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OBITS Jackson County, Kansas
AMON, JOHN John Amon, a pioneer resident of Netawaka township, died at an advanced age last Sautrday and burial was in the Netawaka cemetery Monday. He was a brother of Adam Amon and is survived by several children. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, March 23, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird) Death of Frank Bailey Frank Earl Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey, died Friday, September 30, at Camp Kearney, U.S.P. hospital at San Diego, Calif. The body arrived in Holton Tuesday evening. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Larkinburg. Rev. Richard will conduct the service. Frank was an overseas soldier and after his return he contracted tuberculosis that resulted in his death. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, October 6, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Miss Emma Bell, died Tuesday night at her home in Blaine, Kan., from the effects of nervious prostration. She had been ill for only a few weeks. Her remains will be brought to Holton for burial and the funeral will occur as soon as her sisters can reach here. Miss Bell was a sister of Mrs. Dr. Dean and during the latter's residence here, frequently visited in Holton. She was a young woman of many excellent traits and her sudden death is a shock to her numerous friends and acquaintances in this city. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 14, 1899, transcribed by Jim Laird) Death of Angie Brookens Miss Angie Brookens died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Reynolds, in Auburn, Neb., Tuesday, after a lengthly illness. The body was brought to Holton last night and the funeral services will be held here this morning at the home of F. K. Keller. Miss Brookens, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Brookens, has made her home in Holton for the past twelve years. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 22, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Denison Item - Mrs. Campbell, a former resident of Denison passed away last Thursday at the home of her son, George Campbell in Topeka. She had been in poor health for some time. The funeral services were held in Topeka and the body was brought to Denison where it was laid to rest beside that of her husband. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 28, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) John Carpenter, a veteran of the Civil war, died Monday and was buried yesterday. He lived with his daughter near Holton. The funeral was held at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. PerLee, and the G.A.R. Post had charge at the grave. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, August 4, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) D. J. Chandler died at his home, two miles south of Netawaka, Wednesday, September 6, 1899, aged 58 years, 6 days. He was born August 30, 1841, at Martinburg, Knox County, Ohio and on December 5, 1865 was married to Margaret Finney of Mansfield, Ohio. He enlisted during the civil war in Co. C., 51 Regiment Ohio Volunteers and served his country for 18 months. With his family he moved to Salem, Neb., in 1882 and again in 1898 removed to Netawak where he remained until death called him to a brighter and better home. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Adell at the M. E. Church of Netawaka, of which he was a devoted member. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife and five children, who have the sincerest sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their sad breavement. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 21, 1899, transcribed by Jim Laird) Suicide Mrs. Florence Coleman, living a few miles east of this city, committed suicide yesterday morning by hanging herself to a bridge. Jas. Crowley, her brother-in-law, was our informant. He had not heard whether it was the wagon or railroad bridge where the tragedy occurred. The deceased was a little past middle age and had lived with her sister, Mrs. Crowley for many years past. We have not learned the cause that led the woman to this rash act. The probabilites are that she became temporarily insane. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, October 4, 1900, transcribed by Jim Laird) Paul, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cooney, of Mayetta, died Sunday and was brought to Holton for burial Monday. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 10, 1908, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mrs. Thomas Deering died at her home Thursday morning of consumption, after being confined to her bed for several months. She was 32 years old, and leaves a husband and five small children who need a mother's care. She was buried from the house in the Netawaka cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is with Mr. Deering in his misfortune. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 21, 1899, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mrs. Will Dixon died at her home at Almena, Kan., Friday evening and the body was shipped to Circleville. Services were helt at Christian Church conducted by Rev. Grant Hamm. Mrs. Dixon will be remembered as Miss Jessie Robison. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, March 23, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird) Sad Affair Occurs While Bathing in Delaware River Tuesday. Bowman Douglass, son of W.F. Douglass, of Birmingham, was drowned while bathing in Delaware river at Arrington, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Douglass was campoing at the springs with a party of friends from Valley Falls and Denison, and went with some of his companions above the dam for a swim. When in the water Bowman suddenly threw up his arms and sank. His comrades waited a few seconds for him to arise, but he did not reappear. It is believed he was taken with cramp and was drowned instantly. After several minutes' search the body was found, but life was entirely extinct when he was drawn out on the bank, and the restoratives applied were of not avail. Andrew Bowman Douglass was 29 years old, and a
