A DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR CRASH VICTIMS
Double funeral services for Chester B. Page and Omega Root, both of Whitewater, who were fatally injured in an automobile crash near Cyril, Okla., Friday afternoon, were held at the Methodist Church in Whitewater late yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in the Whitewater Cemetery with the Smith Brothers Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Ella Root, mother of the dead girl, who was critically injured in the accident is reported to be slightly improved at the Oklahoma City hospital, where she was taken following the crash, but is still in a serious condition. Reece Page, Lois Walling and Lorraine Root, the other injured are reported improving rapidly with the latter, the young daughter of Mrs. Root having been returned to her home in Whitewater.
The Page youth is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John Root of Whitewater, three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Edwards and Fern and Lorraine Root, all of Whitewater, and a brother Clarence of Peck. (The El Dorado Times, Monday, June 19, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Page, wife of John W. Page, died at 4:15 yesterday, November 31, after four weeks of great suffering, borne with wonderful patience and fortitude.
Elizabeth A. Ross was born October 7, 1861, at Sheridan, Iowa, was married to John W. Page, August 27, 1879. To their happy union was born five children, three of whom had already preceded their mother to the Echoless Shore. Those surviving: Mrs. Arthur E. Hicks, and Fred R. Page, and with the husband and father truly mourning the untimely death of a noble wife and mother. She also leaves behind two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. C. J. McCabe, Mrs. N. H. McCabe, John Ross and James Ross of Pawnee, Oklahoma, all of whom, except the last named were present at her death. Mrs. Page is a member of the Presbyterian church of the Fraternal Aid Association, the Degree of honor and was a loyal, active and enthusiastic member of the Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a charter member, was several times its worthy matron and occupied that position at the time of her death.
The funeral occurs from the Presbyterian church on Wednesday, December 8 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. W. Curtis of Caldwell, formerly her pastor here. At the grave the Eastern Star ritual will be used. (Walnut Valley Times, December 1, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 46 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
Mabel Page dies here
Mrs. Kenneth (Mabel) Page, 67, was found dead Thursday at her home at 720 N. Taylor. She was born Sept. 16, 1907, in Prospect Township, in Butler County, the daughter of John and Martha Singleton.
She was married to Kenneth Page, Dec. 6, 1926, in El Dorado. He died Aug. 1, 1964.
She spent a few years in Canton, and then moved to Wilson, Okla. After the death of her husband, she moved back to El Dorado. Mrs. Page was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Phillip E. Page, Shidler, Okla., and Bob E. Page, Route 1, El Dorado; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Jane Pershall, Phoenix, Arix., and Sandra Kaye Page, Houston, Texas; a brother, Robert Singleton, North City, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Cora Lackey, Peoria, Ariz.; Mrs. Eunice Welty, 521 N. Taylor; Mrs. Strausie Page, 802 Park Ave.; Mrs. Audine Hogoboom, 107 Hogoboom Dr., and Mrs. Beulah Scribner, 1410 Crescent Dr., all of El Dorado; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Dietz-Carlson Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Walnut Valley Memorial Park. (The El Dorado Times ~ Friday ~ 31 Jan 1975 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)
The funeral of Mrs. John W. Page, yesterday afternoon, conducted by rev. W. W. Curtis of Caldwell, was very largely attended despite the storm and cold. The Presbyterian church was filled to overflowing. The emblematic flower pieces from the Orders, add individual friends of the family were most beautiful and showed the high regard in which Mrs. Page was held. The family floral piece was Gates Ajar; a star from the Eastern Star; an emblem from Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers; a wreath from the Fraternal Aid Association and one from J. B. Adams and N. F. Frazier; a heart from the Masonic Blue Lodge and Commandery, a lyre from the eighth grade of the city schools; beautiful boquets from the C. Club, Conductor S. F. Hayden, city teachers and superintendent, Mesdames R. H. Cooper and M. E. Shepherd, Mrs. Jas. H. Sandifer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wickham, Mrs. Chas. Amy, Mrs. Wm. Bray, the Degree of Honor, Mrs. Merton Stewart, Mrs. C. H. Spencer and the Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church. (Walnut Valley Times ~ December 4, 1902 ~ Volume XXXIII, Number 46 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PANNELL FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY
Funeral services over the body of Rev. Alfred W. Pannell, who had been pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church at El Dorado for 10 years and whose death occurred Saturday morning at Topeka, were held yesterday afternoon at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. The services were largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Penwell and Jeanette and Mrs. Nellie Penwell attended from here and Joe Turner and Gail Moss, former El Doradoans, also were present at the services.
