 days. Mr. and Mrs. Steadman have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 22 February 1900

STEADMAN, J. M.
J. M. Steadman died on last Sunday evening at his home near Greenburg and was buried on Tuesday. He had been sick for some time. Mr. Steadman was a brother of W. J. Steadman of this county. In death Kiowa county loses a good citizen.
-- The Western Star, 3 July 1908

STEADMAN, LESLIE CLAYTON
Leslie Clayton Steadman, aged 3 months and 24 days, died at 10:45 a.m. on last Sunday, August 18, 1912, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Steadman, a few miles west of this city. The little one had been a sufferer from summer complaint for a week or so. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this city. Elder W. E. Babb of the Christian church being in charge. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery. This is the fourth child Mr. and Mrs. Steadman have lost within 8 years, and the bereavement is indeed a sad one. They have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 23 August 1912

STEADMAN, ZELMA JANE
Zelma Jane Steadman, aged 17 months and 25 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Steadman, died at 11 o'clock a.m. on last Saturday after an illness of two or three weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church in this city at 1 p.m. on Sunday, after which interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery. Rev. J. J. Bagsley had charge of the funeral services. Zelma was a bright and lovable child and her health carries to the heart of the bereaved parents and other relatives a peculiar sense of sorrow, and to them the sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended. May they find comfort in the words of Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
-- The Western Star, 3 July 1908

STEELE, MALINDA (CLINE)
Malinda Cline was born in Scott-co., Ill., Nov. 29, 1836, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Wood, Kansas City, Kans., December 15, 1915. She was married in 1856 to R. K. Steele in Pittsfield, Ill. In 1859 they journeyed overland to California with a wagon train, beset by dangers from Indians, wild animals, etc. After several years residence in that state they returned by the water route from San Francisco to New York, there being at that time no transcontinental railways. In 1875 she, with her husband, removed to Smith-co., Kans., and there, on a homestead, amid the pleasures and privations of pioneer life, the family was reared. In early years the subject of this sketch became a Christian and a member of the M. E. church, and through the varied experiences of a long and arduous life she remained true to her faith, always an unassuming but fervent lover and servant of her God, her family and humanity at large. She enters into rest and reward after a long life, well spent. The husband and father was separated from the family by death in 1899. Five children survive - Mrs. J. W. Lee, Sand Creek, Oregon; Mrs. C. E. Wood, Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. R. C. Korff, Coldwater, Kans.; W. J. and C. E. Steele, Kensington, Kans.
Burial occurred at the old home, Kensington, Kans., Friday afternoon, December 17, the service being in charge of a pioneer preacher, friend of the family, from the text, "There is laid up for them a crown of righteousness." The sympathy and floral tributes of many friends made more beautiful the sacred service. "Beautiful twilight at set of sun, Beautiful goal with race well won, Beautiful rest with work well done, Beautiful grave where grasses creep, Where brown leaves fall, where drifts lie deep Over worn-out hands - oh, beautiful sleep."
-- The Western Star, 24 December 1915

STEFFEE, EVA B.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. G. Steffee who made their home at Coldwater during the first years of their married life, are well known to many of our readers. Mrs. Steffee departed this life at her home in Wichita last week. The following tribute to her memory we clip from the Wichita Eagle of April 26th:
Died - At the hour of noon, Thursday, April 23, 1896, at her home 246 Washington avenue, Mrs. Eva B. Steffee, wife of John G. Steffee, aged 34 years. Just as the sun had reached the meridian on that beautiful April day, while the clock in the court house tower was still striking the hour of twelve, the shrill whistles of busy shops and factories announced the midday rest, the children at Washington school broke forth with shout and laughter upon the play ground, and as the church bells called to prayers at noon - all incidents so striking emblematic of her active, cheerful, yet sweet Christian life, the spirit of Mrs. Steffee passed the boundary of that realm whence no voice is heard. Where no vision penetrates. A teacher of music, she had a large acquaintance and was intimately known in many homes throughout the city. Her pupils and patrons were her warmest friends. The children loved her and mothers spoke of her in kindliest terms. Her funeral was held at Plymouth Congregational church at 2 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. S. Gould, assisted by Rev. Don S. Colt. Her pall bearers were six of her boy friends and pupils. The casket was placed in the receiving vault of Maple Grove cemetery. The final interment will occur within a few days. "Our dead are never dead to us until they are forgotten." Her memory, like sweet prayers learned in childhood, will be held in kindly everlasting remembrance and sweeten the communion with those who yet remain. To those who knew and loved her best, no worthier tribute can be expressed in words than the beautiful lines of Lowell:
Like a lone star through riven storm clouds seen
By sailors, tempest tossed upon the sea,
Telling the rest and peaceful heavens high,
Unto my soul her star like soul hath been.
Her sight as full of hope and calm to me;
For she unto herself hath builded high.
A home serene, wherein to lay her head
Earth's noblest thing, a woman perfected.
-- The Western Star, 2 May 1896

