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Delbert W. "Del" Obermeyer, 57, Ruskin, Fla., died Tuesday, July 4, 2006; born May 14, 1949, in Herington; survivors include his mother, Marilyn Obermeyer of Salina; a twin brother, Don Obermeyer of Ruskin, Fla.; one sister, Marilyn Rolfs of Salina; and other relatives; preceded in death by his father, Del W. Obermeyer, in 1998; inurnment in Geneseo Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
Florence L. Obermeyer, 87, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Topeka; born Aug. 21, 1918, in Junction City; daughter of Carl Johannas and Anna Willimena (Bokelman) Wagner; married Wenston F. Obermeyer on Oct. 8, 1939, at the Zion Evangelical Church, Junction City; he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1989; survivors include one son, Wynn Obermeyer of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Elaine Atherton of Topeka; two brothers, Carl Wagner of Junction City and David Wagner of Vernon, Texas; three grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; and three great-grandchildren; preceded in death by one brother, Robert Wagner; burial in Woodbine Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
LeRoy Chester Olsen, 87, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Clay Center; born June 12, 1915, in Dickinson County, the son of John Edward and Nola Fern Russell Olsen; married Dorothy Evelyn Kregar on Aug. 3, 1936; she died on Sept. 17, 1986; he married Evelyn Budden Bergmeier on May 13, 1987; she survives, along with a son, Daniel Olsen, Salina; a stepson, Gary Bergmeier, Abilene; two grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren; also was preceded in death by a stepson; burial at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
Monday was held at the Grace
Reformed
church funeral services over the
remains of the four-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Orner, living in
Newborn township, five miles south of
town. The little one had been ill but
a short time and died Tuesday afternoon, a victim of that relentless disease, typhoid fever. In the absence of
the pastor, Rev. W. H. Zimmerman
officiated and the childish form was
laid to rest in the Abilene cemetery.
The sorrowing parents have the heartfelt condolence of their numerous
friends. (Abilene Reflector, Nov. 1, 1888) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Iva J. Owens, 84, Abilene, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001; born Aug. 12, 1917, in Holton, the daughter of Albert and Ivie Divelbiss Ireland; married Jimmie Owens on July 4, 1946. He died July 1, 2001; survivors include a daughter, Joyce Steffen, Abilene; two brothers, Dale Ireland, Leawood, and Darrel Ireland, in California; and seven grandchildren; burial at Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
About 4:30 yesterday afternoon Elmer Packard, on his way from Longford to Enterprise, overturned his car north of Talmage and was killed instantly. His passenger, Ed Agnew, suffered only minor injuries.
(Longford Leader, April 20, 1916)
Ruth Sarah Packard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Packard of Topeka, was born at Enterprise, Kansas, June 16, 1915, and died April 14, 1916, at the home of her grandma, Mrs. Ada Agnew, near Longford. Death was caused by pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks. Funeral services were held at the home of her grandma Saturday at 12 o'clock and services at Enterprise church Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the Enterprise cemetery.
(Longford Leader, April 20, 1916)
The friends of Mr. Harry Palfrey / Pelfrey were pained
on Tuesday morning by the sad intelligence of
his death, which occurred at Durham Park on
Monday evening at 7 o'clock. This news was the
more unexpected as he was in the city about a
week ago spending a day or two with his brother,
looking unusually bright and hopeful. After his
return home he had a slight hemorrhage of the
lungs and did not rally as usual. Monday afternoon a second severe attack suddenly snapped
the slender thread which held him to life.
William Henry Palfrey was born in Webley,
Herefordshire, Eng., January 25th, 1856. He was
there engaged in the telegraph department of
the Government service. Upon the failure of his
health, which was caused by a fall while playing
foot ball, he decided to come to America. Before
leaving he was presented with a high testimonial
to his character and ability by the officers of the
Governmental telegraph department. He arrived
In this country in 1878 stopping, at Chicago six
months. From that city he went to Dallas, Texas, to join a brother who is there engaged in business, and accepted a position in the office of the
Texas Pacific railroad. The climate of Texas
proved very beneficial; but while lining acceptably the position of station agent at Louisville he
was stricken with a severe attack of malarial fever which permanently impaired his health. After traveling for some months in Minnesota, and
being benefitted, he decided to try the further
influence of the air of Kansas, and to make his
home here with his brother George. Upon his
arrival nere about two years ago it became apparent to his friends that the unrelenting clutch
of "the unmerciful disease," consumption, had
laid hold of him, and from that time 'til his release
there were the customary alternations between
hope and despair, life and death, to which sufferers from that dread disease are subject. His activity and energy seeking an outlook, and for the
additional advantage of open air life, he went out
to Durham Park about one year ago to take
charge of the post office and assist in the office
work of that large stock farm.
