Sheriff's Brother Dies in Oklahoma Marion Earl Babcock, a Haskell, Okla., farmer and stockman and a brother of Butler County Sheriff Dallas Babcock, died Thursday in an Oklahoma City hospital. Mr. Babcock, 70, had suffered a prolonged illness and his death followed a second heart attack. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Haskell, where interment will be made. Sheriff and Mrs. Babcock will go to Haskell for the rites. Mr. Babcock's survivors include his wife, three sons and two daughters, all of whom are married, one other brother and a sister. (El Dorado Times, Apr. 3, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Bachelder: Died January 15, at his home in Murdock Township, Nathaniel Bachelder, aged 85. Mr. Bachelder has been a resident of Kansas for thirty-five years and was a well known and respected citizen. Three sons survive him, W. H., E., and Nathaniel Bachelder, Jr. The funeral will be held at the home at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon and he will be buried in the Benton cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 23, 1903, Vol. XXXIII, No. 53, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Aubrey Baer Dies Suddenly
Aubrey Baer, 52, of Route 2, El Dorado, died suddenly Sunday night at his home. Mr. Baer came to El Dorado with his parents as a child and for the past 40 years had lived in the Oil Hill and El Dorado area. He was a retired sheet metal worker for the Beech Aircraft Corporation. Mr. Baer was a member of the El Dorado Elks Lodge. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Baer, with whom he made his home, two brothers, Billie C., 347 Eunice, and Hubert G., 627 Marmaton Road; two sisters, Mrs. Celeste Efaw, Russell, Kan., and Mrs. Waldene Rose, Dodge City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Dietz-Pittman Colonial chapel. The Rev. Russell M. Bythewood, pastor of the First Christian church will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Lawns cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Jun. 28, 1963, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Mrs. Effie May Bailey is Dead Mrs. Effie May Bailey, 86, of Woodward, Oklahoma, passed away January 14 at the Woodward hospital. Effie Bailey was born Nov. 1, 1887, at Matoon, Ill. She moved to the Rock community with her parents when she was a small child and grew to womanhood there. She married victor bailey in 1897. They lived the first two years of their married life in the Rock vicinity. In 1899 they homesteaded at Fargo, Oklahoma, lived on their homestead until 1946, when they moved to Woodward, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1949, and an infant son. Her survivors include one son and two daughters, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four sisters and many nieces and nephews, including Fred Cook and Wilmer Elder of Douglass. Mrs. Queen cook of rural Douglass is a sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Elder and family of Douglass, and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hall of Winfield attended the funeral. (El Dorado Times, Jan. 23, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Deaths Franklin Alexander Bailey Franklin Alexander Bailey, aged 86 years, 5 months and 20 days, died at the home of his son-in-law, Isaac Essex, three miles northeast of town early this morning, where he had lived for the past eight years. Death was caused by heart failure. Mr. Bailey is survived by five children, his wife having died 14 years ago. The children are W. L. Bailey, Mrs. Maggie Essex, and Mrs. Katie Schuman, of El Dorado, Mrs. Ruth J. Cook, of Rolla, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Willyard, of Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Essex home, and burial made in the Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Aug. 21,1920, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Baker: Miss Bertha May Baker of Pleasant township died September 12, and her funeral took place at the home of her parents September 18. She was 19 years old and died of consumption. She was a niece of Geo. W. Lane. (Walnut Valley Times, Sept. 8, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 35, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Daivd M. Baker died Thursday, December 31 after an extended illness at his home in El Dorado. Mr. Baker was born in Monroe county, Ohio December 19, 1830. With his wife he came to Kansas in 1870 and settled on a homestead in Fairview township. He and his family encountered the vissituties of pioneering on his claim for 14 years. Then he went to Iowa for a while returning to El Dorado some ten years ago and has resided here since. He was a Union soldier, served three years and seven months in Co. I, 77th Ohio Volunteers and spent 10 months a prisoner in Tyler, Texas. He was a member of Wallace Post G.A.R. and a few of the comrades left alive attended his funeral which occurred Friday, January 1. His body was laid to rest in this little cemetery near Welcome School house in Fairview township, where dear memories cherished for him. Many who knew him and his family, years and years ago were present to show their regard for an old time neighbor. Mr. Baker was not endowed as a man successful in the accumulation of property, he perhaps had ideals which he never reached, perhaps never approached but he was a sincere, honest man, kind neighbor and friend and a good husband and father. His children surviving are Mrs. E. H. Stewart of Hutchinson, Mrs. Grant Chamberlain of Portland, Orgeon; and his sons Wills, Carl and Milton Dane, Oklahoma; James of Portland, and Joseph and Jacob of Fairview township. