Sedgwick County Obituaries
ALEXANDER
The startling and sad news was received
yesterday in the city that Mr. Milburn M.
Alexander had died yesterday morning at
4 o'clock at his home in Wellington, of
Bright's disease of the kidneys, after many
hours of th most excruciating pain. Mr.
Alexander was the eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. D. P. Alexander, of this city, and a
brother-in-law of Judge T. B. Wall. He
leaves a wife and one child to mourn his
untimely loss. He was thirty-three years
old and bid fair for a long life. Milburn
M. Alexander was well known to all
of the older residents of this city
not only, but to the entire country. For
years he was the head of the firm of Alexander Brothers, who did a large mercantile
business in this city, and the announcement of his sudden and unexpected death
will cause a feeling of general regret and
sympathy for the widow and son, for the
father, mother, brothers and sister. The
body was brought up from Wellington
last evening and will be buried this after
noon in Highland cemetery, the services to
be held at the residence of his parents at 3
o'clock, at the corner of Fourth avenue
and Pine street.
To the mother who stands over the unresponding cold form of her first born,
what can we say? Nothing which
can lift the weight of sorrow which presses
upon a heart which in all the years of her
younger motherhood went out in love and
solicitude for that, for her dear boy. Oh
this life, its lights and shadows, its smiles
and tears, its griefs, heart-aches, and at
last and at the end the sodden earth whose
darkness receives and hides all. The echoes
of the soul alone tell, the light of the
heart's abiding faith alone discovers the
happiness and the home beyond. (Wichita Eagle, Nov. 17, 1887)
BOWMAN
The funeral of William Bowman, late member of Arkansas Valley
lodge, No. 21, A. F. & A. M. took place Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.
at New Hope Baptist Church. The funeral was ably preached by Rev.
H. F. Frazie, pastor. The funeral was conducted under the auspices
of the Arkansas Valley lodge, and were very impressive. The
remains were interred at Maple Grove cemetery.
(Wichita Searchlight, April 6, 1909)
CARTER
Sarah Carter was born in West Virginia, Dec. 23, 1827, died March 15, 1909. Early in life she professed a hope in Christ and for more than fifty years she led a devout Christian life. In 1844 she moved to Jackson county, Ohio, and met and was married to Henry Carter, in Pike county, Ohio. Thirteen children blessed their home. With her husband she came to Sedgwick county in 1887, where she had since resided. She was a member of the Second Baptist church of this city. She is survived by ten children--the residence of two of them is unknown. Those known are: James Carter, of Kenton, Ohio; John Carter, of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Millie Knapper of Mt. Sterling, Ohio; William Carter, Willis Carter, Mrs. Hattie Hurst, Cora Carter and Julia Carter all of this county and city. She also leaves about 20 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Second Baptist church, Saturday afternoon, March 20 at 2:30. Interment will be in the family lot in Maple Grove cemetery beside the body of her husband and son. (Wichita Searchlight, March 20, 1909)
GARDNER
Mrs. Harriet Gardner who had been seriously ill for about
two weeks with spinal and other complicated ailments, and
had borne it all with Christian fortitude, was compelled to
surrender all that was mortal to the grim monster death last
Tuesday. Mrs. Gardner was 65 years of age. She was born in
Green county, Alabama and was the mother of 12 children, although
but one now living, Mr. James Gardner, 1234 North Wichita. She
had been a resident here for a little over four years. She
was a member of the Tabernacle church and died in the triumph
of her faith. The funeral service was conducted Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. R. M. Contee of Kansas City officiating,
assisted by Rev. Van Lue and other local pastors. A large
host of friends of the family were present and manifested
their earnest sympathy for the bereaved son and grandchildren.
After a touching tribute to her life and character, her remains
were borne to Maple Grove cemetery followed by a host of friends.
