BAKER, OSCAR ALEXANDER
Oscar Alexander Baker, son of John Baker of Aubry
Township, was born July 6, 1880 in Macoupin County, Illinois, and died January 31, 1914, at 10 o'clock a.m. at
the home of his aunt, Mrs. Dave Delano near Stilwell, Kas.
Mr. Baker came to Johnson County with his parents
when two years of age and spent the major part of his life in and near the Bethany neighborhood when he made many
friends and united with the church. His mother died in his early childhood, leaving him and three brothers and
one sister, Mabel, who helped care for him during the latter part of his illness.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Hutcheson,
April 18, 1906, and they removed to Bakersfield, Cal., two years ago where Mrs. Baker died March 20, 193. He later
returned to Johnson County in poor health and remained with his father a few weeks until he improved enough to
commence work; but in a short time he was stricken with a long, lingering illness, culminating in a surgical operation
about two weeks ago and finally death.
Oscar was one of the cleanest characters among
the young men of the Bethany neighborhood and his ambitions as a home-maker were highly commendable.
Besides his father, sister and six brothers, he
is survived by two children, a little daughter, Helen, aged six and son, Virgil aged 4 years. (Olathe Register,
February 5, 1914)
BECKLEY, J. C.
J. C. Beckley, a pioneer of Johnson County, a citizen
of the county for 46 years, beloved by all, died suddenly of heart failure at his home in Spring Hill Christmas.
J. C. Beckley Sr., was born in Pennsylvania, March
4, 1836 and died at his residence in Spring Hill, Kas., December 25, 1913, aged 77 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He married Margaret E. Gibson, November 11, 1858,
and to them were born seven children, four of whom survive, John C. Beckley, Jr., W. E. Beckley, Mrs. E. E. Lucas
and Mrs. J. E. Dillon.
He came to Johnson County, Kansas in 1867 and remained
a resident of the county until his death. He was largely influential in bringing about the building of the church
now known as the Ocheltree Congregational church. He had been a member of the State Horticultural Society for many
years and had also filled the office of president of the Johnson County Horticultural Society for a number of years.
The funeral service of J. C. Beckley, Sr., was
held at the Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill, Friday afternoon, December 26, 1913, conducted by Rev. Frank F. Fitch,
pastor of the First Congregational Church, Olathe, Kansas.
He is now at rest from his labors and his memory
is revered by a large number of friends. (Olathe Register, January 1, 1914)
BROOKS, G. W.
G. W. Brooks was born at Newark, Lincoln County,
Ohio, October 7th, 1846. He was 69 years, 5 months and 26 days old. March 19th, 1866, he was united in marriage
with Sarah Jane Meeker who departed this life March 2, 1911. To this union 4 children were born. William Brooks
of Olathe, Thomas Brooks of LaCygne, Mrs. Ollie Shetterly of LaCygne and Mrs. Mary Gillihan of Olthe. These 4 children
and a number of grandchildren, and 1 sister, Mrs. D. C. Miller of Marion, Kas., are the near relatives who survive
to mourn the loss of a brother, father and grandfather whose precious memory they will always hold dear.
Brother Brooks was a soldier of the Civil War.
He served 3 years in Company F, 113th Ohio. At the time of his death and for several years he has been at the Soldiers
Home, Fort Dodge, Kansas. He came to Kansas 35 years ago and has a resident of Johnson County practically all these
years. Just 35 years ago he united with the Methodist Church. His membership was at Antioch church near Marion,
Kas. He is now transferred to the Church Triumphant. There, may it be our happy lot to meet him at the appointed
time. We may prepare for death by a useful and happy life; for future judgment by constant reference to a present
judgment, for meeting God hereafter, by walking with Him here and now. (Olathe Register, Thursday, February 19,
1914)
CAVE, CHARLOTTE A.
Mrs. Charlotte cave, mother of Sheriff L. L. Cave,
died at her home in Stillwell, Wednesday, December 24, aged 88 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Charlotte A. Tillery was born in Woodford County,
KY. October 27, 1825. She was married to Mallory Cave in 1848. To this union eight children were born, one of whom
and the father have already joined the Heavenly band. She was familiarly known as "Grandma" Cave.
Early in life she gave herself to Christ and joined
the Baptist church at Aubry. She has been a loving wife, devoted mother and a faithful follower of Jesus. For the
last nine years she has been bedfast, but has found much consolation in the gracious messages of the Word and has
now entered into her promised rest.
