Obituaries T-V

Contributed by Shirley Brier

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TADE, RICHARD
Richard Tade, eldest son of Geo. W. Tade, of Valley township, died at his home Thursday, October 1, of typhoid pneumonia. The deceased was aged about 12 years. he was first taken sick with typhoid malarial fever, and had almost recovered, when he took a back set and typhoid pneumonia set in causing his death. The remains were interred at Avilla, on Friday of last week.
-- The Western Star, 10 October 1891

TALLEY, ANNA
Mrs. Anna Talley, wife of James Talley of this city, died on Monday morning of this week in Osawatomie, Kansas, where she was a patient in the state hospital for the insane. For 18 years, Mrs. Talley was a resident of this county and was well and favorably known. She was a native of Illinois. About 20 years ago she moved from Illinois to Nebraska where she lived until 1891, when Mr. and Mrs. Talley moved to Comanche county. Over a year ago, Mrs. Talley's health began to fail. She finally became greatly weakened, her physical condition leading to a partial collapse of her mental faculties. A few months ago she was taken to Osawatomie and carefully cared for, but her condition never improved to any great extent. The news of her death brought sadness to many hearts here, yet all recognize that death was, apparently, the only relief for her in her sad condition. Had Mrs. Talley lived she would have been 36 years old on the 17th of June. Mr. Talley and daughter, Miss Ethel, went to Osawatomie on Tuesday. At the time they left they were not sure where Mrs. Talley would be buried, but thought it would probably be either in Ottawa or in Wichita. The surviving husband and children have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 7 May 1909

TAYLOR, IDA LULALIA (LAMAR)
A few minutes before 3 o'clock p.m. on last Wednesday, November 20, 1912, Mrs. L. M. Taylor died peacefully at her home one-half mile southwest of this city. For two and a half years she had been a sufferer from lung trouble. During the spring and summer of this year she spent several months in Colorado, but her health continued to gradually fail and about four weeks ago she returned home to spend her remaining days with her family. Everything possible was done to stay the encroaches of the disease (tuberculosis) but to no avail. Gradually her strength ebbed away, until finally the physical body succumbed to the mandates of the Angel of Death. She was conscious to the last. During the few hours preceding her death, she spoke frequently of her nearness to the end of life in the body, and her every utterance there was the note of peace, of resignation and of perfect preparedness for the event of death. Hers was a victorious and a triumphant death.
Ida Lulalia LaMar was born on August 4, 1873, in Hillsboro, Mo. Her age at the time of death was 39 years, 3 months and 16 days. At the age of 14 she moved with her parents to Stafford county, Kansas, where she lived for about 3 years, moving from there to Preston, Pratt county. On June 5, 1889, she was married in Preston to L. M. Taylor. The family moved to this city about 8 years ago and lived here for a while. Moving from here, they made their home in the south for a few years, but returned to Coldwater a couple of years ago and continued to live here. Mrs. Taylor was a devoted wife and mother and through all her life had exemplified the constant spirit of sacrifice, of patience and of earnest solitude for her beloved ones and friends. She had been a member of the Baptist church since she was 12 years of age. Her life was consistent with the profession she made. The husband and four children survive. The children are; Wayne, aged 16, Howard, aged 13, Marion, aged 11, Mildred, aged 9, and Dale, aged 7. Mrs. Taylor's father, Rev. LaMar, is pastor of the Baptist church in Medford, Ore. Her mother died about 33 years ago.
The funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church in this city at 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon. Rev. J. S. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church in St. John, Kansas, and the former pastor of the deceased, is expected to be present to preach the funeral sermon. Rev. W. B. Leonard, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this city, will assist in the services. Interment will be made in the Coldwater cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 22 November 1912

TAYLOR, MARIE (CUMMINS)
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Taylor, wife of Joe P. Taylor, were held in the Coldwater Methodist church last Friday afternoon and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. Major W. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Gurney T. Hadley sang "Let Me Rest In Thee," "Rock of Ages" and "God Was There," accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Brumbaugh on the organ. The pallbearers were Fred Anderson, Bob Harp of Greensburg, Horace Rich, Martin Zerby, John Schneck and Clarence Coles. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Marie Cummins, daughter of Wm. B. and Louella Cummins, was born June 6, 1878 at Paola, Kansas, and departed this life January 18, 1944, at Berryton, Ark., at the age of 65 years, seven months and 12 days. While a child she moved with her parents from Paola, Kans., to Woods County, Okla., where she grew to womanhood and resided until her marriage to Joseph P. Taylor, in Kansas City, Mo. December 28, 1900. To this union were born five children. The family made their home in Coldwater, Kansas, until the fall of 1939, when they moved to Berryville, Ark., where she lived at the time of her passing.
She leaves to mourn her death four sons; Spencer C. Taylor, Berryville, Ark.; Cpl. Martin C. Taylor, U. S. Army, Hawaii; Phil Taylor, Marshall, Texas, and OM2c Gordon L. Taylor, U. S. Navy; also two brothers and two sisters, W. H. Cummins, Geo. V. Cummins, Bernice Arndt and Myrtle Arndt, all of Alva, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Taylor, a daughter, Bernice Taylor and a brother, Elmer C. Cummins. Mrs. Taylor was a kind and loving mother and neighbor, the family being highly respected in this community and her death will be felt as a distinct loss to those who knew her.
The following lines were written by Mrs. Taylor's brother, Geo. V. Cummins of Alva, Okla.:
To Mrs. Marie Taylor.
After a lingering illness a loving mother dies.
A mother in all that holy word implies;
A guiding hand to the children whom she bore.
A kindly friend to all who passed her door.
No more for her the morning sun will rise.
No more for her love's tender sacrifice.
Though to each one. Oh thought sublime.
Those sleeping eyes may open again some day in Paradise.
-- The Western Star, 28 January 1944