member of D company of the Twenty-second Kansas during the Spanish-American war. He has many warm friends among
his comrades in the county who, with his relatives, are grief-stricken over the terrible accident. Mary Greenway Dies Miss Mary Greenway, a colored girl of this city, died Monday morning at nine o'clock, aged twenty years, one month and ten days. The disease which caused her death and from which she had been suffering since August, was pronounced fever and heart trouble. The funeral services were held at the A.M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Greenway, her mother having died over a year ago. Since Thanksgiving she had been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Allen, where tender care was given her in her affliction. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, December 13, 1900, transcribed by Jim Laird) The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude HALE died Monday, June 13, age seven days. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. Wassel. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, June 16, 1921, trasncribed by Jim Laird) Did Not Commit Suicide. A jury in the Brown county district court has decided that Luther Hixson did not commit suicide. The mysterious death of this young man occurred last year. An effort was made to fix the crime on his wife, but it was unsuccessful. The estate sued the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company for insurance. The company had refused payment on the grounds of suicide. The jury decided against the company. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, November 24, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Henry Horeman received a dispatch Saturday stating that his brother, Louis, had died at his home in Lynn, Washington county, of a tumor in the stomach. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 21, 1899, transcribed by Jim Laird) Alex W. Hunter was born near Mt. Pleasant, Westmorland county, Pennsylvania, October 26, 1854, and passed away November 14, 1921, at his home near Holton, Kansas, age 68 years and 18 days. On February 19, 1885, he was married to Sarah A. Sandles. Mr. Hunter came to Holton in 1886 and bought the
farm where he lived at the time of his death. He was a good friends and neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his wife, one brother, David Hunter of Pennsylvania; three brothers and three sisters having gone before him. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews, among them Mrs. August Dockenhousen, of Holton and Mrs. Link Stratton, of Topeka, who have been with him much of the time since his sickness. Besides his relatives he leaves a host of friends to many of whom he acted as a father or a brother. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F.E. Munneke. Music was furnished by a quartet composed
of Miss Elle Lowell, Mrs. J.D. Bender, B. E. Canfield, and Bert Kennedy. Burial was in the Holton cemetery. We desire to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors
for the kindness and sympathy shown at the time of the illness and death of Alex Hunter. We are also grateful for
the beautiful flowers. Bernice Ione Smith, the only child of John H. and Gertie E. Smith, was born September 12, 1903, near Granada, Kan., and died December 2, 1921, at her parents home near Circleville, Kan. She was married June 17, 1919 to Edward L. Kissel at Holton, Kan. To this union were born two children, Harold, one year and seven months old; and Keith five mnths old. She leaves to mouorn her loss her husband and two sons, father and mother, her grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many dear friends. She was dearly beloved by all who knew her. She joined the Methodist church at Soldier with her parents at the age of twelve years, at which place they then lived. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, December 8, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) J. W. Lamb Dies. The death of J. W. Lamb, former Jackson county resident, occurred at his home, 21st and Virginia avenue, HIghland Park, Topeka, Tuesday evening. Mr. Lamb has been a sufferer from cancer for many months. The funeral services will be held at the home at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. (the Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 28, 1921, trasncribed by Jim Laird) Body of Lieut. Lennon Arrives. Among the bodies of twenty-seven Kansas soldiers which arrived from France, July 2, was that of Lieut. Scott L. Lennon of the 223d Infantry. Lieut. Lennon was the son of Prof. F. W. Lennon of Soldier. He lost his life on the battle line in France. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 7, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mr. and Mrs. F. Mick's baby died Saturday mourn at six o'clock and the funeral services were held at the Carbon school house Sunday at eleven o'clock. The burial was in the Rock Cemetery. (Drake's Station) (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 19, 1900, transcribed by Jim Laird) The death of J. C. Miller occurred last Friday and burial took place Saturday. The funeral services were held in the Seventh Day Adventist church. Mr. Miller's death was caused by cancer from which he had been a sufferer for several months. He was married a year ago to Mrs. M. B. Symthe, and they resided in rooms over the City Shoe store. Mr. Miller was a painter by trade. