ALLEN, HUGH MRS.
Overbrook Woman Burned to Death
Mrs. Hugh Allen Unable to Descend Stairs When Home is Discovered in Flames
Mrs. Hugh Allen, of Overbrook, was burned to death sometime between 12 and 1 o'clock this Wednesday morning,
when the Allen home was burned.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen were sleeping in an upstairs room when the fire was discovered and Mr. Allen descended the
stairs thinking Mrs. Allen would follow but for some reason she was unable to reach the stairs.
Mrs. Allen was probably around 60 years old and leaves her husband, one daughter, and one son in service.
The Allen family are one of the well known and highly respected families of the Overbrook community and the
tragic death of Mrs. Allen casts a shadow of grief over the entire community.
Mr. Allen operates a garage in Overbrook. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, January 3, 1945, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
BARTEE, JESSE
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jones and son, Theron, are returning to Los Angeles, Calif., this week. They were called here
by the death of her mother, Mrs. Jesse Bartee, which occurred October 12. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, November
8, 1944, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CARSON, J. C. MRS.
Death of Mrs. J. C. Carson
Passed Away at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. W. P. Randall, Tuesday Evening
Mrs. J. C. Carson, mother of Mrs. W. P. Randall, passed away at the home of her daughter on Tuesday evening.
She is survived by her husband, J. C. Carson and three children, V. W. Carson of Bliss, Idaho, Mrs. G. W. Lindahl,
of La Jolla, Calif., and Mrs. Randall. Her brother, Rev. Frank E. Ryerson, is pastor of the Washington Ave. church,
Parsons, Kansas, and was formerly District Superintendent of the Emporia District. After a short service at the
Randall home on Thursday morning at 10:30 the family will leave for Clay Center, where services will be held from
the Methodist church on Friday afternoon. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, October 25, 1944, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
GROVER, MARTHA
Mrs. Martha Grover, 75, of Lebo Dies
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ann Grover, 75, who died December 30, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.
A. Knight, at Lebo, was held from the Lebo Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, January 2, and burial was made in
the Lebo Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, January 10, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
JONES, GOMER O.
Gomer O. Jones Dies at Reading
Gomer O. Jones, died at his home in Reading Thursday evening, September 6, 1945 at 11 o'clock. Mr. Jones was
born September 3, 1887 in Osage county, Kansas and all of his life was spent in the Arvonia and Reading communities.
He was married to Alice Schlobohm March 22, 191? she survives along with one son, T. Sgt. Wayne Jones and one daughter,
Mrs. Gene Clayton of Emporia. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Knight of Lebo and Mrs. W. J. Jones of Lyndon
and a brother, Noble Jones of Reading.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Reading Methodist Church in charge of Rev. A. R.
Williams. Interment was made in the Reading Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, September 12, 1945, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
NELSON, JOHN
Last Rites for John Nelson
Funeral services for John Nelson, who passed away in Trinidad, Colorado, on Sunday, February 4, will be held
in Osage City on Thursday afternoon, February 8, at 3 o'clock at the McElfresh Mortuary, the Rev. Reuben P. Kron,
pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, conducting the services. Burial will be made in the Swedish Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was a brother of James Nelson, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ellen Christenson, of Osage City and
an uncle of Emile Nelson of Osage City. He lived here a number of years ago and has visited many times since leaving
and will be remembered by a number of people. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, February 7, 1945, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
SMITH, R. W.
Melvern Man Dies
R. W. Smith of Melvern passed away Saturday morning. He was well known by many as he had been a merchant in
Melvern for many years. The funeral services were held in Melvern Monday afternoon and burial made in the Melvern
Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, December 20, 1944, transcribed by Jim Laird)
VAN VLECK, ORIE
Mr. and Mrs. A. Norwood were called to Neligh, Neb., a few days ago by the death of her sister, Miss Orie Van
Vleck, which occurred Thursday, February 1. The funeral services were hel din Neligh on Saturday afternoon. (The
Journal Free Press, Wednesday, February 7, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
LEWIS, THOMAS E.