The funeral service was held at the home at 11
o'clock, Friday, December 26, conducted by Rev. James Fisher, who spoke from John 11-28. Interment was made in
the Aubry cemetery.
Her seven children were present at the funeral.
L. L. Cave is sheriff of Johnson County, D. P. and Mallory Cave have been at home with their mother. W. S., T.
A., Uriel all live near Stillwell have constantly been with their mother when she needed them. Mrs. C. W. Troutman
of Duncan, Okla., a daughter, was also present.
Mr. and Mrs. Cave first came to Johnson County
in '58. Except for a short time have lived here ever since. The family is a respected one, all the sons being prosperous
farmers in this county. (Olathe Register, January 1, 1914)
CHACE, EDWARD P. DR.
Dr. Edward P. Chase, was born in Shawnee, Kas.,
on December 5th, 1870, and died at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., on February 5th, 1914, of Bright's disease.
Dr. Chace has always lived in Shawnee, he was a
man who had many friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. He had been the leading physician at Shawnee
for twenty years and his practice was very extensive. His father was a physician at Shawnee up until the time of
his death, and his grandfather was one of the pioneers of Johnson County, being a teacher. The Chace family is
one of the most highly respected in this county and Dr. Chace will be greatly missed by his friends. Dr. Chace's
wife died a few years ago and was an excellent woman. He and his wife had endeared themselves to Shawnee and the
surrounding country where the doctor had ministered to the sick for many years and his wife was a great help to
him and Shawnee has lost two of its very vest citizens. Dr. Chace leaves one daughter, Florence Loraine 13 years
old, his mother, Mrs. Lydia E. Chace and two brothers, Bert and Thomas. (Olathe Register, February 12, 1914)
CUSTER, G. W.
G. W. Custer, a veteran and one of the pioneers
of Johnson County, died at his home six miles northwest of Olathe Tuesday morning, January 27, aged 66 years. His
death was directly due to injuries received more than a year ago while trying to halter a young unbroken horse
that crushed him against the manger. The funeral service was held at the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by
the Rev. D. r. Steiner and interment made in the Olathe cemetery.
Mr. Custer was 66 years of age on January 3, and
was born in Pendelton County, West Virginia. In 1864 at the age of 18 he joined the Army and served until the close
of the war in November '69 he moved to Kansas and settled on the farm where he lived for fifty years, or until
the time of his death.
In 1876 he was married to Miss May Artman, who
with two daughters, Mrs. Harry Corliss and Miss Pearl, and one son, Strawder, survive. (Olathe Register, February
5, 1914)
LEWIS, JAMES SIMON
James Simon Lewis, one of the pioneers of Johnson
County, died at his home in Aubry Township near Stilwell, Wednesday, January 28, aged 77 years. He leaves four
daughters and two sons who are respected citizens of the county. His daughter, Miss Patti was at one time a candidate
for county superintendent of public instruction and is one of the foremost educators of the county.
The funeral was held at the home Friday, January 30, and was one of the largest ever held in the community. The
I. O. O. F., lodge had charge of the services at the grave. (Olathe Register, February 5, 1914)
Our esteemed brother, J. S. Lewis departed this
life after a lingering illness at his home, Stillwell, Kansas, Wednesday, January 28th, 1914. Mr. Lewis was born
at Vine Grove, Kentucky, August 23, 1836. In 1865 Mr. Lewis became a member of the I. O. O. F. organization by
joining lodge No. 144 at LaDelle, Mo. When I. O. O. F. lodge No. 480 was organized at Stilwell, Kas., in May, 1897,
Mr. Lewis had the distinction of being our first member to join by card. Since then he has been an active loyal
member to the day of his death.
Funeral services were conducted at his residence
by the Rev. J. E. Woods of Kansas City, Kas., who is also an Odd Fellow. After which, the I. O. O. F. and Rebekah
Lodges took charge of the services. The Rebekahs followed by the I. O. O. F lodge formed in double line from the
house to the yard gate while the casket was being carried to the hearse. The I. O. O. F. then formed in line lead
by our team captain, J. W. Young and marched to the cemetery where they completed the ceremony with E. Perry acting
as noble grand, J. W. McKinney, vice-grand; and D. E. Rodgers, chaplain. Therefore we, The I. O. O. F. lodge No.
