BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITUARIES
Huldah, wife of Ross Allebach, died in Whiting April 20. Mrs. Allebach was walking on a board sidewalk when a loose board tripped her and she fell receiving a serious internal injury. Mr. and Mrs. Allebach were married in September 1905. The funeral will be held Saturday April 21 from the home and the body will be taken to McPherson for burial (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
James P. Avery, died April 13 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Melinda McIntire in El Dorado.
Mr. Avery was born in Booneville, Oneida county, New York and was 81 years, 10 months and 9 days old at his death. He was converted and joined the M. E Church and has lived a consistent and devoted Christian life. He was a happy, a cheerful disposition; he was an optimist and no matter how dark today, tomorrow would be bright and beautiful. This was the dominant note of his life and character and remained to cheer him even to the hour of his death. He leaves to mourn an excellent and loving father, five children four girls in New York and Mrs. Melinda McIntire of El Dorado.
Mr. Avery came to Kansas only a little more than a year ago and made his home with his daughter here.
Funeral services will be held at Mrs. McIntire's home Sunday April 15 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. F. C. Fay assisted by Rev. J. J. Griffin. Interment will follow in Belle Vista cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, April 20, 1906)
Mrs. J. P. Bare died at her home in Douglass at 5:20 a.m. April 10. She is the cousin of the Misses Flo and Harriet Rogers. The funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hare formerly lived south of town and will be remembered by a host of friends. - Douglass Tribune. (Walnut Valley Times, April 20, 1906)
Alex Blair, died April 18 at the Masonic Home in Wichita where he had been an inmate for several years.
Mr. Blair was an early day pioneer in El Dorado coming in 69 or 70 first as the agent of the stage line from Emporia to Arkansas City. Later he opened a store at the corner of Main and Fourth where he conducted a general business for many years. His fortunes failed, he was crowded out by newer business blood and a faster business gait. There was discord in his family which scattered and left him alone when he took refuge in the Home.
His body will be brought here for interment. (Walnut Valley Times, April 20, 1906)
C. C. or "Joe" Bowers, for more than a quarter of century a well known character of El Dorado and Butler County, died in Kansas City, it is supposed today, Monday. The telegram to W. Y. Miller, simply announces his demise and asks what shall be done with the body. It will doubtless be sent here. Mr. Bowers had gone to the National Soldier's Home at Leavenworth, expecting to go from there to Hot Springs, and "boil out" the rheumatism. Poor Joe was addicted to alcoholism and it is feared he indulged to such an extent that it ended his life. He was unmarried. Bowers was an ex-Union soldier, had many good qualities. He will probably be buried here, but why not at the Soldiers' home is unaccountable. He died of rheumatism of the heart. He has a sister in New York and a brother who has been a congressman from California, who survives him. (Walnut Valley Times, March 16, 1906)
The body of the old soldier, C. C. Bowers, who dropped dead on Union Avenue Monday morning will be buried in Union Cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. His friends in El Dorado were notified but they sent word to bury the body here. Kansas City World March 13. And poor old Joe is not to rest with his comrades in the National Home Cemetery at Leavenworth. Sentiment doesn't count for much in such cases as these. Still later, the body will be brought here and buried tomorrow. (March 16, 1906)
The body of C C Bowers will arrive in El Dorado Wednesday morning. The funeral will be from the Grand Army Hall at 2 o'lock and he will be buried with the honors of the G. A. R. Post of which he was a member. (Walnut Valley Times, March 16, 1906)
Died April 27 at Axtell hospital, Newton, C. A. Chaney, son of Mrs. Hannah Chaney of Murdock township, aged 23 years. Mr. Chaney became sick on last Easter day, he had been ailing for many months. His physicians believed he had appendicitis and he was operated on and died within a few hours after.
Mr. Chaney was an exemplary young man, was everybody's friend and a great favorite. His untimely death, the loss of his cheery words and good example will be severely felt by a large circle in Murdock township and vicinity his home.