TAYLOR, WILLIAM MARTIN
Wm. M. Taylor died at his home in this city shortly after noon on last Sunday, December 30, 1917. He had been in failing health for some time having not been able to do any work since last Memorial Day. Several weeks ago he went to a Wichita hospital for medical treatment. He underwent an operation, but it was found that the cause of his sickness could not well be removed. A cancerous growth about the gall bladder had made such progress that its removal was deemed inadvisable, hence his relatives soon became resigned to the gravity of his condition. The best that medical skill could do and that loving hands could administer was done, yet he grew gradually worse. He was a patient sufferer and the end came after a quiet lapse into sleep which continued for about 36 hours. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the pastor, Rev. A.G. Alexander, being in charge, and Rev. Wyrick of the M. E. church and Rev. Babb of the Christian church assisting. A large number of friends showed by their presence their esteem for the deceased, who was known in all parts of the county. Interment was in the Coldwater cemetery.
William Martin Taylor was born on a farm in DeWitt-co., Ill., on November 22, 1850. At the time of his death his age was 67 years, 1 month and 8 days. On February 1, 1872, in Wapella, Ill., he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Polley, who, with five children survives him. In the year 1875 the family moved from Illinois to Kansas, settling in Cowley-co. There they lived for nearly two years, after which they moved to near Argonia, in Sumner-co., where they lived for about seven years. In April, 1884, Mr. Taylor made a tour of this part of the state. That was nearly three months before there was a town in this county. In August of the same year he moved his family out from Sumner-co., and thus they became pioneers in the settlement of Comanche-co. They first settled on a tract of government land two and one-half miles south of Protection. Life in a new country thus became to this family a familiar experience. Adversities came, yet they stayed with the country and helped to transform the prairies into comfortable homes and thrifty farms. Mr. Taylor always took quite an active part in politics, and his side acquaintance over the county soon made him a potent factor in all elections. In 1891 he was the alliance nominee for sheriff and was elected, defeating I. G. Howard, the republican candidate, by five votes. Two years later he was re-elected to the office of sheriff, this time as the populist candidate, defeating I. N. Powell, the republican nominee by a majority of 30. In 1895 Mr. Taylor moved back to his Protection-tp farm, but in the year 1903 returned to Coldwater, and here the family has continued to live. Mr. Taylor was at heart kind and considerate. Many an old settler can testify to his generosity, and, his former neighbors speak of him as a true friend. In his home he was thoughtful of every interest of his family.
All the children are now residents of this county. They are: Joseph Perry, David Elmer, and William J. Bryan Taylor; also Mrs. Cora L. McIntyre, wife of F. M. McIntyre, and Mrs. Gladys M. Masterson, wife of H. E. Masterson, all of this city. Two brothers, John Taylor of Protection, Thomas Taylor now of Oklahoma City, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Baker, of McClain, Ill., also survive. During Mr. Taylor's sickness, the constant attention given him by his relatives, and especially, his son, "Billie," the only child remaining at home, was evidence of the tenderest love and esteem.
-- The Western Star, 4 January 1918

TENNISON, LUCY (PLATT)
Died - at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Platt, in Rumsey township, on Saturday, April 2, at 4 o'clock p.m., of la grippe, Mrs. Lucy Tennison, aged 70 years. The deceased moved to Johnston county, from Illinois, in 1850, being one of the early settlers there, removing to this county about 10 years ago and has since made her home with her daughter. She calmly passed away seeming to be hopeful of the future that was before her. She leaves several children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest in the Aetna cemetery Monday.
-- The Western Star, 9 April 1898

TESH, SAMANTHA LAVINA (BERRYMAN)
From the Camden (Ind.) Expositor of April 30 we learn of the death in that city of Mrs. Henry T. Tesh. Mr. and Mrs. Tesh were residents of Avilla tp., this county, for a number of years and are well remembered by many of the earlier settlers of the county. We quote as follows from the paper above referred to: Samantha Lavina Tesh, daughter of Newton and Nancy M. Berryman, was born near Advance, Davis co., N. C., December 3, 1835. Her girlhood days were spent among the German Moravian sect at Winston, N. C. On April 4, 1858, she was united in marriage to Henry T. Tesh of the same city, near which place they resided until 1874 when they, with their two sons, came to Indiana where they resided until April 1887, when they moved to Comanche co., Kans., residing there until August 1895, when they came to Camden, Ind. It was her privilege to be the mother of four children. A son, born April 14, 1860, died in infancy and a daughter, born March 22, 1878, having proceeded her to the Great Beyond. Two sons, Jordan A. and Ulysses E., and three grandchildren survive her. She was the last survivor of seven. In her death, two sons realize that they have lost their best and truest friend, and mother. She was all that the term mother implies, and more, in so much as it was she who labored long and hard that her sons might have the advantages of a liberal education. The sons have been able to reciprocate and pay her in part, by caring for her as best they could in her declining years. Her relations with the M. E. church began in Carpenterville, Ind., in 1875, at which time she united with the church. Because of physical infirmities she had not taken an active part in church work in Camden, further than depositing her letter with the local congregation. She departed this life on April 23, 1908, aged 72 years, 8 months and 20 days. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, Rev. Faris officiating. Interment was made in Camden, cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 22 May 1908

