Lone Star cemetery

BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS

OBITUARIES

BELL, JUANITA ADAMS (MRS. W. T.)

Mrs. C. W. Harvey received word today that Mrs. W. T. Bell, aged about sixty years, a former resident of El Dorado, had died this morning at her home in St. Paul, Minn., where she had lived for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul on Wednesday and interment will also be made at that place.

Mrs. Bell was known here as Miss Juniata Adams. She taught in the El Dorado Schools for a number of years and was well and most favorable known by a large number of residents of the community. Mrs. Bell had been ill for a number of months. She is survived by her husband, who is a political writer for the St. Paul News-Dispatch. Mrs. Bell left here about sixteen years ago. (El Dorado Times, Monday, October 10, 1933)

BELLIMEK, MARY

Mrs. Mary Bellimek, 93 year-old Augusta woman died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. I. M. Money. She had resided in Augusta for the past 10 years. Surviving besides Mrs. Money is one son, Carl, of Delphis, Ohio. The body will be taken to Lima, Ohio for funeral services and interment. The Dunsford Funeral Home at Augusta is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Thursday, March 16, 1933)

BERSIE, LEWIS N.

Funeral services for Lewis N. Bersie who died at the home of his brother, C. W. Bersie, 622 West Pine Avenue, Wednesday, were held at the Methodist Church in Madison yesterday afternoon with Rev. E. H. Knepe officiating.

A quartet composed of members of the church sang "Under His Wing," "Face to Face," and "City Foursquare." Pallbearers were: John Richards, Charles Redding, ? Hurst, R. C. Neumeyer, L. L. ?, and Carl Hess. Interment was made in the Madison Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, December 31, 1932)

BINTER, JOSEPH

Joseph Binter, a resident of this community for the past 16 years died in a Wichita Hospital yesterday afternoon from heart disease. He was 72 years old and had been ill for about two weeks. Mr. Binter resided with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Blankenship who lives two miles south of Rosalia.

The Rosalia man was born in Switzerland on June 16, 1861, but came to the United States when a young man living in this country for about 50 years. He was married to Miss Susan Sibenaler at Maryville, Mo., in 1890.

Surviving are four sons, Albert, Clarence and Charles, of El Dorado, and Leo of California and three daughters, Mrs. Blankenship of Rosalia, Mrs. Marie Schaffer, of Conception, Mo.; and Miss Loretta Binter, of El Dorado. Another son, Joseph died in infancy.

The body was taken to Maryville, Mo., this morning where funeral services will be held in the Catholic Church tomorrow morning. Interment will also be made there. The Adams & McMickell Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, April 25, 1933)

BLUBAUGH, THEODORE F.

Theodore F. Blubaugh, past 74 years of age was found dead in bed Saturday morning by his sister, Mrs. Mary Sapp of Douglass with whom he had made his home. He was born in Quincy, Ohio, October 11, 1858.

Mr. Blubaugh came to Butler County 40 years ago and had lived in that community all that time. He was a member of the Catholic Church at Udall.

His sister, Mrs. Sapp, is the only near relative surviving.

Funeral services will be at the Catholic Church in Udall. (El Dorado Times, Monday, March 27, 1933)

BURCH, GRACE EVELYN

Mrs. Grace Evelyn Burch, 319 South Washington Street, a resident of El Dorado for the past 16 years died here shortly after 6 o'clock this morning from pneumonia. She was 51 years old and had been ill for five days.

Through her residence here and her connection with Dr. Anna Perkins as housekeeper and office assistant, Mrs. Burch had formed a wide circle of friends and her death is mourned by many. She was known by hundreds of El Doradoans and upon each her pleasing personality had its effect.

The popular El Dorado woman was the wife of the late Mose Burch, former chief of police here, wife died on January 2, 1926. They were married at Lyons on June 30, 1906.

Before coming to El Dorado Mrs. Burch had resided at Lyons and previous to that time in Arkansas City. She was born on March 15, 1882, in Barton County. Mrs. Burch was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Eastern Star Lodge.

Surviving are one daughter, Virginia of El Dorado, five sisters, Mrs. W. P. Owen of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Anna Lambertson of Denver, Colo., Mrs. M. L. Patterson and Mrs. Vaughn Cross of Lyons, and Miss Jessie Springmeyer of Hutchinson and a brother, F. O. Springmeyer of Wichita.

Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. R. M. Truesdale, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, March 7, 1933)

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Evelyn Burch, a resident of El Dorado for the past 16 years who died here Tuesday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Abel pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. R. M. Truesdale, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiated.

A large group of friends and acquaintances of the popular El Dorado woman attended the services to pay their last respects while the abundance of floral offerings testified as to the love and friendship in which she was held. Members of the Eastern Star Lodge here attended in a body.

Miss Clara Staadt sang "City Foursquare" and "Crossing The Bar," accompanied by Miss Thelma Atkinson. Pallbearers were: Roy Hoover, Earl Daniels, Roy Hawkins, Bruce Leydig, Newt Purcell and T. W. Hudson. Interment was made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Friday, March 10, 1933)

COCHRAN, RALPH C.

Ralph C. Cochran, 75, of 318 North Star Street, retired El Dorado business man, died early today at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita after becoming ill at his home Wednesday evening.

Funeral services will be announced through the Dietz-Pittman Funeral Home.

Mr. Cochran had lived in El Dorado since 1919. Until his retirement about 20 years ago, he operated the Cochran shoe repair shop. He was born May 28, 1891, at Caldwell and moved to Eureka with his parents at the age of two. He resided at Eureka until after the World War I, when he came to El Dorado.