The funeral took place at Whitewater Saturday April 28 conducted by Rev Russell of Peabody and was attended by a very large concourse of people. (Walnut Valley Times, May 4, 1906)
James Cook, died at his home in North El Dorado Friday evening after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Cook was born in Tennessee in January 1824. He enlisted in the 144th Indiana Infantry Company B, at the beginning of the Civil War and served as corporal until '65 when the soldiers were mustered out. Mr. Cook came to Kansas years ago and has lived in El Dorado since, except a few months spent at the Soldiers' Home. He has been an active member of the G. A. R. since 1884, helping to alleviate the sufferings of many of the old comrades who have gone before. The funeral service will be held at the G. A. R. Hall Sunday April 1 at 2 o'clock, p.m. , Rev. S. W. Brown will officiate. Interment will be made in the West Cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, April 6, 1906)
Mrs. Alice Schmucher-Davis who was living in South Carolina, died Monday, March 12. Her sister Miss May Schmucher received a telegram Monday evening, announcing the death of her sister but giving no particulars. (Walnut Valley Times, March 16, 1906)
EDGAR, ALEXANDER (Uncle Sandy)
Alexander, Edgar, better known as "Uncle Sandy", died Sunday, February 18, aged 75 years at the home of his niece Mrs. H. O. Cook, of Beaumont, where he has been ill for the past three months with paralysis. He suffered much during his last illness but bore it patiently. He said from the beginning of his sickness three months ago that he would not recover, and had resigned to his fate. He was born November 1st, 1830, in Dombeyshire, Scotland, where he came to America. In 1844 he came to Kansas and made his home at Beaumont where he lived till his death. For seventeen years he was postmaster at Beaumont and few, if any, better men ever served in this capacity. He won the good will of all the people by his pleasant manner and desire to offer accommodations. In a public position, people appreciate these qualities and "Uncle Sandy," had an abundant store of them. They were however common to him in all things that he did. He was a good man. He joined the Presbyterian church in Scotland when quite young and remained faithful to its teachings all his life. His example of a life true to his faith is a precious heritage which is left to those who knew him.
He leaves four nephews and two nieces in this country, James, David and William Edgar, Mrs. H. O. Cook and Mrs. W. J. Hart, all of Beaumont and Geo Edgar of Monett, Mo., besides several nephews and nieces in Scotland.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Heasley of the Christian Church Monday and the remains were laid to rest in the Beaumont Cemetery.
A large number of friends followed him to his last resting place.
John McRichie threw a spray of heather that grew on the hills of Scotland, into the open grave, an agreement having been made between Mr. McRitchie and the deceased that the one attending the funeral of the other should perform the formality. Latham Mirror. (Walnut Valley Times, March 9, 1906)
Thomas Fivecoat died at his home in Rosalia Township of hemorrhage of the brain April 18 after an illness of about twenty-four hours. Mr. Fivecoat was 72 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. They have lived in Butler county about six years. (Walnut Valley Times, April 20, 1906)
The funeral of Thomas Fivecoat who died April 19 was held in the M E Church, Rosalia, April 21 conducted by Rev. O. O. Scott. His body was shipped to Otto, Iowa, his old home for interment. Mrs. Fivecoat and a son accompanied it. (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
Hon. John H. Fullinwider, died at his home in Monte
Vista, Colorado, at 10 a.m. today, Thursday. (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
John H. Fullinwider was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, September 1, 1831. His parents removed to Sangamon county,
Illinois, while he was yet a young child and there he resided until March 1879 when he became a resident of El
Dorado in whose upbuilding he was very much interested and took an active part. In 1882 he was elected to the Legislature
and served with ability and distinction as Representative from Butler county. It was his efforts in legislation
that forever settled the county seat contentions of Butler and other counties in Kansas. He moved to Colorado in
1892.
Mrs. Fullinwider, his sons John G. and Alvin of Monte Vista, Colorado and his daughter, Mrs. Julia Machen of Denver, survive him. He passed peacefully away at his home in Monce Vista on the morning of April 19. He had been ailing for some months with stomach troubles. About three weeks ago he wrote hopefully to the editor of the Times that he was better. In this letter he showed that this life and its affections still had a strong hold upon him yet he felt prepared and unafraid to meet the future.
Mr. Fullinwider was a thoroughly good man, an honest man, a disciple of good feeling, good will and helpful friendship; he was geniality personified. He was a smile-maker which led many to misjudge him as lacking in depth.
The editor of this paper was perhaps closer to him and understood him better than any other person in Butler County and know him as a sincere and upright man. He was an excellent citizen and a leader in any community in which he resided.