STEPHENS, THOMAS
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Stephens took their son, Thomas, to Wichita on Monday for further medical treatment. But yesterday, word was received here that Thomas had just died. Funeral services will be held today at the Presbyterian church as soon as the passenger train arrives. Rev. J. B. Handy will have charge of the services. Thomas had been sick for several months. Fever resulting in a spinal affection, was the cause of his sickness. He was a bright and promising child, and his death brings deep sorrow to many a heart. His age was about 5 years.
-- The Western Star, 17 July 1908

STOKES, LUCINDA (DOBBINS)
Mrs. John Stokes died at her home, one and one-half miles east of Protection, Kansas, at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 1908.
Lucinda Dobbins was born near Maxwell, Ind., on May 16, 1844. Her age at the time of death, therefore, 63 years, 8 months and 19 days. She was married to John Stokes on December 18, 1866. To this union six children were born, viz.: Mrs. Alta C. Goble of Greenfield, Ind.; Even U., ( a son who died at the age of 16); Sam R. of Protection, Kans.; Mrs. Besie I. Bixby of Cedaredge, Colo.; Miss Bettie Stokes of Protection, Kans., and Miss Ethel L. Stokes now of Cedaredge, Colo. Mrs. Stokes came with the family from Indiana to this county about 20 years ago and had continued to make this her home. She united with the Primitive Baptist church in 1883 and was a true, faithful and consistent christian. Her disposition was kind and lovable and everyone was her friend. Her desire was to love and to be loved. She had been afflicted with paralysis and heart failure for the past ten years. Heart failure was the immediate cause of death. She bore her suffering with much patience, and while her death was expected at any time it came as a saddening shock to her relatives and friends. Services were conducted on Monday at 4 p.m. by Rev. I. W. Bailey of the Baptist church. He read from the 14th chapter of Job and from the 27th Psalm and talked from Rev. 14:13 "Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." G. S. Thomas and others conducted the singing. Many friends were present to pay a last tribute of respect. Mrs. Stokes loved her native state, and as her request had always been to be buried there, it was granted and her husband started on Tuesday morning with the remains for Greenfield, Ind., where interment was made.
-- The Western Star, 31 January 1908

STRAIN, MARY AGNES
Mrs. Mary Agnes Strain, wife of R. A. Strain of this city, died at 12:30 p.m. yesterday after an illness of three weeks. The cause of her sickness seemed to be an affection of the brain. During the greater portion of her sickness her mind was almost a blank. Death came quietly and peacefully and with apparently little pain. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:30 p.m. today and were in charge of Rev. J. L. Guernsey of the M. E. church and Rev. J. C. Bigbee of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery.
Deceased was born in Poland, Mahoney county, Ohio, on July 30, 1843. When she was but one year of age her parents moved to Mercer county, Pennsylvania. On November 3, 1870, she was married to R. A. Strain and in the year 1876, Mr. and Mrs. Strain moved from Pennsylvania to Americus, Lyon county, Kansas. where they lived until April, 1885, when they moved to Comanche county where they continued to live.
Mrs. Strain was in every respect a good woman. She was quiet, unassuming, kind and patient. Greatly devoted to her home she enjoyed its pleasures and comforts. At the age of 16 she united with the United Presbyterian church, but in 1894, she and her husband became members of the M. E. church. In her life she exemplified the true Christian character. One daughter, Mrs. Minnie Clark, now deceased, was born to the union. The sorrowing husband has the sincere sympathy of all in his hour of sad bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 6 November 1908

