WICHMAN, LEONA

CLAY CENTER- Leona Wichman, 88, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center, Kansas.

Mrs. Wichman was born April 3, 1918, at Lasita, the daughter of Mackie and Bertha (Hazen) Reed.

She was raised in the Bodieville, *(Bodaville ) community near Green. She married George G. Wichman in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, * Peggy Currie, five sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Wichman and wife Patricia, of Clay Center, Ronald Wichman ~and wife Donna of Clay Center and Jim Wichman and wife Patsy of Mount Pleasant, Tex.; two daughters, Betty Nail and husband Jim. of Mesa, Ariz. And Mary Babcock of Cairo, Mo.; one son-in-law, Tom Goff of Santa Fe, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 :30 p.m. Wednesday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel in Clay Center with the Rev. James Byers officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 to .8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Leona Wichman Memorial Fund to designated later by the family.

LEONA WICHMAN CORRECTION

* Due to incorrect information provided to the Dispatch there was an error in the notice for Leona Wichman. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Goff.

Note: For the sake of genealogical history. The Jim Wichman and Mary Babcock mentioned in the obituary here, were the children of Daniel & Leone Reed Wichman. Daniel and Leone died in 1955, and George, Daniel's brother and Leona raised Jim and Mary. George and Leona raised Jim and Mary as their own. As was mentioned at Leona's service, there were no step- children, step-grandchildren, or step-great grandchildren. Leona always treated them all as her own.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping Clay Center Dispatch. Verlin Wichman

* Bodaville is the correct name. Many times Bodieville is used incorrectly with reference to Bodaville, Kansas. From volume I of Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, Bodaville, a rural hamlet in Riley county, is near the northern line, about 35 miles from Manhattan, the county seat, and about 12 miles from Barnes, Washington county, from which place it receives mail. Lasita, on the Rock Island R. R. 10 miles south is the nearest railway station. The population in 1910 was 50. (Clay Center Dispatch, Monday, December 11, 2006, Submitted by Verlin Wichman)

SCHEER, FRITZ

FOUND DEAD

Fritz Scheer of Goshen township was in the city on Monday last doing business and towards night loaded his wagon with lumber, but did not leave till between 7 and 8 o'clock p.m. The following morning his team was discovered by Mr. Richard Cook, about two miles from town in a ravine, into which it had been driven or had turned of its own accord. The wagon was overturned and Scheer was found dead under the lumber upon which lay the wagon box, the team being held by the lines that had been caught by some part of the wagon. The remains were brought to the city and J.W. Miller, J.P., Acting Coroner and a jury held an inquest resulting as follows:

STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF CLAY } ss

An Inquistion holden at Clay Center township, in Clay County, on the 7th day of December, A.D. 1880, before J.W. Miller, a Justice of the Peace in and for the township of Clay Center, in said County and State, acting as Coroner of said County for the time being, on the body of one, Fritz Scheer, there lying dead by the persons whose names are hereto subscribed. The said jurors upon their oaths do say that the said Fritz Scheer did, on the night of the 6th. day of December, A.D. 1880, come to his death by the accidental upsetting of a two horse wagon with two horses attached thereto.

In testimony whereof, the said jurors have hereunto set their hands the day and year aforesaid.

Geo. W. Martin, F.C. Jewett, Geo. Morgan, P.P. Kehoe, Richard Cook, Samuel Upham.

Attest: J.W. Miller, J.P. and Acting Coroner. (The Localist, Dec. 9, 1880, pg. 2, submitted by Ruth I. Stude)

SCHEER, FRED

FRED. SCHEER, a farmer who lived a few miles north east of town, was found dead by the road side Tuesday morning. He had been in town the evening before, purchased a load of lumber and a load of something more costly than lumber and a great deal more difficult to carry. His remains were found beneath the load of lumber, and the team with the over turned wagon only a few rods distant showed plainly that it had been driven some distance with sight-less eyes and nerveless hands. (Clay County Dispatch, Dec. 9, 1880, pg. 5, submitted by Ruth I. Stude)

THORNTON, JOHN

Dies At His Home in Fairbury After an Illness of Twelve Years

After an illness lasting for twelve years, John Thornton died at his home, 926 B street, Fairbury, Nebraska, on Sunday night, December 29, at 11:30, aged 64 years, 3 months and 18 days. His death was caused by diabetes. He came to Fairbury in 1895 and with his son went into the hardware business under the name of John Thornton & Son. The business is being conducted by his son, Percy Thornton, on the south side of the square.

