SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITS
ALLARD, ETHEL BELL
Ethel Allard of Holton Dies.
Holton - Ethel Bell Allard, 86, of Holton, died Thursday in a nursing home in St. Mary's. She was born Feb. 11, 1879, at Carroll Iowa. She has lived in Jackson County most of her life and in Holton the past 45 years.
She is a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge and the Holton Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Fairbank, Circleville; one son, Willard Allard, Holton; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Baxter, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Funeral Home here. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 19, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Dies In Army Service.
Floyd W. Bailey, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, Twentieth and Lime streets, died at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., Monday from pneumonia, following an attack of Spanish influenza. He had been in service but a short time. Mr. Bailey spent his early life in Agra, but came to Topeka seven years ago and was a student in the Topeka high school. Funeral announcements will be made the body arrives in Topeka for burial. The services will be in charge of the Rev. D.T. Broadus, of Wichita, of the Church of Christ. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Floyd W. Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, Twentieth and Lime streets, died at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., last Saturday. The body will arrive today and the funeral announcements will be made later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, October 1, 1918, Tuesday, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Topeka Soldier Dies.
Floyd W. Bailey Was Located at Camp Grant.
Word has been received in Topeka of the death of Floyd W. Bailey, of Twentieth and Lime streets, who died Saturday
at 12:45 o'clock at Camp Grant, Ill. Mr. Bailey, who was 21 years of age, was the son of William Bailey. One month
ago today he left Topeka for training at Fort Riley, and two weeks later was transferred to the medical division
and sent to Camp Grant for more intensive training. The cause of his death was not reported. (The Topeka Daily
Capital, Tuesday, October 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Baldwin Officer Killed
Lieut. Lloyd Beaton Was Former Kansas City Newspaper Man.
Baldwin, Sept. 21.--(Special)--Word was received here tonight that Lieut. Lloyd Beaton, of this city, was killed in action in Alsace-Lorraine August 30. The word came in a letter from Maj. Edward E. Thompson, commander of the 119th field artillery, the regiment in which Beaton was a second lieutenant.
Lieutenant Beaton was a graduate of Baker university and a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. For two years he worked as a reporter for the Kansas City Star, then joined the forces of the Associated Press at Kansas City, quitting this job to attend an officers' training school. He was 24 years old and well known in this city and in Kansas City. He was engaged to marry Miss Cora Ault, of Baldwin, a teacher in the Hiawatha schools. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, September 22, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Perry.--William A. Beebe, 64, Perry, died Saturday in a Winchester nursing home after a long illness.
He was born Nov. 16, 1900 at Lawrence and had lived at Perry about 15 years. He was veteran of World War I.
Survivors include three son, Billy Beebe, Lawrence, Glen Beebe, Westminster, Calif., and Rollie Beebe, Wichita; a daughter, Mrs. Armilda Furr, Lawrence; his stepmother, Mrs. Fannie Beebe, Forsyth, Mo.; two brothers, Carl Beebe, Lawrence, and Charles Beebe, Forsythe, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Erwin, Forsyth, Mo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Perry Methodist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Perry. Hampton Funeral Home at Oskaloosa is in charge of arrangements. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, November 7, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Holton - Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Lewis E. Bolz, 79, Hoyt, who died Monday at a hospital here after a long illness. Burial will be in Denison Cemetery.
He was born May 19, 1886 in the Point Pleasant community near Hoyt and spent all his life in Jackson County. He was a member of the Union Church and Masonic Lodge both at Denison, Order of Eastern Star at Hoyt and the Point Pleasant Grange. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Bolz, at home; a son, Edward Bolz, at home; two brothers, Frank Bolz, Hoyt and Oscar Bolz, Holton and a sister, Mrs. Laura Duffield, Hoyt. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, November 17, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BOOKER, JOSEPH
Joseph, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Booker, died at his home, 523 Lawrence street. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery. (The Topeka
Daily Capital, Wednesday, September 25, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Edward F.A. Clark, died at his residence,719 Buchanan street, yesterday. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, September 25, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Edward F.A. Clark, age 69, died Tuesday at his home, 719 Buchanan street. The funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, September 27, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Edward F.A. Clark, age 69 years, died at his home, 719 Buchanan street, Tuesday. The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery. (The Topeka Daily capital, Thursday, September 26, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Cover Funeral Set at Perry Church Friday
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church here for Mrs. Nellie R. Cover, 82, Pickstown, S. D.,
formerly of Thompsonville who died Monday at an Amour, S. D. hospital.