480 of Stilwell, Kas., offer the following resolutions of respect:
In as much as the Supreme Being in his all also
providence has seen fit to remove from among us our beloved J. B. Lewis therefore be it resolved, that,
In the death of Brother J. S. Lewis, Stilwell Lodge
No. 480 I. O. O. F. has lost a faithful and devoted member. The community an honored and respected citizen, an
esteemed and worthy neighbor. And the family has lost a kind and loving father. Be it further resolved that we
extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sadness. Also be it Resolved,
That our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to
each of the county papers; a copy be sent to the family, and that they also be spread upon the minutes of the lodge.
H. M. Justice, C. A. Zimmerman, E. K. Gibson, Committee.
(Olathe Register, February 12, 1914)
MILLIKAN, JAMES B.
James B. Millikan was born in Park County, near
Montezuma, Indiana, September 3, 1857 and died at his home near Clare, Kas., January 30, 1914, aged 57 years and
4 months. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, one brother and six sisters.
Mr. Millikan was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Millikan who came to Kansas in the spring of 1858 and took
a claim four miles southwest of Olathe where the family grew up. He learned engineering and located in Kansas City,
Kas. There he resided until six years ago when he moved to a farm a mile southwest of Clare. His wife, two daughters,
Mrs. Mamie Millikan of Chicago and Mrs. Ed Schwakhammer of Olathe, six sisters, Mrs. Belle Walker, Mrs. Mary Morrison
of Olathe, Mrs. Albert Widmer of Ocheltree, Mrs. Will Kelley of Lone Elm, Mrs. Sarah Kelley of Clare, Mrs. Maude
Stevenson of Lawrence and one brother, Al Millikan, who resides on the old Millikan homestead. He was a nephew
of Jonathan Millikan. For two months Mr. Millikan had suffered but bore his afflication patiently and was ready
to go to his Maker.
His daughter, came from Chicago and was with him
until the end.
The funeral services were conducted by rev. Mr.
Fitch, Monday at the home and interment was in the Olathe cemetery. The Woodman of which he was a member formed
the escort of honor to the grave.
The record of his life is one of integrity and
brotherliness crowded with an abiding faith in his savior. He died peacefully with his trust in God. "Blessed
are the dead that die in the Lord." (Olathe Register, February 5, 1914)
MOORE, THOMAS SMITH
Thomas Moore, father of S. A. Moore, died at his
home, 216 Dudley Street Monday morning aged 81 years, 3 months and 26 days. Mr. Moore has been a resident of Olathe
for 17 years and was well liked by all who knew him. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home and burial
made in the Olathe cemetery. The Rev. C. B. Zook, pastor of the M. E. Church conducted the funeral.
A widow and five children survive Thomas Moore.
A daughter, Mrs. Wm. Collier lives 4 miles west of Olathe, S. A. Moore, a son lives in Olathe, two sons, Jerome
and William live in Kansas City and E. V. lives in Seneca, Mo.
Thomas Smith Moore was born at Lebonen, Warren
County, Ohio, October 9, 1832. He was united in marriage with Jane Burr, August 9, 1854. To this union were born
six children, of whom five and the mother survive. Father Moore was a veteran of the Civil War. He served three
years in the 29th Indiana and one and a half years in the 87th Indiana. He came home from the war with health depleted
so that he has been a great sufferer, being almost blind for many years. In 1871, he moved to Washington County,
Kansas, on a farm and his last years spent in Olathe in such a state of health that he scarcely ever went out from
home. He has been a member of the Friends Church since 1879. (Olathe Register, February 12, 1914)
STEVENSON, MARTHA ANN
DANKS (MRS. THOS.)
Martha Ann Danks was born in Logan county, Kentucky,
July 9, 1849. She moved with her parents to Leavenworth County, Kansas, in 1856, and a year later they moved to
Johnson County where she had made her home even since. On September 1, 1870 she was united in marriage to Tos.
Stevenson, who had moved from Pennsylvania to Johnson County in 1860. To this union were born five sons and four
daughters. Her death occurred December 26, 1913, at the home of her son, O. C., Anthony, Kas. The funeral service
was held in the Methodist church at Spring Hill Sunday afternoon, December 28, 1913, conducted by Rev. McCullough
and interment made in the Spring Hill Cemetery in the family lot. Mrs. Stevenson is survived by her husband, Thos.