Mr. Thornton was a native of England, having been born in Devonshire, September 11, 1848. He was married in England, Nov. 11, 1871, to Elizabeth Pyle and six children were born to them, namely, Percy, Robert, Lyndon, and Cecile, Fairbury, and Mrs. Lillian Durr, Troy, Kans., and Mrs. Flossie Hobbs, Lincoln. Two children died in childhood. There are also five brothers and six sisters.

Mr. Thornton’s wife died in 1894 and on April 11, 1897 he was married to Mrs. Ida Appleton, who survives him.

From 1878 to 1885, the family lived on a farm near Clay Center, Kans., and from 1885 to 1895, Mr. Thornton was in the hardware business at Green, Kans. Mr. Thornton was a member of the established church of England but had no church connections in America. He was a member of the Masonic order. At one time he was a city councilman in Fairbury and was an influential member of society and active in all public affairs until illness kept him confined to his home.

The funeral was held at the home at 3:00 p.m., December 31, services being conducted by Rev. Gilbert of the M.E. church. The body was taken to Clay Center, Kans., for burial. (The Fairbury Journal, Friday, January 3, 1913, submitted by Kristin Vaughn)

BREDBERG, MAY

Mrs. May Bredberg, 43 years old, Clay Center, Kas., died last night at the Swedish Hospital. (The Kansas City Times, May 25, 1919, page 13, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

BROUGHTON, W. S.

Clay Center, Kan., Jan. 26, Mr. W. S. Broughton who was hurt in the Rock Island wreck here Sunday morning died this morning of his injuries. An operation was performed yesterday in the hope of saving his life but his injuries were too severe. He has been a resident of this county for several years and has been prominently connected with the grain and cattle interest in this section. His body will be taken east tomorrow for interment. (The Kansas Semi Weekly Capital, January 28, 1898, page 2, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

CLARK, JOHN HAWKINS

Atchison, Kan., Dec. 28 - John Hawkins Clark, died yesterday on his homestead at Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas.

Mr. Clark was one of the very first settlers in northern Kansas, having come here in the early fifties with his family from Cincinnati. He was the father-in-law of the late F. G. Adams, secretary of the State Historical Society, and also of Frank A. Root, the well known newspaper man and writer.

Mr. Clark possess a rare literary ability himself, but he chose to work at his trade, which was that of a plasterer. He was one of the first who went overland to California at the opening of the gold fields there in '48 and '49. This journey was filled with remarkable incidents and adventure, and upon his return Mr. Clark, wrote an account of the trip which was published in serial from a few years ago. (The Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital, January 1, 1901, page 3, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

DONOVAN, E. P.

Missouri City, Mo. - Sept. 2 - E. P. Donovan, an early settler and public administrator of Clay county, died of typhoid fever this morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Donovan came to this county in the '50s from Kentucky. He leaves five children: Mrs. L. A. Bell and Mrs. E. C. Bell of Liberty; Mrs. Edna Henry of Kansas City; Edward Donovan of Kansas City and James Donovan of Wadena, Minn. (The Kansas City Star, September 2, 1903, page 11, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

O'ROURKE, EDWARD

Edward O'Rourke, a retired farmer of Clay Center, Kas., died late Saturday night at the General Hospital from injuries received a few hours earlier when he fell down a stairway in the St. Louis Hotel, 1530 Geneseo Street. He was 69 years old.

Mr. O'Rourke is survived by a daughter, Mrs. S. E. Peugh, Clay Center, with whom he made his home, and three sons, John O'Rourke, New York, Edward O'Rourke, with the army in France, and Earl O'Rourke, Army City, Kas. The body will be at Quirk & Tobin's Funeral Lodge until 9:30 o'clock this morning, when it will be taken to Clay Center for burial. (The Kansas City Times, June 10, 1918, page 2, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

REMINGTON, JOHN P.

