Butler County, Kansas
Thomas E. "Hummel" Peal was born December 10, 1954, in Butler, Co. El Dorado, Ks to William R. Peal and Betty A. "Needham" Hummel. Parents both of El Dorado and grand parents Harold H. Peal & Anna "Sherman" Peal and Everett Otto and Laura "Mobley" Needham. Great grandparents as well as great great grand parents are also from El Dorado.
Tom was one of three children, sister Kathy and twin brother Tim. Born at Susan B. Allen hospital they lived in the community till 1962. Tom was a great grandson to some of El Dorado early pioneers in the this area in the 1870s' Moving away and living in Wichita, Tom attended school with is twin brother at Skelly School before he finished his education in the Wichita School District. Tom was very proactive in law enforcement with the Sedgwich County Sheriff's Dept. for a number of years and was a Lt. for a number of years in the radio patrol division and instructing a the Sheriff's Academy. Tom spent most of his time working for Boeing Aircraft.
Tom survived the last 10 years with medical a condition which placed many restrictions on him. While living in Augusta fail ill on Sunday Sept. 29 and collapsed at home on October 1, 1997. He passed away Sunday morning October 5 at 6:10 AM at Via Christi Hospital with his mother, sister and step sister at his side. Tom was a single parent and a very religious person. He loved the out doors and spent as much time hunting and fishing as possible.
Proceeded Tom in death is his biological father William R. Peal and three grand parents. He is survived by his mother and step father Roy Hummel of Fall River, Ks.; one son Roy A. Hummel of Atoka, Oklahoma;twin brother Tim of Houston, TX and sister Kathy and step sister Gail Lane both of Wichita.
Funeral services were handled by Carlson Funeral Home of El Dorado with final interment at Walnut Valley Memorial Park in El Dorado. (Submitted by Tim "Hummel" Peal)
Christina "Lynn" Carter was born on February 27, 1842, in Linton, Green County, Indiana the daughter of William and Mary Lynn. Both of her parents were of English birth, mother having come from Devonshire England at the age of 12.
Christina was the oldest of seven children. Christina married Joshua Carter on April 30, 1862, at Linton. To this union ten children were born, Alonzo, Ves "Sylvester," Ices "Mary," Will "William," A. R. "Ranson" Estella, Effie and twins Alta and Alma.
Mr. & Mrs. Carter and family moved from Illinois to Chelsea in March 1882. They first arrived at the Leon Ks. train depot with three box cars of live stock, furniture and six children. They settled in Chelsea community where they continued to make their home. On February 27, last, all of Mrs. Carter's children gathered with her at the home of the daughter to celebrate her 84 birthday. One daughter, Mrs. F. J. Wilson "Alta" came from North Caroline. On account of Mrs. Carter's Illness, the extensive plans for the birthday dinner had to be abandoned; but it was a delight for all to be together.
Mrs. Carter had been failing in health for several months; but never gave up hope of recovery unit the last. The forepart of the week she felt improved and was able to spend some time on the sun porch and even in the yard. However the condition took a turn for the worse and at 8 o'clock (1926) she died at the age of 84 years and 26 days. She had been a member of the Methodist Church since early childhood, and sought at all times to place the right influence around her family. She was always considerate, and even in her dying moments thought more of the confront of others than of herself.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a brother David Lynn, of Worthington, Indiana; sister Mrs. Martha Price of Linton; seven chidlren, Alonz N. Carter of Chelsea; Mrs. E.R. Davidson " Alma" of El Dorado; Mrs. William R. & Estella " Carter" Peal of Augusta; Will " William" of Tampa; and Mrs. F. E. Wilson " Alta" of Durham N. Carolina; 17 grandhchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral sevices were held Sunday afternoon at the Chelsea Church, the Rev. Paul Holmes officiating. Burial was made in the Chelsea Cemetery. Mrs. Carter had the staunch courage of the pioneer. She never gave up during her servere illness, I've had a hard day, she would say, but the Lord is being as good to me as he can be and tomorrow I shall feel better. At the moment when all the chidlren surrounded the bedside, Mrs. Carter waved her hand and smiled faintly in farewell. She lived a useful and full life--was of the salt of the earth. (Date of death - March 25, 1926 - Submitted by Tim "Hummel" Peal)
BLACK, ETTA M.