THOMAS, JOSEPH PARKER
The people of this community were shocked on last Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Joe Thomas at the Commercial hotel where he and his wife had rooms. As noted in these columns last week, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were hurt in an automobile accident near Sitka, about 20 miles southwest of here, on Sunday, October 20, and they were confined to their rooms while recovering from the injuries received on that occasion. Mr. Thomas had sufficiently recovered that he was able to get about the rooms some. He had dressed himself and had taken a rocking chair and was in the hall about 3:30 p.m. and was sitting or reclining on a couch, when the attending nurse noticed that he suddenly turned very pale. He remarked to the nurse that he would "soon be all right," but those were the last words he spoke. He was dead in a few minutes. Death was evidently due to heart failure. Deceased was a member of the Masonic lodge and the members of that order in this city conducted funeral or burial services at the hotel on Sunday afternoon. On Monday the Masons took charge of the body and three members accompanied it to St. John, Kansas, where interment was made on Tuesday afternoon, the Masonic lodge of that city being in charge. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church, Rev. J. S. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church of St. John, preaching the sermon. The attendance at the funeral of the former neighbors and friends of the deceased indicated their profound regard.
Joseph Parker Thomas was born in Columbus, Kentucky, on March 13, 1867. At the time of his death, his age was therefore, 45 years, 7 months and 13 days. In 1883, he moved from Kentucky to Texas where he lived for a few years. Later he made his home for a short time in New Mexico and Colorado. About 8 years ago he settled in St. John, Stafford county, Kansas. He continued to live in that county until about 2 years ago, when he and one or two other Stafford county people bought a tract of land, the former T. J. Curran ranch, in this county. He then made this city his home and had planned to locate here permanently. On the 1st of last September, he was married in St., John, Kansas, to Miss Bessie Lill, who survives him and who, by reason of the recent automobile accident, is still confined to her bed in the Commecial hotel in this city. Mr. Thomas was a successful businessman, straight forward, energetic and accurate in his judgment on business affairs and in the promotion of those things intended, for the public good. In his death this community loses a valuable citizen and every one a good friend.
-- The Western Star, 17 November 1912

THOMASON, INFANT
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thomason, who live on the Barber ranch a few miles southeast of this city, died on last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Thomason's parents near Macksville, Kansas. Mrs. Thomason had gone there on a visit, when the little one took sick. Friends here extend sincere sympathy.
-- The Western Star, 7 March 1912

THORNHILL, EMMA (BRATCHER)
Mrs. P. D. Thornhill died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. J. Bratcher, 2 1/2 miles south of Protection, on February 5, 1908. Emma Bratcher - Thornhill was born near Protection on November 10, 1886. At death she was 21 years, 2 months and 26 days old. Her death, so thrilling, shocking and sad, has intensely grieved her relatives and friends. The cause of death was impacted bowels. She was suddenly taken sick at noon on last Saturday and grew worse rapidly until the Death Angel relieved her of worldly pain, at 5 minutes of 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning. Words are inexpressible in speaking of the loss of this friend, but our loss is heaven's gain. But, how we will miss her! She was so kind and loving and such a true and noble woman, and in the blossoming of womanhood. We sometimes do not understand God's mysterious works, but surely He doeth all things well. She was married to Pony Delzell Thornhill on August 23, 1903, and she leaves one little son, Orville, as an affectionate comfort to a husband, parents, one sister and two brothers. Rev. I. W. Bailey conducted funeral services at the M. E. church on Thursday at 3 p.m. Sincere sympathy is extended to the sorrowing family. Interment was made in the Protection cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 7 February 1908

THORNHILL, MILLIE
Mrs. Millie Thornhill died near Norman, Oklahoma last week at the advanced age of 104 years. Fully 500 people attended her funeral. She was born in North Carolina, 1792.
-- The Western Star, 22 August 1896