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 4, 1908, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Heart Attack Fatal to Levi E. Baker An attempt to remove his car from mud, where it had become stuck, proved fatal Friday afternoon to Levi Edwin Baker, 69, of 1004 North Gordy. Mr. Baker, a retired refinery worker, died of a heart attack at the northeast area of Lake Bluestem, where he had been fishing shortly before 5 p.m. Undersheriff Floyd Britting said another fisherman, Claude W. Bryant, 1640 Montana, noticed Mr. Baker was experiencing difficulty in freeing his automobile from the mud. Bryant went after some rocks to help Baker in removing the car. Britting said that when Bryant returned he found Baker had collapsed at the rear of the car. Dr. Dale W. Anderson of Augusta, Butler county coroner, ruled death was caused by a heart attack. Mr. Baker apparently over-exerted himself in trying to remove his car from the mud. Mr. Baker had been a resident of El Dorado for the past 69 years. He was employed by the El Dorado Refining company in the pipeline department for 16 years prior to his retirement in 1959. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Baker was born August 23, 1894, at Toronto, Kansas. He and Bessie Richards were married Aug. 26, 1937 at Eureka. Survivors include the wife, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hearn, Victorville, Calif., and Mrs. Judy Gillum, 220 North Ohio, one son, Charles, Winfield; and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Kirby Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Mar. 28, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Services Held for Levi E. Baker Funeral services for Levi E. Baker, 69, who died Friday, were conducted this morning at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. George Smith, pastor of the Four Square Gospel church. Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. Ira C. Houser in duet sang "In the Garden," and "Just a Closer Walk." The organist was Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek. Serving as casket bearers were Arthur Wright, Lester Fuller, Bob Kinsinger, John Lamb, Melvin Oliver and Ray Miller. Interment was in Walnut Valley Memorial Park cemetery. Military rites were conducted by members of the American Legion. Flag folders were William K. Hurd and Harry Blanchard, John Templin and Mike Gard were the buglers. (El Dorado Times, Mar. 31, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Services are Held for Clara Baldwin
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Dora Baldwin, 80, of Potwin were conducted Sunday at the Potwin First Methodist Church. Mrs. Baldwin died April 20 at Richmond, Calif. The Rev. Gary Appleton, pastor, officiated at the services. He was assisted by the Rev. Orson Evans. Gene Price sang "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." The organist was Mrs. Milo Kaufman. Casket bearers were Raymond Vogelman, Al Resnik, Blaine Heflin, Charles Joseph, Harry Harms and Jack Pierce. Interment was in McGill cemetery near Potwin. Lamb Mortuary of Whitewater was in charge of the services. (El Dorado Times, Apr. 28, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Resident of Potwin Dies in California Mrs. Charles Baldwin, 80, of Potwin, died Monday at the home of a daughter in California. Among the survivors is a sister, Mrs. L. A. Hinnen, Potwin; four daughters, Mrs. Glen Haines, Route 4, El Dorado, Mrs. Roy coats, Potwin; Mrs. Jim Robins, Oxford, and Mrs. Howard Biggs, Strong City. Funeral services are pending. (El Dorado Times, Apr. 21, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Frank L. Ball Dies, Services at Eureka
Frank L. Ball, 69, of Eureka, father of three El Doradoans, died late Monday at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ball was born Oct. 5, 1893 at Collins, Mo., and moved to Kansas at an early age, making his home in greenwood county. He and cova Snuffer were married July 29, 1911. Survivors include the wife, of the home, six sons, Dorman A., Earl F., and Jack W., all of El Dorado, Fred B. and Frank V., both of Eureka and Ronald D. of Wichita, three daughters Mrs. Ralph Shook, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Max Forney, Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Betty Ebberts, Emporia; a brother, Charles Humansville, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. C. V. McDonald, Eureka, and Mrs. Harry Henson, Cassville, Mo. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Baird Funeral Home at Eureka. Rev. F. R. Schaechtelle will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery at Eureka. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 2, 1963, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Bankey: Died, at his home near Haverhill, Monday morning, February 22, Charles Bankey, aged 82 years. He has been sick all winter and dropped dead in his kitchen this morning. Mr. Bankey was born in Germany, June 14, 1821. He came across the sea in 1852 and settled in Canada. He moved to Iowa and lived there for three years before coming to Kansas. He located first in the northern part of the state and in 1871 came to Butler county, homesteading the place on which he has lived since that time. His good wife and four children survive him, three sons and a daughter, Frank H. Charles and William Bankey and Mrs. Sophia Griffith. Mr. Brankey was a hardworking German, a good husband, father and citizen. His death is sincerely mourned. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 27, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 6, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Lola Bare Dies Last Night