He was married to Ruth Eicholtz at El Dorado on September 23, 1956.

A veteran of World War I, Mr. Cochran served with the 353rd Infantry and saw overseas duty including the battles of the Argonne forest and St. Mihiel.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church, a past noble grand of El Dorado Lodge 74, IOOF; a member of Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 10, a retired captain of Canton Justice, 32; was a past commander of Fred Priestly Post 1174, Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of Capt. Edgar Dale Post 81, American Legion; a past commander of World War I barracks, and a member of Elks Lodge 1407.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Floy Worford, Wichita; two brothers, Clarence E. Cochran, Detroit, Mich., and Fred Cochran, Asheville, N. C.; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Wagoner, Alburquerque, N.M., Mrs. Vera Girk, Laredo, Tex., Mrs. Mildred Laswell, also of Texas, and Mrs. Corinne Ray of Orlando, Fla.

Four brothers, Harold, Carl, Robert and Norris P. Cochran, preceded him in death. (El Dorado Times, December 8, 1966)

Funeral services for Ralph C. Cochran, 75, of 318 North Star Street, who died Thursday were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel.

Dr. Joe Riley Burns, pastor of the First Methodist Church, and the Rev. C. M. Nutter, staff member at that church officiated. James H. Williams sang "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Mrs. Clarren Butterworth at the organ.

Casket bearers were Preston Sattler, Fred Mollohan, F. B. McKinney, Ira Myers, Bailey Jones and Walter F., Clark. Honorary: Ivan Smith, Elmer Gilman, Russell Wolfe, Ralph Grady, J. B. Bottom, Murry McCormick, Claude McCormick, Dr. G. W. Hammel, Dr. G. E. Kassebaum, Leonard Hauser, Claude Wilson, Marion Rebstock, Walter Maloney, Earl Burkham, Dr. A. L. Pettis, Paul L. Rogers, Robert McCord, Foster Boyce and C. G. Wilke.

Odd Fellows lodge rites were conducted at the close of the service, with Artie M. Redburn acting noble grand and C. W. Hauser chaplain. Military flag folding rites were at the graveside at Belle Vista Cemetery with John Varble and Dr. G. W. Campbell.

Groups attending included members of El Dorado Lodge 74, IOOF; Friendship Rebekah Lodge 10; the American Legion and auxiliary; Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary, Veterans of World War I barracks, and the Business and Professional Women's club. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 12, 1966)

COOK, HAZEL MARIE HUNT

Mrs. Hazel Marie Cook of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, who died suddenly, Friday, December 2, at Haddonfield, N.J., had spent her life in Butler county before moving to New Jersey six years ago. She was born in El Dorado February 26, 1897, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Hunt and was married April 21, 1921 to Oscar W. Cook who died July 6, 1953. Before moving to El Dorado in 1951, she had lived in the Chelsea Community.

Mrs. Cook, a member of the El Dorado First Methodist Church was graduated from El Dorado High School in 1916.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Alice Lawton of Cherry Hill, a sister, Mrs. Effie Doe of Wichita, a brother, Leonard Hunt, 1133 Osage, El Dorado, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lawton.

The Rev. Dr. Joe Riley Burns officiated at services Monday at the Kirby Funeral Home. Mrs. James D. Allen sang "It is Well With My Soul," and "The Lord's Prayer" with Mrs. Amos B. Marsh as organist. The casket bearers were Leo Cook, Ted Holderman, Leonard Hunt, Homer Milbourn, Dale Tackett and Ray Dorsett. Interment was in Belle Vista. (El Dorado Times, December 8, 1966)

EWERT, STELLA (MRS. JOSEPH A.)

Mrs. Joseph A. Ewert, a former resident of Butler County and who died Thursday, October 7 in the Newman Hospital at Emporia was Stella May Morledge before her marriage. She was ill but a short time.

Mrs. Ewert was born October 2, 1889 a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. William Morledge (Laura Johnson), at Cassoday, and was reared in that community. She was married to Mr. Ewert at Cassoday on March 2, 1910.

Mr. And Mrs. Ewart farmed in Butler, Scott and Marion counties until their retirement in 1953 when they moved to Cottonwood Falls.

Mrs. Ewert was a member of the Cassoday Methodist church and a devoted wife and mother. She was an aunt of Mrs. Larry Brown (Catherine Green), a cousin of Mrs. Elmer Griffin, and a sister-in-law of Mrs. R. B. Morledge, all of El Dorado.

Mrs. Ewert was a descendant of two Butler County pioneer families. Her maternal grandparents, the David Johnsons, located in Butler County in 1887 and her paternal grandparents, the William H. Morledges in 1888, Mr. Ewert also was a member of a pioneer family of this county.

Surviving are a son and two daughters, Wilson Ewert of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Les Stout (Merle) of Cottonwood Falls, and Mrs. Clifford Larson (Betty) of Wichita; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were held October 9 at the Brown Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls, the Rev. Wilbur Purvis of the Methodist ministry officiating. Mrs. Charles Ireland played the accompaniments for Elmore Stout who sang "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." The casket bearers were Larry Brown of El Dorado; Ralph Ewert, Peabody; Harold Ewart, Marion; Glen Mitchell, Wichita; Vernon Slocum, Peabody and A. G. Young of Eureka. Interment was in Cassoday Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, October 21,1965)

GARDNER, HARRIET O. (RHODES)

Harriet O. Rhodes was born October 17, 1840 in the Dominion of Canada. She died at Ellsworth, Kansas, June 7, 1933, being at the time of her death 92 years, 7 months and 20 days of age.