TICHENOR, NITA
Oscar L. Tichenor arrived here, last week, from Dayton, Tenn., on a visit to his father's family, and also brought home with him his eldest children, a boy and a girl, who will find a home with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tichenor. He brought the news of the death of his wife, Mrs. Nita Tichenor, who breathed her last at Dayton, Tenn., April 30th, and from him we gleaned the following particulars; O. L. Tichenor is a traveling agent for the Wrought Iron Range Co., of St. Louis, Mo., and travels over the eastern and southern states, and his family usually accompanied him. Two weeks prior to Mrs. Tichenor's death, they arrived at Dayton, Tenn., and a few days afterwards, on the 18th of April, Mrs. Tichenor gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. Twelve days later she died from what the doctors claimed to be malaria, contracted in traveling through Mississippi and Louisiana. Although among strangers, the ladies of Dayton did all in their power to alleviate her suffering, and at her burial, May 1st, filled her grave with flowers. The twins survive her and were taken to Fort Scott by Mr. Tichenor and left in charge of Mrs. William Hall, sister of the deceased. The deceased was a daughter of Amassa Hathaway, now residing near Portland, Oregon. She was born in Wisconsin, Sept. 27th, 1867, and at the time of her death was aged 24 years and 4 months. She was a devoted member of the Christian church, having united with that denomination at Senatobia, Miss., about a year ago. The deceased came to this county in 1888, and was united in marriage to O. L. Tichenor in this county, April 3rd, 1887. She was an ambitious woman, and up to the time of her death, occupied all her spare time in the pursuit of her studies, and she had taken up the branches of shorthand, music and painting. It is sad to chronicle the death of youth, or early manhood or womanhood. Like a plucked flower bud, life is ended ere its mission is fairly begun. Mrs. Tichenor leaves a fond husband to mourn her untimely death, and four young children, which, if they live, will never know from experience a mother's love.
-- The Western Star, 14 May 1892

TOBIAS, DANIEL
Dan Tobias, whose home was on Kiowa creek 7 miles north of Protection, was killed on last Sunday near Bluff City, Harper-co., by the explosion of the boiler of a traction engine. About ten days ago Mr. Tobias went to Bluff City after a threshing machine outfit which he owned. The engine had been steamed up for the purpose of hauling the separator to Bluff City, where the outfit was to have been on the cars for shipment to this county. The engineer John Huddleston of Ottawa, Kans., was on the engine and Mr. Tobias was standing on the ground near by when the explosion occurred. The engineer, also, was fatally injured. Mr. Tobias's body was fearfully mangled by the explosion. He lived only a few hours, dying at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The engine had not been in use for two years and was, therefore, in bad repair. A telegram was sent on Sunday evening to the family in this county, but it failed to reach Mrs. Tobias in time for her to catch the east-bound train on Monday morning, but on Tuesday morning she and the children went to Blufff City to attend the funeral. Mr. Tobias's home was, for several years, near Bluff City, and for that reason burial took place there.
Daniel Tobias was born in Dauphin-co., Penn., in February, 1859, and was, therefore, a little over 46 years of age at the time of his death. He moved from Pennsylvania to Harper-co., Kans., where he lived for about 7 years. Nearly three years ago he bought quite a tract of land on Kiowa creek in this county. He made some substantial improvements thereon and moved to his new home with his family. He had a nice home, was prospering and had begun in many ways to reap the reward of his years of industry and perserverance. He was a hard working husband and a good citizen. The blow was a severe one to the family and to them the sincere sympathy of all is extended. A wife, one son and three daughters survive the husband and father.
-- The Western Star, 21 July 1905

TODD, EMMA SOPHIA (HARREN)
Mrs. Emma Sophia Todd, one of Comanche county's earliest settlers, passed a way at her home in this city Tuesday morning of last week. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in this city Thursday afternoon and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. A. Fulton, assisted by Rev. Major W. Parker of the Methodist church. There were many floral offerings. Marvin Plank and Mrs. Geo. R. Stewart sang as a duet "Abide With Me," Mr. Plank sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and Mrs. Frank Webber sang "Crossing the Bar." Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery. The active pallbearers were Bert Klingensmith, Ernest Carthrae, Lovedren Hall, Roy Deewall, T. C. Mahan and Eddie Metzger. The honorary pallbearers were Jay T. Botts, Frank Dodsen, C. E. Allderdice, Tom Pepperd, Bernard Stark and Wm. Avery.
Emma Sophia Herren was born at Greenfield, Ind., December 18, 1856, and died at her home in Coldwater, Kansas, November 27, 1945, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with John E. Todd April 8, 1879, at Greenwood, Indiana. Her early life was spent in Indiana and she taught several terms of school in neighboring communities. In 1883 "the call of the West" reached this young couple and they went by rail to Fort Scott, Kansas, where they lived for two years; then by covered wagon to Comanche county, Kansas, where they proved up a claim near Avilla. Later they moved to a ranch near the town of Nescatunga where Mr. Todd, in partnership with Volney Barber of Decatur, Ill., engaged in farming and stock raising. Here they continued to reside until Mr. Todd's death April 6, 1927. Since then Mrs. Todd has made her home in Coldwater. They were real pioneers and experienced all the privations and problems of an undeveloped country. Here they raised their family of four children and took their place in the social and civic activities of their community. Mrs. Todd was descended from a strict Methodist family and united with that church at an early age. After coming to Kansas she and her husband united with the Presbyterian church at Coldwater, of which she remained a faithful member. She was a charter member and Past Matron of Coldwater Chapter, O. E. S., and was a member of the fraternal order 71 years. Mrs. Todd is survived by her four children - Omer H. Todd of Nickerson, Kansas, Alma Pepperd, Frank L. Todd and Ralph H. all of Coldwater, Kansas; 14 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Two grandsons are still in service overseas. She is also survived by 2 nieces, Esther Herren and Erschel Eddleman of Indianapolis, Ind., one nephew, Emmett Cox, of Indianapolis, and one grandniece, Marjorie Purves of Ontario, Canada.
-- The Western Star, 7 December 1945