The services were conducted by the Rt. Rev. James Wise, Bishop of Kansas, with the assistance of Dean Day of grace Cathedral, Rev. Mr. Spencer of Marysville, and Archdeacon Smith of Topeka. The body lay in state yesterday from 10 o'clock in the morning till time for the services. Burial was made at Topeka.
During Mr. Pannell's residence here, he was on one occasion presented an individual communion set by Troop No. 1 of the El Dorado Boy Scouts.His will leaves the set to the Trinity Episcopal Church here and the communion set was brought to El Dorado by the Penwells when they returned last night.
Amemorial service for Mr. Pannell will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the local church. The services will be open to the public.
IN MEMORY OF ALFRED W. PANNELL
News that the first units of a memorial for Rev. Alfred W. Pannell will be dedicated at Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday morning should awaken blessed memories in this town. For it was in El Dorado that Alfred Pannell gave most freely and usefully of his all-too-short life and it is here that there should be an abiding remembrance of him. Modest, unassuming, sincere, tireless and godly - Alfred Pannell poured his talents into many channels of service. His hand was ever out to help the fallen, to render aid to those in need of it. No more self-sacrificing citizen ever appeared on El Dorado's list of residents, and the dedication of the memorial to him is one in which not only the church he served, but the entire community, should have a part. (The El Dorado Times ~ Tuesday, June 9, 1931 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
BENTON
Died, at her home Monday, March 24, Mrs. Sarah Parke, wife of James Parke, in the 63rd year of her age. She had not been in good health for some time, though her condition was not considered serious. Sunday morning, March 23, she recognized her family then sank into a comatose "state" from which she never rallied. Mrs. Parke was a motherly woman who loved her home and children, living a Christian life, charitable and kind to all. Her husband and six children now survive her. The funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at the home which was filled with sympathizing friends who came to pay their respects to the departed. Rev. J. W. Moore of Wichita, preached a short sermon. Upon the casket were beautiful floral wreaths. Her body was followed to the cemetery by many friends. (Walnut Valley Times, April 4, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 11 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
MRS. PARKER DEAD
Mrs. George Parker Died Suddenly Last Night of Heart Disease
Elizabeth, wife of the late George Parker, died suddenly at her home on Eighth avenue last night about 11 o'clock. She has been troubled for several years with her heart, lately much more than usual, though not confined to her bed. Yesterday she visited a friend some blocks away and up to 9:00 p.m. she and her daughter, Nellie, were planning to go to the World's Fair next year and of visiting Kansas City soon for medical treatment, never dreaming how near was death.
Miss Nellie had been ministering to her mother and she was feeling better after a season of suffering and at her mother's request she left the room partly closing the door. After some minutes she called to her mother and receiving no reply investigated and found that the spirit of her mother had left its tenement of clay.
Mrs. Parker was about 70 years of age and came with her husband to butler county many years ago, purchasing the Loy farm on the Walnut 5 miles northeast of El Dorado where they lived many years. She was devotedly attached to her daughter, Nellie, and her affection was in remarkable degree reciprocated - the to mere "chummy." Miss Nellie is prostrated, overwhelmed with grief at her great loss.
Mrs. Parker was born May 30, 1836. She was married to George Parker at Jerseyville, Illinois, October 20, 1865.