In 1861, she was united in marriage to Andrew J. Gardner, and established a home in the state of New York. To this union four children were born, two of whom survive. Harry C. Gardner of Riverside, California, and Mrs. Norman C. Smith of 503 Houser Drive, El Dorado, Kansas. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. G. A. Douglas, Hollywood, California, eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, and many friends to mourn her departure.

In the year 1881, Mrs. Gardner and her husband moved with their family from New York to Cherokee, Iowa, later moving to Waterloo, Iowa, where they resided until Mr. Gardner's death October 29, 1917.

In 1923 Mrs. Gardner came to El Dorado and has since that time made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Smith.

A few months ago, that she might receive the care of trained nurses and special treatment for her ailment, she went to the Mother Bickerdyke Home at Ellsworth, Kansas.

The history of state and nation is found in the life stories, not only of the great and prominent, but largely in the stories of such lives as this one that has just closed. Hers was a life of service, of faith and prayer. In her years spent as a nurse she bathed and dressed for the first time one hundred and three new born babies. Always cheerful and hopeful, she brought courage and faith to many. Like the Master, she sought not to be ministered unto, but to minister. So "Grandma Gardner," loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and friends, admired by her acquaintances, has lost her life, that she might gain it again."

Funeral services for Mrs. Gardner were conducted by the Rev. E. E. McFarlane, Friday, June 9, at the Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home, El Dorado, Kansas. A quartet composed of Mrs. E. E. James, Mrs. Frank Steiger, Harry C. Cox and Paul Hudson, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Hudson sang "Does Jesus Care," "Abide with Me," and "Jesus Lover of my Soul."

Interment was made June 10 at Oakhill Cemetery, Cherokee, Iowa. (Butler County News, Friday, June 16, 1933)

GEORGE, CHARLENE

Charlene George, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. George, 624 West Carr Avenue, died early this morning from tetanus, El Dorado's first victim of this illness this season.

While playing at her home on August 31, the little girl fell and hurt her left knee but nothing was thought of the mishap at the time. Saturday night she complained of a headache and a pain at the back of her neck and yesterday she was taken to a physician for examination. Charlene immediately was given antitoxin but it was thought at the time that it was too late to affect a cure.

The examination revealed that a splinter had entered her leg immediately below the left knee and it was from this slight wound that infection started.

The little girl had lived here but a few weeks, having come to El Dorado with her parents from Cottonwood Falls. She was born on July 22, 1924, at Pittsburg.

Funeral services will be held at the Adams Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. The body will be taken to St. Paul for interment.

Surviving besides her parents are a sister aged 6 years; a brother, Eddie, seven months and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. George of St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Cross of Gillion, Mo. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, September 12, 1933)

Funeral services for Charlene George, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. George, 624 West Carr Avenue, who died yesterday from Tetanus caused by a splinter in her left leg were held this morning at the Adams Funeral home. Rev. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church officiated.

Miss Helen Ione Scribner sang "In the Garden" and "Precious Jewels," accompanied by Miss Dorothea Flanagan. The body was taken to St. Paul where interment was to be made this afternoon. (El Dorado Times, Wednesday, September 13, 1933)

GNAGEY, HARVEY M.

Funeral services for Harvey M. Gnagey who died here Friday, June 3, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Rev. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating.

Mrs. Charles A. Leonard played and sang "Nearer My God to Thee," "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior," and "No Night There." Pallbearers were: Joe Page, Glenn Page, Lewis Andrews, Calvin Andrews, Jess Jellison and Henry Wagner.

Interment was in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times)

GODDING, EILEEN MARIE

Eileen Marie Godding, older daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Godding, 221 North Summit Street, died yesterday morning at the Children's Hospital, at St. Louis. Eileen, who was eight years old, had been ill for almost a year and during the past few weeks slight hope was held for her recovery.

Eileen was an unusually popular little girl with her associates and her death is a decided blow to many El Doradoans who knew her intimately. She was a regular attendant at the Methodist Sunday School until the time of her illness and attended the Jefferson Grade School where she would have been in the second grade had she been able to continue.

The body was brought to El Dorado this morning. The funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The body may be viewed by friends from 10 until 12 o'clock tomorrow morning at the funeral home. The casket will not be opened at the services. Burial will be made in West Cemetery.

The Rev. R. L. Stuart, pastor of the Methodist Church, will have charge of the services. Music will be furnished by Mrs. Harry Campbell, Miss Elsie Ow, Miss Thelma Atkinson, C. T. Faulders and T. C. Kington.

Besides her parents, Eileen is survived by a younger sister, Viva, age 3 and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Godding of Burns. (El Dorado Times, Monday, March 23, 1931)

Flowers filled almost every available space yesterday afternoon when simple but impressive funeral rites were held for Eileen Marie Godding, eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Godding at the Byrd Funeral Home. The crowd was one of the largest to attend a funeral in El Dorado in recent years. Rev. Robert Lee Stuart was in charge of the services, both at the chapel and at the grave, while a quartet composed of Miss Elsie Ow, Mrs. Harry Campbell, C. T. Faulders and T. C. Kingston sang "When He Cometh." Mr. Faulders also sang "Leave Me All those Enduring Charms." And Miss Ow and Mrs. Campbell sang "Luther's Cradle Hymn." The pallbearers were Wilbur Morris, R. A. Wright, Harry Campbell, and E. A. Todd. Burial was made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Wednesday, March 25, 1931)

GOODMAN, ALBERTA MARIE

Alberta Marie Goodman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Goodman, 107 Race street, died here at 10 o'clock last night shortly after birth. Funeral services will be held at the Adams Funeral Home tomorrow morning at 9:30 with Rev. W. D. Jackson, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be made in West Cemetery.

