Trego County Obituaries
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ALLWAY
Miss Allway, of the Saline, died Tuesday, of consumption, after an illness of
twenty years, aged 34 years. She was a
member of the Congregational church.
The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. Richard at the Collier church this
afternoon, and the remains were interred
in the Collyer cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Dec. 22, 1888)
ARMSTRONG
On last Saturday morning the
Angel of Death visited the home of T. T.
Armstrong and took away happy, singing little Katie. She had been lingering
or two weeks with that dread disease
diphtheria. Katie was the pet and favorite of the friends and neighbors. Her
favorite song "God be with you 'till we
meet again" was sang at the funeral services. Rev. Maxson, of Wa-Keeney,
preached the funeral sermon at the
house on Sabbath morning. The remains were interred at the Collyer cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 8, 1891)
AVERY
Died In Wa-Keeney, Kan., Feb. 6,
of scarlet fever, Mable Avery, aged 16
years, 2 months, and 18 days.
The news of Miss Mable's death was a
terrible shock to all who heard of it last
Sunday morning. She was taken ill
last Thursday afternoon, and by Sunday
she had passed away to the other shore,
where there is no more parting.
Although she had been in our town but
a short time, her sweet disposition and
winning ways made her an unusual number of friends.
Card of Thanks --
We wish to tender or thanks to the
kind citizens of Wa-Keeney, and especially to Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp, for
their kind assistance in our bereavement
and burial of our beloved daughter,
Mabel. --
J. H. Avery;
S. A. Avery.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1887)
BAKER
Died. At the family residence, in
Quinter, Gove county, at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. May 1, 1886,
Lizzie Baby Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baker,
aged 2 years, 6 months and 25 days.
The child was attacked first by measles.
These were followed by a complication of
diseases which resulted in the death of a
very lovable and beloved child. The remains of the gentle one were brought to
Wa-Keeney by Monday morning's fast
train, that train, contrary to its custom,
halting long enough to be boarded by
twenty-five persons who formed the escort.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 8, 1886)
BAKER
Mrs. Joseph Baker, of this place, died
yesterday, at about 2 o'clock p.m., surrounded by loving relatives and friends.
It had been hoped for some weeks that
her recovery would be realised. Blood
poison seems to have been her chief disease of late.
The remains will be buried to-morrow
(Sunday) in the Wa-Keeney cemetery. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Nov. 6, 1886)
BAKER
The little son of Joseph E. Baker, of
this city, died at Quinter last Saturday
morning, aged 9 mos. and 17 days. The
child had had dysentery, which was followed by brain fever. Funeral services
were held at Quinter Saturday evening,
and the burial took place in the Wa-Keeney
cemetery Sunday forenoon.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
BANNARD
Mrs. Bannard, wife of Dr. W. C. Bannard, died last evening, at about 6:35, of
consumption, at the residence of Dr. Conger. The funeral will be preached
tomorrow (Sabbath) at 2 o'clock p.m., at Dr. Conger's residence.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Apr. 20, 1889)
BOLLMAN
Mrs. Bollman, wife of C. B. Bollman,
died at her home, three miles north of
Wa-Keeney, Thursday night. The funeral sermon was preached at the family
residence on Friday, at 10 o'clock, and
the remains were buried on the same day
in the Wa-Keeney cemetery. Mrs. Bollman, we understand, was about sixty
years of age. She was the mother of Mr.
A. M. Stephenson, of this place.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 30, 1887)
BOLLMAN
Mr. C. Bollman died Wednesday morning at his home three and a half miles
north of this place, in his 71st year. The
day before his death he sank into unconsciousness, and seemed to die free from
pain. The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. Mr. Mahaffiie at the residence on
Thursday, at 10 o'clock. The burial took
place on the same day in the Wa-Keeney
cemetery.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 13, 1887)
BROWN
The funeral of George Brown, only
child of Mrs. W. L. Brown (colored,) occurred last Saturday afternoon at the
school house, the body first being laid
to rest on the hillside east of the Catholic grounds, with
brief, appropriate services. Rev. J. C. Elliott officiated. Mr.
Brown was taken sick at some place east
of Russell, and reached home on the
Tuesday previous to his death. He refused to take medicine, saying it was no
use, as he was going to die. He was
quite delirious, and on Friday noon his
disease, typhoid malaria, proved fatal.
The esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. W. L.
Brown are held in this community was
shown by the number at the funeral,
notwithstanding many did not know of
their sorrow until they reached town Saturday afternoon. The sorrowing ones
have the sympathy of all our people. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Oct. 9, 1886)
BROWN
Died, Dec. 17, 1888, the 10-year-old
daughter of G. W. and Marah Brown,
late of Wa-Keeney, Kansas, at the home
of her parents, four miles east of Jericho,
Cedar county, Mo.
Little Mabel was a bright and obedient
little girl. Her death falls heavily upon
her bereaved parents. She was the only
daughter, but tho good Lord called for
her, and after four weeks of suffering,
which she bore with patience, she passed
quietly into the spirit land. Mabel was a
sweet girl. One had only to know her to
love her. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 5, 1889)
BROWN
Maria Ann Brown was born
April 14, 1853; died April 16, 1887, aged
34 years and 2 days. She embraced
religion in the fall of 1876. She died in
tbe triumph of faith. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. S. M.
Lee, of Nicodemus, Pastor of the second
Baptist church of Wa-Keeney. Text:
Isaiah 88th chapter 1st verse: "Set thine
House in order, for thou shalt die, and
not live." She leaves a husband and
nine children to morn her loss. May
more take warning and set their houses
in order! S. M. Lee.
The deceased was the wife of our fellow-townsman,
Geo. D. Brown. The
World extends to him and his family
its sincerest sympathy. A home without
a mother is lonely unto wretchedness.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, April 23, 1887)
BRYANT
C. Ray Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs.
E. F. Bryant, who live six miles south of
of Wa-Keeney, died on Thursday of scarlet fever. Little Ray was four years old
the 8 of last October. His death was a
great shock to his parents. He did not
seem to be out of health until last Monday afternoon, when he gave slight evidences in that direction. He was not
prostrated until Tuesday morning.
The remains were buried yesterday
in the Wa-Keeney cemetery.(Western Kansas World, Saturday,
April 9, 1887)
BUFFINGTON
The many friends of Mrs. Buffington, formerly of Ogallah, regret to hear of
her death at Hill City Dec. 30th. She died of pneumonia after an illness of
twelve days. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1892)
BURNS
Died J. W. Burns at 4 o'clock a. m.
yesterday, in Wa-Keeney. Mr. Burns
was born at London, England, and would
have been 45 years old April 10th. He
leaves a wife and six children to mourn
his death. His remains will be interred
in the Collyer cemetery. At time of going to press the hour is not known. Mr.
Burns was one of the first to enlist in the
service of his country, he being then engaged on public works in Washington, D.
C. When the president made his first call
he was one of the first to respond. Old
army troubles have hung to him, finally
culminating in death.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 25, 1890)
CADDICK
Clarence Caddick died at the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caddick, in this city, Tuesday morning last,
at 7 o'clock. Clarence was seventeen
years old last Saturday. He showed no
marked signs of being unwell until last
Saturday. From that time he did not
get out of the bouse. His malady was
scarlet fever. His burial took place in
the city cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Caddick are among the
oldest and most respected of our citizens.
In the loss of their only son, who was a
little boy when the family came here,
they have the sympathy of the entire
community.
The family tender their sincerest thanks
to the friends who so kindly ministered
to their wants in the sad hours of affliction.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Mar. 12, 1887)
CARLETON
The hour of release from suffering
seemed very near when the watchers left
the bedside of David G. Carleton yesterday morning, and the Death Angel's visit
was momentarily expected. For three
years or more Mrs. Carleton has kindly
cared for her husband, during day and
night, very seldom leaving him alone or
to the entire care of others, and then only
when duty compelled. Most faithfully
has she served her country in performing
both the indoor and outdoor labors necessary to continue the home for her veteran husband, and no more truly did he
face death on the field of battle than she
alone in her prairie home, with a delirious husband, who has frequently threatened her life, and
the nearest human being three-fourths of a mile away. Only
those who know how disappointed Mrs.
C. was when she first looked upon her
prairie home, devoid necessarily of the
comforts of civilization, can realize the
depth of the heroism she has since displayed. Few men could have endured
what she has, even for one year, and when
we think of the trials of the three which
have passed, only a wife's love and a
Christian's faith can account for the
strength by which she has been upheld.