Her children surviving her are: Silas Parker, Medora, Ills.; Andrew Parker, of Glencoe township, Isaac parker, Carmen, Oklahoma; Emma Parker, Augusta, Oklahoma; Mrs. Sylvester Marshall, Kingman, Kansas, Mrs. Smith Bailey and Miss Nellie Parker of El Dorado. All expect to be present at the funeral. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ December 11, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 47 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Parker occurred this from her late home yesterday, attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends. Her body was buried in Belle Vista cemetery; and later her husband's body will be disineterred in the Parker cemetery and laid beside hers.
The relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Parker desire that the Times express their gratitude for sympathy and help in their bereavement and sorrow. In such a trial such ministrations as have been bestowed are doubly appreciated and valuable. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ December 18, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 48 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PARKER: Died at the home of her parents, Augusta, Oklahoma, Zulu eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parker, aged 22 years. She was sick but a week, carried off by malarial fever. She had been assistant cashier in the Augusta (Okla) bank and was assistant postmaster at the time of her death. She was esteemed and loved by a wide circle. Her body was brought here and today was buried in the West Cemetery. Her father and sister, Maud, came but Mrs. Parker's sickness prevented her attendance. Mr. Alfred Duncan and Robert McAllister also accompanied the party. The funeral occurred from the Castle undertaking rooms at 8 p.m. today under suspices of the local Rebekah Lodge of which the deceased was a member at Carmen Oklahoma. (Walnut Valley Times, September 26, 1902 Volume XXXIII Number 36 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
Eunice the 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Parks died at their home near Benton last Thursday of bronchial pneumonia. The funeral occurred Friday, the services being conducted by Rev. Lawrence. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ March 18, 1904 ~ Volume XXXV, Number 9 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
DEATH OF R. A. PARSCAL
Robert A. Parscal: 81 years of age, died at his home on Merchant street at 10 o'clock last night, January. He has been sick and unable to be about for several years. Mr. Parscal ws born in Mason county, Kentucky, was a member of Co. D. 35th Inft., and came to Kansas twenty six years ago. Besides his wife he leaves six children, Mrs. Belle Budworth and Mrs. Grace Osburn of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Walter Parscal of Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Florence Trimble, Oscar Parscal and A. L. Parscal of El Dorado. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the G.A.R. hall. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ January 8, 1904 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 51 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
AN INFANT DIES HERE THIS MORNING
Floyd Earl Patterson, six months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Patterson, 926 North Main Street, died here early this morning following a brief illness. The infant was born here on November 25, 1932.
Funeral services were held at the grave in West Cemetery this afternoon with rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. The Alderson Arnold Funeral Home was in charge.
He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Imogene and Patsy and one brother, Ross all at home. (The El Dorado Times ~ Friday, June 16, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
Patterson: Mary Patterson died at the residence of her brother, S. K. Patterson, near Augusta, Tuesday, September 9. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon and she was buried in Fairview cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, September 12, 1902, Volume XXXIII Number 34 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
LITTLE BOY DIES HERE YESTERDAY
J. T. Pearman, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Pearman, of the Richards Lease, route 3, El Dorado, died here shortly before noon yesterday. He had been ill all his life.
The little boy was a brother of Verna Lee Pearman who smothered to death at her home last August while playing in her crib. He was born in El dorado on February 8, 1931.
Surviving are the parents, a sister, Etta Voncile, aged 5 years, a brother Daniel Edward 3; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pearman of Keytesville, Mo.
The body was taken to Dalton, Mo., where funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon. Interment will also be made there. The Byrd Funeral Home was in charge. The El Dorado Times ~ Monday, May 8, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PEFFER FUNERAL HELD YESTERDAY
Four members of the El Dorado Business & Professional Women's Club attended the funeral services, which were held yesterday afternoon at Eureka, over the body of Mrs. Susan H. Peffer, who committed suicide by hanging herself at her home Sunday morning. The four were: Mrs. Nellie Lichlyter, Mrs. Anna Sandin, Miss Ethel Lewis and Miss Blanche Hollinshead. Mrs. Peffer was state president of the Professional & Business Women's Clubs and one of the widely and most favorably known residents of the Eureka Community, where she had lived for a number of years. She had been in El Dorado many times and had a large number of friends in this community.