STRAIT, ED
Sometime last spring Ed Strait, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Strait, who live on the May McDonald farm in Shimer-tp., began to show symptoms of being afflicted with that dread disease tuberculosis. His condition gradually became worse although everything possible was done to relieve him. On Tuesday of last week he was taken to Wichita for treatment, but the specialist gave little or no hope of his recovery. On last Friday the young man, accompanied by his father, started on their return home. While on the way young Strait became worse, and when the train was near Rago and while lying on a cot in the baggage car, he passed away. The body was brought on to Coldwater and on Saturday was conveyed by automobile to Riverside, Ness-co., where burial was made. Undertaker, Elza Holmes and the stricken parents accompanied the body to that place. Deceased was about 26 years of age. He came to this county with his parents from Ness-co. a year or so ago. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 1 January 1915

STRAIT, S. C.
S. C. Strait who was kicked on the head by a horse on Saturday, December 11, died at 6:25 p.m. on last Sunday at the home of J. E. Holwagner in this city, where he has been cared for since the accident occurred. During the week which elapsed between the time of the accident and his death, he was conscious only for a short time on two or three occasions. At the time death occurred there were present, his wife, their son, C. C. Strait, and his wife and their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Cowles, and her husband, of Kinsley, Kans. The body was taken on Sunday afternoon to Ness-co., the home of the family before they came to this county a few years ago. The unfortunate accident which resulted in Mr. Strait's death called forth the sincere sympathy of many friends of the bereaved family. Mr. Strait was a good citizen, a kind husband and father and a good friend of all. At the time of his death, he was about 63 years of age.
-- The Western Star, 24 December 1915

STUBBS, MARY ELIZABETH (KERN)
Mrs. L. L. Stubbs died at about noon on last Saturday, December 15, 1917, at her home ten miles southeast of this city. Her health had not been good for some time, but it was only a week before her death that her condition became serious. Pneumonia set in and she gradually sank away. She was conscious almost to the end, and seemed perfectly resigned and uncomplaining. She was fully prepared for the event of death, and her only regret seemed to be that she must part, for the time with her loved ones. The Christian faith which had kept her for so long, sustained her to the end, and she died with the triumphant hope of the genuine Christian.
Deceased who was Miss Mary Elizabeth Kern was born near Dayton, Ind., on July 10, 1857. While she was quite young her parents moved from Indiana to Crescent City, Ill. There she continued to live until the year 1886, when she came west. On November 23, 1886, she was united in marriage with Leslie L. Stubbs, and the young couple at once became Comanche co. citizens. Here they continued to make their home, braving all the adversities of pioneer life in a new country, and staying with the country through all its varied history. Here she, with her husband, became thoroughly identified with those who labored and sacrificed in order that they might build up a home. Here she continued to live a life of willing sacrifice for her family and her friends. All her neighbors testify as to her kindness and her devotion to her full duty as a wife and as a neighbor. In early life Mrs. Stubbs became a member of the United Brethren church but about three years ago she placed her membership in the Presbyterian church in this city. The funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church in this city on Monday at 2 o'clock p.m., the pastor, Rev. A. G. Alexander, being in charge. A large number of the neighbors and friends assembled to pay their silent tribute to their departed friend. The floral offerings were very beautiful and every part of the services were touchingly beautiful and appropriate. At the time of her death Mrs. Stubbs had attained to the age of 60 years, 5 months and 7 days. The husband and one daughter, Mrs. Flossie Guseman, the only child born to the union, survive, and to them the sincere sympathy of many friends goes out in this, their hour of sad bereavement. Mrs. Stubbs was a sister of Mrs. D. F. Parcel of this county.
A friend writes as follows concerning the deceased: "She had always lived a faithful Christian life, and died with an abiding faith in Jesus Christ. Neighbors and friends attest her sterling Christian character and her unselfish life. She realized that she was soon, to meet her Savior and left the message of her love and waiting for the dear ones left behind." "My Jesus as Thou wilt; All shall be well with me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust to Thee. Straight to my home above I travel calmly on, And sing, in life or death, My Lord, Thy will be done."
-- The Western Star, 21 December 1917