Mrs. Lola Bare, 27 years old, of Oil Hill, died at 11 o'clock last night following an illness of four weeks. Mrs. Bare had resided at Oil Hill for the past five years, and was well known in that community. She is survived by her husband, William Bare; two sons, Carroll, seven years old, and Donald, three, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Snead, of Lamar, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Williams, of Lamar and Miss Fern Snead, who is at the home at Lamar. Mrs. Bare was a member of the Christian Church at Milo, Mo. Short funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Oil Hill Community Church, with Rev. H. G. Butler officiating. Following the services, the body will be taken in a funeral car of the Byrd Funeral Home to Lamar, where services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, at the River Funeral Home. Burial will be made at Lamar. (El Dorado Times, Wed. Jan. 13, 1932, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Deaths During the Past Week Everett J. Barker Passes at Wichita
Death came to Everett J. Barker, native of the Douglass section, after a lengthy illness from cancer at St. Francis hospital at Wichita. He had been a farmer in this vicinity all his life. Everett was born June 16, 1895 at Douglass, the son of Elijah and Amy Barker. He grew up here on the farm and on March 2, 1916, married Lillian Piersol. She died in September of 1949. On August 26, 1955 he married Bernice Bing. She survives. Besides his wife he leaves these children - Ralph (Jack), Keith, Mrs. Helen Rosenberry, Douglass, Mrs. Pearl Humbolt, Derby, Gerald, Haughton, La.; Mrs. Dorothy jean Hargett, Montezuma, Bill, Liberal, Mrs. Beulah Gard, Jim Bower, Augusta, Mrs. Betty Bowman, Wichita, one brother, Arley of Mulvane, two sisters, Miss Alice Barker, Augusta, and Mrs. Leslie (Ethel) Haselwood, Douglass. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Christian church at Augusta, conducted by Dr. William C. Nichols, Augusta and Rev. Alden Pitts of Rose Hill. Mrs. William Nichols was soloist, with Mrs. Viola Bagby at the organ. Interment was in Rose Hill Friends cemetery in charge of Hilyard Funeral Home of Douglass. Bearers were Raymond Lichlyter, Chester Cox, Raymond Baum, Ralph Bing, Herbert Bing and Raymond Bing. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 28, 1963, transcribed by Peg Luce)
BARNES, DONAN BOELLNER - MRS. HUGH
Death of Donan Barnes occurs in California
Mrs. Hugh Barnes (Donan Boellner) of Sun City, Calif., whose death occurred in a Riverside, California hospital Sunday, December 7, as the result of a stroke, was a former El Doradoan. She was a sister of Mrs. Clarence Graham, 509 North Alleghany, and of victor Boellner of Leon. Also surviving are Mr. Barnes, and a son, roger, of the home; a son Gene of Eugene, and a niece, Mrs. Don Percell (Clarisse Graham) of Denver, Colo. Services and interment will be Friday at Paris, Calif. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 10, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Mrs. Mae Bar Dies at Hospital Mrs. Mae Barr, 73, of 900 South Taylor, died at Allen Memorial Hospital, Wednesday evening after an illness extending over several weeks.Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Belle Vista Cemetery.Mrs. Barr was born Sept. 11, 1902, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of James G. and Jewell Grant Brown. She was married to Alva Barr on Dec. 30, 1926, in Newkirk, Okla. She came to El Dorado in 1903 to make her home with her grandparents.During her residence in El Dorado, she was noted for her pleasant and obliging ways, and her willingness to help in any neighborly function. She had been employed by the El Dorado Times for 15 years, and made many friends by her contacts through that newspaper. She had also been employed by other local business firms, always rendering full satisfaction.Essentially, Mrs. Barr was a "home body." She enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables and her home place was always one of neatness and colorful appeal.Her life was a tranquil one and the friendships she left behind are strong and enduring. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian church and Andrina Chapter No. 93 of the Eastern Star.She is survived by her husband, Alva Barr, who was formerly El Dorado's fire chief and who now lives in retirement. (El Dorado Times, March 11, 1976)