The funeral was one of the largest attended ever held in Eureka. (The El Dorado Times ~ Thursday, January 14, 1932 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PEFFLEY: Died, September 2, at the home of her parents, Marnolia Arkansas, Mollie, beloved wife of Emory Peffley, aged about 30 years. Mrs.Peffley visited here and is remembered by many of our people. Mr. Peffley was cashier of a bank at Jasper, Texas, but his wife had not yet joined him there. He will have the sympathy of many friends here in his bereavement. (The Walnut Valley Times, September 12, 1902, Volume XXXIII Number 34 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PEFFLEY
Entered into rest and peace, August 17, Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst - Peffley, wife of Z. Peffley of Cedar Lane Farm after several weeks illness. Her death has been anticipated for several days and her loved ones were summoned to her bedside. At the last her only sobriety was that her son Emery, should arrive before her departure for the better land.
Deceased was born in Indiana, June 23, 1839. She was married to Z. Peffley September 11, 18?2. Her husband and six children survive her and grieve for a noble wife and mother. She was a truly good woman, for many years and a devoted Christian and member of the Methodist church.
The family came here from Ladoga Indiana, in March 1886 respected honored and loved members of this community.
All the children were at her bedside when she passed away, Mrs. Sarah Priest and A. I. Peffley of Whitewater, Emery A. Peffley, Albert Z. Peffley, Mrs. Bertha Peffley of Leon, Omer Peffley of Shreveport, Louisania, and Emery Peffley of Jasper, Texas.
The funeral will be held Friday August 19, from the Methodist church, conducted by her pastor Rev. Harrison Wait. Burial will follow in Belle Vista.(The Walnut Valley Times, August 26, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
MRS. MARY TAMZEN PEFLY,
Mrs. Mary Tanzen Pefley, 87, died at her home in Wichita, Saturday. She came from Illinois to Kansas in 1871, settling on a claim near Andover. She married J. A. Lines and for many years lived in the Andover and El Dorado neighborhoods. After Mr. Lines death she was married to Zacharias Pefley who died here 10 years ago. She was widely known in the Andover district.
Mrs. Pefley was a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Frona Gaffney, Los Angeles; a step-daughter, Liddu Voss; a son, J. A. Lines, Chickasha, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Belford, Andover, a brother J. A. McClain, Wichita; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Wichita this morning. Rev. Fred Condit officiated. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. (The El Dorado Times, ~ Monday, November 28, 1932 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
Mrs. Louise Perryman one of the witnesses for Robert Powell in the hearing for the settlement of the Major Powell estate, is dead at Perry, Oklahoma. Mrs. Perryman was the mother of Mrs. Calori and the grandmother of Robert Powell, who claimed a share in the estate of Major Powell, alleging that Major Powell was his father. Major Powell was injured in a runaway last summer from the effects of which he died a few days later, leaving an estate valued at many thousands of dollars. Soon after the death steps were taken to settle the estate in the probate court, and a few days later Robert Powell, who was then living with his mother at El Dorado, filed a claim for a share of the estate as a son of Major Powell. His claim was heard by Probate Judge Wilson last fall, but its decision has not been rendered, but it is understood that negotiations are now pending looking to a complete and amicable settlement of the matter outside the courts. Mrs. Louise Perryman was one of the strongest witnesses for the plaintiff in this action. She was present at the birth of the child and had also had something to do with the alleged negotiations with Major Powell regarding the care of this child and her testimony was regarded as of the utmost importance. It is alleged that Major Powell supported and educated Robert Powell, who is now in the St. John's Military academy in Salina. Mrs. Perryman claimed to have a hand in the negotiations with Major Powell concerning this boy, regarding his support and that of his mother and it was claimed that her evidence would establish the young man's claims to a share in the estate. (Walnut Valley Times, May 8, 1903, Volume XXXIV, Number 15 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