For a month or more Grand Army men
of Collyer and Buffalo Park, with other
friends, have nightly assisted in watching at Mr. Carleton's bedside, and the
fraternal feeling of his comrades has
found expression in many ways. Later.
Mr. Carleton died Tuesday, at 8 p. m.
Funeral services occur to-day, Thursday,
at 11 a. m., and the remains will be interred in Collyer cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 27, 1887)
CARSON
Miss Zella Carson, only daughter of
Captain and Mrs. J. Word Carson, died
at the family residence Thursday after
noon at 5 o'clock of dysentery. Miss
Carson was aged 18 years, 2 months and
14 days. The funeral sermon was preach
ed yesterday, at 7 p. m., by Rev. Mr. Mahaffie, at the M. E. church. The remains
were buried yesterday at sundown in the
city cemetery. Miss Carson was highly
esteemed by a large circle of friends.
Her parents and brothers have the sympathy of a community who have been agitated
profoundly by the carnage which
the prevailing epidemic is working.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
COBINE
Sunday morning, at 1 o'clock, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cobine, of this city,
died at the family residence. She was
about three years old. A complication
of diseases, one of which was dysentery,
constituted the fatal agency. The
funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
Mr. Mahaffie at the M E. church at 4 p.
m. on Sunday, and the burial took place
at the cemetery the same afternoon.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 30, 1887)
COOPER
Miss Joanna Cooper died of consumption at the home of her mother, near
Ogallah, Wednesday morning, at 7:20.
She was, 19 years of age. The remains
were buried in the Wa-Keeney cemetery
Thursday forenoon.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 6, 1887)
CROSBY
Mrs. Sarah Crosby died at about 11
o'clock Thursday forenoon at the residence of her son, Geo. T. Galloway, in
the Saline valley. Mrs. Crosby had been
ill several days. We are not advised as
to the nature of her ailment. She was
about 67 years of age. She had made
her home with her son for about eight
years. Mrs. Crosby had bees a member
of the M. R church for about fifty years.
Bsr.M. S. McCoy preached the funeral
sermon at the Galloway residence yesterday forenoon, at 10 o'clock. A large
procession accompanied the remains to the
Wa-Keeney cemetery, where the burial
took place yesterday, at about 1 o'clock.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 3, 1889)
CRUSON
We are sorry to hear that since Theo.
Cruson and wife reached Mich, they have
had the misfortune to lose their infant
daughter, a bright child of about eight
months old. (Western Kansas World, Mar. 5, 1892)
FISHER
Mr. Horace Fisher, father of Mrs. A. L.
Gleason, died at the Gleason residence
last Sunday, aged 80 years, 2 months and
18 days. Mr. Fisher had lived in this
city with Mr. Gleason's family for some
five or six years, having come with them
from Colorado. His illness was the mere
decay of old age. The funeral sermon
was preached at the family lesidence
Monday forenoon by Eev. Mr. Walker,
following which the burial took place in
the city cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
FURBECK
Mrs. Jacob Furbeck died at her residence on the evening of the 19th inst, tbe
effect of a third paralytic stroke. The
body will be interred in the Ellis cemetery Thursday evening, The procession
will start from the house between 11 a. m.
and 12 o'clock. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1892)
GLEASON
Died At her home, in this city, Tuesday morning, November 24, 1885, of tonsilitis, Miss Nora Gleason, in the 16th
year of her age.
Nora was born in Kiowa, Douglass
county, (now Elbert,) Colorado, in March,
1870. She came, with her parents, to
Wa-Keeney in November, 1881, and had
resided here ever since. This climate
was unfavorable to her health during the
winter seasons. Her heart had been
weak, refusing at times to perform its
functions in a healthy manner. Follow
ing her attack of tonsilitis, which dated
back some two weeks, putrid sore throat
played a part in the destruction of her
life, this disease moving downward from
where it had started. It could be truly
said of Nora that she was loved by all
who knew her. She was a favorite at
school, as well as among her acquaintances everywhere. Not only was she possessed of a cheerful disposition, but her
mind was bright and active. Her funeral
was preached at the family residence
Thursday, at 1 o'clock p. m., by Rev. Mr.