Thomas E. Lewis of Lebo, died at 6:45 Tuesday morning, Feb. 7 at the Newman hospital at Emporia, Mr. Lewis had
been ill only a short time. He was married To Grace Rulison, February 16, 1898 at Lebo, and she preceded him in
death, December 12, 1942. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Charles Knight of Lebo; five brothers, Will Lewis and
L.E.G.A. Lewis of Lebo; Art Lewis of Parsons, Hugh Lewis of Wakina, Wash.; and Harry Lewis of Kansas City, Kansas.
Mr. Lewis was an active member of the Methodist church. He formerly worked in the State Bank of Lebo and also
owned and operated a hardware store at Lebo. He was clerk of Lincoln township at the time of his death.
Funeral services were held, Saturday afternoon from the Lebo Methodist church, conducte dby the pastor, Rev.
Fred Betts, assisted by Rev. E.A. Daines, of Oswego, Kansas. Interment was made in the Lincoln cemetery. (The Journal
Free Press, Wednesday, February 14, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SMITH, R. J. MRS.
Well Known Burligame Woman Dies.
Funeral services for Mrs. R. J. Smith, who passed away at her home in Burlingame about noon Tuesday, February
13, was held from the Baptist church in Burlingame last Friday afternoon and burial was made in the Burlingame
cemetery. A victim of arthritis her death ended many years of invvalidism.
Mrs. Smith had gone to Detroit, Mich, early in November to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Floyd Hatfield.
An accidental fall a few weeks later resulted in injuries which aggravated her trouble and from which there was
no improvement. In compliance with her desire and determination to return home, Mr. Hatfield, his daughter, Mrs.
Dan Miller and Mrs. Smith's sister, Mrs. A.B. Mills of Burlingame made the trip by car arriving in Burlingame about
8:00 o'clock Saturday evening. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, February 21, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
FORBES, ROBERT MRS.
Funeral services of Mrs. Robert Forbes, 86, of Carbondale, who died in a Topeka hospital March 21, was held
Friday afternon from the Community church in Carbondale and burial was made in the Carbondale Cemetery.
Mrs. Forbes was a pioneer resident of Osage County. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, March 28, 1945, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
NICOLAY, ORRIN W.
Former Resident Dies in Topeka.
Funeral Services for Orrin W. Nicolay Held Here May 8.
Funeral services were held at the Mission Covenant church in Osage City Tuesday afternoon, May 8, for Orrin
W. Nicolay, 59, who passed away at his home in Topeka on May 5. The Rev. Windtedt, of Topeka, conducted the services
and burial was made in the Union cemetery.
Mr. Nicolay and family lived in Osage City for several years, moving to Topeka about six years ago. For a time
while here, he was employed by the state highway department. He was a native of Scranton, Kans.
He leaves a family of grown children, two sons being in the service overseas. Mrs. Ralph Peterson living northest
of Osage City is a daughter. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, May 9, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Last Rites Held For Orrin W. Nicolay.
Orrin W. Nicolay was born near Scranton, Kansas, the 17th of May, 1185 and died at his home in Topeka, Kansas,
May 5, 1945, at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 18 days. He wa a member of the Men's Fellowship Class and the
War Dads in Topeka, Kansas.
On April 8, 1915 he married Gerturde Johnson. To this union eight children were born, four sons and four daughters.
Except for two years spent near Dodge City, Kansas, shortly after his marriage, his entire life was lived in
the vicinity of Osage county and Topeka, the last six years having been spent in Topeka.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Orrin Nicolay; daughters, Mrs. Harold Watson, Wichita Falls, Texas,
Mrs. Ralph Peterson, Osage City, Kansas, Anna Laura and Audrey Nicolay of the home; sons, Kenneth and Richard Nicolay,
both in the USMC overseas, Vernon and Robert at home; three brothers; Iil Nicolay, Hawthrone, Nev., Mervin Nicolay,
Pomona, Calif, and Jacob Nicolay, of Fall River, Kans.; three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Anderson, Leonardville, Kans.,
Mrs. John Lane, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. H.D. Nichols, Osage City, Kans.; grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Peterson
and Harold Everett Watson. All of the above attended the funeral services which were held in the Wall-Diffenderfer
Mortuary, Topeka, Kans., and the Mission Covenant Church in Osage City, Kansas, May 8, 1945. Burial was made in
the Union cemetery, Osage City, Kans. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, May 16, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
NELSON, AMOS MRS.
