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THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS OBITUARIES transcribed by Peggy Thompson Doyle Irwin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Berry, was born at ten minutes past eight Monday morning, July 28, and passed away the same day at half past two in the afternoon. Services were read Tuesday morning, July 29, at the home at a private funeral. The sorrowing young parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Card of Thanks We desire in this way to express our appreciation and thanks to our friends for their kindness and help during our time of sorrow and for the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Berry and Curtis (The Brewster Herald, July 31, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 15, front page) Mrs. H. T. Bickett of Denver, passed away at Goodland Monday morning, following a paralytic stroke, with which she was stricken Sunday. Mrs. Bickett had come to Kansas last week to visit her children and was feeling quite well when she arrived. Sunday morning she went to church and shortly after returning home suffered the stroke which later proved fatal. Mrs. Bickett and her husband were among the early settlers of Sherman County living for many years on their homestead south of Ruleton. From there they moved to Ruleton where Mr. Bickett was section foreman. About fifteen years ago they moved to Denver, where they have since lived. Mr. Bickett died about two years ago. There are eight children who survive their mother. They are Mrs. Everett Coons, Mrs. B. O. Coons, and Mrs. Rolla Mccall of Goodland; del Bickett of Brewster, Green and Floyd and Mrs. W. S. Byrnes of Denver; and Carl Bickett of Fort Collins. The body was taken to Denver and funeral services were held this morning. Burial will be made in the family plot there. (The Brewster Herald, September 25, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 23, front page) Joyce Blackman, sheriff of Graham county, died yesterday from a wound sustained early Tuesday morning in a battle with outlaws. Alfred (Red) Cummins, a boot-legger well-known in this part of the state, fired the fatal shot and was himself wounded in the back. Cummins and Robert Huntington were arrested about six weeks ago on information from North Platte, Nebraska, where they were charged with hold up and wounding a man, but delay in the arrival of a warrant caused their release on a habeous corpus. Later a state warrant was issued. Blackman and a deputy overtook the pair near Moreland and crowded their car into the ditch. Ordered to come out of the car, Huntington came up with hands up, but Cummins came out shooting. The sheriff was shot through the lungs. Cummins was shot through the flesh over the kidneys, but was able to run and escaped. Tuesday he was captured in a corn field west of Lenora where he had been taken and hidden by a friend name Sullivan, who is being held as an accessory after the fact. Sheriff Blackman died early Wednesday morning of internal hemorrhage. (The Brewster Herald, July 31, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 16, front page) Lewis Cutshaw, 18, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cutshaw was killed near the home twelve miles north of town Tuesday afternoon when the car in which he was riding turned over and was wrecked. The victim's head was crushed and his neck broken, and he died almost instantly. Bobby Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baird who was riding with him was only slightly injured. Lewis left the Prairie Gem Church where a rehersal of a Children's day program was being held, to bring his chum, Bobby Baird to the practice. The accident occurred on the return trip. Bobby was dazed so that he has not yet been able to remember the accident, so it is not known just how it happened. The funeral services were held from the Prairie Gem church this afternoon and were attended by the largest gathering of any funeral of recent time attesting to the widespread popularity of the boy and his family. We will publish a complete obituary next week. (The Brewster Herald, June 5, 1930, Vol, 15, Number 7, front page) Merle Felt, thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Felt of Norton, formerly of Brewster was killed Monday morning at Goodland where he was visiting and uncle lath a new building and was sitting on a scaffold when the bullet entered the window and struck him back of the left temple, death resulting at the hospital a short time later. Officers are investigating an effort to learn who fired the shot. (The Brewster Herald, June 5, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 7, front page) Harvey Knudson, 41, brother of Evan Knudson was found dead in a Norton camp ground last Monday morning. He was sufferer from heart trouble and it is presumed that this was the cause of his death. He was a traveling salesman and used camp grounds rather than hotels on account of heart and lung trouble. Funeral services were held at Rexford the family home, Tuesday afternoon. (The Brewster Herald, June 5, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 7, front page) The very saddening but not wholly unexpected wor arrived last night (July 9) of the death of Dr. W. J. Lowis at a hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. Ever since it became known that the doctor had been operated upon for appendicitis last Friday there has been considerable fear that his already impaired strength would not be sufficient to sustain the shock. When the operation was performed it was found that the appendix had already broken. For several days, however, Dr. Lowis seemed to be reacting normally to the operation and a telegram yesterday said that he was resting easily and able to take some nourishment. There are none in this community to whom the news of the death of kindly Dr. Lowis does not come as a personal shock. The family has lived here since 1907 and their acquaintance and friendships are more than country wide - Colby Free Press. (The Brewster Herald, July 17, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 12, front page) Joseph McAdams passed away at his home Saturday. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. McAdams was well known all over the county, having lived on the Beaver with his family for a number of years. Funeral services were held at the Muldrow school house and burial was made in the Maldrow Cemetery. Seventy five cars were in the funeral line. He will be greatly missed as he always had a kind word and a smile for everyone he met. (The Brewster Herald, June 12, 1930, Vol. 15, Number 8, front page) The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Misner, of Mingo will regret greatly to learn of the death last Sunday of one of their twin baby boys. Mrs. Misner is in a Colby hospital and is doing as well as could be expected. (The Brewster Herald, August 7, 1930, Vol. 15 No. 16, front page) Ernest Buddy, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackerman was born March 19, 1930 and departed this life December 16, 1930, age 8 months and 27 days. He was here for only a short time but we cannot tell how much joy and sunshine he brought to the home. Now Daddy's boy is gone and Mother's arms are empty and little sister Mary will miss Baby Brother so much. One of God's flowers budded here but has gone to that city fair to bloom forever more. Little Buddy leaves to mourn his going his parents, one little sister, grandparents and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted from the Muldroe school house and the little body laid to rest in the Muldroe cemetery. Rev. Ira J. Bieber of Brewster officiated. Card of Thanks From us has gone our darlingson and brother and we hereby express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and help shown us in our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackerman and little Mary. (The Brewster Herald, December 18, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 35, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) George Franklin Flechter was born September 6, 1886 in Andrew County, Missouri and departed this life December 5, 1930, at Goodland, Kansas, aged 44 years and three months. He was married to Emma McAdams January 27, 1913 and to this union were born seven children, six of whom are living and at home. He came to Kansas from Missouri with his parents in 1902 and moved to his present home with his wife in 1917 and built it up from a are piece of land to the beautiful home it now is. George was one of a family of twelve children, of whom four sisters and a brother with the parents have gone on before. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and six children, three sisters and three brothers and other relatives and friends. The funeral services was conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock by Reverend Ira J. Bieber of the Brewster Church and burial was made in the Muldrow cemetery. The quartette that sang was Mr. Fred Sussex, Mr. Carl Lister, Mrs. John McDaniel and Mrs. Ralph McDaniel. Many friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to a neighbor and friend. (The Brewster Herald, December 11, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 34, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) John Emmett Flechter infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Flechter of Brewster, Kansas was born at Brewster, November 19, 1930 and departed for the heavenly land on December 14, 1930. His father and mother and one brother are left to mourn his going and in the words of David of old, "I shall go to him, but he shalt not return to me." He was laid to rest in the Muldroe cemetery. Rev. Ira J. Bieber of the Brewster church officiated. (The Brewster Herald, December 18, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 35, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Funeral services for Albert Lister were held at the Goodland Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. McNeill, of Liberal, in charge. Mr. Lister died at his home at Long Beach, Cal., Monday, Oct. 13, and his body was brought here for burial in the Muldrow cemetery. He was an early day resident of this section having lived northwest of Brewster for many years. A number of years ago he moved to the eastern part of the state and later to Long Beach where he has since made his home. His family consists of his wife and two daughters. Many other close relatives and friends survive him. (The Brewster Herald, October 23, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 27, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Charles Vail, small son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Vail, died at their home at Nampa, Idaho, Oct. 8th. Mr. and Mrs. Vail and family formerly lived near Brewster, but last year moved to Nampa where they have since made their home. Mrs. Vail is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Albright. (The Brewster Herald, October 23, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 27, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) C. B. Carson was called to Belleville the first of the week to attend the funeral of a cousin, Harold Fulcomer, killed in an auto accident. The young man was a Junior in the University of Kansas and stood high in student and fraternity circles. Two companions were seriously injured also when the car in which the three were riding plunged over a steep cliff. (The Brewster Herald, March 26, 1931, Vol. 15, No. 49, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) G. C. Helin and family were called