TOWNER, IDA
Two more scarlet fever victims are reported near Protection this week, a 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bear, and Ida Towner, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Towner. The former died on Monday and the latter on Tuesday. We understand that scarlet fever exists in one or two other families, south of Protection.
-- The Western Star, 10 May 1907

TRIPLETT, ISAAC FRANKLIN
I. F. Triplett, well known Comanche County farmer, passed away in this city Thursday of last week, having been in failing health for a year or more. Funeral services were held in the Assembly of God church in this city at 2:30 o'clock last Saturday afternoon with Rev. Major W. Parker of the Methodist church in charge. Mary Ann Crowe and Alice Harkleroad sang "No Disappointment There" and "In The Sweet Bye and Bye," and Raymond Cline sang "No Night There." Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. The casket bearers were Lynn and Jim Haas, Fred and Harry Lohrding, Alonzo Atteberry and Herman Cole. The honorary casket bearers were Pete Cole, Clyde Blount, Jay Overocker, Everett Bennett, Ben Wolf and G. G. Haas.

Isaac Franklin Triplett, son of Isaac F. and Elizabeth Triplett, was born in New Harmony, Mo., on May 20, 1870, and departed this life at the Shelley Hospital in Coldwater, Kansas, August 19, 1943, at the age of 73 years, two months and 20 days. He was one of a family of seven children, five of whom preceded him in death, the sixth, a sister, Mrs. Mattie Atkinson, age 84, now living at Cordell, Okla. On July 18, 1897, Mr. Triplett was united in marriage with Miss Cora E. Basnett at Lebanon, Mo. To this union two children were born, Clarence C., who died at the age of nine months, and Milan E. of the home. Mr. Triplett came from Missouri to Pratt County, Kans., in 1905 and there engaged in the threshing business until 1914 when he came to Comanche County. He continued in the threshing business here until 1927 when he moved to the McDonald Ranch, he continued to engage in farming there until his death. Mr. Triplett was a member of the Christian church at Bowling Green, Mo., and was a devout Christian man. He was a good friend and neighbor and a loving husband and father. His word was as good as his bond and everyone who ever knew him was his friend. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and son, Milan, other relatives, and a host of friends.
-- The Western Star, 27 August 1943

TRUESDELL, EUGENIA M.
After an illness of several months Eugenia M., wife of W. H. Truesdell of Protection tp., died about noon on Wednesday of this week and was buried yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Truesdell were married in Kentucky, their native state, about 15 years ago. They moved to Comanche county 5 or 6 years ago and had built up a nice home a few miles west of Protection. Mrs. Truesdell was a devoted wife and a good neighbor. Her death has caused many hearts to be saddened. The bereaved husband has the sincere sympathy of many kind friends. No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Truesdell.
-- The Western Star, 10 May 1907

TURNER
A little daughter of R. C. Turner, who used to practice dentistry here, died of typhoid malaria fever in Clark county last week.
-- The Western Star, 17 December 1892

VANCE, HUGH W.
Another pioneer settler and respected citizen of Comanche co. is gone! At 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 1907, Hugh W. Vance died at his home near Protection after an illness of about two weeks. Death was the result of an aggravated stomach trouble, with complications. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the M. E. church in Protection, by Rev. I. W. Bailey of the Baptist church and interment was made in the Protection cemetery. Deceased was born in Roane co., Tennessee, on December 27, 1838, and was, therefore, 68 years, 6 months and 4 days old at the time of his death. He moved when a young man from Tennessee to Iowa where he lived until 1884, when he came to Comanche co., settling near Protection. In 1867 while in Iowa, he was married to Miss Emeline Noftsger, who survives him. To the union nine children were born, three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs. Lizzie Hungerford, whose home is near Alvaretta, Okla.; William and Lloyd, who also live in Oklahoma; Frank and Fred, also Mrs. P. A. Johnson, of this county. Mr. Vance was a good citizen and neighbor. He was frank and honest in his convictions and upright in all his dealings. He died in the saving faith of a risen Savior. In their bereavement the grief stricken relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
-- The Western Star, 5 July 1907

VANWEY, ABRAM
For several weeks Uncle Abe VanWey whose home was in Protection, had been lingering at the point of death. His sickness began over a month ago, and a rapid decline of vitality was at once noticeable. Sickness was almost unknown to him, and, for one of his age, he was a remarkably well preserved man. But disease - pronounced by his physician to be Uraemic poison - came, and soon destroyed his health and life of the body. For ten days or more he had taken no food but a small quantity of nourishment of any kind. At 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1898, he passed quietly from life unto death, and at noon on Monday was buried in the Protection cemetery. Many loving friends administered to every need during his sickness and were present at the burial. Rev. C. M. Gray, of Coldwater, conducted the funeral exercises.
Abram VanWey was born June 27, 1817, in Fairfield county, Ohio. He moved to Illinois in 1865 and from there to Coffey county, Kansas, in 1869 or 1870, thus becoming one of the pioneer settlers of Kansas. He lived for a while, also, in Miami county. In 1884 he came to Comanche county and thus became a "pioneer" here. He moved to Oklahoma in 1892, but returned
to Comanche county only about a month ago, settled again in Protection. Uncle Abe as he was familiarly called, was known and respected by a large number of friends throughout this and adjoining counties. He had a kind word for everybody, and nothing pleased him more than to have a familiar chat with his friends. He was endowed with little education learned in school, but he possessed withal, a keen intellect and quick perception. All who knew him united in giving utterance to the sentiment - another noble man and good citizen is gone. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and died in the Christian faith. He leaves a wife and three children to whom the sympathy of the entire community is extended in their hour of bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 24 September 1898