Stevenson of this city and the following children: O. C., of Anthony, Kansas; J. G. and C. R. of Wichita; Mrs.
Grace Kline and C. W. of Lenexa; Mrs. Minnie Martin of La Veta, Colo., Mrs. F. F. McKaig, who lives on Route four,
southwest of Olathe, is a sister. (Olathe Register, January 1, 1914)
CRIST, CATHERINE
(GARST)
Mrs. Catherine Crist (Garst) wife of H. F. Crist
died at her home, 724 West Cedar Street, Olathe, Kas., January 29, 1914, age 49 years, 5 months, 26 days. She was
born in Clark County, Ohio, August 3, 1864 and moved with her parents to Macoupin County, Illinois, the same year.
At the age of sixteen she moved with her parents to Beatrice, gage County, neb. She was united in marriage to H.
F. Crist, December 15, 1881, and located near Olathe, Kansas. This union was blest with 5 sons and 3 daughters.
She united with the Church of the Brethren October 16, 1884 and lived a faithful and devoted Christian life, full
of sacrifice and service.
She had been afflicted for 25 years and for a number of years has been a sufferer of chronic Brights disease and
at times her suffering was intense. The immediate cause of her death was ureamia poison. By her being taken from
us by death, her husband loses a loving and affectionate companion. The family a faithful mother, which can only
be expressed by a mother's love. The church one of its exemplary members. The community a kind and charitable neighbor,
always ready to administer to others. She was loved by all who knew her. An infant son, a father, mother, one brother
and two sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by a husband, four sons and three daughters. They are: Mrs.
J. W. Brammell of Modesto, Cal.; Mrs. A. E. Myers of Folsom, N. Mex., and Miss Della Crist of Olathe, Kas., H.
E. Crist of Paola, Frank, Ernest and Ralph Crist of Olathe. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Mrs.
J. F. Filburn of Baldwin, Mrs. S. R. Riffey of Olathe, L. M. Garst of Spring Hill, G. W. Garst of Kansas City,
Mo. Funeral services at the church of the Brethern Sunday, February 1, 1914 at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. R. F.
McCune of Princeton, Kas., assisted by Rev. H. F. Brubaker of Olathe. Interment in Olathe Cemetery. (Olathe Register,
Thursday, February 5, 1914)
JAY, C. E.
C. E. Jay died at the home of his nephew, Lee White
at Eskridge, Kas., Friday, May 22nd, of dropsy. Mr. Jay came to Johnson County in 1861 and has lived on a farm,
4 miles west of town until a month ago when he went to the home of his nephew. He was 77 years of age. Two sisters,
Mrs. Kate Green and Mrs. White of Eskridge survive him. Burial was made at Eskridge, Saturday, May 23. (Olathe
Register, May 28, 1914)
JOHNSON, THOMAS
Mrs. George Tieken has received word of the death
of her father, Thos. Johnson of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, May 17, 1914. He was an old and respected citizen
of Johnson county. He was born December 20, 1849, in Platte County, Mo., and at the age of 22 married and moved
to Monticello Township where he lived over 30 years, when he moved to Oregon on account of his health. Besides
his wife he leaves four daughters, and five sons to mourn his loss. Mrs. Geo. Tieken of Holliday, Kas., Perry and
Cecil Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Nathan, Edgar, Dorsey and Goldie Johnson, Mrs. Chas. Mapin and Mrs.
Wm. graham of Merrill, Oregon. Cause of death and particulars not learned yet. He was a member of the Baptist Church
at Round prairie years ago and since moving to Oregon had put his membership in the Methodist church at Merrill.
(Olathe Register, May 28, 1914)
KASTEN, JOHN H.