She was born August 3, 1883 at Thompsonville, in Jefferson County. She spent her early life in Arizona and California
before returning to Thompsonville in 1920. She moved to Pickstown, S. D. in 1961.
Survivors include a son, Earl Cover, Pickstown, S. D.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Burial will be in Newman Cemetery. Hampton Funeral Home at Oskaloosa is in charge of arrangements. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Tuesday, November 16, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Dr. Albert Cutright, aged 46 years, died Monday afternoon at his home, 115 North Monroe street. He is survived by a wife and ne daughter. The body will be taken to Wamego today, where the funeral will be held. Burial is in the Wamego cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, September 25, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Geneva Daniels, age 18 years, died Monday at her home, Twenty-third and Jefferson streets. Funeral announcements will be made later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, September 25, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Geneva Daniels, aged 18 years, died Monday at her home, thirty-third and Jefferson streets. Funeral announcements will be made later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, September 26, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Winchester Boy Dead.
Succumbs to Wounds Received During July Offensive.
Winchester. Sept. 25.--(Special) News of the death of William L. Davis in an American hospital in France on August 7 has been received here by his father, John W. Davis. young Davis, who was 23 years of age and raised on a farm near Winchester, received wounds while engaged in battle overseas on July 30, which resulted in his death. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, September 26, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Chris J. Devlin, for thirty-five years, until six years ago, a resident of Topeka, died yesterday at his home in Denver, Colo., as a result of several months illness from heart trouble according to a telegram received last night by his son, John Devlin, 518 Monroe Street. Chris Devlin was 47 years old and is survived by his wife and son. When he was here he was a moulder in the Seaton foundry, and later connected with the city water service.
A brother in law, William Brooks, lives at 2035 Buchanan street. Funeral services and burial will be in Denver. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Tuesday, October 1, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Everett, wife of James L. Everett, 523 East Seventeenth street will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Walnut Grove Methodist Church. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, September 21, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Influenza Claims Kansan.
John William Eyck, of Atchison Dies at Great Lakes Training Station.
Atchison.--Sept. 21.--(Special) John William Eyck, 24 years old, died today at the Great Lakes naval training station from pneumonia following Spanish influenza. The body will be brought to Atchison for burial. His wife and mother were on the way to his bedside when death came. Young Eyck joined the navy two months ago. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Sunday, September 22, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Pioneer Kansan Dies.
Was a Prominent Farmer for Forty Years.
A telegram received last night by James A. Troutman told of the death of Asbury B. Gordon, age 84, at Tropico, Cal. Gordon was a farmer in Menoken township for forty years, but sold his farm five years ago and since then has been traveling thru Texas, Oklahoma and California. His death is the fourth that has occurred in the same family in the last three years. The others were Col. J.C. Gordon, a brother; Mrs. Avery Washburn, a sister, who died at the age of 96, and her husband, Avery Washburn, 98, who died two years ago. Asbury Gordon was never married. He was one of eleven children, only two of whom survive, Tarbel Gordon, of Lindsey, Cal., and Mrs. Salmoa Bell, of Sterling, Ill. Five nephews and neices of Mr. Gordon live in Topeka. They are Mrs. James A. Troutman, Mrs. L.H. Munn, Mrs. W.J. Davis, Frank M. Washburn and Samuel G. Bell. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 30, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Amy Kearney Grifte , age 41 years was found dead at her home in Kansas City, Mo., by her uncle, who had returned to the house for lunch. From appearances it was said that Mrs. Grifte had been dead for about three hours. She was well known in both Kansas City and Topeka, having resided in Topeka for a number of years. She has two sisters and four brothers living in Topeka and two brothers living in other states. Her Topeka relatives are: Mrs. William Fisk, 135 Kellam Avenue; Mrs. Henry Halloway, 180 Ohio Avenue; Samuel Kearney and James Kearney, 1321 Madison street. The body of Mrs. Grifte was buried in Mt. Washington cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, September 21, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
G.A. Harding Of McLouth Dies at 81.