VANWEY, WALTER LAFAYETTE
Walter, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe VanWey of Protection tp. died on Tuesday after an illness of about two weeks. The immediate cause of his death was thought to be scarlet fever. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. I. W. Bailey of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the Protection cemetery. Walter was a bright, industrious and obedient boy. He was the only son, and the only living child, two sisters having preceded him in death. Many were the hearts that were saddened by the news of his death, and to the parents whose sore affliction seems now almost unbearable the profound sympathy of all is extended.
-- The Western Star, 12 April 1907

Walter Lafayette VanWey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram VanWey, died at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 1907, after a five weeks' lingering illness of scarlet fever. His age was 11 years, 10 months and 9 days. He did not suffer intense pain, but throughout his sickness was very patient. Lovingly was he cared for in his home and kind hands gently laid him to rest. Being the only son of his fond parents, it seems heart breaking to live without him, as he was loving, gentle, industrious and a great joy in his home. But his death is a notable victory. The body yielded to the powers of disease, but the spirit triumphed through faith in Christ and went home with the angels to live with God. He leaves devoted parents and two sisters, Minnie and Wilma, and other relatives and many friends to mourn his loss. Rev. I. W. Bailey conducted the funeral services at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the home. Interment was made in the Protection cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 19 April 1907

VEATCH, ADELA
This community was shocked on last Saturday to learn of the death on the evening before of Miss Annie Veatch, who for the past few years had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Victor Humphrey, in Trinidad, Colorado. Death was very sudden, resulting from apoplexy. Futher facts are not obtainable this week. Extended obituary next week.
In Trinidad, Colorado, on Friday, February 19, 1904, Miss Adela Veatch. The announcement of the death of Miss Veatch, brief mention of which was made in the Star last week, brought sadness to the hearts of many people in this city and county where she was known so well and so universally respected. The unexpectedness of such news added force to the shock, and to many it indeed seemed that, "It cannot be true." But the sad news conveyed by the first telegram was soon confirmed by a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Victor Humphreys, with whom Miss Veatch had been living with in Trinidad. Previous to January, 1900, when Miss Veatch moved to Trinidad so as to be with her sister, Mrs. Humphreys, she had, for 15 years, been a resident of this county, most of the time of Coldwater. Her father Captain B. M. Veatch, who died in this city nearly 5 years ago, was one of the early and best known settlers in the county. Miss Veatch, during her entire stay in Coldwater, was actively engaged in social and religious work. She was a voluminous reader, owning one of the best libraries in the city. Her literary tastes were of high order and she took great delight in every possible means of literary culture. In religious work she was especially active. For many years she had been a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a teacher in the Sabbath school most of the time. Her interest in the work was shown by her active participation in the various Sunday school conventions held at the county. At the time she moved away she was secretary of the county association. Miss Veatch's life was well and nobly lived. Her greatest ambition was to do good to all, and whenever possible to render a kind word or deed. She was unselfish, generous and maguanimous, and her memory will long be cherished by many friends in this county. The particulars of Miss Veatch's death are stated in a Trinidad paper of February 20, as follows: The sudden demise of Miss Adela Veach, whose death occurred at 7:30 last night of apoplexy, came as a shock to her many friends in Trinidad. Death came suddenly. Yesterday afternoon she attended the meeting of the Pierian club at the home of Mrs. F. A. A. Williams, where she appeared in her usual good health and spirits, and thence went to her home at 1212 Alta street, where she lived with her sister, Mrs. Vie Humphreys. Shortly after 7 o'clock, while sitting in the parlor, the stroke came to her, and though three physicians were called, all efforts proved unavailing, and she died within a few minutes. Miss Veatch came to Trinidad 3 years ago from Kansas, and had made many friends. She was as active club woman and very generally popular with all who knew her. Both Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys are overcome with grief at their loss. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at the V. B. Humphreys residence at 2:30, Rev. B. F. Lawler conducting the service.
-- -- The Western Star, 20 February 1904