BURNS ARE FATAL TO WHITEWATER WOMAN
Mrs. Elzie Persyn, aged 23 years, of Whitewater, who was badly burned at her home the first of the week when she poured kerosene on a smoldering fire, died at a Newton hospital Tuesday night. She is survived by her husband and baby. Mrs. Persyn was well known in the Whitewater Community where she had lived for a number of years. (The El Dorado Times ~ Thursday, October 13, 1932 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
PETERSON
Died, at St. Francis hospital at Wichita, last night, April 14, Miss Blanche Edith Peterson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson, of heart disease at the age of 22 years. She was born in Osage county, Kan., and came to El Dorado with her parents while quite young. She was educated in the public schools here and has studied vocal and instrumental music here and in Topeka. She had considerable talent in both accomplishments. Miss Blanche had gone to Wichita to take a course in a training school for nurses, full of life of anticipation, of hope, when suddenly came an end to all earthly ambitions, joys and sorrows. The blow is a terrible one to her parents, who have the warmest sympathy of this community. Her body was brought from Wichita at 10:00 a.m. today. The funeral occurs from the family home on Second avenue at 10:00 a.m. Monday. Claf Peterson, father of Fred Peterson and Mrs. Ida Strombarg of Osage City, are here to attend the funeral of Miss Blanche Peterson. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ April 22, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
The funeral of Miss Blanche Peterson occurred Sunday afternoon, April 17, from the family home and was quite largely attended. Flowers in profusion bore mute testimony to the regard in which the deceased was held by friends here and of the sympathy of many for the bereaved family. A floral pillow was the offering of one El Dorado Modern Woodmen and beautiful flowers were sent by Dr. Scullin and the nurses of Wichita hospital and by an aunt in Kansas City. Rev. George Harkness spoke words of hope and consolation for those left here, those on the other shore need neither. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ April 22, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
DOUGLASS PIONEER DIES YESTERDAY
Mrs. Flora Catherine Piper, wife of W. W. Piper, died at her home near Douglass yesterday, following an illness of one week. Mrs. Piper came from Ohio to Butler County in 1880, residing there continuously for more than half a century.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. H. V. Scott of Rose Hill; a son, Olave Piper, at home and two grandchildren, Mrs. V. E. Bottom and Wayne Scott, both of Wichita.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Douglass Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in West Cemetery, El Dorado. (The El Dorado Times ~ Saturday, July 1, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
AGED DOUGLASS WOMAN IS DEAD
Mrs. Sarah K. Piper died at her home in Douglass Wednesday afternoon at the age of 75 years, six months and 19 days. She was born in Owen County, Ind.
She leaves her husband, C. B. Piper, four daughters, Mrs. Harold McKinley, Mrs. Minnie Baum, and Venita Piper, all of Douglass and Mrs. Clarence Brutchin, Buffalo, two sons, D. E. of Douglass and W. O., of Muskogee, Okla.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home in Douglass. Rev. George Watts conducted the services and burial was in the Douglass cemetery. Dunsford Funeral Home at Augusta was in charge (The El Dorado Times ~ Friday, December 2, 1932 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Chas. Plastridge died very suddenly at his home in Douglass yesterday was sick only a few hours. Mrs. Plastridge was a somewhat remarkable character at times violent towards his fellow man. Some think he was demented at times. (The Walnut Valley Times ~ May 13, 1904 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
Mrs. Cecil H. Poe
Mabel Inez Hall, only daughter of Owen and Frances Hall was born on December 21, 1896, at El Dorado and died at Potwin on May 31, 1933, at the age of 36 years, five months and 10 days.
At the age of 18 years, she was converted and united with the Christian Church at Potwin, and on June 23, 1915, she was married to Cecil H. Poe, of Potwin.