His demise will bring sincere regret to many hearts here. (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
Died, Tuesday, March 20, of tuberosis, L. T. Griggs at his home southwest of El Dorado. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral services were held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Rev. S. W. Brown officiated. Interment was at Chelsea. (Walnut Valley Times, March 30, 1906)
Leon Holmes, the colored man, who has been confined at the Court House for some time with typhoid fever, died March 15 at 4 a.m. He was under arrest charged with theft at Augusta. He has parents and a wife in Galveston, Texas who have written here regarding his condition. It is not known as yet whether he will be buried here or sent to Galveston. (Walnut Valley Times, March 16, 1906)
Died Sunday, February 11, Elizabeth, wife of Christian Jacobs near Potwin. The deceased was 69 years old and had been suffering for a short time from heart trouble which finally caused her death. Besides a husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Brock of Ralston, Oklahoma and Mrs. Emma Fickle of Elk County, Kansas, and two sons, Edward and Charles who were at home at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs had made a great many plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary - their Golden Wedding next June. They have lived in the house where Mrs. Jacobs died since 1860. The funeral was held Tuesday at 1 o'clock from the house. Mrs. Jacobs was a good woman and kind neighbor and friend. (Walnut Valley Times, February 15, 1906)
Died at his home in Rosalia, Friday April 13, W. B. Keith, 85 years 3months and 19 days. He joined the Tenth Kansas Regular Volunteer Infantry on July 11, 1861, served three years and four months and was then promoted from private to First Lieutenant. He was a true and loyal soldier and a good Christian man, generous and a friend of everybody. The funeral was held in the M E Church, Rosalia and was conducted by George F. Fullinwider of El Dorado who spoke very highly of him as a soldier, neighbor, Christian and friend. - Crocus (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
Those attending the funeral of Captain W. B. keith from a distance were W B. Smith and C. B. Smith and family of Reece, D. F. Keith of Wichita, George Ward and family of Eureka, Mollie Mann and daughter of Anadrako, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. M. Terrill of Luther, Oklahoma, Charles Schram and J. G. Cook of El Dorado. (Walnut Valley Times, April 27, 1906)
The home of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lawrance was stricken
today, March 7, Forest their son lies cold in death - the death of this life, but, Beyond these chilling winds
and gloomly skies Beyond death's solemn portal There is a land where beauty never dies And love become immortal.
A land whose light is never dimmed by shade, Whose fields are ever vernal, While nothing beautiful shall ever fade
But blooms for aye, eternal."
It is not possible in words to depict this tragedy in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrance and no words can comfort
save those that point to the blessed future, the joyous reunion, the divine, the eternal life.
Whene'er the summer grass appears, the loved though wept are never lost, we only lose our tears!
Forest was fallen sick some ten days ago. It was
thought he had appendicitis. Later it was diagnosed as a cyst or pussac in the side. Yesterday (Tuesday) Dr. and
Mrs. Lawrance took the boy to the hospital at Wichita and an operation removed the pus but Forest died about noon
today.
His body was brought home at 11 o'clock Wednesday night. The funeral will be held Friday at 3 o'clock at their
home on Atchison street. (Walnut Valley Times, March 9, 1906)
Clark Markett, who has been suffering since November from what the doctors pronounced dropsy and Bright's disease, passed away at 11 o'clock Saturday, March 10, so quietly, so peacefully, that those who were with him scarcely knew that death had claimed him. In his death this community looses a good neighbor and a kind friend. He was born in Illinois, October 7, 1864; moved with his parents to Kansas when a small boy. He united with the Evangelical church when quite young and has always been a devout Christian. He was a model for all young men. He said, when speaking to a friend, "The future is bright for me, whether I live or die." Markee had lived on the farm where he died for twenty seven years and for several years, has taken care of his aged mother who is almost heart broken at his death. Besides his mother and a host of friends and other relatives he leaves to mourn him, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Will Garret, Mrs. Willets Garrets, and Ezra Markee of Plum Grove township, Charles Markee of Whitewater, Frank Markee of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
"There is a world above, Where parting is unknown, A long eternity of love, Formed for the good alone; And faith beholds the diving here, Translated to that glorious sphere." Easter Lily. (Walnut Valley Times, March 16, 1906)
Died on his birthday, Lyle Nelson, aged twelve years. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Nelson of Sycamore township. He died of diphtheria and three other children are victims of the same disease, one believed to be recovering the other two very very sick. Lyle's body will be brought to El Dorado and laid in Belle Vista Cemetery. Great sympathy is expressed for the afflicted family. (Walnut Valley Times, March 30, 1906)
Entered into rest and peace, Thursday, February 22 at 11:30 p.m. Mrs. Margaret Peffley, wife of Albert Peffley, after a long illness. She died of consumption, at their pretty cottage home on South Washington street.