VEATCH, BASIL MEEKS
Born, April 12, 1823. Died, January 20, 1901. Aged 77 years, 9 months and 8 days.
The above dates mark the time limits of a life the study of which at once becomes interesting and instructive, and about which a volumne could be written - a life filled with a brightness, sincerity of purpose and a strict devotion to home and to country. A few minutes after 9 o'clock on last Sunday morning, after an illness which had kept him confined to his room for six weeks or more, Capt. B. M. Veatch, of this city, quietly passed away. Up to the first of last December his health had been comparatively good for a person of his age. Sickness contracted during the war, however, but a trace in his system from which he never fully recovered. For several weeks prior to the time of his death his vitality was very low, and death came apparently without pain. The vital organs of the body gradually succumbed to the weakness which ripe old age brings, and the end came peacefully and quietly. The announcement of his death was not unexpected by the community, yet it came with a peculiar sadness to all, for almost every person in the county knew Capt. Veatch and honored and respected him. The funeral services were held at the Veatch residence at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and were conducted by Rev. W. L. Roberts, of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. C. M. Gray, of the M. E. church. The Masonic lodge of this city had charge of the burial services, the deceased having been an honorable member of that order for 50 years. A large number of the citizens of the town and surrounding country turned out to do honor at the obsequies of their deceased neighbor and fellow citizen. Burial took place in the Coldwater cemetery.
Basil M. Veatch was a son of Nathan and Elizabeth (Evans) Veatch, of Harrison co., Indiana, and was born in that county on April 12, 1823. His father was a native of Tennessee and was a brave soldier of the war of 1812. His grandfather, also named Nathan Veatch, of Welsh descent, and reared in Maryland, was a soldier for the colonies in the Revolutionary war. Capt. B. M. Veatch was a brave soldier for the Union during the Civil war from 1861 to 1865. "Thus, in three great wars of the country, " says a biographer of the Veatch family, "grandfather, father and son have been engaged under the same flag in behalf of their country."
Capt. Veatch's mother was originally from Kentucky and was of German descent. There were nine children in the family, of whom Basil M. (the Captain) was the third. In 1830 the family moved from Indiana to Fulton co., Illinois, and it was there that the children grew to manhood and received their education. In 1844 Captain Veatch, then 21 years of age, located in Vermont, Illinois, where he engaged in the furniture business and carried on a cabinet maker's shop. Continuing this until 1855 he then went to the town of Tennessee, McDonough co., Illinois, where he followed merchandising and the grain business until the outbreak of the war. When Fort Sumpter was fired upon he dropped his business regardless of pecuniary interests and immediately enlisted for the defense of the Union. He raised a company of volunteers - Company C. - and joined the 59th regiment of Illinois volunteers. His company took a conspicuous and honorable part in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, Stone River, Perryville and a number of minor engagements. In June 1863 Capt. Veatch's health became so impaired that he was compelled to resign. But recovering again, he at once enlisted another company, which became Company C., of the 137th Illinois volunteer infantry. He commanded this company until October 1864. Later he joined the "100 Day Men" and was mustered out of the service at Springfield, Illinois, in 1865. Capt. Veatch's war record was one of which any soldier should be proud. He was brave, almost to the point of daring, and at all times he commanded the highest respect of his superior officers. He was often commended for brave and meritorious conduct in time of battle, one of the highly prized papers which the Captain always kept being a commendatory letter from President Lincoln. And thorough all the 35 years since the war Capt. Veatch never faltered in his loyalty to the flag and his devotion to all that it represents. He was an honored member of Scott Post, G. A. R., of this city, and for the past ten years had been the commander and practically the main-stay of the Post. He took great pride in the work of the Grand Army and was never as happy as when mingling with the "Boys in blue." During the last talk the writer had with him, about ten days before his death, Capt. Veatch related a number of his army experiences and with a vividness of memory which was remarkable.
Immediately after the close of the war Capt. Veatch settled in Keytesville, Charlton co., Missouri. He served as deputy sheriff of that county for two years and was afterwards appointed deputy U. S. Marshall. From 1872 to 1884 he was a postal clerk on the North Missouri railway, between Kansas City and St. Louis. He came to Comanche co. in 1885, settling at Evansville, in the southeastern part of the county. A few years later he moved to Coldwater and had ever since made this his home, devoting his time to the real estate, loan and insurance business.
Capt. Veatch was married on October 20, 1844, to Miss Cynthia Gassaway. She died in 1857, leaving three children - Charles, Addie and Emma. The latter became Mrs. J. P. Jones. She died several years ago. On March 10, 1860, the captain was again married, this time to Mrs. Esther Kinney, who died 7 or 8 years ago. To them two children - Fred and Kate (now Mrs. Victor Humphreys) were born. Charles is now a resident of Kansas City, Fred lives at Moscow, Idaho, and Mrs. Humphreys' home is at Trinidad, Colorado. Miss Addie will continue to reside in Coldwater and will occupy the home where, for several years, she had administered so lovingly and so patiently to the comforts and happiness of her father.
In his private life Capt. Veatch was an exemplary citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor and faithful to every trust committed to him. He was a friend and promoter of every worthy enterprise and was especially popular with the teachers in whom he showed much interest. His accustomed visits to the county Normal and his friendly counsel will be greatly missed by them. He had accumulated a fine library and had always been a careful student of history. He was a man whose influence was felt - always for the good - in the community in which he lived, and for that reason he will be missed not only in Coldwater but throughout the entire county. It is the universal expression of the people of Comanche co. that in the death of Captain Veatch we all lose a personal friend, and the county and state an honorable and useful citizen. To the sorrowing relatives the heart-felt sympathy of many friends goes out in this the hour of their bereavement.
--The Western Star, 25 January 1901