Funeral services, held this morning at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Alva (Mae) Barr, who died Wednesday evening, were largely attended.The rites were conducted by the Rev. Donald D. McCracken, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Darryl F. Patten sang two hymns - "How Great Thou Art," and "Peace in the Valley." Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek was the organist.Casket bearers were Jim Skinner, Bill Sibley, Clifford Beard, Don Cowley, Frank Finkler, and Eldon Colohan. Honorary bearers included Bob Biggs, Charles H. Zieman, Tom Green and R. A. Clymer.Interment was in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, March 13, 1976)
Felix Frederick Bartels was born March 24, 1837, in Hildesheim, Hanover, Germany. He came to the United States in 1853 and settled at Pine Grove, Pa. He was married to Miss Caroline Huber, June 6, 1860. To this union, three sons and six daughters were born. He came to Kansas in 1877 and settled at Americus, where he lived three years, then moved to El Dorado. He lived in Butler County and El Dorado for 42 years. He was converted in early life and joined the Evangelical Church, in which he was a fervent and active worker for many years. Upon taking up his residence in El Dorado, he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died February 7, 1922, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 13 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and eight children. Ralph, the third son, having died in 1907; Mrs. T. E. Herbert, of Halstead; Howard Bartels, of Wichita; Mrs. Carrie Malcolm, and Mrs. Linnie Wilson, of Texarkana, Ark., and Mrs. Grace Ruth, Mrs. Alma Morris, Miss Anna Bartels an Herman Bartels, all of El Dorado. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Methodist Church. Rev. G. A. Kitch, pastor, will have charge. Burial will be made in the Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 10, 1964, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Bartley Rites Held Services for Edward J. Bartley, 82, El Dorado, Route 1, retired oil field worker, were conducted this morning at the chapel of St. Joseph's Home, where he died Tuesday. The Rev. James Colbert officiated. Bearers were Jim Deering, Nathan Bolin, F. M. Johnson, J. R. Nuttle, Clyde Baker and Floyd Smith. The Kirby Funeral Home was in charge. Members of the Golden Age Club attended in a group. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 24, 1965, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Mrs. Emma Baugh Dies Here Yesterday Mrs. Emma Baugh, colored, died at the home of her brother. E. L. Tomlin, 1110 North Oak Street, yesterday afternoon after an illness of three weeks. She was 62 years old. Mrs. Baugh had been a resident of El Dorado for past 18 months, having come here from Perry, Okla., where she had lived for 25 years. Previously she had resided in South Carolina. She was born in Sumpter, S. C. in 1871, and was married to Jack Baugh, in Perry, Okla. 35 years ago. He died about 1910. Mrs. Baugh was a member of the Colored Baptist Church at Perry. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Myrick, of Chicago, Ill.; a son, Harold Baugh, of Perry, Okla., three brothers, E. L. Tomlin of El Dorado, J. C. Tomlin and S. C. Tomlin, both of Coffeyville, and a sister, Relivia Cecil Tomlin, also of Coffeyville. Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Thursday, Jun. 22, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Baugh Rites Held Yesterday Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Baugh, colored, who died here Wednesday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday morning with Rev. E. A. Gaiters, pastor of the Colored Baptist Church, officiating. Pallbearers were Preston Clark, Emmet Brown, Sam Robinson, Charles Fisher, W. M. Dixon, and Horace Taylor. Following the services here the body was taken to Perry, Okla, where services were held in the afternoon at the Baptist Church. Interment was made at Perry. (El Dorado Times, Monday, Jun. 26, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Mrs. Pearl Baum, Augusta is Dead Mrs. Pearl E. (Cora) Baum, 82, of Augusta, died Wednesday at Allen Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1882, in Vernon county, Mo., she came to Butler County as a child in a covered wagon. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Baum was married here Aug. 27, 1902. Survivors include the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Vera Ketterman, Augusta, and Mrs. Inez Nale of Cevallis, Wash.; one son, Orvis Baum of Augusta, three grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dunsford Funeral Home. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery here. (El Dorado Times, May 14, 1965, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Native of El Dorado Dies in VA Hospital
James R. Bauman, 88, of Wichita, died Tuesday afternoon in Veterans Hospital. He was born April 20, 1874 in El Dorado. He was a retired machinist and a veteran of the Spanish American War. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Sadie L. Clawson, Pittsburgh, Pa. DeVorss-Gard Mortuary has charge of funeral arrangements. (El Dorado Times - Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1963)
Macon, Mo., March 14 - William Preston Beach, the "hatless man" of this city, died Saturday afternoon, a martyr to his theory. Pneumonia was the malady contracted. It is believed by going without his hat in all sorts of weather. More than twenty five years no sort of a hat has been within a foot of Mr. Beach's head, unless someone else was wearing it. However, he always carried a fashionable tile in his hand. When it rained or snowed he used an umbrella. His idea was that discarding his hat cured catarah and prevented baldness. Mr. Beach was a lawyer. He was born in Newark, New Jersey April 19, 1840. Made 600 miles of his trip to the west on foot. (Walnut Valley Times, Mar. 18, 1904, Vol. XXXV, No. 9, transcribed by Peg Luce)