STUCKY, JOHN F.
John F. Stucky, died Christmas morning at his home in this city. He was a well known and respected citizen, and one of the early settlers of the county. For the past 6 months, his health has been failing and his death was not unexpected. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. He was buried Wednesday by the G. A. R. of which order he was an honored member.
-- The Western Star, 28 December 1889

SUGHRUE, MICHAEL
From the Ashland Clipper. Michael Sughrue; born February 17, 1844, in County Carey, Ireland, died at his home in Ashland, Clark co., Kansas, at 12:55 o'clock p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 1901. Aged 56 years, 10 months and 15 days. Deceased was one of a family of three children of Humphrey and Mary Sughrue, his twin brother, Patrick, and his sister, Mrs. Mary Riley, surviving. His mother departed this life in Ireland 54 years ago on January 6 - the date of the burial of her son. His father died in the court house in Dodge City on the 20th day of April, 1887, honored and respected for his sterling worth. Humphrey Sughrue came over from Ireland with his children in 1854, locating in Washington, where they lived for three years, when in 1857 they removed to Harvard, Illinois. In 1853 they removed to Kansas where they have lived since.
Michael Saghrue and Miss Anna Walters were married at Atchison, Kansas, on the 3d day of June, 1875, at St. Bendict's church. Of this union ten children were born, all of whom survive him except one. Mr. Sughrue was a deputy sheriff under his brother, Pat, of Ford co. in 1884, and when Clark co. was organized in 1885 was its first sheriff. He was elected sheriff five times and was serving his ninth year at the time during his death; he was also the only republican sheriff ever elected. He was the first marshal of the city of Ashland and was marshal at the time of his death.
His army service, as shown by the records of the G. A. R. Post, was as follows: Michael Sughrue, (when mustered into G. A. R. ) age 42; Co. E. 7th Kansas Cav.; Private; enlisted August, 1861; dis, July 1865. Term of service, 47 months. Mustered in G. A. R. April 22, 1887; charter member; first name on the list.
-- The Western Star, 11 January 1901

SUMPTION, ARTHUR L.
From the Wichita Eagle we copy the following account of the death of A. L. Sumption who was a Coldwater grocer about 30 years ago who died at his home in Wichita on October 4. Arthur L. Sumption, 64, owner and operator of the Cramer manufacturing company died suddenly at his home, Thursday evening. A member of the St. James Episcopal church he came here from Bryon, Okla., in 1919. Survivors include a cousin, Mrs. E. R. Bedell; a sister, Mrs. W. H. Benham, Cleveland, Ohio, and a brother, Fred Sumption, address unknown. Funeral services will be announced by the Downing mortuary. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 19 October 1945

SUNDERLAND, LEAH
Mrs. Leah Sunderland died at her home in Nescatunga township, last Saturday morning at 3:30 o'clock. She was 58 years of age and leaves a husband and nine children to mourn her loss. She was buried in the Nescatunga cemetery Sunday afternoon.
-- The Western Star, 6 June 1896

SWIFT, JESSIE MAY
Miss Jessie May Swift, aged 15 years, 9 months and 8 days, died at 1:30 p.m. on last Tuesday, October 2, 1917, at the home of her mother, Mrs. W. G. Brew, in the southeastern part of this city. A short time before her death, she underwent an operation for the removal of a cancerous growth from one of her limbs, but she never rallied from the effects of the operation. Her health had been impaired for some time. Deceased was born in Phenix, Missouri, on December 24, 1901. In 1910, she moved with her mother to Wichita, and three years later to Coldwater. On March 10, 1915, she became a member of the Presbyterian church of this city, and she was a faithful and consistent member. She was a member of Mrs. N. A. Lytle's Sunday school class. Jessie was a kind and lovable girl, and although she suffered much, she was ever hopeful and cheerful. She was a member of the freshman class in the Coldwater high school. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the pastor, Rev. A. G. Alexander, being in charge. Six of the high school boys acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Coldwater
cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 5 October 1917

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