Stayt. The funeral was attended by, it
almost seemed, everybody in town. Rain
was falling when the procession started
to the cemetery, but the number who
witnessed the burial ceremonies was
large.
Mr. and Mrs. Gleason wish to thank
our people for the kindness which has
been so general. In a voice husky with
emotion, Mr. Gleason said to the writer:
"We feel that people here have done every
thing that friends could do. I don't know
just the best way to express it." We
answered: "Mr. Gleason, there is no better way in which to give expression to
your feelings. Your friends and neighbors can not possibly misunderstand language like this."
There is not to-day a family in WaKeeney, wherein Nora Gleason was
known, who are not the sadder for her
loss; and they sympathize deeply with
the parents and brothers who are called
upon to bear a loss which, at some points
of the journey, seems unbearable.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Nov. 28, 1885)
GLICK
The remains of Mrs. Enos Glick wore
laid to rest in the Ellis cemetery last
Wednesday. It was intended to bury
her at Wa-Keeney, but owing to the
condition of the roads its was impossible
to get to that place. -- Ellis Review, January 29.
We regret not having received the full
particulars of the death of Mrs. Glick.
We had not the pleasure of a personal
acquaintance with her, but have heard
her spoken of only in the highest terms.
We believe that the disease which carried
her off was cancer of the breast. At all
events, she had long been a sufferer from
that disease.
With her husband, Mr. Enos Glick, we
have been acquainted almost seven years.
He was county commissioner from in 1879
until in January, 1881, for the district
comprising the east one-third of the territory of Trego county. He lives now
where he lived then. As an officer and a
citizen, his character has been above reproach. He has the sympathy of the
World in the dire calamity which has
now overtaken him in the loss of his
truest companion. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Feb.6, 1886)
GRAFF
Died At the residence of J. B. Hogan,
in Wa-Keeney, June 3, 1888, at 2 o'clock
p. m., of consumption, Robert F. Graff,
aged 20 years, 1 month and 10 days.
The funeral sermon was preached on
Monday by Bev. W. H. Mahaffie, following which the burial took place in the
city cemetery at 2 o'clock p. m. The WaKeeney Cornet Band, with
whose members the deceased had been a favorite, attended the funeral and the burial, making "Sweet Bye and Bye" and other airs
sound much as though they came from
the Vale of Enchantment
Mr. Graff had for nearly two years been
in the employ of J. B. Hogan in his land
office. Before coming here, he was employed in the Chicago office of Close
Bros. & Co., and was sent here in the
hope of his health being benefited. He
was an amiable, courteous, dignified gentlemen; and none who knew him can fail
to regret his untimely taking off.
Mr. Hogan desires to extend thanks to
those of our people who showed in so
many ways their kindness upon the occasion of the death of Robert F. Graff.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, June 9, 1888)
GRIFFIN
Obituary: Frances Catherine Griffith, daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Overstreet Smee, was born in Rooks County, Kansas, February 15, 1888, and passed away March 20, 1968 at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 5 days.
Her parents homesteaded in Graham County while she was still in her infancy. They were part of the early history of the Prairie Home Community and of the Prairie Home Methodist Church which she joined in her girlhood.
She was united in Marriage to Jason Griffith, November 13, 1907, at Hill City, Kansas, and to this union three children were born. The family had made their home at WaKeeney since September 1923 and she had been a member of the WaKeeney Methodist Church since October, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers, George and Paul Smee; and by her son, Jason Herbert Griffith, who died in 1961.
She is survived by her husband, Jason, of the home; two daughters, Mrs William(Thelma) Keady, and Mrs. Georgia Kenyon, both of Dighton, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Booker of Augusta, Kansas: seven grandchildren; Gene Keady, Wichita; Mrs. Russell(Janeice) Webster, Scott City; Mrs. Ray (Christie) Jones, Palco; and Rebecca, Jason, Mary and Scott Kenyon, all of Dighton. She is also survived by four great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 22, at Hendricks Chapel, with the Rev. Leslie E Andrews, pastor of the WaKeeney and Prairie Home Methodist Churches, officiating. Burial was in the WaKeeney Cemetery. (Submitted by Janeice Crosson)
GRIFFIN
Obituary: Jason Griffith, son of John and Rosalie Griffith, was born in Linn County, Kansas, November 30, 1883, and passed away June 5, 1973, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 5 days.