During his residence among us, Mr. Palfrey, by
his pleasant, genial manners, endeared himself
to a large circle of friends. He was a young man
of good business judgment, thorough education
ana tine literary attainments, and but for the
misfortune of loss of health would have filled the
years allotted to him with rare usefulness and
merit. All that the tender, devoted affection of
a brother could suggest was done to smooth the
passage down to the "dark valley of the shadow."
There are left in this country to mourn his loss
two brothers, one in Texas and one in Abilene,
who have the sincere sympathy of many friends
in the home of their adoption. In his childhood's
home in England there are two sisters and an
aged mother whose hearts will be sore stricken,
and who will await in vain.
The remains were buried in the city cemetery
Wednesday afternoon from the Lutheran church,
where the funeral services were conducted according to Episcopal rites.
(Abilene Reflector, Sept. 13, 1883)
Alice Palmer, aged about 22 years,
died Monday morning. Dec. 21, 1885,
at the home of her mother, Mrs. St. Peter, in west Abilene.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church
in this city, Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Palmer was a bright, cheerful
young lady, and will be sadly missed.
(Abilene Reflector, 12-24-1885)
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Col. S. M. Palmer, formerly of
the U. S. land office at Salina, died last
night at 9:30; funeral tomorrow at 1
o'clock. The Masonic lodges of Abilene will attend and also many other
citizens. (Abilene Reflector, Apr. 18, 1889)
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E. Fuller Parent died at his home in
this city last Sunday night of that lingering disease, consumption. Mr. Parent was born
in Onandaga, N. Y.,
February 28, 1843, and was in the 42d
year of his age when death overtook
him. He was raised and educated in his native state.
He moved to Rockford, Ill., in 1858, where he was employed
as a clerk until 1861, when he enlisted in
Company E., 45th Reg't, Ill. Vols.,
participating in all the battles of his
command and by gallant conduct reaching the rank of
Sergeant-Major. He
came to Kansas in 1870, and at once
identified himself with the pushing,
progressive people by whom he was surrounded. He was a public-spirited man
until enfeebled by disease, and was
popular and highly esteemed in social
circles. He was a member of the Blue
Lodge and Chapter, A. F. & A. M., of
the Knights of Honor, United Work
men and Grand Army of the Republic.
As a man and brother he stood above
reproach. In business his integrity was
unquestioned, and in his family circle
he was loved and respected by his wife
and three lovely children, who are left
to mourn their great loss. He was
a deacon in the Presbyterian church
and died as he had lived, a christian
man. The entire community, as well
as the different orders to which he be
longed, feel a deep sense of loss and bereavement. Funeral services were held
yesterday at the family residence, Rev.
R. G.. McCarthy, officiating. Grand
Army Post, No. 63, of this city, buried
the mortal remains of its comrade and
brother with military honors, and they
sleep peacefully now, undisturbed by
war's alarms or the cares and duties of
a work-a-day life. His requiem is sung
to softest, sweetest music in the hearts
of his family and hundreds of friends.
(Abilene Reflector, 1-29-1885)
Arlene Jeanice Parks, 82, Abilene, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006; born Aug. 3, 1924, in the New Basel community, rural Abilene, the daughter of John H. and Edna Mae (Meuli) Lauer; married John Parks Jr. on March 9, 1947; he preceded her in death; survivors include two sons, Duane of Eagle Point, Ore., and Warren of Abilene; one brother, Kenneth Lauer of Blue Springs, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; also preceded in death by an infant son; burial at the New Basel Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
Yesterday evening Paul Parks, son
of Mrs. Fannie Parks, 611 W. Fourth
street, died after a short illness.
The young man was just entering
into maturity and was helpful assistant to his mother who will greatly lament his decease. The friends of the
family will earnestly sympathise with
them in their great loss.
The funeral services were held this
afternoon at the residence. Rev. F.M.