The death of Wm. G. Beaman of Sycamore township is the loss of an excellent man and citizen. He was but 80 years old, dying in the flower of young manhood. He leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Emeline Beaman, a sister Miss Ida and two brothers, E. B. Beaman of St. Louis and Ellery Beaman of Webb City, Missouri, to mourn the loss of a loving son and brother. The brothers are here to attend the funeral Thursday, October 1. (Walnut Valley Times, Oct. 2, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 37, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Omaha, March 18, Major William H. Bean, USA committed suicide here yesterday by shooting. He had been ordered to the Philippines. He had his trunks packed and taken to the depot. Immediately afterward he had asked his wife to play on the piano. While she was playing he put an army revolver to his right temple and fired. He died almost immediately. Major Bean was 50 years old. He had been Chief Commissary Officer at the headquarters of the Department of Missouri for 2 years. At Army Headquarters it was stated that he had been suffering from stomach and nervous disease. (Walnut Valley Times, Mar. 25, 1904, Vol. XXXV, No. 10, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Chas. Beard Kills Himself With Acid Drinks Poison At Parents' Home, Then Walks to Sister's Where He Died Charles Beard, aged 25, committed suicide about 12:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Beard, 308 North Main Street, by drinking an ounce of carbolic acid. Domestic trouble is the reason assigned. Beard has been living apart from his wife and two sons for several weeks. The latter reside at 422 North Washington Street. Beard took the poison in a room on the second floor of his father's home. He then threw the small vial on the floor and walked to the home of his sister, Mrs. Ray Wilson, who lives in the next house suth, where he died in about five minutes. The body was taken to the W. E. Turner & Son Undertaking Parlors. (Walnut Valley Times, Dec. 1, 1922, Vol. IV No. 9, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Take Body of Beard to Warren, Indiana The body of H. F. Beard, who committed suicide yesterday afternoon by drinking an ounce of carbolic acid, will be taken tonight to Warren, Ind., for burial. The deceased's father, G. J. Beard, will accompany it. Mr. Beard was born at Warren, November 16, 1897. He lived there for several years. He had resided in El Dorado for about four years. The mother of the deceased is reported to be critically ill. She has been in ill health for about two years, and the shock caused by her son's death has made her condition much worse. Additional Comments:The article describing Mr. Beard's death called him "Charles". However, the article that appeared several days later on the 12th, called him "H. F.". (Walnut Valley Times, December 12, 1922, Front Page, Volume IV, Number 10)
Died, in the hospital at Wichita, November 1, H. K. Bechtel of Augusta, aged about 42 years. His body was taken directly to his early home in Ohio for burial. Mr. Bechtel has resided in Augusta for twenty years and was a good man and citizen. He was for many years a member of the jewelry firm of Bechtel & Brown. He served four years as postmaster of Augusta. In every station and regard he was exemplary and the regret is that his taking off is so untimely. (Walnut Valley Times, Nov. 7, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 42, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Died of Malaria at Ft. Smith, Arkansas October 17th, Edna Beck, daughter of Mrs. H. W. Beck. This is shocking news to the many friends here. She was a splendid young woman, talented, loved by all who knew her. Her body was brought to Augusta this morning and from there is taken to Indianols and laid beside her honored father. Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Beck accompanied her body. (Walnut Valley Times, Oct. 24, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 40, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Mrs. Claude Beckett Dies at Tulsa, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Beckett, received news this morning of the death early this morning of their son's wife, Mrs. Claude Beckett, at her home at Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Beckett has been in ill health, the past three years. She was Nellie Mehl of Coffeyville, before her marriage in 1923. Besides her husband and other relatives she is survived by a daughter, Helen Irene, who is three years old. Friends of the Beckett family are sorry to learn of the death of this young woman. Claude Beckett, is well known here, having grown to manhood here and attended El Dorado schools. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Beckett will go to Tulsa tomorrow. (El Dorado Times, Wed. July 5, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Henry Becraft, of Rosalia Dies