He moved to Graham County in 1906 and made his home in the Prairie Home community. He was married to Frances Catherine Smee November 13, 1907. To this union three children were born: Thelma Frances Keady, Jason Herbert and Georgia May Kenyon.
Mr Griffith had operated his produce business in WaKeeney for the past 48 years.
Mr Griffith is survived by his two daughters: Thelma and Georgia and one daughter-in-law Ruth: three grandsons: Eugene Keady, Jason Kenyon and Scott Kenyon; four granddaughters: Janeice Keady Webster, Christie Griffith Jones, Rebecca Kenyon Longbottom, and Mary Margaret Kenyon; six great grandchildren. Three brothers: Fred, Oran and J.L. of the Prairie Home community, one sister Josie Mort of California, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Herbert, who died in 1961, and by his wife in 1968.
Services were held Friday morning, June 8, at 10:00 A.M. at Hendricks Chapel. Burial was in the WaKeeney Cemetery. (Submitted by Janeice Crosson)
GROFT
Mrs. Joshua Groft died at her home,
in this city, yesterday morning, at 9
o'clock, of typho-malarial fever. She had
been prostrated for twenty-six days. A
child a girl about sixteen months old
is left to the father. The remains of Mrs.
Groft will be buried in the city cemetery
at 2 o'clock to-day. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Oct. 9, 1886)
HOLLISTER
The funeral services of Richard Hollister, youngest son of M. D. and Ella Hollister,
who died on the first, were
held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The funeral
sermon was preached by Rev. W. B.
Brown. A large procession accompanied
the remains to the cemetery. Richard
was 5 years, 7 months and 12 days old.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Mar. 10, 1888)
JOHNSON
Death has entered the family of John
Nelson, living 3 miles north of Ogallah.
His three children died after an illness of
24 hours. The suddenness of the deaths
has cast a gloom over this community, as
two of the children had been going to
school up to last Wednesday, in apparent good health. There are various
opinions as to the cause. The supposi
tion is that death was caused by malarial
poison getting into the system. The
neighbors did all in their power to assist
the family, and feel deeply for the parents
in their great sorrow. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 12, 1889)
JOHNSON
Died, Saturday afternoon, July 9, of
dysentery, at the residence of her parents, ten miles southeast of Wa-Keeney,
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,
aged about 5 years. The remains were
buried on the Johnson place on Sunday.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
JONES
Herbert Jones died March 29, at the
age of 19. He was the second son of
Captain and Mrs. Lewis Jones, of Banner. He was a good boy and well liked
by all.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Apr. 7, 1894)
KAUDELKY
Our friend, John Kaudelky, living
north of town, has received from a relative in Patterson, N. J., the sad news of
the death of his father, Charles Kandelky,
in that city on the 6 instant, aged 69
years. He was out here on a visit in
the spring of 1884.
John has our sympathy in his bereavement.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Dec. 22, 1888)
KAUDELKY
Died, on the 1st day of August, Maggie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaudelky, aged
one year and six months. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Aug. 11, 1888)
KELLY
James Kelly, jr., died at the residence
of his parents, in this city, Thursday
morning at 4:15. Next week, we shall
notice the sad event fully, publishing the
resolutions of the K. of. L. Order respecting the loss of a valued member.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 29, 1886)
KERNS
Died On Monday, November 23, 1885,
of scarlet fever, Otto Arthur Kerns, son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerns, aged 4
years, 11 months and 11 days.
Little Arthur was sick three weeks;
He was a bright child, whose loss has almost crushed the hearts of his loving
parents. His funeral sermon was preached at the church on Tuesday, the body
being kept at the residence. The remains
were interred in the city cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Nov. 28, 1885)
KINSEY
Miss Jennie Kinsey
died last Friday, June 3, at the home of
Rev. Stocking, at Gove City. Her remains were brought to Ogallah on the
2:30 train last Saturday. A large number of friends and relatives were at the
train to meet the remains of the departed.