Surviving, besides the parents, Henry F. Goodman Sr., of El Dorado and Mrs. Rebecca McCollum, also of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, Thursday, September 7, 1933)

GUTHRIE, WILLIAM WALLACE

William Wallace Guthrie, aged 84 years died Tuesday night at his home southeast of Augusta. He had been ill for some time.

Mr. Guthrie had lived in Butler County since 1874. He was a charter member of the Christian Chapel in the Bodarc Community.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Jane Guthrie, a son L. L. Guthrie, Douglass; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Endorff, Kaw City, Okla., and Mr. Velma Gibson, Wichita, one sister, Mrs. Betty Burnett, Kentucky. (El Dorado Times ~ 1933)

HARPER, FRANK ALLEN

Frank Allen Harper, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harper, 502 East Central Avenue, died here early yesterday morning shortly after birth. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gibson, of Towanda and Mrs. P. A. Harper of El Dorado. Funeral services were held this morning at the Byrd Funeral Home with Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Monday, August 21, 1933)

HEARNE, MARGARET JANE

Mrs. Margaret Jane Hearne aged 75 years, died early this morning at her home, 312 North Gordy street. She had lived here only a few months and previously in Leon where she was widely known. Her death is mourned by scores of persons here and in the Leon Community who loved and respected her. Mrs. Hearne had been ill about two weeks.

The El Dorado woman was born on February 23, 1858, at Atlanta, Iowa, and was married in Butler County 57 years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, at Anadarko, Okla.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lee Price, of El Dorado, Mrs. R. L. Harrison, of Anadrako, Okla., and Mrs. R. L. Cleavland, of Perry, Okla., four sons, Charles Hearne of El Dorado, Glick Hearne of Latham, William Hearne of Anadrako, and Earl M. Hearne, of Birmingham, Ala.; and seven grandchildren. Her husband died in 1916.

Funeral services will be announced through the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, September 19, 1933)

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Jane Hearne, who died at her home here yesterday morning will be held at the Leon Christian Church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church here officiating. Interment will be made in the Leon Cemetery. Members of the Rebekah Lodge will attend in a body. Earl Hearne a son who resides in Birmingham, Ala., arrived in El Dorado early this morning by plane. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Wednesday, September 20, 1933)

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Jane Hearne, who died at her home here Tuesday, were held yesterday afternoon at the Leon Christian Church with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church here, and Rev. Mr. Baker, of Augusta, officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ferguson of El Dorado, and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ellis of Latham sang "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Sometime We'll Understand" while Mrs. Anita Souders sang a solo, "No Night There." They were accompanied by Mrs. H. S. Dedrick. Pallbearers were: G. A. Kenoyer, M. W. Marshall, J. L. Armstrong, C. E. Lindsey, Lee Kiser and H. G. Jacobs.

Members of the Rebekah Lodge here attended the services in a body. The group were: Nellie Cochran, Glenn Daniels, Mertie Redburn, Clara Lovitt, Mrs. J. H. Fugate, Mabel Clark, Gladys Cochran, Elsie Barnes, Willa Burnham, Cornelia Franies, Mrs. Roy Speechley, Hattie Olin, Geraldine McPherson, Margaret Crumrine, Ellen Hobbs, Mary Saylor, Pauline Crumrine, Rosa Cook, Mrs. McCaslin, Mrs. Fatout and Mrs. Armstrong.

Interment was made in the Leon Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Friday, September 22, 1933)

HEDGES, STEVE

Funeral services for Steve Hedges El Doradoan, who was killed in an automobile accident yesterday morning, three quarters of a mile southeast of Moran, were held at the Adams Funeral Home this afternoon with Rev. G. W. Brannon, pastor of the Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment was made in Blankinship Cemetery.

Mr. Hedges and Raymond Owen, also of El Dorado, left Saturday noon for Osceola, Mo., where it is thought they intended to search for work. They were hitch hiking their way and were picked up by a gasoline truck driven by W. L. Cowan, of Fort Scott.

According to reports reaching here, the truck was nearing a railroad crossing near Moran and the driver did not see an approaching passenger train in order to stop the truck safely. The vehicle was on the side of the road and when it was thrown into reverse, after the brakes failed, it overturned. Hedges jumped from the truck just before it overturned and was crushed before he could get out of the way. The other occupants of the truck escaped injury.

The El Dorado man was a plasterer by trade and had resided in El Dorado 56 years. He was born in Illinois in October 1875 but came to El Dorado with his parents when an infant.

Surviving are a son, Harold, his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Hedges; and two brothers, George and Lou Hedges all of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, August 22, 1933)

HENRY, ELIZABETH C.

Miss Elizabeth C. Henry, a resident of the Pontiac community for over 70 years, died at Osawatomie, yesterday morning. She was 76 years old.

Miss Henry was born in Illinois on February 10, 1857 but moved to Kansas with her parents when but three years old, residing on a farm near Pontiac until her death. She was well known in that community and her death will be mourned by scores.

She is survived by Miss Mary Henry, a sister, who lives on the farm near Pontiac. A brother, Dave, died five years ago and her mother was killed in a cyclone at Pontiac in 1882.

Funeral services were to be held at the Quito Cemetery this afternoon with Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church here officiating. The Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Friday, August 18, 1933)

Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth C. Henry, pioneer resident of the Pontiac community, who died at Osawatomie Thursday morning were held in the Quito Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. E. E. McFarlane pastor of the Baptist Church here, officiated.

