ANDERSON, IVAN KENNEDY
Burns Fatal To Arrington Boy
Ivan Kennedy, 13 year old son of Mrs. Charles Anderson,
southwest of Arrington, died Sunday afternoon from burns suffered about 11 o'clock that morning, when he threw
a lighted match into a gasoline barrel.
Ivan had been told that if a lighted match were
thrown into a empty barrel it would go out. He did not know the barrel contained two gallons of gasoline. All his
clothing was burned from his body except his shoes. Mrs. Anderson was severely burned in an attempt to extinguish
the flames.
The boy lived with his mother and step father on the C.P. Humphrey farm one mile west and one south of Arrington.
(The Holton Thursday, February 23, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BAKER, A. L. MRS.
Word was received in Holton last week of the death
of Mrs. A. L. Baker, Thursday, December 7, at Cates, Ind., where she was visiting her mother. Burial took place
at Cates. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, December 14, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BEAMEN, BETTIE MARIE
Bettie Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beamen,
died June 29, of whooping cough. The funeral was held at the home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. C.E. PerLee
and burial was in the Holton cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 6, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BEIER, CHARLES
Charles Beier was born on Jan. 15, 1861, in Upper
Silesia, Germany. In 1881 he came to America, locating near Arrington, Kansas and lived in the Arrington and Larkinburg
communites since that time. On Oct. 31, 1912, he united in marriage with Miss Bertha Clinkenbeard and to this union
three children were born; Carl Earnest, who died in infancy, Emma Lillian and Bernice Irene, who with his wife
survive him. He is also survived by three brothers, Joseph, in Germany; Louis in Arrington, Kansas; and Albert
of Dallas, Texas; and three sister: Mrs. Mathilde Hoffman, in Germany; Mrs. Anna Juelke of Larkinburg, Kansas,
and Mrs. Caroline Balding, of Hobart, Okla. In November, 1921, his health began to fail and after a lingering illness
passed away on June 3, at the age of 61 years, 5 months and 18 days. Funeral services were held at two o'clock
at the Larkinburg Christian Church conducted by Rev. Mansheart. Interment was made in the Larkinburg cemetery.
(The Holton Signal, Thursday, June 8, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BENTON, O. D. MRS.
Mrs. O.D. Benton Dead
The body of Mrs. O.D. Benton who died in Los Angeles,
was brought to Holton, Monday for burial. Mrs. Benton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Espe in Los
Angeles. Burial was in the Holton cemetery beside her husband who died nine years ago. The Bentons lived in Holton
for a great many years. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Benton has made her home with her daughter. She is
survived by the following children, E.L.(I.?) Benton, Cleveland, O., Atwell Benton, and Mrs. Ethel Espe, Los Angeles,
and Oliver Benton, Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. Benton was 71 years old at the time of death. (The Holton Signal, Thursday,
May 4, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BRADLEY, ADAH
Adah Bradley, the 8 year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Will Bradley, died Tuesday night of peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services
will be held from the Methodist church this afternon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. L.F. Waring. Burial in the Holton
cemetery.
There will be services Tuesday evening at the Episcopal Church by Arch Deacon Smith. (The Holton Signal, Thursday,
December 7, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BURDICK, DUANE
A Young Man Drowned at Arrington
At three o'clock last Thursday afternoon, Duane
Burdick, son of a Nortonville jeweler, went into the Delaware river at Arrington for a swim, with a young friend
of his. When the young man had returned to the banks of the stream he heard his friend call him from above, but
before he could reach him he sank beneath the waters. He appeared again and his friend jumped in to save him, but
both sank on account of the drowned man's weight, and the friend had to leave him. The unfortunate was a bright
young man of 20 years. (The Holton Weekly Signal, Wednesday, September 10, 1890)
CHRISTENSEN,
PETER
Died.--At his home one mile northeast of Netawaka,
Peter Christensen, of abscess of the liver, October 15th. He was only sick for a few days and was not considered
dangerous even an hour before he died. He was an exemplary citizen, a kind neighbor and a loving husband. Rev.