Mrs. Poe spent most of her life in and around Potwin and was a friend to everyone. In addition to being a member of the Christian Church, she belonged to the Embroidery Club, of Potwin and the Women's relief Corps and Rebekah Lodge of El Dorado. She was vice-grand elect of the latter organization.
Surviving are her husband; her father and mother, a brother, Virgil, and a grandmother.
Funeral services were held on June 2, at the Christian church, in Potwin, with Rev. J. H. Higdon and Rev. W. L. Martin officiating. The Rebekah Lodge of El Dorado was in charge of services at the grave in McGill cemetery. Pallbearers were H. G. Shaw, Randolph Moore, Nate Everett, A. M. Shrepfer, Harry Coats and Paul Petty. (The El Dorado Times ~ Thursday, June 8, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
IN MEMORIUM
We are again forcibly reminded of the truthfulness of the adage that while in life we are in death by the very sudden death of our sister M. J. Poole who on August 16, while apparently well, surrounded by the family and engaged in social conversation, without a moment's warning was stricken by death and fell asleep in Jesus - a sheaf ripened unto the harvest and left to us the heritage of a well spent life.
She was a faithful wife a loving mother and an earnest devoted Christian.
Therefore, be it resolved by the members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society, that in the death of our sister Poole the family has lost the comfort and influence which only a mother can wield, the community an estimable woman, the church and our society an earnest, faithful member.
That we will cherish her memory, emulate her virtues and example, and like he be able to say when the messenger of death shall call for us that we have fought a good fight and have finished our course.
That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family.
Mrs. C. E. Hunt
Mrs. W. H. McIntire Committee
Mrs. O. R. Cline (Walnut Valley Times ~ September 18, 1903 ~ Volume XXXIV, Number 35 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
LEWIS POSEY, OF LEON DIES
Lewis Y. Posey, 59, farmer in his section for 40 years, died Sunday at his home near Leon. He came to Kansas from Missouri in 1891 and lived at or near Leon ever since except for a short time in Oklahoma. He was a member of the Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Fulton, West Hollywood, Cal., Mrs. Clyde Browne, Route 6, Wichita, Miss Preem and Miss Audrey, at home; four sons, Paul, route 1, Peck, Theodore, Route 5, Wichita; John, Wichita and Boyd at home; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Hinchcliffe, Strafford, Mo. (The El Dorado Times ~ Monday, August 28, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Charles Potter, Pioneer of Western Butler, Died Shortly After Midnight
FUNERAL FRIDAY
Had Lived By Himself For Years; No Relvations To Mourn His Loss
Charles Potter, aged 64, a resident of the McCune neighborhood, southeast of Benton, for the past 32 years was injured about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he fell from an alfalfa stack on which he was working on the J.C. Cochran farm, file miles southwest of Towanda. He died shortly after midnight.The accident happened when Mr. Potter was working at the edge of the stack. Mr. Cochran threw him a large fork of alfalfa which caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. Mr. Potter fell on his back receiving fatal internal injuries.The injured man was not believed to be in a serious condition until late last night, when the pains in his back became severe. Efforts to relieve his suffering were in vain.Mr. Potter was well known in the western part of the county. He had lived on a farm three miles southeast of Benton for the past 14 years. Before that, he resided on other land in the same vicinity. Mr. Potter was a bachelor and as far as is known had no relatives.Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Benton Cemetery.Corner W.E. Turner said this morning no inquest will be held. He is satisfied from the evidence furnished him last night that Mr. Potter came to his death through the fall. (El Dorado Times ~ Thursday, 14 July 1921)
MRS. WILL POWERS DIES THIS MORNING