Clay Center, Kas., Dec. 10 - John P. Remington, 90 years old, one of the earliest settlers of Clay County, died at his country home south of Clay Center yesterday. In the early days the Remington home was a landmark for this section of the state. A few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Remington celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Remington died shortly after. (Kansas City Times, December 10, 1919, page 2, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

SKINNER, LIVANA F.

Funeral services for Mrs. Livana F. Skinner, who died Sunday at her home, 2423 East Twelfth street, are to be held at 9 o'clock this morning at the home. Burial is to be in Clay Center, Kas. (The Kansas City Times, May 11, 1909, page 4, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

TRIVETT, S. MRS.

Clay Center, Kas., June 1 - Mrs. S. Trivett, a pioneer of Clay Center, died last night. Mr. and Mrs. Trivett were married at Jefferson, North Carolina in September 1849. Mr. Trivett is still living. He was a Union man in North Carolina in the Civil War. (The Kansas City Star, June 1, 1920, page 2, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

VINCENT, W. D.

Clay Center, Kas., Feb. 27 - Ex-Congressman W. D. Vincent of Clay Center, died this morning in a hospital in St. Louis, where he had undergone an operation for throat trouble.

Mr. Vincent represented the fifth Kansas district in congress in the 90's, having been elected by the Populists. He defeated W. A. Calderhead of Marysville, and later was defeated in turn by Calderhead, who then served a number of terms.

Mr. Vincent was the father-in-law of William Hirsh, editor and leader of farm movements of Columbia, Mo. (Kansas City Star, February 27, 1922, page 4, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

WELLINGTON, J. B.

J. B. Wellington was shot by D. Stewart at Clay Center, Kansas on the 12th inst. (Owyhee Avalanche, Idaho, June 22, 1889, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

WILLIAMS, FRANK L.

Clay Center, Kas. July 27 - Frank L. Williams, a widely known attorney of Clay Center and this section of Kansas, died unexpectedly this afternoon in a Clay Center store, where had stopped to summon a doctor. Mr. Williams had introduced the speaker at a Henry Allen meeting in the court house square in Clay Center. He sat upon the platform while the speaker was talking. Persons in the audience noticed he appeared ill at ease. He got up, took his hat and walked across the street to the clothing store and asked for a doctor. Death, however, came to him before the doctor arrived.

Mr. Williams was 59 years old. He had lived in Clay Center since the early '80s, and had always been active in politics and civic affairs. He was often mentioned as a candidate for Congress, but refused to run. He served as private secretary to Governor Hoch. Of recent years he has devoted himself to his large law practice.

Mr. Williams is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Bellows, living in Canada; a son, Josiah Williams, now with a marine band in France and a daughter Miss Ruth, at home. (Kansas City Star, July 28, 1918, page 3B, transcribed & submitted by Peggy Thompson)

AXTELL, H. O.

Clay Center, Kas., March 20 - H. O. Axtell, one of the most widely known merchants of Clay Center, a member of the firm of Robinson & Axtell, died yesterday at Hot Springs, Ark., where he had gone for his health. Funeral services probably will be held here Sunday. (The Kansas City Star, March 20, 1908, Page 3, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

BURRELL, SAMUEL P.

Samuel P. Burrell, an old resident of Clay County, Kas., who died this week is reported to have been a "friend of James G. Blaine and Roscoe Conkling." It is interred that neither of those statesmen suspected Mr. Burrell's friendship for the other. (The Kansas City Star, August 25, 1904, page 6, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

COLEMAN, CURTIS C.

Clay Center, Kas., March 4 - C. C. Coleman, ex-attorney general of Kansas, died this morning at 6 o'clock at his home in this city after an illness of about nine months. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and will be conducted by the grand commander of the Knights Templars of Kansas, with other Masonic bodies in attendance. He will be buried in the Clay Center Cemetery.