On the next day, Sunday, the funeral
services were preached by Rev. Miles
Knapp, after Which the body was placed
at rest in the cemetery, three quarters of
a mile north of Ogallah. Miss Kinsey
was sixteen years old, and leaves many
friends to mourn her loss.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, June 11, 1887)
LEMON
Died On December 10, 1885, at the
residence of J. W. Wilkin, one mile south
of Wa-Keeney, Harry Lemon, son of F.
W. Lemon, aged about 10 years.
Harry had for some time been suffering
with tonsilitis. A short time prior to his
death, his condition was supposed to be
improving. Finally his heart ceased to
do its work.
The funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church at 3 o'clock yesterday, the 11th. The remains were then interred in the Wa-Keeney cemetery.
To a sorrowing father, we extend our
profound sympathy. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Dec. 12, 1885)
LOFTHOUSE
Died, on the 7th inst., the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lofthouse, aged
2 years and 6 months. The remains were buried in the Ogallah cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 14, 1888)
LORD
Everyone was surprised and shocked
when told of the death of Frank Lord,
son of A. C. Lord, which occurred on
Sunday morning, at ten o'clock, at his
parents' residence, three miles northwest
of town. Frank was in town on Friday,
but was ill then; dysentery set in, and
ere Sunday noon the last hour of his life
was numbered, and for him time was no
more. The funeral occurred Monday
afternoon, the remains being followed to
Collyer cemetery by many of the friends
of the family. The deceased was nearly ??
of age, and gave promise of a long life
To his family and friends is extended
deep sympathy from all their acquaintances.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
McDONALD
Died. May 11, at the residence of
W. A Tichenor, five miles southwest of
Wa-Keeney, Miss Louie McDonald, 19
years of age, this being her birthday.
The disease which carried her off was
scarlet fever. Miss McDonald was attacked by the fever one week ago last
Monday. She was the step-daughter of
Mr. Tichenor and the daughter of his
wife, Mrs. Nancy J. Tichenor. The remains were buried on Thursday in the
Wa-Keeney cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Tichenor hereby return
thanks to their neighbors who have been
so kind to them in their great affliction.
Plymouth, Ind., papers please copy.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 14, 1887)
McMICHAEL
The Monster, Death, has been in our
vicinity, and taken from our midst
Thomas H., son of Mr. and Mrs. McMichael. He died, after a brief illness,
on the morning of the 9th. There were
no funeral services held on account of no
minister being present. There were singing by the neighbors and prayer by D. F.
Douglas. Services will be held some
time in the future when convenient. The
age of the deseased was 2 years, 9 mos.
and 1 day. Thomas H. was a bright
child, and much thought of by all who
knew him, and especially by his parents,
who will deeply morn his loss, for the
place which he occupied is vacant. But
such is life. To-day it is in full bloom,
to-morrow it will be cut down, and is no
more; but he shall come forth in the
morning of the glorious resurrection in
full bloom again. Interment at Wa-Keeney
cemetery on the 10th.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
McQUAID
At her home, ten miles southwest of Wa-Keeney, on May 17, 1886, of
consumption, L. A., wife of Parry McQuaid,
aged 31 years, 9 months and 23 days.
Mrs. McQuaid leaves three children, two girls and one boy the latter about
22 months old. With her husband, Mrs. McQuaid had braved,
since March, 1879,
the hardships of pioneer life, making her
taking off on at this time more
than ordinarily sad. Her remains were buried
on Tuesday in the Olmsted-Mort cemetery, in the southern part of Graham
county, in which neighborhood the family
lived for several years. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 22, 1886)
MICHEAL
At 11 o'clock Saturday night, Oct. 30, Robert J. Michael died at the
residence of Chas. Johnson, just north of WaKeeney. His ailment was
hemorrhage of the lungs, a disease to which he had been subject for many
years. His age was 14 years. The remains were buried in the WaKeeney
cemetery last Sunday. Robert was the son of A. J. Michael of ---- county,
Nebraska. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Nov. 6, 1886)
MOORE
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
T. R. Moore died August 28th, 1890, of
cholera infantum and was buried Friday
afternoon. Little Lou was about one
year old and was a very bright child. The
parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
(Western Kansas World, Aug. 30, 1890)
OVERSTREET
E. R. Overstreet died Sunday afternoon when the car in which he was a passenger
went into a ditch and he suffered a heart attack. His wife, also a passenger,
was hospitalized with an injury to her arm, and the driver, Martin Switzer,
Wichita, was unhurt. The accident occurred 4 1/2 miles south of Trego.