A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fuller, Mrs. Loy Quimby and Mrs. Olaf Seglem sang, "Rock of Ages," and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Pallbearers were M. A. Bolin, L. D. Hadley, George Singleton, Thomas Huntley, Walter Henry and Vernon Henry. The Alderson-Arnold Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, August 19, 1933)

HOGG, GARNET ELIZABETH

Garnet Elizabeth Hogg, aged 19 years, who resided a half mile south of Oil Hill, died here this morning following an illness of 10 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto O. Hogg.

Miss Hogg was graduated from the El Dorado High School last spring and planned to attend the Junior College here this fall when she became ill. She was widely known among the younger set both here and in Oil Hill and her death is mourned by scores.

The Oil Hill girl was born at Henley, Mo., on May 21, 1914, but came to this community with her parents when she was but three years old. She had resided here since. Miss Hogg was a member of the Maccabees.

Surviving are her parents and three sisters, Mrs. Opal N. Shinn and Mrs. Pearl Truitt, both of El Dorado, and Ruby A. Hogg at home.

Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2:30 and interment will be made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Saturday September 16, 1933)

HUDSON, INFANT

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson, died at its home, 327 North Vine Street Saturday afternoon. The infant was born early in the afternoon and lived but a few hours. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Byrd Funeral Home with Capt. L. H. Crowell, of the Salvation Army, officiating. Interment was made in West Cemetery.

Surviving besides the parents, are two sisters, Blossom June, aged 11 years and Helen Marie, six and a brother, Charles Russell, three. (El Dorado Times, Monday, September 25, 1933)

KIDD, ROBERT LOUIS

Robert Louis Kidd, 71, retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Cities Service Oil Company died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday February 12, in Jane Phillips Episcopal Memorial hospital at Barrtlesville, Okla., after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church Bartlesville. The pastor, Dr. Orval Holt will officiate. Interment will be directed in the Memorial Park Cemetery by the Neekamp Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established in his honor at Jane Phillips Episcopal Memorial Hospital and contributions may be sent to Wesley Burch, the director.

Mr. Kidd was born in Brazil, Ind., July 7, 1901.

During the 1920's he spent several years as a junior geologist for the Cities Service company in the El Dorado field. It was here he laid the basis for his wide acquaintance among company employees in the Mid Continent region and perfected the knowledge that later led him to the company's highest executive rank.

He and Miss Jane Carpenter were married Aug. 17, 1927, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 1950. He was married to Mary Marjorie Quigg on Feb. 22, 1942. He served as a U.S. Army Reserver Officer from 1923 to 1928.

Mr. Kidd retired as chairman and chief executive officer of geologist in 1925, advanced through the geological geophysical and land divisions, becoming chief geologist and subsequently vice president for Cities Service and was the holder of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from the University.

His club memberships included Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa; The Tulsa Club; Hillcrest Country Club, Bartlesville; Shreveport Country Club. The Bankers Club of America, Indiana Society of Chicago, Bartlesville Gun Club; National Rifle Association.

Vitally interested in people, Mr. Kidd placed added emphasis on the company's college graduate recruitment and training programs, and on employee and management development. Success of these programs can be gauged by the top leadership supplied from the Bartlesville offices of Cities Service to both the parent Cities Service Company and to many of its subsidiary companies and to the City of Bartlesville.

He had been active as a board member and officer of leading petroleum organizations, including the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association and the American Petroleum Institute. He was vice president for production of the API in 1963 and 1964 and was a member of that organization's executive and natural gas committees. He had served as a director of the First National Bank and Trust Company in Tulsa. Mr. Kidd was also a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

He received his BA degree in geology from Indiana University in 1923 and his LLD in 1966. He spent two years in his family's coal business in Brazil, Ind., prior to joining oil and gas production and exploration of Cities Service Oil. He was elected president of the former Arkansas Fuel Oil Corporation in 1953, president of Cities Services Oil in 1956 and chairman and chief executive officer in 1960.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Quigg Kidd, of the home at 1423 S. Delaware; one son, John D. Kidd, Palo, Alto, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. Louann K. Stinson, Bartlesville and Mrs. F. Terry (Susan Jane) Diacon, Tulsa; two brothers, Linn S. Kidd., Brazil Id., and George Kidd, Silver Springs, N. D., one sister, Mrs. Walter L. (Juanita) Minnich, Los Angeles, Calif., and eight grandchildren. (El Dorado Times, February 14 S. Delaware; one son, John D. Kidd, Palo, Alto, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. Louann K. Stinson, Bartlesville and Mrs. F. Terry (Susan Jane) Diacon, Tulsa; two brothers, Linn S. Kidd., Brazil Id., and George Kidd, Silver Springs, N. D., one sister, Mrs. Walter L. (Juanita) Minnich, Los Angeles, Calif., and eight grandchildren. (El Dorado Times, February 14, 1972)

KING, EDWARD O.

Edward O. King, 71, a retired employee of Skelly Oil Co., died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood.

Among the survivors are a brother, Ray, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson, both of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, June 15, 1972)

KING, ERNEST M.

Ernest M. King, 77, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1987 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was buried at Double Branch Cemetery, Butler, Mo.

He was a painter by trade.

He is survived by one sister, Cordelia King of El Dorado. His parents, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

He was born January 5, 1910 the son of William L. and Mary Etta (Woodall) King.

He served in World War II as a basic medical technician with the 11th Infantry, U.S. Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. (El Dorado Times, August 21, 1987)

KING, FRANK

Frank King, 51, a former El Doradoan and now of Ashland, Ky., died Monday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Ashland.