Curtis C. Coleman went to Clay Center from Boone County, Kentucky, when he was 19 years old. He was county attorney of Clay County twice and was attorney general of the state from 1902 to 1906. It was while he held that position that an ollster suit was brought against Mayor W. W. Roso of Kansas City on the ground that he was permitting violation of the stat prohibitory laws. Rose was ousted and when he appealed for vindication by re-election and got it, the attorney general brought proceedings against him for contempt in the state supreme court. The United States Supreme Court upon appeal, upheld Coleman. The mayor was fined $1,000 for contempt and not allowed to hold the office any longer.

Mr. Coleman was a Mason and a Knight Templar. In 1897 he was grandmaster of the Masons in Kansas. He was prelate of the commandery of Knights Templars in Clay Center. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Miss Katherine and Miss Virginia Coleman, and a son, J. P. Coleman, who is an assistant in the attorney general's office in Topeka. After his term as an attorney general expired in 1906. Mr. Coleman practiced law in Clay Center until he became dangerously ill last summer. (The Kansas City Star, March 4, 1911, page 3, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

FLETCHER, W. H. CAPT.

Clay Center, Kas., March 5, Capt. W. H. Fletcher, a resident of Clay County for nearly fifty years, died suddenly last night at his home here. Mr. Fletcher was a captain in the Union army in the Civil War. He came to Clay County immediately after its close and has lived here ever since. He took a most active part in Republican politics in this district, being county chairman in several campaigns. He was police judge of Clay Center when he died. He was 75 years old. (The Kansas City Star, March 5, 1913, page 2, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

HANNA, JOHN

Clay Center, Kas., March 28 - John Hanna, father of former Lieutenant Governor David Hanna and of George W. Hanna of Clay Center, president of the Kansas State Bankers' Association, died today at his home in Clay Center. He was 84 years old last Monday. He was one of the early settlers of this county. (The Kansas City Star, March 28, 1919, page 2, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

HARTMAN, WILLIAM C.

Clay Center, Kas., July 27 - William C. Hartman of this city died last night of paralysis. He was born in Germany sixty-six years ago. He came to this country when very young. He lost a fortune in the Chicago fire. He was a pioneer in this part of the country. (The Kansas City Star, July 27, 1905, page 12, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

KEHOE, P. P.

Clay Center, Kas., Feb. 22 - P. P. Kehoe, cashier of the Citizens State bank, one of the oldest settlers of Clay Center and one of the most prominent citizens of this city, died early this morning. (The Kansas City Star, February 22, 1906, page 4, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

The funeral of P. P. Kehoe of Clay Center, Kas., who died Thursday, was held there this morning. All the business houses were closed during the services. Mr. Kehoe was an old settler and cashier of the Clay Center Citizens State Bank. (The Kansas City Star, February 24, 1906, page 1, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

LOHMANN, GEORGE

George Lohmann, the six year old son of George H. Lohmann, died early this morning at his fathers home, 1115 East Fortieth Street. He is survived by his parents. Burial is in Clay Center, Kas. (The Kansas City Star, August 1, 1914, page 2, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

MYERS, D. H.

Clay Center, Kas., March 13 - D. H. Myers, president of the First National Bank of Clay Center, died here early this morning after an illness of about a year. He was 83 years old.

Mr. Myers was reputed to be a millionaire. He came to Clay County before the Civil War, having been one of the earliest settlers here. He was always interested in cattle in which business the foundation of his fortune was laid. He was the father of State Senator W. H. Myers of the Clay-Dickinson District. The funeral probably will be Monday. (The Kansas City Times, March 13, 1920)

SACHS, L.

Clay Center, Kas., Oct. 5 - L. Sachs, a merchant of Clay Center and a citizen of this city for twenty-five years, died this morning in a hospital in Philadelphia where he recently went for treatment. Mr. Sachs was a veteran of the France-Prussian war, but had lived in the United States ever since that time. (The Kansas City Star, October 3, 1906, page 1, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

SELTS, BENJAMIN

Clay Center, Kas., Oct. 19 - Benjamin Selts died this morning after a lingering illness of some weeks. Selts came to Clay Center before the railroad was built through here when the county was nearly all prairie. Shortly after the war he built the first hotel, known as the Selts house, which he conducted for a number of years. Few men at that time were better known in this part of Kansas than he. He discontinued his hotel in the early '80s. (The Kansas City Star, October 19, 1903, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

SPURRIER, ROLIN P.