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 21, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laid) We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mills youngest child. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, December 8, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Castle Morris Drowned. Castle Morris, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morris was drowned in Elk Creek last Thursday afternoon. He and Howard Elllis had gone to the creek to wade after school and had undressed and gone into the water. Howard was in the shallow water when Castle walked into a deep hole and immediately sank. Howard put on his clothes and ran for help, but found no one nearer than the college campus, where some young men were playing tennis. They ran to the rescue, but when the little boy was taken from the water, he was too far gone to be resuscitated. Dr. Reynolds was summoned and they worked for two hours trying to restore him but in vain. Castle was born at Robinson, Kansas, April 22, 1897, and moved with his parents ot Holton about three year ago. He was a bright little fellow, a favorite with his friends and schoolmates. He was the oldest child and only son of his parents, who were both prostrated by their sudden bereavement. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, and the little body was taken to Hiawatha, their former home, for burial. The pupils and teachers of the the Sixth grade of the public schools, and the Junior Endeavor society of the Christian church, of which Castle was President, attended the fuenral in a body. Many beautfiul flowers were sent by sympathizing friends. Music was furnished by a male quartette and the pall bearers were Castle's classmates at school. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, Sseptember 24, 1908, transcribed by Jim Laird) J.G. Morris an old and highly respected citizen of Birmingham, died last Monday and was buried yesterday, aged 84 years. Mr. Morris was born in Floyd county, May 22, 1816. He came to Kansas and settled in this county some fifteen years ago. His wife died some eight years ago and the family remaining consists of one daughter in Kentucky, one son in the army in the Philippines, and three sons in this county, one of whom is Frank Morris in Johnston's barber shop. The deceased joined the Baptist church when a young man and remained faithful to that branch of the church until his death. Rev. Brown conducted the funeral services in the
Baptist church, in this city, yesterday at 11 o'clock, after which the remains were laid in the cemetery west of
town. Mrs. Plowman Killed The Kansas City papers last Tuesday carried the distressing news that Mrs. Vashie Plowman, wife of Rev. Alonzo L. Plowman, formerly missionary to the Pottawatomies, had been killed late Monday evening, when the sedan in which Mr. and Mrs. Plowman were riding was struck by a delivery truck. Both the Plowmans were thrown from the car. Mrs. Plowman becoming pinned between the wreckage and a tree. She was unconscious when extricated and carried to a nearby house, where she died before medical aid could reach her. The funeral services were held from their home and the Oakley Methodist Church, Kansas City, Mo., Thursday of last week. Except for a scalp wound Mr. Plowman was uninjured. The Plowmans served at the Mission church four and one-half years, leaving about three years ago. Mrs. Plowman was a beautiful character and lived a life fully devoted to her Master. Her untimely death has saddened the hearts of many folks on the reservation, who wish to extend to the bereaved husband and children their heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Plowman was widely known in Illinois, her former home. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Plowman she had taught school in Douglas County. For five years while her husband was a missionary among the Pottawatomie Indians. Mrs. Plowman took care of the sick among the Indians and was instrumental in saving the lives of many. Prior to going to Kansas, the Plowmans were located at various times in Murdock, Kan., Pawnee, Stonington, decatur, and Petersburg, Ill. Mr. Plowman has been pastor of the Beautmont Church in kansas City, Kan., since last October, prior to which he was located in Sugar Creek, Missouri. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, March 16, 1922, transcribed by Jim Laird) James Pool Murdered. A telegram was received Tuesday by Lum Pool, from the Indian Territory, announcing that his brother James was murdered. No particulars were stated. Lum and his father and mother left for the Territory yesterday. The murdered man and his brother Will have been down there engaged in the stock business for the past five or six years. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 12, 1900, transcribed by Jim Laird) The eight year old son of John Reed living west of Gorning was bitten by a rabid cat, July 14 and succumbed to the dreadful disease hydrophobia thirty days after the occurrence. It is supposed taht the cat was bitten by the family dog which had acted queerly some time before the biting of the child and had disappeared. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, August 24, 1899, transcribed by Jim Laird) We were all sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Dick Robinson near Elmont. She died Friday morning. She was only sick a few days with pneumonia. One of the boys and Mrs. Robinson are also quite ill. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, March 9, 1922) Mrs. Miles Young was called to Netawaka Tuesday by the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Root. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, October 6, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Judge S. L. Ryan, died in a St. Joseph hospital Sunday. Judge Ryan was a pioneer attorney for Hiawatha and served in the legislature. Among his children left is C. W. Ryan, editor of the Wathena Times, and officer in the late war. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, June 3, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Died, at Hoyt, Kan., July 7, of summer cmoplaint, the youngest son, aged one year, 10 months and seven days of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Smith. The community manifested their sympathy by giving a large attendance at the funeral on Sunday at the Baptist Church, Rev. Geo. H. Clarke conducting the services. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 12, 1900, transcribed by Jim Laird) Funeral of Sergeant stanley The body of Elmer stanley was brought to Holton and buried with military honors Sunday afternon. The funeral services were held at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. J.T. Bloom, pastor of a Christian church in St. Joseph, Mo., himself an ex-service man. He spoke in eloquent terms of the supreme sacrifice of this former Jackson county boy. At the cemetery the American Legion boys gave their funeral service over the grave, with firing squad and honors. There was a large attendace of Legion members in uniform, as well as friends of the Stanley family. Sgt. Elmer Stanley was born March 14, 1897 and died Sept, 28, 1918. He enlisted April 9, 1917, in Co. B., 137th Infantry. He left Holton Sept. 28, 1917, for Ft. Sill, Okla., and a year from that date he was reported missing in action. Then on the 16th of March he was reported killed in action. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. lodge, No. 14. He lost his life in the Argonne-Meuse offensive. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, now residents of St. Joseph, and brothers and sisters, Earl, Ralph, Lulu, and Mary. The greatest sympathy is felt for this sorrowing family over the loss of a brave and heroic son. (The Holton Recorder, August 4, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stanley of St. Joseph, Mo., received word Saturday that their son, Sergeant Elmer Stanley, Co. B., 137th Inf., 35th Division had been landed at Hoboken, N.J. Burial will be made in Holton, Kan. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 21, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Soldier's Body to Arrive The body of Elmer Stanely, overseas soldier, has arrived in this country from France. It was shipped from Hoboken Wednesday and will arrive in Holton the last of the week. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon, burial with military honors. Elmer is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, former Holton residents. Rev. Duncan MacFarlane will conduct the services at 3 o'clockk. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 28, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Miss Nancy Archer was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, about 84 years ago. At the age of 18 years she was married to David Stanley and moved to the state of Illinois, and from there to Missouri. Later she moved to Kansas, and made this her home from that time. She ahs nine children, five boys and four girls. Four boys and two girls are living. Mrs. Stanley was a member of the M. E. Church for many years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Frank in Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 15, 1908. The Stanleys kept a hotel on the northwest corner of the square for several years. Mrs. Stanley was a good cook and the Stanly house was noted far and wide for the excellent food supplied. The writer of this ate his first meal in Jackson County at this hotel, Oct. 12, 1908. A few weeks later as the guests of Mr. Chas. Hayden he with his family partook of a Thanksgiving dinner at the same place. Mrs. Stanley was known, respected and loved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in and about Holton. November 19, 1908; Same newspaper; different section. "In Mrs. Stanely's obituary the machine made us say we ate our first meal at the Stanley hotel, October 12, "1908," the date of this momentous event was October 12, 1869. ((The Holton Recorder, Thursday, November 19, 1908, transcribed by Jim Laird) The death of Mr. Thomas occurred at San Diego last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Tabler reached there an hour after her father died. Mrs. Taber expects to remain in San Diego with her mother this winter. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 29, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Charles Andrew Walker was born in Northern New York, May 27, 1845, and died at his home on Wisconsin Ave., this city, Friday evening, June 10, 1921, being at the time of his death, 76 years and 16 days of age. He was the second son of a family of eleven children, ten boys and one very much beloved sister, Mrs. Martha Denmark, whose beautiful singing and musical ability was a source of great joy and pride to her parents and brothers. Mr. Walker's parents and three brothers have gone on and awaited our dear one's coming. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife and five children: Bert, of Holton, now touring California; Mrs. Anna Walker Paulsen, of Laurens, South Carolina; Charles A., Jr., of Atchison; Thos. N. of Holton; and Mrs. Helen Walker Schmitt, of Topeka. There are two sons who died during infancy. there are thirteen grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends and acquaintainces. All of the children are married and the marked devotion of the sons and daughters-in-law to the deceased caused them to suffer equally, with their loved ones in this, their hour of bereavement. Mr. Walker left home at the age of fourteen and started to learn his trade, that of a tinsmith, and each Saturday night he would return to his home with his wages, which were given to his mother. Mr. Walker enlisted in the service during the latter part of the Civil war, driving mule teams, and contracted a sickness which left him in the hospital when the war was over. After his recovery he went to Leavenworth, and resumed his trade, staying there until 1868, whe he was persuaded to come to Holton, to go into business for himself, which he did by entering into partnership with Robert N. Adamson, which business relation existed for many years. He was also in partnership in the hardware business with T.J. Bennett, who afterwards purchased his interests. Mr. Walker's long business experience caused people to consider him an authority on anything pertaining to the hardware trade. Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Caroline E. Adamson, May 11, 1869, who died eleven months afterward. To this union was born a son, who was laid to rest with his mother. On Nov.13, 1871, he was married to Mary E. Carpenter, and had he lived until the 13th day of November, this year, they would have been enabled to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. C.A. Walker was one of the pioneers of Jackson county, and assisted in every way with its growth and development. He was generous to an extreme in everything that was beneficial in a public way, giving lavishly of time and money. No family was of poor that Mr. Walker would trust them for what they needed from his stock to start housekeeping, and not a few of the old settlers here can vouch for the fact that he trusted them until they could harvest their crops for stoves and other necessities in the home. Mr. Walker was active in lodge circles, being a member of the Masonic order, Knights of Pythias, and I.O.O.F. He was endowed with natural musical talent, and was active in the earlier bands and other musical organizations. Twenty-eight years ago, July 19, this year, he was injuried in a fall from the dormitory building, which injuries would have incapacitated a person with less determination, from further activities. Not so with him--although he has been a great sufferer all this time, he has been patient to an extreme, and has labored far beyond his strength. One of the outstanding impressions the Walker family has made on the community is the spirit of devotion that has been shown in caring for Mr. Walker during these many years. The devotion of his faithful wife was the continued tenderness of a life-time lover, and the thoughtfulness of his children for him as shown to the people about what the Scripture means, when it says, "Honor thy father." Since his accident he has been more spiritually inclined, and particularily during the last two years has his advancement in a spirtual way been marked. He united with the Methodist church Easter Sunday, 1919. The two other children, Bert and Anna, are unable to be with us today, the distance being too great to enable them to arrive in time for the funeral. Services were conducted from the house Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Frank E. Ryerson, pastor of the Methodist church. The Twenty-third Psalm was read by Mrs. A.D. Walker, selections of music were rendered by Mrs. Robert Hurd and a quartet composed of E.D. Woodburn, Miss Zora Townsley, Mrs. Rufus Abel and C.C. Townsley. The burial services were in charge of the Masonic order. The pall bearers were Frank Pomeroy, Dem Symthe, James Rafter, Clarence Myers, Charles Bateman, and Walter Wilson. The body was laid to its long rest in the Holton cemetery. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, June 16, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Denison Item - A little child of Charley Walker's passed away Monday morning. The whole community sympathizes with the grief-stricken parents. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, November 3, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Even Webster, well known in Holton, died at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, November 7, at an advanced age. He recently fell and broke his leg and never recovered from the effects of the accident. He resided here until last year when he moved with his family to Salt Lake City. He was respected by a large circle of friends. (The Holton Recorder, November 12, 1908, transcribed by Jim Laird) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woods, died Monday and was buried in the Brick Cemetery, Tuesday. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, July 21, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) Ira Wright, father of Mrs. E. R. Sloan, died at his home in Lincoln, Neb., last Friday, January 13, at the age of 76 years. He has been suffering from an incurable ailment for seeral months. The burial was on Monday at Strang, Neb., his former home. Mr. Wright leaves a widow and fiv sons and two daughters. In early life he engaged in farming. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church and took great interest in church affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan were in Lincoln at the home of his death and attended the funeral on Monday. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, January 19, 1922, trasncribed by Jim Laird) Robert G. Young, received word yesterday of the death of his brother Comrade W. A. Young, of Avery, Oklahoma which occurred Wednesday morning. He was 81 years old and had been ill a year, leaving here in 1881. He leaves a wife and 9 children. (The Holton Recorder, Thursday, September 15, 1921, transcribed by Jim Laird) |
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