to Omaha last week by the death of Mr. Helin's brother Fred. The deceased was a mail carrier in Omaha and lost his life Wednesday of last week in an automobile collision. He was 42 years of age and leaves a wife, four brothers, and a sister. The drivers of the two cars in the collision have been charged with reckless driving and are under bonds of $2,000 each. (The Brewster Herald, February 12, 1931, Vol. 15, No. 43, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) A funeral cortege consisting of only one car besides the funeral car, passed through Brewster Thursday morning, conveying the body of Mrs. Ed Koehler from McDonald to Cassville, in the southwest corner of Missouri, Lewis & Sons had charge and the funeral car was driven by Lester Lewis. (The Brewster Herald, April 23, 1931, Vol. 16, Number 1, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lewis are sympathizing with them over the loss of a new-born son last Friday night. Following a simple ceremony at the graveside, the little form was laid away in the local cemetery. (The Brewster Herald, January 8, 1931, Vol. 15, No. 38, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Despondent because of poor health and inability to secure work, J. J. O'Brien who had been living on a farm in the Brownville neighborhood, committed suicide some time last Monday by hanging himself in a small granary. A butcher knife, newly whetted to a fine edge, was also found in the granary. The body was discovered by Mrs. O'Brien Tuesday forenoon. The deceased who was nearly sixty years of age, leaves a wife and seven children, five children being in school and one daughter being married. Although none of his relatives suspected that he contemplated suicide, they can now recall several incidents which led them to believe that he had been planning the rash act for several months. The body was taken to Colby and later buried in Fairmont Cemetery. The O'Brien family has moved to the small house on the Parker place southeast of Brewster. Lew Schmidt, of Kremmling, Colorado, father of Mrs. O'Brien, arrived Wednesday to be with his daughter for a time. The O'Brien's have lived in Kansas many years, for some time in Norton County and later in various parts of Thomas County. (The Brewster Herald, February 5, 1931, Vol. 15, No. 42, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Raimond Roberts, 20, was fatally injured and his brother, Erick, 18, was seriously hurt in an automobile accident which occurred a mile east of Brewster at about 5:30 Monday evening. Raimond died at a Colby Hospital a few minutes before eleven o'clock Tuesday morning. The boys had been shucking corn for an uncle near Wray, Colorado and were returning to their home at Larned, Kansas. The accident occurred when Marion strait, on his way to Colby, attempted to go around the car occupied by the two boys, which swerved to the left, causing the front wheels of the two machines to lock. The Roberts car went into the ditch and rolled over, the steering wheel crushing Raimond's chest. The two victims were given first aid by Brewster physicians and then were rushed to a hospital in Colby. Erick suffered a severe blow on the head and a bad bruise in the small of his back and is in a serious but not critical condition. The boys' father, Blaine Roberts, an attorney of Larned, was notified by wire and arrived in time to be at his son's deathbed. He came to Brewster Tuesday and after investigating as much as possible, gave it as his opinion that the accident was unavoidable. (The Brewster Herald, December 25, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 36, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) James Edwin Smith passed away at the hospital Sunday evening following a brief illness of about two weeks. He was only 23 years old at the time of his death. He leaves two small children a daughter, Wanda Irene and a son, Edward Duane, with his wife and parents, besides other close relatives to mourn his early passing. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Pilgrim Holiness church and burial was made in the cemetery at Brewster. (The Brewster Herald, May 28, 1931, Vol. 16, No. 6, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Dr. Frank M. Stoffer, prominent physician died early last evening (Tuesday) at his home here, the result of one of the strangest accidents on record. About a month ago the doctor was returning from a call when he was forced to stop along the gravel highway east of town to change a tire. A passing truck shot a piece of gravel from under a wheel that struck him in the calf of the leg. The apparently insignificant injury developed into a serious infection. For about two weeks he paid little attention to it, then went to Denver where he received treatment for a week and returned home. Although he was confined to his bed for a few days at a time, he was able to be up and about his practice much of the time and only during the last few days had he been much confined. His sudden passing was most unexpected. He was a veteran of the World War and a member of the local post of the American Legion. He also belonged to a number of Masonic bodies, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, and was a member of the Christian Church here. (The Brewster Herald, February 5, 1931, Vol. 15, No. 42, transcribed by Peggy Thompson) Earl Palmer of Kansas City, husband of Anita, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Albright, lost his life in an automobile accident Saturday afternoon while on a fishing trip
in southern Missouri. Three companions were not seriously hurt. The accident occurred when another car crashed
into them while attempting to pass them on a hill. The deceased is survived by his wife and two children. (The
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