Mr. Rolin P. Spurrier, another old settler, died this morning after a short but severe illness. Last week an operation was performed and it was hoped would result successfully, but he sank rapidly yesterday. The deceased had a large acquaintances in this and adjoining counties, having served for several years as president of the Old Settlers' Reunion, an organization embracing Clay, Riley and Washington Counties. (The Kansas Semi-Weekly Capital, December 20, 1898, page 7, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

TOMLINSON, JOSEPH

Clay Center, Kan., Dec. 19 - Clay County has just lost two of its oldest settlers by death. Mr. Joseph Tomlinson, residing five miles south of this city fell from a load of straw on his farm last Saturday and broke his neck. He had lived in this county a great many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral took place today. (The Kansas Semi Weekly Capital, December 20, 1898, page 7, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

WILLIAMS, W. C.

Clay Center, Kas., - W. C. Williams, an old settler of Clay County, prominent in G. A. R. circles for years, died suddenly Wednesday while mowing his lawn. He was commander of the Clay Center Post of the G. A. R. (The Weekly Kansas City Star, October 8, 1919, page 2, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

WILLIAMSON, EARL

Earl Williams, 40 years old, of Clay Center, Kas., died yesterday at the Research Hospital following a two weeks' illness. Mr. Williamson was secretary and treasurer of the Williamson Milling Company of Clay Center. Beside his widow and one small son, he leaves three brothers, F. L. Williamson, 5720 High Drive; E. P. Williamson, Galesburg, Ill., and J. H. Williamson, Norfolk, Neb., and one sister, Miss Amanda Williamson, Galesburg, Ill. Burial will be in Clay Center Wednesday. (The Kansas City Times, April 9, 1918, page 6, submitted by Peggy Thompson)

HANSEN, EDITH (MRS. ANDREW)

Obit: Mrs. Andrew Hansen, October 26, 1888-April 18, 1969

Mrs. Andrew (Edith) Hansen, 80 died at the Clay County Hospital Friday.

She was born Oct. 26, 1888 and was adopted at the age of six weeks by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gay of Clay Center.
On Sept. 1, 1920 she was united in marriage with Andrew Hansen. They lived in Allenspark, Colo., for a short time before moving to Clay Center in 1924.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Auxiliary to the World War I Barracks, Navy Mothers and for years was a Red Cross Volunteer (Gray Lady) at the local hospital.

Her survivors are her husband Andrew of the home at 639 Clarke St.; a son, Frank Andrew Hansen of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Dick (Mary Gay) Baker, Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. Harry (Lillian Martha) Howell of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. L. P. Wylie, Clay Center; five grandchildren, Mary Edith and Monica DeWeese, Boulder, Colo., Valerie, Johnnie and Bobby Howell of Atlanta, Ga.

The funeral service will be held Monday morning at 11 o’clock in St. Paul’s Episcopal church, with the Ref. Earl O. Minturn officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Neil Schwensen Funeral Home Sunday afternoon from 3:30 until 5. (Clay Center Dispatch, Submitted by Edie DeWeese)

GAY, FRANK V.

Obit: Frank V. Gay—1849-1924

The sad word was conveyed to Mrs. F. V. Gay Thursday morning, February 14th, that Mr. Gay had been found dead in bed at the Lipton Hotel at Downs, Kan. Only a day or two before Mr. Gay, seemingly in his usual good health, had left home on one of his business trips. The night before he had stopped at the hotel at Downs, operated by C. W. Tankersley, and returned the next evening, stating that he was unwell, requesting that a physician be called, which was done. The physician came and diagnosed his illness as neuralgia of the heart, and upon treating him, Mr. Gay said that the pain had disappeared and that he felt so much better, that after a night’s rest he would be able to attend to his business and asked that he be called at 7 o’clock the next morning. It was suggested by the physician that some one remain with him during the night, but Mr. Gay felt so much better that he declined having anyone.