Mr. Overstreet was a retired Union Pacific engineer, and is survived by his wife
and a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Warren of Hays. Services were at the Lutheran
Church in Ellis. (abstract, Great Bend Tribune, Dec. 29, 1954)
PEARSON
Charles Henry Raymond, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Pearson, died in this city
last Monday morning, aged 9 mos. and 27
days. Cholera infantum was his ailment.
He was a great sufferer. The remains
were buried in the city cemetery Tuesday forenoon.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
PLILEY
Died March 19, 1887, with the quick
consumption, little Jessie, beloved daughter of Sam and Bargilla Pliley (Plyley), aged 4
months and 1 week. She looked as
innocent in death as in life. The remains
were interred on the claim. The parents
have the sympathy of all who knew her
in this sad bereavement.
Sleep on, dear Jessie; sleep on, loved
one; rest in peace. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, Mar. 26, 1887)
PORTER
Lillian Finley Porter, only child of
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Porter, of this city,
died on April 27. She was born on May
3, 1887. The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. Mr. Brown, and the burial took
place in the Wa-Keeney cemetery last
Sabbath, at 2:30 p.m.
Lillian's loss fell heavily upon her devoted parents.
Mr. Porter's father, J. T. Porter, of
Brewerton, Ala, happened to be visiting
in the eastern portion of this state. He
was telegraphed to, and responded by arriving here last Saturday morning. He
started home Monday evening.
Mrs. Joseph Loranz, of Brewerton,
Ala., arrived Saturday night, intending
to remain with Mr. Porter's family about
a week. She is a sister of E. F. Porter's.
Mrs. W. Berry and her son Charles,
of Clarinda, Iowa, mother and brother of
Mrs. E. F. Porter, arrived in the city last
Sunday morning, to attend the funeral
of Lillian. Charles started home on
Tuesday. Mrs. Berry intended to stay
here a week or so longer.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 5, 1888)
REDING
Died. At her residence, in Wa-Keeney,
on April 28, 1886, of puerperal fever,
Anna M. Reding, wife of Nicholas Reding, aged 22 years, 1 month, 27 days.
The furneral sermon was preached
Friday afternoon by Rev. J. A Stayt,
after which the remains were buried in
the WaKeeney cemetery. Mrs. Reding
was of the Roman Catholic faith. A
fruitless attempt was made to secure the
services of a priest from Hays City.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 1, 1886)
REYNOLDS
A small child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Reynolds, of Big creek valley, south of
Ogallah, died last Sunday, and was
buried on the home place on the day
following.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
ROBERTSHAW
Died of lagrippe, on the morning of
January 21, Mattie, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Robertshaw of Glencoe.(Western Kansas World, Jan. 28, 1893)
SHIRKLEY
Died At Goodland, Kansas, Monday, April 2, 1894 Mrs. Anna Shirkley,
aged 23 years and 7 months. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
F. S. Schwanbeck, living northwest of
town. The remains were interred in the
Collyer cemetery on last Wednesday.
Our sympathies are with the bereaved
family in their affliction.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Apr. 7, 1894)
SHULER
Died, at the residence of his parents, in
this city, Saturday, June 18, at 1 o'clock
a. m., Liggett DuBois Shuler, aged 5 mos.
and 24 days.
Mr. and Mrs. Shuler, who are newcomers to Wa-Keeney, were given to feel
that our people are kind-hearted. A
large number of our citizens attended the
burial exercises at the cemetery at 5 p. m.
on Saturday. Remarks were made at
the cemetery by Ministers Mahaffie and
Williams.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, June 25, 1887)
STIEBEN
Funeral services for Theodore Stieben, 65, of Wakeeney will be Saturday
at the Wakeeney Church of God, with burial in the Wakeeney Cemetery, with Masonic rites. Mr. Stieben
died Wednesday afternoon at the Trego County Hospital after suffering
a heart attack. He was born Oct. 12, 1901 at Bison, and was married to
Lottie Brundage. He was a farmer. Survivors in his wife; three sons, Raymond A., and Charles
C., both of Cawker City, and LaVerne, of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers,
Paul, of WaKeeney, and Emanuel of Oakley; also one grandchild.