Mrs. Amos Nelson Died Wednesday.
Mother of Mrs. Chloe Barber Passes Away Here After Illness of Long Duration.
Mrs. Amos Nelson, 71, who has been ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chloe Barber the past several weeks, departed
this life (Wednesday) morning.
She has been in poor health the past several years, bearing her suffering with much patience and always appreciative
of the tender care administered her by her husband and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson moved from their farm near Bushong a few weeks ago to the home of their daughter in Osage
City.
Funeral services will be held at the church in Bushong but the services are not completed, awating word from
the grandsons in the armed forces. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, June 13, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CARR, ARTHUR
Olivet item.
Word has just been received of the death of Arthur CARR, at the SBA hospital in Topeka Sunday evening, May 27.
Mr. Carr has resided at the home four miles south of Olivet for a number of years. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday,
May 30, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
THOMAS, LONNIE MRS.
Mrs. Lonnie Thomas Passes Away at 94.
Sister of Mrs. Ellen Slusser of this City Dies at Herington.
Mrs. Lonnie Thomas departed this life Sunday, May 27, having attained the age of 94 years, 2 months and 4 days,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Katie Paulson, in Herrington, Kans. Besides Mrs. Ellen Slusser, of Osage City,
she is survived by one other sister, Mrs. Charles Thomas, also of Herington and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ellen Slusser accompanied by Albert Slusser attended the services last Tuesday at Herington. (Note: Typed
as printed in newspaper.) (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, May 30, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
GRAHAM, GLADYS
Well Known Reading Woman Dies
Mrs. Gladys Graham, of Reading, Kansas, died Saturday evening, December 29, 1945, in the Newman Memorial Hospital,
Emoria, Kansas, after several months' illness.
Gladys R. Davies, the daughter of the late John J. and Anne Davies, was born September 3, 1878, near Arvonia,
Kansas. She lived in that community until her marriage on September 23, 1908 to William Howard Graham of Frontenac,
Kansas, at which time Frontenac became her home.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Graham. On June 5, 1913, Mr. Graham died, and Gladys Graham with her
little family returned to Arvonia Community, which ever since has been her home. She early became a member of the
Arvonia Congregational Church. She is survived by her three children: Ellis John Graham, Reading, Kans.; George
Wayne Graham, who returned November 1 from 33 months service overseas in the Armed Forces; Mrs. Paul Duncan, Burlingame,
Kans. She is also survived by two brothers, and a sister, William J. Davies and Lewelling Davies, of Reading, Kans.,
and Miss Priscilla Davies, Denver, Colo., two grandchildren also survive her; Mary Kathleen graham and Ellis John
Graham, Jr., of Reading.
Mrs. Graham's twin brother and two other brothers died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. B. M. Lloyd and Mrs. Steve
Sanderson, preceded her in death.
Funeral services for Mrs. Graham were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 1946 in the Arvonia church with
Rev. W. W. Carnine officiating.
Lawrence Standiferd accompanied by Mrs. W. W. Carnine sang, "In the Garden," and "Does Jesus
Care?" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." The pallbearers were William R. Jones, Mart Weltha, Clarence
Small, Willis Evans, J. C. Davies, Noble Jones. Interment was in the Osage City Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press,
Wednesday, January 9, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HAAS, ALLIE
Frank Crawford's Sister Dies
Frank Crawford was called to Emporia by the death of his sister, Mrs. Allie Haas, which occurred in an Emporia
Hospital November 24. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Emporia. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday,
November 28, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HOOVER, CLYDE MRS.
Well Known Burlingame Woman Dies
Mrs. Clyde Hoover, 52, of Burlingame, died Friday morning having suffered a stroke of paralysis. She leaves
one son, Alfred, who is in Fort Riley. Her husband preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Lee
Funearl Home in Burlingame Sunday afternoon and burial made in the Burlingame Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press,
Wednesday, August 8, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
JACOB, ELMER MRS.
Mrs. Elmer Jacob, who lived south of Reading, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Tuesday afternoon, July
24. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, August 1, 1945, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
SMITH, CORRY W.