Woodburn conducted the funeral services which were sad and impressive. He leaves a wife and a large concourse of
friends to mourn his loss. (The Holton Weekly Signal, Wednesday, October 22, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COFFIN, NELLIE
Miss Nellie Coffin Dead
The news of the death of Miss Nellie Coffin, of
this city, at Rochester, N.Y., at 11:30, Wednesday, August 10th, filled many homes with sorrow. She was born in
Holton, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Coffin, being the first settlers of the town. She was their idol and the
tenderest sympathies of their large circle of friends goes out to them in the great affliction of their life.
Miss Nellie was a beautiful, intelligent, amiable
young lady. "None knew her but to love her." Her place in this community can never be filled. (The Holton
Weekly Signal, Wednesday, September 17, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COLE, ROBERT STAUFFER
Robert Stauffer Cole, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
Tim Cole, died Saturday of pneumonia. He was born March 11, 1921 and died February 18, 1922, at the age of about
11 months. He leaves his parents, two sisters, Edith and Corrine to mourn his early departure. The funeral was
held at the home Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Hamm, singing by Macle Pool and Isabel Abel. Interment in Circleville
cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, February 23, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COUCH, DAVID
David Couch, age 75, died at his home in the Pleasant
Grove neighborhood Wednesday morning. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 13, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DECK, PHILIP
Little Philip, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Deck had been sick for about two weeks with influenza. All that loving hands could do, and medical skill could
do was done without avail. God in His infinite wisdom knew best and took him to Himself, at the age of about ten
years. The funeral was held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m., interment in the Circleville cemetery. Little Philip
leaves his parents, three brothers and one sister to mourn his loss. (Circleville.) (The Holton Signal, Thursday,
February 23, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DIXON, JESSIE ROBISON
(MRS. WILL)
Mrs. Will Dixon died Friday evening at her home
in Almena. The body was shipped to Holton Tuesday and taken to Circleville where services were held Tuesday afternoon
from the Christian church conducted by Rev. Grant Hamm. Burial was in the Circleville cemetery. Mrs. Dixon was
before her marriage, Miss Jessie Robison of Circleville. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, March 23, 1922, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
GILLIS, CHILD
The only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Gillis died
Friday of brain fever. The funeral was largely attended from the M.E. church Sunday afternoon, Rev. McCurdy performing
the last sad rite. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. (The Holton
Weekly Signal, Wednesday, December 3, 1890, transcribed Jim Laird)
GILLIS, ROBERT MRS.
The death of the estimable, noble and devoted wife
of Robert Gillis, of North Cedar, occurred on Sunday last. The funeral took place yesterday. At this time The Signal
is not in possession of the facts in regard to her life, sickness and death. We only know that she and her husband
have long lived in that community and were highly respected by all. (The Holton Weekly Signal, Wednesday, December
24, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
GMINDER, MARY SCHEMP
Mary Schemp Gminder was born March 11, 1886, and
died at her home near Larkinburg, Kan., July 8, 1922, aged 36 years, 3 months and 27 days.
She was married to John Gminder June 15, 1912,
and lived in Canada five or six years, and later moved into the Larkinburg neighborhood, living there 4 years.
Two motherless children, Pauline 5 and Carl 4, with sorrowing husband survive. Her rather sudden death was a shock
to the whole neighborhood. She was a professing Christian, having united with the Christian church of Atchison
before her marriage and attended church whenever and wherever she could.
She is greatly missed by all her loved ones, neighbors
and friends; but their loss is her gain.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian
church at Larkinburg, July 10, at 2 p.m., by Rev. S. D. Hower, pastor of the Evangelical church near Valley Falls,
Kansas. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 20, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HAAS, VASHTA MRS.
Mrs. Vashta Haas, mother of P.M. Haas, died Tuesday
afternoon at her home near Holton. Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at two o'clock conducted
by Rev. Grant Hamm. Burial in the Haas cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, May 18, 1922, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
HEATHMAN, FRANK
Frank Heathman died Tuesday at the county farm.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at the undertaking parlors of Gabel and Porterfield, conducted
by Rev. Grant Hamm. Burial in Holton Cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, October 12, 1922, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
HORN, S. R.
S.R. Horn died yesterday at his home on Illinois
avenue. Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.J. Becker.