Survivors include his wife and two daughters, his mother, Mrs. Myrtle King, 902 South Emporia; two brothers, Sam, 627 Village Road and Fred, Lakewood, Calif., and a sister, Virginia Thomas, 830 West Third. (El Dorado Times, Aug. 1, 1972)

KING, NELL CATHERINE

Nell Catherine King, 93, of Denver, a former El Dorado resident, died Oct. 18 in Escondido, Calif. She had been a motel owner for 20 years. Graveside services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Academy Boulevard and Airport Road, Denver. Sunset Chapel Mortuary, 3829 Airport Road, Denver, was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. King was born July 20, 1894 in Lawrenceville, Ill., to James B. and Mary (Swinehart) Robbinson. She lived in Colorado Springs from 1953 until1973, when she moved to Denver. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Eastern Star and active in the Colorado Motel Association.

She married Floyd J. King in El Dorado in 1952. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hamilton Agnew Mather.

She is survived by three sons, James Mather of Denver, Theodore Claude Keith Mather of San Diego, Calif., and Hamilton Agnew Mather of Honolulu; a daughter, Genevieve Nadine Martin of Escondido, Calif., a stepdaughter, Delores Foster of Lakewood, Calif., 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials have been established with New Life Ministries, 18845 Pradise Mountain Road, Valley Center, Calif., 92082. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 29, 1987)

KING, VIOLET V.

Violet V. King, age 82, of Wichita, retired practical nurse, died Sunday, May 17, 1987. Services were held at 2 p.m. today, Quiring Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita.

Survivors include a son, Richard G., of Augusta, daughter, Irene Wilson of Ashland, Junior Kraft of Pawnee, Okla., sisters, Ica Bartlett, Clarice DeHaven, both of Wichita, Melissa Snyder of Arkansas City, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established in her name with the American Heart Association. (El Dorado Times, May 19, 1987)

NANCE, WILLIAM F.

William F. Nance, age 79 years, 9 months and 29 days, died Wednesday evening at his home following a lingering illness of about a year.

He came to Kansas in the fall of 1872 from Bernard County, Ill. With his mother, Mrs. Amanda Nance and his two brothers, Milo and Bob, and sister, Julia traveling overland with a wagon and team of mules. Mr. Nance was about twenty years of age when they arrived at a cabin on Rock Creek near the present townsite of Latham, in which vicinity they were to make their home.

His mother took the claim now owned by her son, Milo and William, F. took the claim joining his mother's on the east now known as the Johnny Smith Farm.

The deceased spent most of the years since coming here in and near Latham. However, he moved to Alfalfa County, Okla., near the town of Ameretia where he remained several years, moving from there to Wichita where he and his wife resided for about a year. They then moved to Latham where they have since lived.

Mr. Nance was converted when a boy and united with the Presbyterian Church in Illinois but later became a member of the Methodist Church in Oklahoma. After moving to Latham, he transferred his membership to the Latham Methodist Church.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and five sons, Harry H., R. C., Frank, Fred and Everett Nance and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one brother, Milo Nance, of Latham, two sisters, Mrs. Betty Goodell, of Colorado and Mrs. Janie Berry of Iowa and a host of friends.

The funeral services were held yesterday at the Latham Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Elmer Hierholzer.

Interment was made in the Latham Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, July 29, 1933)

NUNNELLEY, VESTER SYLVESTER

Vester Slyvester Nunnelley, 35, a resident of El Dorado, the past four years, died Friday March 17th following a week's illness. He resided at 110 E. Fifth Ave.

Mr. Nunnelley was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on July 26, 1897 and was married to Miss Hattie Crider on January 31, 1925. He lived in Alabama and Akron, Ohio, before coming to El Dorado.

Surviving are his widow, one son, Winfred, a sister, Mrs. Nathaniel Crider, of Akron, Ohio; two brothers, Tom and James Nunnelley of Cullman, Alabama, and his father, F. M. Nunnelley of Cullman.

The body lay in state between 2 and 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Byrd Funeral Home, after which it was taken to Cullman, Alabama, for burial on Wednesday afternoon, March 22nd. (The Butler County News, Friday, March 24, 1933)

NYE, LEROY GEORGE

Apparently despondent over ill health, LeRoy George Nye, a farmer living in Fairview Township, 12 miles northwest of El Dorado, late yesterday afternoon committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a .22 caliber rifle. He was found dying almost immediately afterwards by his son, William, with whom he lived. The fatal shooting occurred at 4 o'clock.

It is thought that Nye, who was 60 years old, braced the butt of the rifle against the dining room table and placed the end of the barrel against his head. The bullet entered the right side of the head above the ear, passed completely through and crashed through a window pane where it fell to the casing, its force spent. Mr. Nye lived about thirty minutes after the shooting.

His son entered the house to find his father sitting in the chair still alive and it is thought that the suicide victim waited until he saw his son return from school before shooting himself. The boy however, heard no shot.

Tom Turner, deputy sheriff, Coroner Dr. G. E. Kassebaum and E. F. Jarnagin hurried to the scene of the shooting to conduct an investigation and the body was brought to the Byrd Funeral Home.

Relatives this morning could give no reason for the suicide other than ill health and stated that Mr. Nye had never given any indication of contemplating the act. He was in El Dorado Wednesday and yesterday on business at the office of Probate Judge V. P. Mooney and at that time did not appear despondent.

Mr. Nye had planned to go to a surprise birthday party last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Clara Widick of Benton and was seen by another son, James of Oil Hill, earlier in the afternoon had appeared in good spirits. He had been working about the place a short while before the shooting occurred.

Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. J. F. Higdon, pastor of the Christian Church at Potwin officiating. Interment will be made in the Brainerd Cemetery, near Whitewater and members of Masonic Lodge No. 30, at Towanda will have charge of services at the grave.