While talking to the clerk at the Fifth Avenue hotel this morning, Mrs. Etta M. Black was suddenly stricken and
fell to the floor. She died before medical aid could be summoned. Her death was due to heart disease. Mrs. Black
had been in good health recently and her death comes as a great shock to many friends in Augusta where she has
lived for nearly 40 years.
Mrs. Black was born in Watertown, N. Y., February 11, 1848. She was married to A. C. Rhor in Iowa in 1866. In 1888, she married John Black, who died several years ago. Surviving her are a granddaughter, Lillian Black, of Augusta and two stepchildren, Harry Black of Augusta and Mrs. Chas. Donaldson of Durant, Okla.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church at 2:30 Monday afternoon. (Augusta Gazette, May 7, 1921)
After an illness of one month, Mrs. Christine Blaney passed on at the home of Frank L. Anderson in Wichita Thursday evening at 8:15 o'clock.
Her funeral will be held at the Anderson home 202 N. Fountain Ave., Wichita, Monday morning, Dec. 26, at ten o'clock, with burial in the Elmwood Mausoleum here.
Mrs. Blaney was born Jan. 22, 1847 and was the widow of the late Geo. Blaney a civil war veteran. Since his death she made her home into her two daughters, Mrs. Skaer and Mrs. Anderson. A host of friends and relatives survive her and mourn her loss. Her character was as sweet and fragrant as a flower and her faith in god as firm as the Rock of Gibralter and those whose lives touched hers were made better by her influence. She was a member of the Third Church of Christ Scientist in Kansas City, Mo., which city had been her home for 25 years before coming to Wichita with the Anderson, last June. Besides her daughter, Ruth Sorby, who is the only child of Mrs. Anderson. Signed: Mrs. McCauley. (Augusta Gazette, Saturday, December 24, 1921)
Mrs. Anna Christine Blaney died yesterday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Anderson, 202 N. Fountain, Wichita. Mrs. Blaney has been in poor health since Thanksgiving. She was born in Sweden and at the time of her death was 74 years, 11 months old. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Gus Skaer of Augusta and Mrs. Frank Anderson of Wichita. The funeral services will be held from the Anderson home Wichita, Monday morning, 10 a.m. (Augusta Gazette, Friday, December 23, 1921)
All that is mortal of Lieut. Harold Chance, was laid in its last resting place this afternoon in the family lot in Elmwood Cemetery. Far from the scarred battlefield of France, far from the poppy fields of Flanders, the remains of the former Augusta boy who paid the supreme sacrifice, that world might be free for democracy, will sleep the last long sleep, close to the scenes where he spent his boyhood, his school days and many of the happiest days of his life.
Harold Chance answered the call of his country early in the big strife and attended the first officer's training camp at Fort Riley where he received his commission and was sent at once to France where as an instructor in a machine gun school, he gave the best that was in him. He won the admiration and respect of his fellow officers and men and when he was stricken with the fatal disease his company lost a faithful friend and adviser.
His mother, who now resides in Wichita is one of the many gold star mothers of the United States and today in her grief and sorrow, she is comforted with the peace, that comes to all the gold star mothers, who gave their sons so that our home land might live in peace and prosperity.
There was funeral services held in Wichita 2:30 this afternoon conducted by the T. Hopkins post of that city and the funeral party come overland to Augusta, where they were joined by the local post, who assisted with the services at the cemetery here.
The last taps have sounded for Harold Chance and no more will he hear the echoes of the battles resounding across the nation for his name has been placed on the long roll of those "who went West" for his country and for those he loved the best. (Augusta Gazette, Tuesday, July 5, 1921)
Mrs. Lucy Ann Crosby, who had died at her home at that place Wednesday morning at the age of 74 years after an illness of about three years. The body was taken to Piola, Ill., last night for burial.