Henry Becraft, aged Rosalia resident, died early this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lucinda J. Foss. He was 80 years old and had been in ill health since July when he suffered injuries in an accident at his home. Mr. Becraft was a retired farmer and had resided in the Rosalia community for three years, going there from Garden City. Previous to his residence at Garden City, he had lived near Reece and also in Colorado and Iowa. He was born in Iowa on November 8, 1853, and was married to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Mustoe in 1883. She died in 1930. Mr. Becraft was a member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving besides his sister at Rosalia, are one other sister and two sons, ira C. and Albert Owen Becraft. A daughter died in infancy and another son, David F. Becraft, left home in 1918 and nothing has been heard of him since. Funeral services will be held at Rosalia, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Sat. November 18, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Becraft Funeral Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Henry Becraft, of Rosalia, who died there Saturday, were held yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lucinda J. Foss, also of Rosalia, with rev. R. E. Keyes, pastor of the Rosalia and Cassoday Methodist Churches officiating. A trio, composed of Mrs. Fred Flesher, Mrs. Edna Worrell and Joe Berger, sang "Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus," "Is My Name Written There?" and "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me.." The body was taken to Garden City after the services for interment. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Tues. Nov. 21, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Nellie C. Belford, 84, Native Butler Countian, Dies Tuesday at Wichita
Mrs. Nellie C. Belford, of Andover, passed away early Tuesday evening, August 3, 1965, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born October 20, 1881, at Leon, Kans. On May 29, 1904 she was married to John Belford and to this union two children were born. Their daughter Audrey passed away in 1935 and their son, Robert L., is a resident of Andover. Mr. Belford was a retired section foreman for the Frisco Railroad. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1952. Nellie was a member of the Christian Church at Leon, Kans., and is survived by her son, Robert L. and his wife; a grand-daughter, Mrs. Don Beck of Wichita; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Belford was the Andover reporter for the Western Butler County Times for over 35 years. Funeral services will be held at Downing Mortuary East, Wichita. Friday, August 6, at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Andover cemetery. (El Dorado Times, August 5, 1965, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Infant Dies this Morning
Gordon Whitney Bellas, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bellas, 607 East Central Avenue, died here early this morning. Funeral services were to be held at the Alderson & Arnold Funeral Home this afternoon with Rev. W. J. Huscher, pastor of the Evangelical Church, officiating. Interment was to be made in West Cemetery. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruck of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Atlas Delno Belt, a farmer resident eight miles south and a half mile west of El Dorado, died at his home yesterday afternoon from a heart attack. He was 50 years old and had been a resident of Butler county for 30 years. Mr. Belt had lived on his farm for five years and was well known in that community. While ill for several days, his death was unexpected and comes as a shock to scores of persons. Before moving to the farm he had resided at Oil Hill for seven years. Mr. Belt was born in Tennessee on June 22, 1883, and was married to Miss Vietta Ruckle at El Dorado on November 18, 1907. He came to Butler County from Tennessee. Surviving are his widow and six sons, Clifford H., Carl L., Curtis Lee, Guy Chester, Ralph and A. D. Belt Jr., all of Route 2, Augusta. Three other sons died in infancy. In addition he is survived by two brothers, W. B. Belt, of Arkansas City, and J. C. Belt of Wewoka, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. A. Hofstettes, Mrs. Charles Dudley and Mrs. Clarence Lefler, all of El Dorado; and his mother, Mrs. Lucy Belt, also of El Dorado. Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Fri, July 7, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce)
Belt Funeral Held Yesterday Funeral services for Altas Delino Belt who died at his home on Route 2, Augusta, Thursday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating. A large group of friends and relatives of the Augusta man were in attendance to pay their last respects. A mixed quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Orla Sapp, Mrs. Emma Hutchinson and L. E. Godfrey, sang "The Old Rugged Cross," and "What A Friend We Have in Jesus," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. L. L. Glaze. Mrs. Jesse Jones sang a solo, "City Foursquare", accompanied by Miss Nell Jones. Pallbearers were Coxey Evans, R. O. Weatherholdt, A McFarland, A. H. Greenup, Howard Earl and P. M. Madden. Interment was made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Mon. July 10, 1933, transcribed by Peg Luce) Additional Comments: In one place it's Delno and in another they had it as Delmo
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