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Life's Fever O'er.
Thursday at three o'clock died the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yedden, of summer complaint. The little fellow was a winsome child and it was hard indeed for the parents
to give him up. They, however, seek consolation in the belief that he rests happily in the land where the cares and troubles of earthly existence are not known and the temptations of this life are not to be met with. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the house, West 7th street. Abilene Reflector, Aug. 2, 1888)
Yesterday morning, at the residence,
corner Tenth and Walnut streets, Guy
T. York, the 3-year-old son of Z. A.
York, died of consumption. The funeral services will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
Rev. Dr. Welsher conducting the services. The sorrowing parents have the
sympathy of the entire community.
(Abilene Reflector 1-12-1888)
Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. York mourn the
loss of their little daughter, who died
this morning at 5 o'clock. They have
the sincere sympathy of their friend in
this, their hour of bereavement. The
funeral took place Wednesday at 2 o'clock
at the Baptist church. Rev.
Welsher will conduct the services.
(Abilene Reflector 3-15-1888)
A SAD ACCIDENT.
A Little Child Drinks a Solution of Morphine and Dies Almost Instantly.
Last week there took place an accident by which a little two-years-old child lost its life. Dr. D. P. Young, the veterinary surgeon, returned to his home on Spruce street about five o'clock from a trip into the country where he had been attending a sick horse. He had a solution of morphine, perhaps a teaspoonful of the deadly drug being dissolved, in a teacup on the dining room table. He left the cup standing there while he put away his surgical instruments and when he returned he was horrified to see his little boy
Austin drinking the poison. Medical aid was at once summoned and every thing that human power could do was done in the effort to save the little fellow's life. All was in vain and about two hours later the sufferer sank into the arms of death.
Austin was a cheery, bright child and the bereaved father and mother are almost heartbroken at the loss, the more so on account of the accident by which he lost his life. Their many friends will extend to them the most sincere sympathy in their sorrow. (Abilene Weekly Reflector, Sep. 27, 1888)
Mrs. Edd Lilley was called to Solomon Tuesday morning by the death of her brother's wife, Mrs. Owen Young. Roy accompanied her.
(Longford Leader, Jan. 16, 1913)
Edward August Ziass, 52, Chapman died Saturday, June 20, 1958 at Enterprise. He is survived by his widow, Evelyn, and son, James, of the home; another son, Robert Hollinger of Manhattan; a brother, Everett, of Broughton, and six grandchildren. Services with be Tuesday, June 23, at the Lutheran church with burial in Indian Hill cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
Arnold E. Zeckser, 89, of Lyona community, died March 8, 2003, in Junction City; born June 25, 1913, at Herington, son of Otto F. Jr. and Theda Brenner Zeckser; survivors include many cousins; preceded in death by his brother, Alvin, and his sister, Emma; burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
(abstract Junction City Daily Union)
Samuel W. Zeiler, 84, Herington, died Friday, March 31, 2006; born Jan. 13, 1922, in New York City, the son of Morris and Annie (Silver) Zeiler; survivors include one brother, Martin Zeiler of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a nephew, David Zeiler of Herington and other relatives; preceded by one brother, Ralph Zeiler, on Aug. 11, 1983; inurnment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)
While Bathing in the Railroad Reservoir Ambrose Ziegler Loses His Life; The Body Recovered.
Special to the Reflector
Manchester, Kas., June 17: Yesterday afternoon Ambrose Ziegler, C.
Higgins and J. Simpson went bathing
in the railroad reservoir, northeast of
the city. After being in the water for
half an hour or more Ziegler attempted
to swim across the dam. On the way
he was attacked by a cramp and sank
in 12 feet of water. The accident occurred about 5 o'clock and though the
alarm was at once given and every
effort was made to recover the body, it
was 9 p. m. before it could be found
and taken from the water.
Ziegler was a mail carrier between
this place and Poplar Hill, was well
known and highly respected, and was
about 17 years old.
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The funeral services of Ambrose
Ziegler, who was drowned at Manchester Sunday, were held yesterday
afternoon at Solomon. A large number of friends accompanied the remains
from Manchester and the gathering at
Solomon was also extensive, many
wising to show their respect to his
memory and some being attracted by
curiosity. (Abilene Reflector, June 20, 1889)
Jack Zimmerman, 79, a resident of Chapman since 1930, died Tuesday, March 30, 1954 at Salina. He was preced in death by his wife in
1950. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Ada Divelbliss of Olathe and a step-son in California.
(abstract Abilene Reflector Chronicle)