(National Reflector, July 24, 1897)
HEIMPLE
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Fred Heimple
died suddenly near his residence, on the
corner of South Water and Gilbert streets,
of brain disease. Although his death was
sudden it was not unexpected, as he had
been suffering from a serious brain trouble
for four mouths past. About 3:30 yesterday afternoon he became delirious and insisted on going to the shed to see that his
buggy was not in the water. His wife
followed in a few minutes but only in
time to see him breathe his last. As he
died he fell against a stauntion from which
was suspended a rope halter, and this led
to the rumor that he had suicided. Several physicians examined the body and
found no evidences of suicide, and they
say his physical condition could satisfactorily account for his death at any moment. He would have been 50 years of age on
the 12th of December; was born in Ger
many, and came to Wichita about three
years ago. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss. His sickness
was aggravated by financial troubles, although his present circumstances are supposed to be quite easy. He was a member
of the A. O. U. W., and is spoken of by
his acquaintances as a thoroughly honest
and upright man. The funeral will take
place from the residence on Wednesday,
and this morning, as a matter of form, the
coroner will hold an inquest. (Wichita Eagle, Dec. 10, 1889)
KESTHE
The remains of Willie Kesthe, son of
Harry Kesthe, were yesterday buried in
the city cemetery. Funeral services were
held at the rooms of Mr. Kesthe in the
Morris block, which were attended by a
number of friends.
(Wichita Eagle, May 11, 1889)
LENTZ
The remains of Mr. William Lentz, who
was killed near Cheney on Sunday, will be
shipped east for interment. It seems that
his wagon at the time of the accident was
loaded with shelled corn and as one of the
front wheels struck a stone in the road he
was pitched off to one side under the
wheels. It was after this that the mules
started to run, which gave rise to the sup
position that his death resulted from driving an unmanageable team.
(Wichita Eagle, Jan. 22, 1890)
McCLEES
The funeral of Mr. Nelson McClees took
place yesterday after loon from the residence on Emporia avenue at two o'clock.
In spite of the cold weather there was a
large attendance of the oldest citizens to
witness the last sad rites bestowed upon
their fellow townsman. A goodly number attended the remains to the cemetery.
Short services were held at the house by
the Rev. R. T. Savin and also at the
grave. (Wichita Eagle, Jan. 22, 1890)
MILLER
The sad news reached us that on Sunday morning at 10
o'clock a valuable citizen and a man in the full flush
of the prime of life was stricken down by the grim
destroyer of hopes, asperations and all human calculations.
W. P. Miller had been for the past ten months engaged
with the Wichita Wholesale Grocery Co., as traveling
salesman. Some six weeks ago he contracted a severe and
heavy cold. He continued however, at his duties, though
feeling very badly until three weeks ago when he gave up
and went home. He was nursed for a few days, when growing
restless and anxious about his business he went to the
store and then started over his route on one of his
regular trips. He was gone about three or four days
when he was compelled to return to his home. Again he
reported to the house
for duty, but was remanded back to his
home where he took his bed which he never
left again.
The cold which he first contracted gave
place to some affection of the stomach
which baffled the skill of the physicians. An
autopsy was held upon the body soon after
death, with what result is not as yet known.
The body is being held awaiting the arrival of the father of the deceased from Leadville, Colo., who it is learned has been snowbound en route. If the father does not arrive by this afternoon the body will be
buried, at least temporarily, in the city
cemetery.
The deceased had been married but about
a year and leaves a wife and infant child.
(Wichita Eagle, Feb. 17, 1885)
SMITH
The funeral services of Samuel L. Smith were held at St. Mary's Baptist church Monday afternoon, Rev. S. B. Butler in the absense of Rev. Douglas conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Wm. Thompson. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the Civil War and leaves a wife, 9 children and 16 grandchildren to mourn his demise. The remains were interred in Maple Grove cemetery. (Wichita Protest, August 27, 1920)
STONER
The funeral of Daniel D. Stoner will
take place to-day, at 2 o'clock, from
the parlors of Dunbar's undertaking
rooms, No. 235 North Main street, under
the auspices of Lodge No. 22, A. O. N. W.
Members of the order and friends of the
family are requested to be present.
(Wichita Eagle, Dec. 10, 1889)
SULLIVAN
On Sunday morning the 3-year-old
daughter of Mr. C.F. Sullivan, 230 North
Lawrence avenue, died. Funeral services
were held at the residence at 3 p. m. yesterday, attended by quite a number of
friends of the family. (Wichita Eagle, Dec. 10, 1889)
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