Porch officiating.(Abilene Reflector, Oct. 18, 1888)
Patricia Parrick, 17, of Great Bend, was killed Saturday, Nov. 28, 1970, in a two-vehicle accident north of Abilene on K-18. She was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parrick of Abilene. She was born March 12, 1953 and was a senior at Great Bend High School.
Survivors include her father and stepmother of Abilene, four brothers, William of Colorado Springs, Darrell of Chapman,
Dennis of Abilene, and Robert, of Wichita; a sister, Mary, of Wichita; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Ross of Junction City. The funeral for Miss Parrick will be Wednesday,
Dec. 2, at the Londeen Funeral Home, with burial in Indian Hill Cemetery.(undated paper)
Everette Jackson Pease, 69, died at his home in Chapman on Wednesday, July 17, 1957. Survivors include his wife, Martha W.; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Shroeder, Arlington, Va.; and a son, Robert, of Missouri. Services will be Friday at the Londeen chapel in Chapman, with burial in Indian Hill cemetery.(undated newspaper clipping)
Elisha Peck, brother of Benj. Peck,
sold his household and farming goods
at auction at his residence in Jefferson
township last Friday, and intended to
leave for his old home in Illinois on the
Monday following. But in his case the
saying, "in the midst of life we are in
death," was sadly exemplified. On
Sunday he died very suddenly, and an
investigation showed that an internal
tumor had opened, causing death in ten
minutes. Deceased was about 27 years of
age at the time of his death. He leaves
behind a wife and one child, two sisters
and three brothers to mount their loss.
He was honest and upright hi all of his
dealings and had the respect of-all who
knew him. The bereaved have the
sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Peck was an old resident
of this county and highly respected, and
his mortal remains were followed to
their last resting place on Tuesday by
a large number of friends. (Abilene Reflector 3-6-1884)
James David Pelfrey II, 18, Chapman, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Junction City; born Aug. 4, 1983, in Abilene, the son of Debra Geri Van Da Walker Pelfrey and James David Pelfrey; survivors include his mother, Debbie Pelfrey, Chapman; his father, James D. Pelfrey, Louisa, Ky.; a sister, Heather Anne Pelfrey; a brother, Thomas Joseph Pelfrey; and a grandmother, Vivian Van Da Walker; burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chapman.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
The funeral services of little Clarence
Pennington were held at the family
residence on West First street this
morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. Stauffer
conducted the services. A large number of relatives and friends were present.
The remains were interred in the Abilene cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our kind friends
and neighbors for their help and kindly
expressions of sympathy during the
sickness and death of our little Clarence, and assure them that we shall
ever hold them in grateful remembrance.
H. Pennington and Family (Abilene Reflector, Jan. 26, 1888)
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J. E. Perkins, 66, died Sunday, April 17, 1966 at his home in Manhattan. He was a former Dickinson County sheriff and a member of the K.S.U. campus patrol. He was born at Chapman on Nov. 19, 1899. He is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Durbon of Chapman and Mrs. Bruce Carpenter of Harper; a son, Glen of Virginia Beach, Va., 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday with burial in Indian Hill cemetery near Chapman.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
At the home of his son-in-law. A. K.
Vanderbelt on South Third street Saturday night, William Perkins, aged 74
years.
Mr. Perkins was one of the oldest
settlers of the county he having resided
in Abilene since 1871. He has had a
wide acquaintance and leaves many
friends who will mourn his departure.
He was always active in public
affairs and at one time held the position of coroner of the county. He was
a life-long member of the Baptist
church.
For sometime he has been failing in
health, liver complaint gradually undermining his constitution. He died
peacefully about 11 o'clock Saturday
evening.
He leaves a wife and two children,
Mrs. A. K. Vanderbelt of this city and
a son in New York.
The funeral services were held at the
house this afternoon and were attended
by a large number of friends and relatives who showed by their tears their
sorrow at their loss. Rev. Geo.
Merriam
assisted by Rev. T. F. Stauffer
conducted the ceremonies and the remains were laid for their last rest in the Abilene cemetery.
(Abilene Reflector, Feb. 7, 1889)
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Mr. Charles C. Perring died at his
residence, comer Tenth and Cedar, last
night at 10:30, of pleurisy with effusion
complicated with pneumonic apex of
the right lung. Mr Perring was a
well-known and highly-respected resident and his death will be mourned by
all. He leaves a wife and two children,
who have the sympathy of their many
friends and neighbors.