John H. Kasten, aged 54 years departed this life
Sunday afternoon, February 1. He had been sick since early in the fall but now his suffering is ended. Mr. Kasten
was honest, cheerful, pleasant, accommodating and a devout Christian and was well liked by all who knew him. He
was a loving husband and father. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church in Lenexa Wednesday afternoon
conducted by the Rev. W. F. H. Kerl. The entire community extends sincere sympathy to the family - Mt. Zion News
writer. (Olathe Register, February 5, 1914)
LOGAN, VERA ALBERTA (NUSER)
Vera Alberta (Nuser) Logan was born at McPherson,
Kas., November 13, 1889. She spent her girlhood days in Olathe. She graduated from the Cherokee County high school
in 1907 and later from the Fredonia Business College. She taught school one year and assisted her father in business
one year. She was united in marriage with John A. Logan, June 29, 1911. For the last few years she has been a great
sufferer from the disease known as Arthuritus Deformens. She departed this life January 29, 1914, at the age of
24 years, 3 months and 16 days. She united with the Methodist Church in early life and has lived an earnest, consistent
Christian life. She was a teacher in the Sunday school and helpful in the league until her health would not permit
further work. Even then, she taught the poor and suffering and wished to help them. She leaves a husband, John
A. Logan, her father and mother and one brother and many friends to mourn her death. (Olathe Register, Thursday,
February 5, 1914)
RUSSELL, DAVID
David Russell, died at his home three and one-fourth
miles east of Gardner, on Monday, May 25, at 10:30 o'clock. At the time of his death he was 53 years, 11 months
and 11 days old. He was born near Athens, Ill., June 14, 1860. He moved to Johnson County, Kansas, with his parents
in 1870, since which time he has resided in this county. In 1890 he married Lillie Adams of Garnett, Kas., who
died within four months after their marriage. In 1892 he married Jennie Scofield, of Gardner, Kas. To this union
were born six children, four boys and two girls. Mrs. Russell departed this life November 9, 1906. On June 10,
1908, he was united in marriage to Gladys Hermon of Gardner, Kas. One child, a girl, was born to this union, his
wife, seven children, three brothers, two sisters and many other relatives and friends survive to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gardner, Wednesday, May 27, at 11 o'clock. Interment in Gardner
cemetery. (Olathe Register, May 28, 1914)
FALL, JOEL P.
Joel P. Fall started for his fruit farm in Florida several weeks ago. Mrs. Fall wrote him but the letters were
returned. She received a telegram last week stating that he was ill in a hospital in St. Louis. He recovered strength
and the journey was made to Olathe, but Mr. Fall soon became unconscious after arrival here. He passed away about
midnight Sunday, January 18.
Mr. Fall was born in Indiana in 1841 at the age of seven years he moved with his parents to Monroe County, Ia.
For years he freighted across the plains but in 1866 he settled down in Mills county, IA., and married Miss Sarah
Barbee. The funeral was held at the Mission Hall Wednesday afternoon, January 21, conducted by the Rev. C. B. Zook,
assisted by Rev. Artz. Burial was made in the Olathe Cemetery.
Mr. Fall was a kindly old gentleman and was the moving spirit of the little Mission from which the funeral was
held. (Olathe Register, January 22, 1914)
MCALISTER,
MARY
Mrs. Mary McAlister, aged 74 years, stepmother of Mrs. John McAlister of Olathe, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Geo. Blair in Kansas City, January 20. The body was brought to Olathe where the funeral was held at the Presbyterian
Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. S. F. Riepma. Burial was made in the Olathe cemetery.
(Olathe Register, January 22, 1914)
McCOY, SARAH JANE
Mrs. Sarah Jane McCoy died at her home on South Kansas Avenue, Monday morning, January 10 from a congestion of
the lungs. Mrs. McCoy was 82 years old. She was born near Logansport, Ind., and has lived in the Johnson County
many years coming here from Nebraska. The funeral service was held at the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S. F. Riepma. She leaves five sons, F. O. McCoy of Conway Springs, Kas., Joseph,
Charles, Henry and J. F. McCoy of this city. Mrs. McCoy was an aunt of Miss Lottie Gibson and Bert Gibson. Among
the out of town people here for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dillon of Hillsdale, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lucas of
Spring Hill, John Beckley, Jr., of Spring Hill and Mr. and Mrs. William Beckley of Woodson County. (Olathe Register,
January 22, 1914)
MORGAN, MRS.
J. L.
Mrs. J. L. Morgan passed away January 1, 1914, at her home near De Soto at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 14
days.
She had been falling in health for several years, but had been able to keep at her daily duties until about six
weeks before the end came. All that willing hand and loving hearts could do was of no avail and her last days were
ones of anxious waiting. She was happy in the thought of going home for her work was done, saying peacefully the
words, "Happy Day, Happy Day, When Jesus Washed by Sins Away."