Mr. Nye had resided on the farm northwest of El Dorado for over 30 years. He ws married to Miss Jennie Belle Whiteside in Fairview Township on February 22, 1899 but she died in December, 1919.

Because of his long residence in that community Mr. Nye was well known and his death comes as a shock to scores of persons. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Towanda.

Surviving are two sons, William Olin, who lived alone with his father, and James Thomas, of Oil Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Clara Widick, of Oil Hill, Mrs. Amanda Eugenia Varner, Route 3, and Mrs. Gloria Kathleen Young, also of Route 3, one sister, Mrs. Mable Baker of Newport, Ky., and seven grandchildren. (El Dorado Times, Friday, March 24, 1933)

One of the largest funeral services in El Dorado for several years was conducted yesterday at the Byrd Funeral Home for L. G. Nye, a farmer residing near Towanda who died Thursday afternoon from a self-inflicted rifle wound. Rev. J. H. Higdon, retired pastor of the Christian Church at Potwin, officiated. The funeral procession was a mile and a half long.

A mixed quartet composed of C. T. Maxey, Edith Clane, Joseph Nace and Edna Pierce, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," accompanied by Alma Nace. Pallbearers were: E. A. Varner, R. Clarence Clane, John Campbell, Lloyd Longstreth, Clarence Pierce and Luther McCullouch.

A public address system was installed at the Funeral Home so that the overflow crowd could hear the service. The Masonic lodges of Towanda and El Dorado had charge of the services at the grave at Brainerd Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Monday, Mach 27, 1933)

RAND, S. E.

S. E. Rand, aged 33 years a resident of the Burns Community and E. C. Towner, 42 of Valley Center, were instantly killed yesterday morning when a steam boiler at an oil well at the southwest edge of Winfield exploded. Both bodies were blown a considerable distance and the body of Rand was badly mangled.

Rand was a tooldresser and was working for Joe Alyward of Wichita. He had resided on a farm southwest of Burns for the past two or three years. Trower was a driller.

The Burns man and Trower were at the well alone when the explosion occurred, other workers having failed to arrive by that time. The well at which the boiler was located had been abandoned and the casing is being pulled.

Rand as fairly well known in the Burns Community and his death comes as a shock to a number of persons. He obtained his first job with Davis, Hazlett, Bradford & Frazier.

The body was taken to Burns this afternoon where the Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church at Burns with Rev. D. R. Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Center Cemetery, southwest of Burns. (El Dorado Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1933)

RAY, SARAH ELIZABETH

Sarah Elizabeth Ray was born on Sept. 9, 1861, at Okalona, Miss., and died on August 30, 1933 at her home in El Dorado following an illness of five months. She had been brought here from a Maryville, Mo., hospital six weeks before by her son, R. D. Ray and her granddaughter, Viva Ray, that she might spend her last days in El Dorado.

She was married to Thomas C. Ray at Redland, Miss., in June, 1882 and to this union were born four boys. After leaving Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. Ray resided for several years in Bosque County, Texas and then removed to Jester, Okla., where they homesteaded. In 1919 they moved to Burk Burnett, Texas where Mr. Ray died in 1925. Seven years later, Mrs. Ray moved to Burlington Junction, MO. Although she had resided in El Dorado but a short time her memory will be cherished. Mrs. Ray was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church at Jester, Okla.

She is survived by three sons, T. E. Ray of El Dorado and R. D. and B. H. Ray of Burlington, Junction, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Amanda Orington of Rotan, Texas; and two brothers, R. C. Ray of Merridian, Texas and Dick Ray of Mayfield, Okla. A son and three brothers preceded her in death.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Nazarene Church with Rev. G. W. Brannon, pastor and Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment was made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Monday, September 4, 1933

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Ray, who died at her home, 727 North Washington Street, Wednesday were held yesterday afternoon at the Nazarene Church. Rev. G. W. Brannon, pastor and Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated.

Mrs. E. E. James sang "Does Jesus Care," "The Way of the Cross Leads Home" and "No Disappointments in Heaven," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Paul Hudson. Pallbearers were: J. W. Frisby, Floyd Leap, Andrey Barlett, Elton Zang, E. L. Falkner and Bland Yeary. Interment was made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, September 2, 1933)

SHULTZ, EDWIN J. GORDON DR.

Dr. Edwin J. Gordon Shultz died in El Dorado this week. He was an ear, eye and throat specialist and he had lived in this community for 40 years. He had retired some years before his death and had reached the ripe old age of 92.

Dr. Shultz was a dedicated medical man and attended strictly to the business of his profession. He never bothered to run for office or to seek appointment to any prominent boards. Quiet in his manner, skillful in his work, he cared for the needs of his patients - and was in every way an upright citizen.

In the 28 years of his active practice in this area. Dr. Shultz endeared himself to many people by his trustworthiness and personal integrity. The life he sowed into the fabric of this town has helped to make it stronger for all future challenges. (El Dorado Times, March 27, 1964)

Final rites for Dr. Edwin J. Gordon Shults, 92, who died Tuesday were conducted this morning at St. John's church by the Rev. Father Irvin F. Lampe.

Serving as casket bearers were R. F. Fite, Frank J. Vervynck, A. J. Lehr, R. B. Evans, Lawrence Hess and T. P. Mannion.

Harry W. Brown served as usher.

Interment was in Sunset Lawns cemetery.