Mr. Horn is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Henry Torgeson, Council Grove; Mrs. George Charles, Beloit;
Mrs. Mark Segrist, and Mrs. Dora Horn, Holton; one son, Will Horn, Topeka. Burial was in the Holton cemetery. (The
Holton Signal, Thursday, October 26, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
JACOBS, JOHN HENRY
John Henry Jacobs, son of Albert Jacobs died Wednesday morning at six o'clock. John's illness was short but quite
violent, being stricken with spinal meningitis. He was born April 13, 1914, being eight years, three months and
four days old. Funeral services will be private from the home this afternoon. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July
20, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
JONES, CHARLES M.
Charles M. Jones, was born at Buffalo, Mo., July
29, 1873, passed away at his home in Holton, Kansas, May 21, 1922, at the age of 48 years, 9 months and 21 days.
In 1881 he moved with his parents to Terrell, Texas,
coming with them to Woodston, Kansas in 1884. He was united in marriage to Minnie M. Cook, June 1, 1898. Three
children came to bless this union, two sons and one daughter. Shortly after their marriage he moved to Topeka,
Kansas. In 1912 he moved with his family to Clinton, Mo., where they resided until 1915 when they moved to Holton,Ks.
He was a member of the First M.E. church of Holton,
having united with that church in 1915 shortly after coming to Holton.
He was a commercial traveler having followed that
work about twenty years. The last two years and a half he was employed in the City Shoe store of Holton. (The Holton
Signal, Thursday, June 1, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
KENNEDY, EDWARD
This community was saddened on Thursday evening,
when it was learned that Edward Kennedy had passed away. After an illness of a few days when all that loving hands
could do for him was done, he was called to his eternal home. He was a very affectionate child and will be sadly
missed in the home and in the home of his grandmother, where he was born and where he died. Edward Ambrose Kennedy
was born January 20, 1912, and died on April 27, at the age of 10 years. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Kennedy. Besides the parents, he is survived by four brothers, grandmother, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins,
as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Dominic's church
at Holton by Father O'Neill. Amid profusion of flowers and friends his remains were tenderly laid to rest in Mt.
Calvary cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, May 11, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Edward Kennedy, 10 year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy, who died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Walsh on Tuesday evening, April
28, was held on Sunday afternoon. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery, west of Holton. The funeral was
attended by a very large concourse of people. Short funeral services were held at the cemetery, Father O'Neill,
officiating. (Birmingham) (The Holton Signal, Thursday, May 4, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
KLAHR, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN
Joseph Christian Klahr, 87 years, an old and respected
citizen of Netawaka, died Saturday night. Services were held from the Luthern church Monday afternoon conducted
by the pastor of the church. Burial was in the Netawka cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, June 8, 1922, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
KNAPP, GEORGE
George Knapp passed away Sunday morning at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Walker. Mrs. Kanpp has lived in Holton for the past forty years and was a highly
esteemed resident of this community. His brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Knapp of Burbank, Calif., who are
on their way to Germany came Saturday and were with him when he passed away. The heartfelt sympathy of the community
is extended to the bereaved ones. (Maple Grove.) (The Holton Signal, Thursday, May 4, 1922, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
MANUEL, EVALINA
Last week we recorded the death of Mr. and Mrs.
C.W. Manuel's two youngest children of membranous croup, and the serious illness of their remaining child, little
Iva Myrtle, aged 4 years, 10 months and 12 days, of the same disease. Little Iva only lived two days longer, dying
Nov. 25, 1890. Evalina died on Nov. 22, aged 2 years 10 months and 11 days, and Roscoe C., aged 1 year, 4 months
and 20 days, died Nov. 23, thus robbing the household of its little ones in four days. (The Holton Weekly Signal,
Wednesday, December 3, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MANUEL, IVA MYRTLE
Last week we recorded the death of Mr. and Mrs.