McLouth.--George A. Harding, 81, McLouth, died Monday at a Winchester hospital.
He was born April 28, 1884 at McLouth. He worked for Douglas Aircraft Corporation of Long Beach, Calif., before he retired.
His wife, Mrs. Ellen Harding, died April 3, 1965.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Freeda Harding, Mission, Mrs. Evelyn Dowlearn, Elgin Air Force Base, Fla., Ethelyn Harding, San Antonia, Tex., and Mrs. Sylvia Davis, Lafayette, La.; a sister, Mrs. Leah Casbier, Fort Stockton, Tex.; three granddaughters, and one great-grandson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McLouth Evangelical United Brethren Church. Burial will be in McLouth Cemetery. Bradford Funeral Home at McLouth is in charge of arrangements. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Tuesday, November 9, 1968, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Elizabeth Harris, age 92 years, died Tuesday at a local hospital. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Shellabarger's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery . (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. J. W. Haughey, of Topeka, who died in Aledo, Ill., was held yesterday in Aledo. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Dr. Leo Haughey, a lieutenant in the medical corps in France and Glenn Haughey, a commissioned officer in the medical corps, and a daughter, Mrs. Kurtz Kellam. The family came from Aledo to Wellington, Kan., many years ago, and twelve years ago moved to Topeka where they have made their home. (The Topeka Daily Capital, October 1, 1918, Tuesday)
Killed in Action
Joseph A. Hohn, killed in action on July 31, according to word received by Kansas relatives, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hohn of Westmoreland and a cousin of Mrs. J. L. Van Hole, living on rural route No. 6, Topeka. Private Hohn was 22 years of age when he went to Camp Funston, September 19, 1917. He was with G. Company, 353rd Infantry, Eighty-ninth division. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, September 20, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of William Horndack, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from Shellabarger's chapel. The body will be sent to Pekin, Ill., for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 19, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Burlingame - Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Federated Church here for Sam Marshall Hunt, 84, Burlingame, who died Sunday at an Overbrook rest home.
He was born March 28, 1881 at Burlingame. He lived 25 years at Prague, Okla., where he was a jeweler. He returned to Burlingame in 1931 and operated a jewelry store at Burlingame until he retired in 1962.
He was a member of the Federated Church and Masonic Lodge No. 79, AF&AM.
Besides his wife, survivors include a son, Bill Hunt, Bethel.
Masonic graveside services will be at Burlingame Cemetery. Carey Funeral Home at Burlingame is in charge of arrangements. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Tuesday, November 16, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Martin Mongold, 9 year old son of Hiram Mongold who resides near Silver Lake, died Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. The funeral will be held today at 2 o'clock from the Silver Lake Methodist Church. Burial in Silver Lake Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 30, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Edward M. Nauman, age 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nauman, of Rochester, died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the Rochester schoolhouse. Burial in Rochester Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Ella H. Newman, an old-time resident of Potwin place, died yesterday morning at her home, Delaware and Ohio streets. The body will be taken to Indianapolis, Ind., for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, September 21, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
J.W. Nolan, age 52 years, died Wednesday morning at his home, 1206 Jackson street. Funeral services at 3 o'clock Friday from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, September 27, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
J.W. Nolan Is Dead.
Known All Over Kansas as an Authority on Oil Wells.
J.W. Nolan, known as one of the Kansas oil kings, died at his home, 1206 Jackson street, yesterday morning. He was one of the most widely known oil men in the state. At one time he handled the leases for the Red Line Co., operating wells near Overbrook, where he had located the anticline, and also represented the company when wells were sunk in various places in Kansas and in a well somewhere near Denver, Colo. Thru his influence the coal holes were put down west of Topeka.
Having been brought up in the Pennsylvania oil and coal fields, Mr. Nolan was looked to by many of the western oil men as an authority and his opinion was always considered good. Many years ago Mr. Nolan and Dr. J.C. McClintock had interests in the Baker oil fields in California. The Mid-Contient fields in Oklahoma also drew Mr. Nolan's attention. He is the man who secured the leases in the Athol and Burr Oak region, and it was thru his efforts the Paola fields were said to have been put in a paying condition. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, September 26, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laid)
John J. Schwark, age 48 years, 609 Lake Street, died yesterday morning at a local hospital. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from Penwell's Chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 19, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SHAY, ADDIE A. BRIDE (MRS. J. W.)