Mrs. Crosby was born at Lima, Ohio. She and E. T. Crosby, her husband, removed to Leon from Kansas City 13 years ago. The deceased was well known in the community where, until her recent illness, she always took a prominent part in all affairs.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Crosby is survived by several sons and daughters. They are Fred Crosby, Greenwood, Mo., Mrs. Bertha Landes, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mark R. Crosby, Itan, Mo.; and Mrs. R. C. Cabeen, of Leon. (Augusta Dailey Gazette, May 20, 1921)
Mrs. Jennie Gilson, aged 42, a pioneer of Leon neighborhood, died at her home near that place late Wednesday afternoon after an illness of a few hours caused by apoplexy. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church at Leon, Rev. E. W. Freeman, officiating and burial was in the Leon cemetery.
Mrs. Gilson settled on a farm 3 miles southeast of Leon with her husband, John J. Gilson about 23 years ago. She had lived there since. The family came to Butler county from Indiana, where both Mr. and Mrs. Gilson were born and reared.
In addition to her husband, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Francis Allen and Miss Lillian Gilson both of Leon. (Augusta Daily Gazette, May 20, 1921)
Lillie K. Govenius, 48, died early Sunday morning at Augusta hospital, where she underwent an operation several days ago. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dan Smith conducting the services. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Mrs. Govenius had been a resident of Augusta for 20 years and was married to Charles Govenius in 1908, who survives her together with their small son, age five and two children, whom Mr. and Mrs. Govenius had taken into their home to raise. She also leaves a brother in Jackson, Tenn., who was enroute here for the funeral when he was taken ill with appendicitis on the train and was removed to a hospital for an operation.
During her long residence in Augusta, Mrs. Govenius made many friends, who will be grieved to hear of her death and will miss her many acts of kindness which characterized her life. She was a fond mother and spent the greater part of her time in her home and her church work. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and no duty was too much for her to perform or assist with.
She was born in Jackson, Tenn., and came to Augusta when a young girl and always endeared herself to all those around her both in her home and outside of her home and during her suffering she neer complained and while her operation was of a serious nature and her life hung in a balance she maintained the same sunny disposition she assumed during her life, throughout her sickness and operation.
The Govenius family is one of the best known families in Augusta and have been in business for many years here and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Govenius in his bereavement. (Augusta Gazette, Monday, December 12, 1921)
Mrs. Sarah Harthaway, wife of William Hathaway died at 10 a.m. today at her home on Second Ave. Mrs. Hathaway was 70 years old and had resided in Augusta for 30 years. Surviving her, besides her husband are two sisters, Mrs. George Clippinger, of Augusta and Mrs. J. Smock of Smock City and 2 brothers, J. McIntire, of Iowa and Ira McIntypre, who lives in Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. (Augusta Daily Gazette, Monday, June 20, 1921)
Emporia Gazette: Funeral services for Miss Elsa Ramsburg, who died in a Kansas City hospital Monday night following an operation will be held at the Dumm Chapel tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. W. P. Wharton, assisted by rev. J. C. Brogan, will conduct the services. The casket will be open in the chapel from 1 to 3 o'clock before the services. Interment will be made in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Elsa Ramsburg, was born in Ottawa, December 18, 1893. She moved to Emporia with her parents in 1902. She attended the Emporia city schools and was graduated from the Emporia High School. She received a degree from the normal in 1915. For the past six years she had taught school. She taught in Wilsey and Great Bend in Avant, Okla. She was a teacher in the Augusta schools at the time of her death.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Ramsburg, of Emporia; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Knrogriss, of Oregon and Mrs. Alta Service of Emporia; and three brothers, William R. Ramsburg, of Denver, Colo.; Charles W. Ramsburg of Opheim, Mont and Archie S. Ramsburg of Emporia. (Augusta Daily Gazette, May 13, 1921)
The father of Miss Elsie Ramsburg who died last Tuesday was in town this morning to get her trunk and other possessions. They told of the cause of her death. She had what was considered to be a slight operation performed last Friday, the removal of a tumor. She was getting along nicely until Sunday night when she began to grow worse. (Augusta Daily Gazette, May 13, 1921)
William Barnes, aged 45 years, a resident of Douglass all of his life, died the latter part of last week while in Oklahoma, after a short illness caused by pneumonia fever. The body was taken to Douglass and burial was made at that place yesterday afternoon. Mr. Barnes was widely known in the Douglass community. He is survived by his widow and several children. (El Dorado Times, January 28, 1924)
Percy Billings, a tool-dresser who has worked in and around El Dorado since the first days of the oil boom, committed suicide yesterday at Wetonka, Okla., where he was working on a well. The manner of Mr. Billings' death has not been learned by relatives here. His brothers, Arthur and Henry Billings went last night to Wetonka to bring the body to El Dorado for burial.