(abstract, Great Bend Tribune, Sep. 14, 1967)
SULLIVAN
Mrs. Mattie A. Sullivan, wife of P. H.
Sullivan, died at Richmond, Kentucky,
December 16, 1889, of La Grippe. Mrs
Sullivan will be remembered by many of
Wa-Keeney's citizens as a patient sufferer while here.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 25, 1890)
SUNDELL
At 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, Feb.
6, 1889, Mrs. Amelia Sundell died at
their residence, in Riverside township,
Trego county, Kansas. Her ailment was
hysterical fits with brain fever.
Mrs. Sundell had been a member of
the Lutheran church ever since her
childhood, and was a devoted Christian
woman. She had won the love of all her
neighbors, who sadly mourn her loss.
She leaves a husband and six small children, 4 girls and 2 boys, to mourn her
death. The bereaved family has the
sympathy of their many friends. Her
baby is 7 months and six days old. She
was born in Sweden, April 18, 1850,
and came to America in October, 1875.
She was married to Gust Sundell on
April 10, 1876, to whom she has been a
true and faithful wife. The funeral services were conducted by Squire McKinley, of Ogallah.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1889)
SWANSON
Miss Nettie Swanson, of Gove county,
died at the Commercial House, in this
city, of pneumonia. A short time before,
she had the measles and then scarlet
fever. She had come here to nurse a sister, who was sick. The sister recovered.
The remains of Nettie were buried in
the Wa-Keeney cemetery last Saturday
evening.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, May 28, 1887)
TICHENOR
Died, Nov. 2, 1887, Otto A., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tichenor, aged 5 years and
9 months. Last spring Mr. and Mrs. Tichenor buried a daughter, aged 19. They came
from Indiana about 18 months ago. Strangers, in a strange land, this double
bereavement falls heavily upon them. The have the heartfelt sympathy of neighbors
and friends. Otto was one of those children whose beaming countenance and lovely
face but expressed the beauty and innocence of the soul within. The youngest of
the family, very affectionate in disposition and wise beyond his years, he was the
darling of the household. His sufferings were great, but amidst them all, he wanted
the farewell kisses of his loved ones.
evening.(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Nov. 5, 1887)
UFFORD
George Curtis, eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. M. Ufford, of this city, died last
Monday, aged 5 years 6 mos. and 13 days.
Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday forenoon, at 10
o'clock. Rev. W. H. Mahaffie preached
the funeral sermon, and was assisted by
Rev. W. B. Brown. A large procession
followed the remains to the cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Mar. 10, 1888)
WALSH
Patrick Walsh was born in County
Cork, Ireland, 73 years ago.
He had lived in America about thirty
years, residing in Chicago up to 1879
When he became a member of the "Colony" which settled the town known as
Collyer in Trego county.
On the afternoon of December 6th,
1893, he went to the cellar and, not returning at once, his son went after him
when he was found unconscious and
died soon afterward. The cause of his
death was heart failure.
He was buried at Collyer on Saturday,
Dec. 9th, and the funeral was the
most impressive ever witnessed in that
little town. The floral offerings were
beautiful and were composed of white
and straw-colored roses and smilax.
There were three pieces a cross, a
crown, and a large center piece on which
was the word "Father."
Rev. Father Martin, of Hays City, conducted the funeral exercises, which were
very impressive.
No man stood higher in the community than did Mr. Walsh, and he will be
greatly missed by all.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1893)
WELCH
Died, January 16, 1892, Fay, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. I.
Welch. Services were held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon, by
Rev. G. W. Rich, after which the loved
one was laid to rest in the Wa-Keeney
cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Jan. 23, 1892)
WHEELER
Edith May Wheeler, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Wheeler, died of dysentery and fever Thursday morning, aged 16
mos., 8 d's. Hope struggled against fate
to save the sweet child. Rev. Walker
preached the funeral services at the
family residence yesterday, at 2:30 p. m.
The remains were then buried in the
city cemetery. (Western Kansas World, Saturday, July 16, 1887)
ZATOPEK
The funeral of the daughter of Mr. Zatopek occurred last
Thursday, the interment being made at the Catholic cemetery.
(Western Kansas World, Saturday, Oct. 9, 1886)
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