Mrs. Will Powers, a resident of El Dorado for the past 11 years, died suddenly of a heart attack early this morning at her home, 815 South Main Street. Although she had not been feeling well, her death was entirely unexpected. Mrs. Powers was 57 years old. The El Dorado woman was born and reared at Potwin and had resided in that community most of her life before coming to El Dorado. She was born there August 26, 1879, and was married at Charleston, Ark., on July 11, 1897. She was a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Powers is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Cromwell, of Great Bend, and Mrs. Blanche Poindexter, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a son, Merle Powers, of Burden; a brother, Frank Smith, of Potwin, and two sisters, Mrs. C.S. Martin, of Augusta, and Mrs. G.W. Thornbrough, of Walnut Shade, Mo. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Potwin Christian Church with Rev. J.H. Higdon officiating. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Center Cemetery, 10 miles northeast of Potwin. The casket will be open to friends at the home on South Main Street Sunday morning from 9 until 12 o'clock. The Arnold-Adams Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times ~ Friday, 19 Feb 1937 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)
BOY LOSES LIFE IN THE WALNUT
Robert Prigmore, aged 13 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prigmore, who live seven miles east of Augusta, was drowned late yesterday afternoon in the Little Walnut River four miles southeast of his home. An heroic attempt to save him was made by his 17 year old aunt, Catherine Doyle, of Augusta. Miss Doyle, visiting at the Prigmore home, and the boy went swimming about 5 o'clock. Robert, who was not an expert swimmer, became panic-stricken when the current swept him into a deep place in the river. Miss Doyle plunged in to save him. When almost to the shore, the boy's struggle had so exhausted her that she was unable to hold him longer and lost her grip. She was barely able to reach the bank. The boy disappeared in the river. The spot was remote from houses and it was some time before aid could be summoned. The body was recovered an hour and a half after the accident. An ambulance and inhalator from the Lahey & Martin Mortuary, at Wichita, had been summoned and after a speedy trip was on the ground. Application of the inhalator, however, could not revive the boy after the long period under water. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Augusta with Rev. F. M. Peeks of Wichita, officiating. Interment will be made in McCabe Cemetery, southeast of Augusta. (The El Dorado Times ~ Saturday, July 29, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
DOUGLASS MAN IS KILLED IN CRASH
Charles Purdy Fatally Injured Last Night When Car Skids In Gravel Charles Purdy, about 40, of Douglass, was fatally injured late last night when the car, which he was driving, overturned on a curve, 13 miles east of Douglass, inflicting internal injuries from which he died a short time later in a Winfield hospital. The Douglass man was returning home alone from Atlanta when the car skidded in some loose gravel at a curve and overturned, pinning the victim under the wreckage. He was found a few minutes later by Frank Fox, of Douglass, and a Mr. Hatton of El Dorado. Purdy was rushed to the Winfield hospital where it was found he had received cuts on ths head and shoulders. Mr. Purdy was a truck driver and was well known in that community. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Victor, Laverne and Francis, all of Douglass, and his mother, Mrs. Fannie J. Purdy, also of Douglass. The body was taken to the Irwin Funeral Home at Douglass, where funeral arrangements will be announced later today. (The El Dorado Times ~ Tuesday, August 8, 1933 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Thompson)
THE DEATH OF MRS. E. J. PYLE
Mrs. E. J. Pyle died suddenly at her residence in this city Thursday night May 22, about 12 o'clock. She had not been feeling well for several days but nothing serious was apprehended, but about 9 o'clock she was taken violently ill and passed away three hours later. She had been complaining of considerable headache lately, and there was where the trouble seemed to be. Her sudden death was a great shock to the citizens and their sympathies go out to the bereaved family. But one of the children was home at the time of her death, Charley being in Topeka, Miss Ida in Kansas City, and the youngest boy, Willie, was at work in Deerfield. Mr. Pyle is just completing an elegant new residence and Mrs. Pyle looked forward with great pleasure to occupying her new home into which they expected to move in a few days. -- Garden City Herald. Mr. and Mrs. Pyle were pioneers in Butler county in the early seventies and homesteaded a place in Pleasant township near Judge Glendenning's farm. They have many friends there and a number of acquaintances here who will be deeply grieved to hear of Mrs. Pyle's death.(Walnut Valley Times, June 6, 1902 Volume XXXIII, Number 20 ~ Transcribed by Peggy Luce)
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