Mr. Billings was 28 years old. He had been in ill health several years. A week ago he visited in El Dorado with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Billings, who live on North Orient Street, Riverside. He seemed in good spirits then and laughingly remarked that he had been working all winter and had earned enough money that he would have to pay income tax. He was well known in El Dorado where he has worked for so many years. "We know of no reason why he should have killed himself, except that he has had poor health for several years," Ben White a brother-in-law of the dead man, said this morning.
Mr. Billings is survived by his father and mother, two brothers and a sister, Mrs. Ben White all of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, January 29, 1924)
Did exercise resulting from a game of basketball cause the death about midnight Friday of Harold Bledsoe, aged 15 years of Douglass?
This is the impression among a number of residents of Douglass who have investigated the circumstances surrounding the boy's death. Early Friday evening Bledsoe engaged in an exciting game of basketball at Douglass. He returned home about 10 o'clock and shortly afterwards became violently ill. A physician was summoned, but despite everything that could be done for the boy, death occurred about midnight.
Heart trouble was ascribed as the cause of his death.
It is also believed that the youth played basketball two soon after eating his evening meal. Acute indigestion is believed to have had a part in causing his death.
Funeral services over the body were held at Douglass Saturday afternoon. Charles Alger, Douglass undertaker, was in charge. Burial was made in the Douglass cemetery.
Young Bledsoe is survived by his father, James Bledsoe and several brothers. The youth made his home with a brother Charles. (El Dorado Times, January 28, 1924)
Miss Laura Elizabeth Devore, aged 58 years, died at 12:40 o'clock Sunday morning at St. Luke's Hospital, following an operation for appendicitis two weeks ago. The body was taken this morning to Lexington, Ohio for burial. It was accompanied by John Burgess of El Dorado. The Byrd Brothers Funeral Home, 200 South Star Street was in charge of the body.
Miss Devore's death came as a shock to her friends here. She had been rapidly recovering from her operation. About 10 o'clock Saturday evening, however, she became violently ill and death occurred about three hours later.
Miss Devore was born at Bristol, Ohio in April, 1865. She came to El Dorado with Mr. and Mrs. Burgess last June, from Ohio, where she had lived most of her life. Miss Devore had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Burgess for a number of years. She and Mrs. Burgess were lifelong companions.
Miss Devore is survived by five brothers. They are: Harper Devore, of Dayton, Ohio, Perry Devore, Cambright, Ohio; Tom and Lida Devore, Levington, Ohio; and Wilson Devore, Columbus, Ohio. (El Dorado Times, January 28, 1924)
Mrs. Minnie Johnson, aged 64, years a pioneer resident of Douglass was found dead in a chair at her home at Douglass about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by her husband.
Coroner W. E. Turner who was called at once pronounced death was caused by apoplexy. The stroke is believed to have occurred early Friday evening. Coroner Turner was accompanied to Douglass by Undersheriff E. E. McKnight.