VEATCH, ESTHER
Mrs. Esther died at her home in this city, April 10, 1893, at 11 o'clock a.m., from derangement of the stomach, after an illness of six weeks, though her trouble was not considered dangerous until a week before her death. Her children, who resided at a considerable distance, were telegraphed for, but could not reach here in time to see her alive. Mrs. Veatch was 65 years of age. She was the second wife of Capt. B. M. Veatch and the mother of two children, Fred Veatch, of Moscow, Idaho and Mrs. Kate Humphreys of Trinidad, Colorado, and all are well and favorably known. The deceased was born near Rochester, New York. In early life she removed to Vermont, Illinois - then Esther Martin - where she met and married B. M. Veatch, March 10, 1860. They removed to Tennessee, Illinois shortly afterwards, and resided there from 1861 to 1865. From this place they removed to Keytesville, Missouri, where the family resided for twenty years. In 1880, the family moved to Kingman, Kansas and from Kingman to Comanche county in 1886, where Mr. and Mrs. Veatch have since resided. Mrs. Esther Veatch was a member of the Presbyterian church and highly respected and beloved by a large circle of friends. The funeral services were conducted from the family residence Wednesday morning, Rev. Fulton officiating. The remains were laid away in the city cemetery to await the final awakening on judgment day.
-- The Western Star, 15 April 1893

VEATCH, OLIVE
Died, Aug. 31st., of typhoid fever at the residence of her parents, nine miles east of Nescatunga, Miss Olive, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Veatch. 16 years of age.
-- Nescatunga Enterprise, 4 September 1886

VIEG, BLANCHE (HUMPHREY)
Word has been received at this office of the death of Mrs. Blanche Vieg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Humphrey. She died at Rico, Colorado, January 25th, of Acute Peritonitis. She died a very calm, happy death, her only regret was leaving her young husband. She was married on the 5th of last July to Mr. Albert Vieg, consequently had only been married a little more than six months. Her remains were laid to rest in Fairmount cemetery, Denver, on the 30th of January 1896 - Denver being the home of her parents. The family of A. C. Humphrey resided in this city in the early days of Coldwater, but removed from here to Colorado four or five years ago. Blanche was their youngest daughter, and a very pretty and promising young lady. When she left this city she was yet in girlhood, being only 14 or 15 years of age. Her many friends and acquaintances here will regret to hear of her death, while yet in the bloom of young womanhood.
-- The Western Star, 15 February 1896

VOLEMAN, MARY AMANDA (HUGHS)
On Saturday, May 28, 1904, at her home, in Irwin tp., Commanche co., Kansas, Mrs. C. H. Volkman, aged 46 years, 2 months and 8 days. Mrs. Volkman had not been in good health for several weeks, but no alarm was felt in regard to her condition until a few days before her death. The immediate cause of her death was thought to be child bed fever. An infant was born to Mr. and Mrs. Volkman about 8 weeks ago, but the child did not live. The best medical skill in the country was summoned, but Mrs. Volkman gradually grew worse until, at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, death relieved her of her suffering. She was conscious up to within about 2 hours of her death.
Mary Amanda Hughs was born on March 20, 1858, in St. Joe co., Indiana, and on February 8, 1878, was married at Wakarusa, Indiana, to C. H. Volkman. They moved from Indiana to Comanche co. in April 1885, and continued to make this county their home. Two children blessed the union, John Arthur who died about 6 years ago, aged about 19 years, and Mrs. James I. Hall, who lives with her husband at the Volkman home on Kiowa creek.
The deceased was in every sense a good woman and a faithful and loving wife and mother. Her greatest joy was to render some service which would make others happier and better. She was universally esteemed by all who knew her. She had been a faithful member of the Baptist church since her youth. Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church in this city at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Williams after which interment was made in the Coldwater cemetery. The grief stricken husband and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of all in this, their hour of bereavement.
-- The Western Star, 3 June 1904

VOLKMAN, JOHN ARTHUR
At 10 o'clock Saturday night, June 5th, Arthur Volkman, a well known young man of the county, died at his family residence in Irwin township ten miles west of this city. He had been ill about five weeks. He was first taken with intermittent fever and later with hemorrhage of the bowels and a reaction set in with typhoid fever, which resulted in death. The deceased was the only son of C. H. and Mary Volkman. He was born in Nappanee, Elkhart county, Indiana, November 16, 1879, and was aged 18 years and 7 months at the time of his death. The deceased had been a resident of this county for about fourteen years, most of the time residing with his parents in Irwin township. Arthur Volkman was a young man of good, steady habits, quiet disposition and industrious to a marked degree and was generally found at home assisting his father with farm work. His death is a sad blow to his parents, who have been subjected to much ill luck and misfortune during their sojourn in this country. The funeral took place from the M. E. church in this city Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. C. M. Gray and Rev. A. M. Buchanan assisting with the services at the church and gave consolation to the family. A number of people turned out in the city as well as from the neighborhood of the deceased to pay their last respects to the young man. The remains were buried in the city cemetery.
-- The Western Star, 11 June 1898

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