Corry W. Smith of Eskridge is Dead
Corry W. Smith, retired farmer, of Eskridge, died Sunday morning, July 8 at his home there. He was born September
1, 1870 at Unionville, Mo., and came to Kansas with his parents when he was a small child.
He was married January 15, 1896 to Ollie Faulkner.
Surviving are the widow; sons, Clayton, Clinton and Glenn of Eskridge; daughters, Mrs. Gladys Kline and Mrs.
Blanche Peterson, Eskridge, brothers, R. L. Smith of Topeka, B. E. Smith of Portland, Ore., and J. A. Smith of
Ajo, Ariz., sisters, Mrs. Clemetta McKittrick, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Isabel Roth, Burlingame, Calif., and Mrs. Aiddie
Pulley, Prescott, Ariz.
Funeral services were held at the Eskridge Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Frank
L. Page conducting the services. Burial was made in the Wilmington Cemetery near Harveyville. (The Journal Free
Press, Wednesday, July 11, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
YOUNG, MARTHA
Grandma Martha Young Dies at 84
Another resident of many years in Osage City, Grandma Martha Young, departed this life at her home on north
Sixth Street last Monday, August 13, having been in poor health for some time. She had reached the advanced age
of 84 years, 8 months and 8 days.
She is preceded in death by her husband, two daughters. Mrs. Young's sister, Mrs. Kate O'Neil has been with
her the past few years assisting in the home.
Grandma Young was a woman loved by all who knew her, young and old alike.
Funeral services will be held from the St. Patrick's church Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, the Fr. A. R. Weitharn
officiating. Burial will be in the Osage City Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, August 15, 1945, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
EDMONSON, JAMES V.
Obit: A PIONEER KANSAS JAMES EDMONSON DIES AT 98 YEARS
A Kansas pioneer who rode into the state shortly after it ceased to be a territory died in Herington Hospital
Friday morning, July 15, at the age of 98. He was James V Edmonson, father of James Edmonson with whom he had made
his home for the past year.
Funeral services were held Sunday July 17, at the Quenemo Federated Church and burial was in the Zion Cemetery.
The Rev. E.A. Jeffries of Herington was in charge of Services and Puryear Mortuary directed interment.
With his parents Mr. Edmonson crossed the Missouri River at the age of five, the family settling in Osage County,
Kansas.
He was married to Miss Alice D. Carter on Christmas Day. 1877, and farmed first with oxen then with horses near
Osage City until his retirement in 1918 when he moved to Quenemo. Long a member of the United Brethren Church Mr.
Edmonson later transferred to the Methodist Church at Quenemo. A treasured possession was one of the first pulpit
Bibles used in the United Brethren Church. It now is more than 100 years old.
Preceding him in death were his wife Alice, in 1922, and a daughter, Mrs Estella Carpenter, in 1905. Surviving
are these sons and daughters: James Edmonson of Herington, Delbert Edmonson , of National City Calif.: Mrs Evia
Adams of Vassar; Mrs. Grace Weber of Holton and Mrs Gladys Edmonson of Topeka. sthere are 18 grandchildre, 27 great-grandchildren
and several great-great-grandchildren. (Herington Advertiser Times, no date given, submitted by Maurice Jensen)
EDMONSON, ALICE D. CARTER
Obit: Alice D Carter was born at Rockville, Ind., Feb 14, 1859, and passed from this life at Quenemo, Kansas,
March 23, 1922, aged 69 year, 1 month and 9 days. She came to Osage county, Kansas about two miles north of Vassar
in early girlhood and was a continous resident of the county unitl her death.
She was united in marriage to J.V. Edmonson of Osage County, Dec 25, 1877, and to this union five chldren were
born: Mrs. Andrew Adams Witchita Kansas: Mrs. Stella May Carpenter, whose death occurred Jan 8 1905; Mrs Grace
Karnes, Osage Citry Kansas; James Vernon Edmonson, Herington, Kansas: and Delmore Vioncent Edmonson in the U.S.
Navy and station at San Diego, Calif. The granddaughter Miss Gladys Helen Edmonson whose mother died in hler infancy
was also reared in the home as one of the children: There are fifteen surviving grandchildren.
About forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Edmonson united with the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion. and after moving
to Quenemo when the Baptist church was organized Mrs. Edmonson settled with the church. During the years when her
health permitted, she was very active in the work of the church and Kingdom.
During her twelve years residence in Quenemo Mrs. Edmonson has made a warm circle of friends who join in sorrow
with the beraved husband and chldren of the family.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. March 24, at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. A. L.
Talnster. pastor of the Federated Church. A male quartet composed of Wilson Hutchison, Russel Reed, Warren Streli
and Ray Driver, sang "Asleep in Jesus," "No Night There," and "In the Garden." Mrs.
A L. Tainter was pianist. A profusion of beautiful flowers expressed the sympathy of the community to the bereaved
releatives. The pall bearers were S.M. Marshall, Geo Bird, Elmer Herr, Owen Cook, John Allan and Chas. Cole, J.L.
Parriah serving in place of S.M. Marshall at the cemetery. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery. (Quenemo News, March
30, 1928, submitted by Maurice Jensen)
BAILEY, TOM
Tom Bailey, one of the oldest citizens of Reading died at his home Thursday afternoon. He leaves one brother,
John of Osage City. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church and interment was in
the Reading Cemetery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, April 3, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DAVIS, THOMAS RAYMOND
Killed in Accident
Mrs. Margaret Davis, living south of town, received a message that her son Thomas Raymond Davis, 38, of Superior,
Wyo., was killed in an automobile accident Tuesday. He leaves a wife and two sons of the home.
As we go to press no funeral arrangements have been learned. Roscoe Davis, a brother, left this evening for
Wyoming. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, October 24, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HILL, MARY E.
Mrs. Mary E. Hill Dies in Topeka
Mrs. Mary E. Hill passed away Tuesday evening, August 13, at Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 56. She was a former
resident of Osage City, living here for the greater part of her life. She has lived in Topeka the last four years.
Funeral services will be held fromthe McElfresh Mortuary at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday,
August 14, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
FERRIS, J. H.
J. H. Ferris Dies
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin received a telegram Monday evening stating the serious illness of her father, J.
H. Ferris, 78, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, and left that evening for Salt Lake City. Late Tuesday afternoon
another telegram was received by his brother, W. L. Ferris stating he had passed away that day.
He leaves his widow of the home and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Martin of Osage City and a brother W. L. Ferris,
also of Osage City. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, January 30, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DURRE, GEORGE M. MRS.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Duree, 59 were held on Tuesday, April 25, at the Auburn Methodist Church, Rev.
D. C. Bonham of Burlingame officiating. Burial was made in the Auburn Cemetery.
Mrs. Duree who had lived for several years on the Charles Slatten farm north of Burlingame, died on Saturday,
April 22, 1939 following a stroke suffered a few days before. As Mary Wark, she had lived many years in the vicinity
of Burlingame and many friends of both families express regret for her untimely death.
She is survived by her husband, G. M. Duree, two sons, George R. and Dale A. Duree, one daughter, Mrs. Rachel
Hollar; one sister, Mrs. Sam Redd all of Burlingame, four brothers, Howard E. Wark of Burlingame, Homer E. Wark
of Clarksburg, W. Va. Joe E. Wark of Harden, Mo., and Emery Wark of Birmingham, Kans, and four grandchildren. (The
Enterprise - Chronicle, Thursday, April 27, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HARMON, MARGARET ALVA (MRS. JOHN)
Mrs. John Harmon Dies at Age 85
Passed Away January 24 at her Home in Osage City
Mrs. John Harmon who has been ill at her home on West Market street in this city for some time departed this
life Thursday, January 24, 1946, having attained the age of 85 years and 17 days.
Margaret Alva was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wagoner of Burlingame, Kans., where she lived for several
years. She was united in marriage to John Kinney of Burlingame on July 4, 1879. To this union was born one son,
Fred. She was married to John Harmon on April 2, 1930.
During the forty-five years in Osage City and community she made many friends and will be greatly missed by
her husband, son and family and those with whom she associated with.