The exact hour of the funeral has
not yet been set, as they are waiting to
hear from Mr. Perring's brothers.
(Abilene Reflector 2-16-1888)
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Mrs. Rebecca Peters, one of Cheever's pioneers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Knisley, June 18th [tombstone says 19th] of paralysis. Funeral services were conducted from the home with interment in the Henry Cemetery. Mrs. Peters is survived by three sons and four daughters: Cabin, Charles and Robert Peters and Mrs. M. Freeman, Mrs. Alice Sampson, Mrs. Cora Knisley and Mrs. Emma Knisley. She was a model christian and highly respected by all who knew her.
(Longford Leader, July 7, 1915)
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Myron Dean Phillips, 79, rural Abilene, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006; born June 15, 1927, near Holland, the son of William F. and Grace (Bigler) Phillips; married Edith A. Schwarz on Oct. 15, 1950, in Carlton; survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; two sons, Ronald G. Phillips of rural Abilene and Donald D. Phillips of rural Hope; one daughter, Donna Goehring of Wamego; and five grandchildren; preceded in death by one brother, Howard Phillips; two sisters, Wilma Leamon and Pearl Phillips; and one granddaughter; burial in Fairview Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
Grace Piersol, 80, died Monday, June 3, 2002, at Ottawa hospital; born Oct. 17, 1921, in Chapman, the daughter of George Elmer and Ella Anna Fiest Ferguson; married Evan Elwood Piersol on Nov. 18, 1942, in Ottawa; he preceded her in death; survivors include a son, Phil Piersol, Williamsburg; two brothers, George Ferguson and Jim Ferguson, both of Ottawa; two sisters, Lillian Speicher, Denver, and Mary Ann Neiswander, Topeka; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Emerald.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
Last Sunday a farmer in Lyon town
ship, Pigosch ( Pigorsch ?) by name, was killed by a
number of drunken railroad men who
have been at work in that section on
the new road. It seems that Pigosch
was out hunting on his land, and a
wagon containing about seven of the
railroad men attempted to drive across
the land. Pigosch objected, and during the altercation which ensued one of
the men wrested Pigosch's gun from
him and knocked him down with it,
the blow bending the gun barrel. Another one of the men struck Pigosch
over the head a heavy blow with a club.
The men then fled, leaving Pigosch for
dead. The blows were fatal, and the
man died in about five hours. The
constable of Lyon township came to
Abilene after the sheriff, and on Monday morning sheriff Miller started with
an armed posse for the railroad camp.
No trace of the murderers were found.
Four men were arrested on suspicion
and brought to town, but were released
Tuesday morning.
(Abilene Reflector 11-6-1884)
Dorothy M. Pinkham, 94, Abilene, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006; born July 23, 1912, in Abilene, the daughter of Frank and Lucy Gertrude (Hart) Pinkham; survivors include her twin sister, Doris Pinkham of Abilene; and one brother, Charles Pinkham of Abilene; preceded in death by one sister in infancy; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
Elsie B. Plott, 88, Abilene, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006; born June 8, 1918, in Enon, Ark.; daughter of Jess and Bell (Cox) Riley; married Harley Plott; he preceded her in death in 1982; survivors include three sons, Donald and Harley, both of Abilene, and Carl of Madison, S.D.; two daughters, Cleta Carroll of Chino, Calif., and Lois Bouchey of Fontana, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; preceded in death by one infant daughter; two brothers; and four sisters; no burial information.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
J. S. Plum, an old gentleman of the
River Brethren persuasion, died very
suddenly at his residence on 7th and
Olive streets, about noon on Monday
last, of Angina Pectoris, a disease of the
nervous system implicating the
heart and involving the respiratory organs. Mr. Plum complained some early
in the day, but no one considered the
trouble of much benefit until just before
he died. Dr. Gish was sent for but too
late to do the poor sufferer much good.
He died soon after the Dr. arrived. He
was buried yesterday in the city cemetery.
(Abilene Reflector, 4-30-1885)
Mr. C. Polley died very suddenly of
neuralgia of the heart Saturday p. m.
about 3:15. Mr. P. was severely injured
during the August races by his dray
team running away and throwing him
out, breaking his leg by the fall. He
has gradually improved, and this afternoon took his first ride.