Mrs. Johnson had not been in ill health. She was about her home Friday doing her usual work. The body of the woman was found in a rocking chair in front of the Johnson home. A blanket and pillow were nearby. It is believed the woman became ill during the evening and decided to sit in front of the fire.
Mr. Johnson who has been in ill health for a number of years, did not arise Saturday morning until about 11 o'clock. It had been the custom for Mrs. Johnson to call him. After dressing, Mr. Johnson went into the kitchen and prepared himself something eat. Later he went into the front room and found Mrs. Johnson dead in a chair.
Mrs. Johnson was well known in the Douglass community. She had been a dressmaker at that place for a number of years.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by ten children in addition to her husband. All of them live in Kansas. (El Dorado Times, January 28, 1924)
MRS. MILLIE PRATT DIES; FUNERAL IS IN DOUGLASS
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Viets and Mrs. Minnie Ralston motored to Douglass this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Millie Pratt, of Douglass. The funeral was held from the Methodist church. Mrs. Pratt was the mother of Prof. Pratt,
who was superintendent of the schools here a few years ago.
(Augusta Daily Gazette ~ Saturday ~ 19 Jan 1918)
BUTLER COUNTY VETERAN DIES AT HOME IN SEVERY
The funeral of Peter B. Honce, former resident of Bloomington township, who died at his home in Severy Wednesday, will be held Saturday, with burial in Cumberland cemetery.
Mr. Honce was a veteran of the Civil war.
(Augusta Daily Gazette ~ Friday ~ 18 Jan 1918)
ANOTHER DIPTHERIA VICTIM
Infant Daughter of Prominent Rosalia Family Dies
Diptheria claimed another victim in Butler county Monday night.
Wilma Marie Rush, 10-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Rush, of Rosalia, died about 10 o'clock with the disease, after an illness of a few days. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
In addition to her parents, the baby is survived by four sisters and brothers, Florence, Dora, Oscar and Raymond.
Mr. Rush has a string of trucks at Rosalia.
(Augusta Daily Gazette ~ Wednesday ~ 30 Nov 1921)
MRS. MANNION IS DEAD AT WICHITA
Another Pioneer Passes on to the Great Beyond---Funeral Will Be Held Here Saturday
RESIDED IN AUGUSTA SINCE 1867
Three Sons Now Live In Augusta---Body Brought Augusta Today for Burial
Mrs. Margaret Mannion, aged 85, another of the pioneers of Augusta and Butler County, is dead. She pased away at
her home, on North Washington, in Wichita yesterday, after a week's illness.
Mrs. Mannion had resided in Kansas since 1867, living first on a farm northeast of the city. She moved to Wichita some time ago.
Surviving are eight children, J. J. Mannion, J. C. Mannion, W. H. Mannion, of Augusta; Mrs. Kate M. Shea, of Wichita; Mrs. Mary Lipscomb, of Wichita; Mrs. L. H. Armstrong, of Wichita; Mrs. Maggie Cody, of Haverhill, and T. P. Mannion, of El Dorado.
The body was to have been brought to Augusta today, and the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock,
in charge of Father James Hayden.
(Augusta Daily Gazette ~ Friday ~ 18 Jan 1918)
BURNS ARE FATAL
Little Girl Dies From Effects of Burns Received From Falling Into Tub of Water
Little Pauline, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter, living now upon the Crabb farm west of Gordon,
was so badly scalded that she died from the secondary effects of the burns. The little one, playing about the
house, fell and sat down in a large pan of scalding water. Mr. Carter is a pumper working at the oil well upon
the Crabb farm. The water had been heated to warm up the pumping machinery that bitter cold morning, and left
setting on the floor, when little Pauline accidentally fell backwards in it. So bad was the burn that the skin
came off from just below her arms and down to her lower limbs. Dr. Lemon was called and allayed the sufferings
of the little one, and did all that could be done to overcome the evil effects of the loss of so much skin surface,
but to no avail, for inflammation of the kidneys set up and soon extinguished the young life.---Tribune
(Augusta Daily Gazette ~ Saturday ~ 19 Jan 1918)
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