She is survived by her husband of the home, her son Fred Kinney of Osage City, a brother Sam Wagoner of Burlingame,
4 grandchidlren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held from the St. Patrick's church Monday morning, January 28 at 9 o'clock, the Father
A. H. Weitharn officiating. Burial was made in the Mount Calvary cemetery.
The pallbearers were Jerome Gamba Jr., Jack Anderosn, Earl Rohr, Mills Gamba, WIlliam Whitaker, Walter Granstrom
and Roy Haws.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lindbloom, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peck, Mrs. Oscoe Hecks, Mr. and Mrs. James Parrish, Leo Wyrick all of Topeka, Mrs. Dorsa
E. Brown, W. M. Wagaoner, Edward G. waagoner, J. B. Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Bogue, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wyrick
and R. Wagoner, all of Kansas City, Sam wagoner, Maud Poirer, John Lawson, H. Volley and Roy Parrish, of Burlingame,
James R. Siveyer, Munice; Mrs. Mae Hendrix, Brittain, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Whitaker of Herrington. (The Journal
Free Press, Wednesday, January 30, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COSGROVE, LILLIE
There occurred in California recently the death of a brother and sister, both of whom were former residents
of Burlingame. Dave Evans passed away at his home in Santa Monica and three days later his sister, Mrs. Lillie
Cosgrove of Long Beach died, following a long illness. Their funerals were held the same day.
The deceased are brother and sister of Mrs. J. E. George and Evan Evans of this city. (The Enterprise, Chronicle
- Thursday, April 27, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird)
EVANS, DAVE
There occurred in California recently the death of a brother and sister, both of whom were former residents
of Burlingame. Dave Evans passed away at his home in Santa Monica and three days later his sister, Mrs. Lillie
Cosgrove of Long Beach died, following a long illness. Their funerals were held the same day.
The deceased are brother and sister of Mrs. J. E. George and Evan Evans of this city. (The Enterprise, Chronicle
- Thursday, April 27, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SOUDERS, FRANK DR.
Herbert Souders of this city received word yesterday of the death of his brother, Dr. Frank Souders, at his
home in Topeka, following a long illness.
No arrangements for the funeral have been made as we go to press. (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thurday, April
27, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BROWNING, MARTHA
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Browning were held at the Baptist Church at three o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Rev. C. E. Kingsley officiating. The deceased was the widow of the late C. T. Browning, former grocer of Burlingame.
She was almost 89 years of age and had been an invalid for several years. Her death occurrd about 11 o'clock Monday
night, April 24. For the past six months she had been cared for in the home of Mrs. Eliza Vandevord. A daughter
her husband, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Curtis were here from Independence at the time of her death. (The Enterprise Chronicle
Thursday, April 27, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WEIMER, HARVE L.
Killed When Struck by Automobile
Harve L. Weimer, 66, of Brookfield, Mo., was killed Wednesday night, February 20, 1946, when he was struck by
an automobile while crossing the street. He was struck by a 1940 Ford coach driven by Ronald D. Gooch, of Marceline,
Mo., and the body was carried some distance before the car was stopped. Death was instanteous.
Harve Luther, son of Jake and Margaret Weimer was born October 15, 1879 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
He was a brother of John Weimer of Brookfield, Mo., and George Wiemer and Mrs. Joe Criqui of Olivet, Kansas.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Assembly of God Church in Brookfield,
Mo., the Rev. K. E. Matchulat, conducting the services. Interment was made in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Louis and George Weimer and Harve Criqui attended the funeral. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, February
27, 1946, transcribed by Jim Laird)
JONES, WALDO J. MRS.
Lebo Woman Dies
Funeral services were held at the Lebo Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. W. W. Jones, who passed
away July 2, 1945, after a lingering illness of 8 months. Interment was made in the Lincoln cemetery.
She was born October 27, 1882 at Peterton near Osage City. She was married to Waldo W. Jones, October 7, 1903
who survives her and also three children, Misses Melba and Dorothy Jones of Arkansas City and Cpl. Lloyd Jones
who is in the signal corps somewhere in the Philippines. One brother, Dr. George H. Jones, of Kansas City also
survives. She was a member of the Lebo Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday,
July 11, 1945, transcribed by Jim Laird)