A recitation of the Rosary was held Sunday night at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. (El Dorado Times, March 30, 1964)

SIDENER, ISAAC N. (SAC)

Issac N. (Sac) Sidner, 62 of 405 North High street, died suddenly late Sunday at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dietz-Pittman Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Walnut Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Sidener, a catalytic unit operator at the Petrofina refinery for 34 years came to El Dorado from Cedar Point 34 years ago. He was born June 19, 1906 in Chase County. He was married to Gladys Huntley at Florence on Feb. 6, 1931. Mr. Sidener was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges in El Dorado and of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union, Local 5-241.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. LaDonna Page of Great Bend and Miss Shelley Sidener of the home; his mother, Mrs. Emma Sidener of Burns; three brothers, Virgil Sidener of Wichita, Lon Sidener of Yuma, Ariz., and Floyd Sidener of Ellinwood, five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Brown of Burns, Mrs. Elfie Switzer of Wellington, Mrs. Anna Baker of Marion Lake, Mrs. Alta Payton of Strong City and Mrs. Dorothy Snelling of Florence. There are two grandsons.

The casket will be not be opened at the service but friends may call at the funeral home prior to that hour. (El Dorado Times, September 16, 1968)

SIFFORD, SARAH ALICE BAXTER (MRS. W. L.)

Mrs. W. L. Sifford, (Sarah Alice Baxter), who died September 10 at Alton, Mo., had been a resident of El Dorado since coming here from Rush, Colo. in 1927. The home is at 328 South High Street.

Born March 30, 1891, at Thayer, Mo., a daughter of Francis Marion and Druscilla (Davis) Baxter, she was married to Mr. Sifford July 1, 1901, at Alton. Before going to Colorado the couple lived in Oklahoma.

Mrs. Sifford was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are Mr. Sifford; two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Mary Richardson, Citrus Heights, Calif., Mrs. Mamie Routhier of Wichita, Alvis O. (Jerry), Daly City, Calif., Marion A. Sifford of Augusta and Lt. Col. William F. Sifford, Jr. of Fort Hood, Texas, one brother James Baxter, Alton, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Friday in the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Griffin of the Church of Christ officiating. Mesdames Gerald Watson, Ferrel Starner, Harold Griffin and Marion Shuman sang "Precious Memories," and "Face to Face." The casket bearers were W. W. Pearce, David Snelson, Denzil Stephens, Howard Hulsey, Gerald Watson and Walter Finley. Interment was in Sunset Lawns. (El Dorado Times, September 1968)

STERNS, JESSIE

Mrs. Jessie Sterns, 82, a resident of El Dorado for the past 15 years, died early today at Valley View Convalecent home, where she had lived for several years.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Dietz Pittman Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in a Wichita cemetery.

Mrs. Sterns came to El Dorado in 1953 from West Virginia. She was born in New York City on Feb. 7, 1886.

Surviving are a daughter, Miss Sybil Sterns of Logan, W. Va.; and three sisters, Mrs. Eli Abramson of Abardeen, Miss., Mrs. Herman Levison, Wichita, and Mrs. Theo Gordon 401 North Topeka Street. (El Dorado Times, October 8, 1968)

STOKES, LOIS M.

Mrs. Lois M. Stokes, 66, of 618 South Star street died today at Lamar, Colo., while visiting in the home of a son.

Funeral services are tentatively scheduled Monday at the LaHarpe, Kan., Christian church. Burial will be in the LaHarpe Cemetery.

Mrs. Stokes was born at Thayer on Sept. 8, 1902 and was married to the late Berthem Stokes on May 23, 1921. He died on Dec. 18, 1962.

Surviving are 11 sons, Bill, Allen, and Charles, of Iola, Harlan, Junior and Darrell of LaHarpe, Bob of El Dorado, John of Lamar, Colo., Sam of Greenfield, Mo., Donald of Chanute, and James of Sunstrand, Colo., two daughters, Linda Grizzle of Lawrence and Mary Ann of the home; a sister, Mary Buckmaster of El Dorado, two brothers, Rolla of Wichita and Roy of Waverly.

There are 40 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Another daughter, Virginia Andres of LaHarpe, preceded Mrs. Stokes in death in 1966.

The Hutton Ralston Funeral Home of Moran, Kan., has charge. (El Dorado Times, September 27, 1968)

STOVER, JOHN

John Stover, father-in-law of Mrs. Kenneth Stover, a former El Doradoan, died Tuesday at Fredonia.

Mr. Stover was a life long resident of Fredonia. He was a farmer and stockman.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. John Stover of Texas, Don, Kansas City, Mo., and Kenneth of Liberal; one daughter, Sharon Trammell, Fredonia; his mother, brother and sister, all of Fredonia; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora, who died Jan. 4, 1964.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Carson Funeral Home in Fredonia. Interment will be in Fredonia cemetery. (El Dorado Times. March 26, 1964)

TOWNER, E. C.

S. E. Rand, aged 33 years a resident of the Burns Community and E. C. Towner, 42 of Valley Center, were instantly killed yesterday morning when a steam boiler at an oil well at the southwest edge of Winfield exploded. Both bodies were blown a considerable distance and the body of Rand was badly mangled.

Rand was a tooldresser and was working for Joe Alyward of Wichita. He had resided on a farm southwest of Burns for the past two or three years. Trower was a driller.

The Burns man and Trower were at the well alone when the explosion occurred, other workers having failed to arrive by that time. The well at which the boiler was located had been abandoned and the casing is being pulled.

Rand as fairly well known in the Burns Community and his death comes as a shock to a number of persons. He obtained his first job with Davis, Hazlett, Bradford & Frazier.

The body was taken to Burns this afternoon where the Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church at Burns with Rev. D. R. Miller officiating. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Center Cemetery, southwest of Burns. (El Dorado Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1933)