Margaret E. Carroll was born in LaFayette, Tippecanoe Conty, Indiana, May 23, 1876. She was married to Albert Peffley July 3, 1901. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Carroll of Leon who survive her as do her husband and brothers Will and Allen Carroll of Towanda, Perry and Harley Carroll of El Dorado. Mrs. Peffley was a good woman and true wife, respected and honored wherever known and her death is mourned by a great circle of friends.
The funeral occurs Sunday 2 p.m. from the Methodist Church of which she has been a devoted member since she was 15 years of age. (Walnut Valley Times, February 22, 1906)
Died at Winfield asylum, February 8, Miss Pearl Reeder, aged about 18 years old. Her parents at one time resided in Prospect township. (Walnut Valley Times, February 9, 1906)
E. W. Rowland, an old settler of Butler county died at his home in Benton township Sunday, April 1. The funeral service will be held at the family home Monday. (Walnut Valley Times, April 6, 1906)
Died in Winfield April 28, Ethan Satchell, aged 56 years. Mr. Satchell was a son of the pioneer settler, Thos W. Satchell for whom Satchell creek is named. Deceased was an honorable man and good citizen known and honored by many people in Butler county. (Walnut Valley Times, May 4, 1906)
Samuel L. Shotwell is dead and this announcement will bring sorrow to this rapidly lessening number of Butler county pioneers. By the Escondido, California Advocate it is learned that he passed away on February 25 at the age of 77.
Mr. Shotwell was born in New York, came to Butler county in 1871, was principal of the Douglass schools, was elected county superintendent and was up to that time the county's best educated and most capable county superintendent. Later in 1874, he was chosen cashier of the Exchange Bank, the successor of the Danford and Gossard bank which failed. In 1885 he and his good wife went to Colorado and then to New Mexico where they attempted ranch life and they took up their home in Escondido where Mrs. Shotwell died some two years ago.
Mr. Shotwell was an excellent man, well bred, highly educated, refined and naturally retiring. His talents in the "wild and wooley west" were not appreciated and he grew misahthropic and morose, but to those who understood him he was all kindness and geneality. Many who were young men thirty five years ago were inspired to study and to the higher intellectual life by him. (Walnut Valley Times, March 30, 1906)
Died March 16, at her home in north El Dorado, Mrs. William Snider aged 42 years. She died of valvular heart trouble. She has been an invalid for six years.
The funeral will be held from the family home tomorrow, Saturday March 17 at 11 a.m. Rev. Harrkson Waitt will conduct the services.
Mrs. Snider was a good homemaking, home loving woman. She leaves to mourn the loving wife and devoted mother, her husband and two children, Ward Snider and Mrs. John Shrader, two sisters, Mrs. Ben Muman of Merwin, Missouri and Mrs. J. P. Hart of Prospect township and a half sister, Mrs. Bernard Stiver. Her body will be laid in Belle Vista cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, March 30, 1906)
Mrs. E. L. Snodgrass of Benton, died April 29, aged 63 years after an illness extending over many weeks.
Mrs. Snodgrass was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, Jul 24, 1843, and was married in 1868. Her husband and two children survive, a son and Mrs. George Guinn of West Branch. She died of paralysis her real sickness extending over only nine days.
Mrs. Snodgrass was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and died in the faith. Her life was worthy of emulation. Rev. P. C. Herbert preached her funeral sermon Tuesday May 1. (Walnut Valley Times, May 4, 1906)
The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. O. Thompson's little three month old baby occurred April 9 at 10 a.m. from their home in north El Dorado. Rev. Brown officiated. The interment was made in the West Cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, April 13, 1906)
Miss Hattie Treweeke died this morning about 11 o'clock, after an illness of only about 10 days with the grip. Hattie Treweeke was born in Waukegan, Lake county, Illinois, January 11, 1856. She came to Augusta with her parents in 1870 and lived about a mile west of town until moving to town a few years ago. Three brothers, John Ben and Richard; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Liens, Mrs. J. D. James and Miss Libbie Treweeke, residing in Augusta and a sister, Mrs. C. W. Melrose, residing in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, survive her.
Miss Treweeke was a lovely character, an excellent teacher and her demise will be mourned by many. (Walnut Valley Times, February 19, 1906)
Elizabeth, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Witt of Hendricks, Oklahoma, died and was laid to rest on January 5 at Union City, Oklahoma. She was three years old and her parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Beardsley, are heart-broken. (Walnut Valley Times, February 9, 1906)
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