While On West Third street he complained of feeling ill. His wife drove
home at once. He grew worse rapidly,
being almost unable to alight. Drs.
Felty and Austin were called but in
spite of their skill be only lived a few
minutes. He was about seventy years
of age.
(Abilene Reflector, Oct. 18, 1888)
The funeral services of Mr. C. Polley,
who died so unexpectedly Saturday
afternoon, was held this afternoon at
4:30 o'clock from the church. Rev. T.
F. Stauffer returned from the East on
the 3:40 train to officiate at the services. (Abilene Reflector, Oct. 18, 1888)
Marion L. Poister, 92, Wichita, formerly of Fairview, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Wichita; born July 24, 1908, in Fairview in Brown County, to Earl and Vina Nyfeler Warner; married Clarence Poister; he and a sister, Aloha Ayers, Wichita, survive; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford Potter, 33, were held Nov. 3, 1951 at Abilene; she died at a
Salina hospital. She is survived by her husband; three children, Phillip, Paul and Phyllis; her father,
Mallon (?) Sinton, Mountain View; four sisters, Mrs. Lona Anderson, Mrs. Nona Helms, Mrs. Opal Potter and Mrs.
Jewell Helms, Mountain View; three brothers, Otto and Henry of Melrose, Ark., and Robert of
Abilene. (newspaper clipping Nov. 4,
1951)
Mildred L. Potts, 84, Junction City, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006; born Oct. 22, 1921, in Herington, the daughter of Milton A. and Maude L. (Debus) Wade; married Bennie B. Potts on June 24, 1954, at the First Presbyterian Church, Herington; survivors include her husband, Bennie of the home; and two brothers, Ned Wade of Herington and James Wade of Romeo, Mich.; preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Wade and Dick Wade; and one sister, Bernadine Applebaum; burialin Sunset Hill Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
In speaking of the death of Mr. C. R.
Powell, father-in-law of our respected
townsman, Mr. J. A. Hansbrough, this
paper last week said that he "had been
insane for some time and was in charge
of the county when death came to his
release." [transcriber's note: I did not find any mention of his death in the previous week's paper] Fearing that this statement
may be wrongly interpreted, we may be
allowed to add that Mr. Powell was in
the care of the county because the state
asylum was too full to admit him within its walls. His comfort and health
were looked after by Mr. and Mrs.
Hansbrough, who willingly bore the expenses which the care of the afflicted
gentleman rendered necessary. When
death came to his release his mortal remains were given Christian burial, and
were followed to the grave by a loving
and filial daughter and many friends of
the family. (Abilene Reflector 7-24-1884)
Died,
A. H. Pratt, a prominent farmer of
Ridge township, died yesterday of softening of the brain. Mr. Pratt was an
old resident of the county and leaves a
wife and three children to mourn his
loss.
(Abilene Reflector 3-8-1888)
Lucy Jane Smith was born in Adrian, Michigan, Oct. 7, 1841. In 1857 she moved with her
parents to Erie, Illinois. On March 31, 1868 she was married to Albert H. Pratt
and to this union four children were born: Albert J., of Hope, Kan.; Grace Elizabeth
Bowers of Sheridan Lake, Colo., deceased; Ethel Lou, deceased in infancy; Walter T.
of Hope, Kan. In 1873 she moved with her family to the home in Dickinson county
where she passed away. He husband preceded her in death at the age of 61 years. She leaves
to mourn her departure two brothers of Oklahoma, Robert and Martin Smith; a sister, Julia V.
DeWolf of California; two sons; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She
was called from this world Feb. 13, 1922 at the age of 80 years, four months and six
days. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was converted in early life and
united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has lived a devoted Christian life
until the day of her death. Grandma Pratt was highly esteemed by a large circle of
friends and neighbors as the large attendance at her funeral attested. Funeral services
were conducted at her residence near Navarre and interment was made in the cemetery called
Pilgrim Home by the side of her husband. The Rev. Shank of the Church of the Brethen
assisted in the service. Words of consolation were spoken from John 14:1-3.