The funeral service was held on Monday, January 6, at 11 o'clock at the old home conducted by Rev. Rachel C. Woodard
of Lawrence whose scriptural quotation, "You may say to the righteous, it shall be well with him," seemed
most appropriate considering the sweet peace of mind which was hers during her last illness. The choir composed
of c. E. Jewett, W. O. Search, Mrs. C. E. Jewett, Mrs. W. H. Baker and Mrs. J. A. Giebner, children of old time
friends of Mother Morgan, beautifully sang, "Nearer My God to Thee, Rock of Ages and Happy Days." A
large procession of neighbors, friends and relatives followed to the family burial ground in De Soto cemetery where
the body was placed by the side of her son, Ambrose, who died June 16, 1892, at the age of 20 years.
Frances Dicken was born in Surrey County, N. C., February 17, 1843. At the age of 16, she left there with her parents
traveling by land intending to go to California, but stopped in Missouri 3 months then to Arkansas where her mother
died, leaving her in the care of her father's family. In 1861 moved back to Cass County, Mo. Her strong force of
character was best exemplified by her unflinching service to family life and her conscientious duty to her neighbors.
It was a hard field of experience in which her character was schooled; the primitive ways of the frontier and the
dreadful experiences attendant upon border ruffian warfare, (a battle with Quantrell's men was fought before her
door) But all these hardships softened her feelings towards humanity. Her heart was often moved at the memory of
those and she often spoke her disapprobation of those who incited the people to war. In the spring of 1862 moved
to Douglas County, Kansas, then removed to Johnson County, Lexington Township in 1866. On March 7, 1867, she was
united in marriage to James L. Morgan and has ever since lived in the vicinity of De Soto.
Those surviving her are the aged husband and six children, viz: Mrs. J. T. Hundley, Lewis M.; James P., Edwin D.
Morgan, Mrs. F. M. Gordon, all of De Soto and Geo. A. Morgan of Boston, Mass., thirteen grandchildren, one brother,
C. P. Dicken of De Soto also survive, besides the many relatives and friends who deeply feel her loss. (Olathe
Register, January 15, 1914)
REA, NANA CLARK
Mrs. Nana Clark Rea was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark, and was born in Huntington, County, Pa., March
25, 1832. She moved to Union County, O., with her parents and on March 4, 1865, was united in marriage to J. W.
Rea, and they came to Johnson County, Kansas and lived on a farm near Gardner. For the last thirty years they have
made their home in Olathe where she departed this life January 14, at the age of eighty-one years. In early life,
Mrs. Rea was converted and united with the United Brethern Church, in the recent years she counted her lot with
the Methodists. She was a great sufferer for many years and on this account was prevented from sharing in public
life. She was a kindly sympathetic and devoted home maker and was well and favorably known by her neighbors and
many friends. She leaves a devoted husband an affectionate brother, Capt. Clark, and the many friends to mourn
her loss, but our loss is her gain. The funeral services were held from the residence Thursday at 2 p.m. the Rev.
Zook officiating and the remains were taken to the Olathe cemetery for interment. (Olathe Register, January 15,
1914)
WOOD, RUFUS
Rufus Wood, aged 64 years, died at his home on
South Dudley street in Olathe, Friday, January 9, of pneumonia. The funeral was held in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday
and burial made in the family lot in Mt. Washington Cemetery. A widow, three children and two grandchildren survive.
(Olathe Register, January 15, 1914)
HAYES, MARY
E. (HOLMES)
Mrs. Mary E. (Holmes) Hayes was born at Memphis, Tenn., 1848. When a child she came with her parents to Santa Fe,
Mo., where she was brought up. September 6th, 1868, she was united in marriage with William Hayes. Her living children
are: John, Milton, Marshall, Frank, and Edward Hayes. Mrs. Mary L. Lucas, and William Spiva. There are thirteen
grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Hayes lived about thirty years in Kansas and at the time of her
decease was living with her sons near Stanley. She has been a great sufferer for years and was contemplating going
to the hospital for treatment when she died very suddenly. She was a good woman, a loving neighbor and a kind affectionate
mother. Funeral was held at the Santa Fe church and burial at Martin City. Rev. Zook conducted the services. (Olathe
Register, April 23, 1914)
MILLER,
LEWIS
Lewis Miller, 64 years of age, one of the pioneers of Johnson County died at his home in Edgerton Sunday noon.
The funeral was held Wednesday. (Olathe Register, April 23, 1914)