C.W. Manuel's two youngest children of membranous croup, and the serious illness of their remaining child, little
Iva Myrtle, aged 4 years, 10 months and 12 days, of the same disease. Little Iva only lived two days longer, dying
Nov. 25, 1890. Evalina died on Nov. 22, aged 2 years 10 months and 11 days, and Roscoe C., aged 1 year, 4 months
and 20 days, died Nov. 23, thus robbing the household of its little ones in four days. (The Holton Weekly Signal,
Wednesday, December 3, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MARSHALL, PATRICK
AMBROSE
The community was shocked at the news of the death
of Patricak A. Marshall last week. Mr. Marshall was in care of a shipment of poultry consigned by the Nelson Brothers'
Poultry Co., of Lincoln, Neb., to New York City. Early on the morning of May 16 he was instantly killed when a
train collided with the freight bringing this consignment to New York. The scene of the accident was at Peckskil,
a short distance from the New York yards. The body was sent to the family home east of town and his funeral was
held from St. Dominic's church Monday morning May 22. Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mr. Marshall was baptized,
received First communion and Confirmed in this same church. He was educated in the schools of Jackson county.
He is survived by his parents, William John Marshall
and Mrs. Jane Englesby Marshall, five borthes, Thomas Robert, Mayetta; Francis John, Topeka; William James, Holton;
Phillip Edward, Chetopa, Kans., and Daniel B. of Red Oak, Ia., three sistrs, Mrs. Henry Hale, Denison, Sister Mary
Magdalene, a nun at St. Joseph order at Hancock, Mich., and Mrs. Clyde McKeever, of Meriden.
His friends paid their last respects by many beautiful
floral offerings and the large attendance at his funeral mass was a testimony of their esteem. Eternal rest grant
to him, O Lord. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, May 25, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MARTIN, VIOLA
Miss Viola Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.A.G.
Martin died Thursday. She was employed in a packing house at Kansas City and developing tuberculosis went to Arizona
and later to New Mexico. She returned to Holton about six weeks ago and remained here until her death. Funeral
services were held from the Gabel & Porterfield undertaking parlors Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. January.
Burial in Holton cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 6, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MARTLENS, MATTIE
EVA
Mattie Eva Hamm, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R.P.
Hamm, was born July 17, 1866 at the farm home about five miles west of Holton. Her entire childhood was spent in
the Banner community and in December 1886 she was converted and united with the Banner M.E. church, later transferring
her membership to the Holton church. She was united in marriage Feb. 24th, 1892 to John Martlens by the Rev. Wm.
Friend. This union was marked with a singleness of devotion and the happiest considerations.
After a prolonged illness in which there was exemplified
the finest forebearance, a quiet patience and a submissive resignation, she passed away on Saturday afternoon,
August 19, reaching the age of 56 years, one month and 2 days.
In the passing out of Mrs. Martlens there has gone
from us a devoted wife, a kind neighbor and a faithful member of the church. She leaves beside her sorrowing husband,
her aged mother, three sisters, Mrs. Cora Peace, Mrs. Ella Bishop, Mrs. Barbara Abel and two brothers, Rev. Grant
Hamm and Robert Hamm besides a host of neighbors and friends. (The Holton Signal, August 24, 1922, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
McGREW, WM.
The news of the death of Wm. McGrew, son of Mr.
and Mrs. N.L. McGrew, of this city was received last Wednesday. It was caused by a team and wagon running over
him. The remains were conveyed to the M.E. church from the Rock Island train last Friday where services were held,
after which the remains were laid to rest in the Holton cemetery. (The Holton Weekly Signal, Wednesday, October
22, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
POOL, ELIZA
Mrs. Eliza Pool, 86 years, died June 19, at her
home in Circleville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Christian church in Circleville conducted
by Rev. Job Wykert. Burial in Circleville cemetery. Mrs. Pool had one hundred descendents, and two great-great-
grandchildren. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, June 22, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
QUICK, ERNEST MRS.
The funeral services of Mrs. Ernest Quick, who
died at Goodland, Kans., Monday morning were held form St. Dominic's church in Holton yesterday morning. Burial
in Mt. Calvary cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, December 14, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
RUTHERFORD, ED MRS.
Mrs. Ed Rutherford died Monday at her home in Arrington
after a two day illness. The body was taken to Powhattan for burial. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 6, 1922,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
SANDERSON, WM.