Mrs. J. W. Shay, of Miltonvale, formerly Mrs. Addie A. Bride, of Topeka, died yesterday at her home. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Sidwell will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 30, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. J.W. Sidwell Dies.
Pioneer Woman Dies Two Weeks After Husband's Death.
Minnie LeMar Sidwell, wife of the late John W. Sidwell, died at her home, 101 North Elmwood Avenue, at 8 o'clock Friday morning. She had been an invalid for almost a year, during which time she suffered considerably. Mr. Sidwell died two weeks ago yesterday. It was only recently that Mr. and Mrs. Sidwell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Sidwell was a member of Lincoln Circle No. 1, G.A.R., for about twenty years. She was a tireless Sunday school and church worker, having been a member of the Methodist church practically her entire life. She leaves a son, Lee Sidwell, county secretary of the Y.M. C.A. at Holton. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home, and will be in charge of the ladies of Lincoln Circle. Dr. E.J. Kup will preach the funeral sermon.
(The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 29, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
The funeral of Oslin Eugene Smith, who died Wednesday evening, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the parents, at 427 Sumner Street. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 23, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mary Storks, died yesterday at her home, 615 Tyler. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Albert Streit, age 62 years, died yesterday in a local hospital. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Saturday, September 21, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Hanna Tippin Dies at 86
Winchester - Mrs. Hanna Tippin, 86, died Thursday in a Winchester nursing home.
She was born Oct. 14, 1879 in Winchester and spent most of her life in that community. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Her late husband, Robert A. Tippin, operated the Winchester Lumber Yard for many years before his death in 1952.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carroll Templeton, Broken Bow, Neb., and a brother, S. A. McKemey, 311 Tyler.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Winchester Christian Church with burial in the Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Winchester. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, November 19, 1965, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Kansas Pioneer Dies.
Reuben H. Town Fought Quantrill at Lawrence.
Reuben H. Town, who died September 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.F. Kassebaum, at San Pedro, Cal., had lived on one farm near Valencia for nearly fifty years. He came to Kansas in 1860, settling on a farm near Eskridge. He was a member of the Kansas militia and was at the Quantrill raid on Lawrence and at the battle of the Blue. Less than a year ago he disposed of his farm and started west on the first vacation he ever had taken.
Mr. Town is survive by his widow and six children. His body arrived last night from California and funeral services
will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Penwell's chapel.
Burial in Valencia cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Walter O. Tutwiller, age 20 years, died Monday night at his home, 305 Elmwood avenue. The body will be taken to Clay Center for burial. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Wednesday, September 25, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Mrs. Lucinda B. Vawter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Blair Rutledge, 1617 Western Avenue, yesterday morning. Funeral announcements will be made later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, September 27, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Funeral services for Mrs. Genevieve T. Veale, who died Friday will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence 827 Topeka Avenue. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Monday, September 19, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Woodrow A. Waters, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Waters, 1329 West Sixteenth Street, died at a local hospital yesterday. Funeral announcements later. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Thursday, October 3, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
George Youngman, age 40, died yesterday morning at his home, 118 North Tyler street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the Mt. Carmel Baptist church. Burial in Topeka cemetery. (The Topeka Daily Capital, Friday, September 27, 1918, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Dropped Dead
Mrs. Fassett, Noted Washington Artist, Dies in the Street
Washington, Jan. 4 - Mrs. Adeline M. Fassett, an artist of national prominence, dropped dead on the street this evening.
Mrs. Fassett's specialty was portraiture and her most noted work was "The Electoral College," now
among the paintings hung in the Capitol. It represents the tribunal which decided the Hayes Tilden contest. Each
one of more than 100 faces in this distinguished gathering was a miniature portrait and it is considered the greatest
curiosity of art in possession of this government. Mrs. Fassett also painted a portrait of Garfield and many of
the members of the Supreme court. She came to Washington from Ohio in 1875 and has made this city her home ever
since. (Topeka Weekly Capital, January 7, 1898, page 3)
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