(The Hope Dispatch, Feb. 23, 1922)
Charles A. Pray, 81, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Salina; born Sept. 2, 1919, on a farm near Hope, the son of C.A. and Augusta Dillon Pray; married Georgina Richmond on Jan. 25, 1946, at San Diego. She died April 3, 1997; survived by two daughters, Christine Smith, Bridgewater, Conn., and Bobbie Pray, Lawrence; burial in Abilene Cemetery.
(abstract Topeka Capital Journal)
Wednesday were held the funeral
services of the four months old babe of
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Prendergast.
The little one died at the home on
North Buckeye after a short life filled
mostly with suffering. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father Leary
in the Catholic church and a large number of sympathizing friends of the bereaved parents were present. The interment was in the Abilene cemetery.
The loss of the little one is a hard one
to the sorrowing father and mother but
they can gain some consolation from
the thought that the little life is in its
home beyond the river, removed forever
from the temptations, the sorrows and
the griefs of this world below.
(Abilene Reflector, Jan. 24, 1888)
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The many friends of Tom Prendergast,
a former resident of Abilene and
whose relations are among our best
known citizens, were shocked yesterday to learn of his death by an accident
Saturday night in Kansas City,
his present home, as he was en route
to the union depot to take the train
for Abilene to spend Christmas. The
story of the fatality is thus told in the
K. C. Journal:
Thomas J. Prendergast, of Abilene,
Kas., was thrown from a Fifth street
train at the northern entrance of
Bluff street at 8:30 o'clock last night
and was so badly injured that death
resulted soon after. Prendergast and
a friend named William O'Brien
boarded the tram at Fifth and Broadway and stood upon the platform smoking. They were on their way to the
Union depot for the purpose of taking
the 9:20 train west. When the train
leached the curve on Bluff street just
north of the bridge, the sudden jerk of
the train as it entered the curve threw
Prendergast off and under the wheels
of an east bound train that had jusi
crossed the bridge. The unfortunate
man was rolled along under the wheels
for twenty-five or thirty feet before the
train was stopped, and the car had to
be lifted from him before he could be
extricated. A hackman, who was
driving over the bridge, saw the accident and with the assistance of young
O'Brien and the people on the tram,
placed him in the hack and drove him
to the Central police station. An examination of Prendergast's injuries
revealed the fact that both thigh bones
Were crushed and his abdomen badly
bruised. Dr. Iven thought that he
was injured internally. The wounded
man was taken to the Sisters' hospital
at the corner of Seventh and Penn
streets by instruction of the assistant
superintendent of the Cable company
Prendergast is about
twenty-seven
years old and is unmarried.
His parents live in Abilene, Kas. Word
was sent
them last night of the
accident.
He died soon after reaching the hospital. Deputy Coroner Collins
visited the scene of the accident
last
night and secured the names of several
witnesses. An inquest will be held
over the remains at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon.
(Abilene Reflector, Dec. 27, 1888)
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Solomon, July 12th.
Mrs. Preshaw, wife of Rev. J. M. Preshaw, died at the family home last night. The funeral took place at the Methodist church this afternoon. Mrs. Preshaw was 68 years old and has for many years been a resident of Solomon. A husband and several children mourn the loss of a devoted wife and affectionate mother. (Abilene Reflector, July 19, 1888)
From the Daily Reflector: Mrs. Mary J. Price, of Liberty township, died this morning (Monday) at 1 o'clock at
her home. She leaves several children,
all grown to manhood and womanhood,
to mourn her death. The funeral will
be held at 1 p. m. tomorrow, Tuesday.
at Hiawatha church. (Abilene Reflector, May 23, 1889)
Mr. and Mrs. Olander C. Price, of Woodbine, recently suffered the loss of their
infant son at their home on Cary Creek. They wish to extend their
sincere thanks to the neighbors and
friends who assisted them in their
time of sorrow.
(Abilene Reflector, Dec. 6, 1888)
Andrew G. Protzman, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Winfield; born May 12, 1922, at Pittsburgh, the son of Daniel Allen Protzman and Ethel Vivian Gault Protzman Stephenson; married Phyllis Thompson in 1945 and they divorced in 1958; survived by a son, Jon Protzman, Herington; three daughters, Kathleen Brockmeier, Yorktown, Va., Jane Dorsey, Sunnyside, Wash., and Rosemary Herrel, Dallas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; preceded in death by two granddaughters, Cynthia Brockmeier and Lynn Dorsey; burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery. (abstract Topeka Capital Journal)