At midnight the night clerk went to his room and talked a few moments to Mr. Gay, and found him resting comfortably. Later he went again and as Mr. Gay seemed to be asleep he did not investigate closely until toward morning. Having gone again he observed Mr. Gay still lying as he was on his previous visit, then he found him dead, and he probably was dead the second time he visited the room.

And so it is that often death comes quickly and silently, and in the language of the poet, “’Tis the wink of an eye; ‘tis a draught of a breath from the blossom of health to the paleness of death.”

A telephone message from Mrs. C. W. Tankersley to Warren Wixom conveyed the news of Mr. Gay’s death to Clay Center and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wixom went to the home to tell Mrs. Gay and Miss Lillian of Mr. Gay’s passing.

Frank V. Gay was born in 1849, in Hillsdale county, Michigan, and was nearing his 75th birthday. He was married to Mary Monroe [Munro] June 29, 1869, in the state of Michigan [Jonesville]. Mr. and Mrs. Gay never had any children of their own, but out of the goodness of their hearts they have adopted four girls, giving them the same love and care they would have given to their own. Of these adopted children two have died, leaving Lillian at home and Mrs. Edith Hansen of Longmont, Colo. There are also a brother and sister of Mr. Gay living on the Pacific coast and together with his wife and adopted daughters who are left to mourn his death and their great loss.

Mr. and Mrs. Gay had lived in Clay Center about forty-five years. They would have journeyed life’s pathway together 54 years next June. After coming here Mr. Gay became the manager of the Western Lumber Co., doing business in Clay Center. Subsequently he was employed by Wickstrum & Swenson, having charge of their insurance business. He then became state agent for the Home Insurance Co., which position he held for thirty years or more. During all of these years he was held in high regard and esteem by the company because of his faithfulness, his energy and skill as a representative insurance man. His duties took him to every part of the state and often the company sent him to neighboring states to adjust losses, knowing that in his hands the company’s interests would be fully protected.

He had grown old in its service and although he had not lost any of his interest or enthusiasm for his chosen work, yet he did not possess the vigor of his youth. He longed for more leisure and an opportunity to be more constantly with his family, to whom he was very devoted. With pleasure he looked forward to July next, for at that time, under the rules of his company, he could retire upon a liberal pension, but he had no thought of wholly giving up his work, and the company had informed him that he might devote as much or as little of his time to its interests as suited him best. Although he did not realize his fondest hopes, still he had the pleasing satisfaction of duties well done, and of having the implicit faith of his company in him, which in themselves were a rich reward to any man. At home he was highly regarded by his fellow citizens as a friend, as an acquaintance and as a successful business man.

The friends of Mr. Gay were many; he was a genial, friendly soul; he took delight in doing kindly things; he never intentionally harmed anyone or was indifferent to the welfare of those around him. He has always been the mainstay in the St. Paul’s Episcopal church of this city, not only in a financial way but in real service, and now that death has removed him from their midst it will be difficult to find anyone who can take his place. His task is finished and although he will return no more to his family as of yore, he has left it a legacy that is beyond price.

His funeral services were held Sunday at the St. Paul’s Episcopal church, of which he was a member, the Arch Deacon George Christian of Manhattan officiating. At the grave the Masonic order, to which he belonged, consigned him to rest, according to the rites of that order. A quartet composed of Mesdames A. C. Humfeld, P. D. Hammel, W. H. Peckham and J. G. Grimison, sang for this service. The Episcopal choir furnished fitting musical selections to conform with the church ceremony which was very impressive. Every tribute of love and esteem possible was paid Mr. Gay. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and the Episcopal church was far too small to accommodate the multitude of friends who came to the funeral. As pall bearers T. D. Hinshaw, H. J. Clevenger, R. C. McDowell, Floyd Schultz, Emil Kratochvil and Floyd Shoaf performed their last duty to their brother Mason, who now sleeps in Greenwood Cemetery. (Clay Center Dispatch, Submitted by Edie DeWeese)

ROTHMAN, REGINA

Mrs. Regina Rothman died very suddenly at her home in Clay Center last Monday. Mrs. Rothman went to Clay County in 1862 and had lived there continuously since. She was 70 years old. (Topeka Weekly Capital, June 28, 1894, page 5)

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