Wm. Sanderson died Sunday night at his home west
of town. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Grant Hamm. (The
Holton Signal, Thursday, July 20, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SHOVE, GEORGE
George Shove of English Ridge was born in 1841
and died at his home in Bucks Grove, Monday, July 24th, of apoplexy. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral
was yesterday from Bucks Grove church. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, July 29, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SIMPSON, VERDIE
Verdie Simpson, daughter of J.T. and M.E. Simpson
was born in Holton, Kansas, March 12, 1884 and departed this life, October 15, 1922, aged 38 years, 7 months, and
3 days. Her entire life was spent in Holton and she received her education in the schools here.
She was married in 1903 To Fred Huddle. A little
son preceded her in death, the result of an accident, by severe scalding. As a child she went to church and Sunday
school and professed faith in Christ and was baptised during the pastorate of Rev. Ryerson. She has been an invalid
12 years and has endured great suffering during that period.
She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her mother
and sister, Mrs. Jas Crouch of Des Moines, Iowa and four half brothers, Milo, of Holton; Wendell of Pueblo, Colo.,
and Clarence and Henry of California.
Funeral services were held from the Gabel &
Porterfield chapel Monday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by Rev. L.F. Waring. Music was furnished by the M. E. choir
and interment was in the Holton cemetery. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, October 1, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SMITH, MARTIN
Martin Smith died last Friday after a lingering
illness. He leaves an aged wife and several children. (Circleville) (The Holton Weekly Signal, Wednesday, August
27, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)
STEWARD, LAURA EVELYN
Laura Evelyn Steward was born on June 4, 1873,
in Jackson county, Kan. and was married to R.I. Ellis March 7, 1906 in Topeka, Kan. To this union were born two
sons, Virgil and Howard. Howard was called home June 1920. Mrs. Ellis passed away on February 16, 1922, at her
home near Perry, Kans. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and son, Virgil age 13. She was a member of the
Christian church in North Topeka, Kan. The last services were held at the family home near Perry, conducted by
her friends and former pastor, Rev. Zimmerman.
Her neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Dooley sang three consoling
hymns. She was laid to rest in Perry cemetery by the side of her little son, Howard. One sister and six brothers
also survive, besides other relatives and a host of friends. (The Holton Signal, Thursday, March 2, 1922, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
THOMPSON, PETER
Peter Thompson Accidently Killed
Peter Thompson was accidently shot and killed yesterday
while hunting on the farm of his brother-in-law, George Hansen four miles east of Mayetta. It is supposed that
Mr. Thompson had crawled through the fence and was in the act of dragging the gun through after him when it was
accidentally discharged. The charge struck him in the heart killing him instantly. Mr. Thompson is a resident of
Kansas City having arrived the day before to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs. Hansen. He leaves a wife. Mr.
Thompson was a brother of Miss Sena Thompson who for a time was employed at the King's store. (The Holton Signal,
Thursday, October 26, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
TURNER, ANNA MYRTLE
Anna Myrtle Turner, daughter of A.J. and Nancy
Turner, was born near Summerset, Grant county, Ind., Feb. 1869, and passed away May 27, 1922, after many years
of suffering.
She came to Kansas at the age of two years and
lived with her parents on the farm near Holton until the death of her mother in 1893, her father having preceded
her mother in death six years.
Since that time she has made her home in Holton
with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bradley. She leaves to mourn her loss, one sister, Mrs. J.W. Bradley,
three aunts, a number of cousins and many friends.
The services were held Monday afternoon at the
Evangelical church, Rev. G.F. Barthel officiated. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet. At the conclusion, the
ritual of the Ladies' Circle of the G.A.R. was read.
The pallbearers were Otto Hochuli, C.H. Friday,
Walter Ott, Wm. Raisch, D.A. Olin and Wm. Schottel. The remains were deposited in the Holton cemetery. (The Holton
Signal, Thursday, June 1, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HUMMER, CHARLES
WILLIAMSON
At Netawaka, Jackson county, Kansas, April 16,
in the full assurance of the Christian hope, after two days illness, Charles Williamson, only child of John P.
and Matilda W. Hummer, aged 24 years. He was an affectionate and dutiful son. (Henry Republican, April 20, 1876,
submitted by Nancy Piper)
