James Dailey, the well known Union avenue boiler maker, died suddenly at his late residence, 713 Forest avenue, at an early hour this morning of heart disease.  He retired last night as usual, but about 3 o'clock this morning his wife was awakened by his heavy breathing, and a few minutes later he died in her arms.  He was 43 years of age and came to Kansas City to locate ten years ago. He was in good circumstances, owning considerable real estate besides his boiler making establishment.  He relatives reside at Providence and Fall River, Mass., and they have been notified of his death.  He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. The funeral will take place Sunday and the remains will be interred at Mount St. Mary's cemetery.

KANSAS CITY STAR, 1/24/1889

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The remains of the late Major Dargon, who died at the Grand Missouri hotel yesterday, will be placed in a vault at Union cemetery and later may be shipped to his former home in the South.

KANSAS CITY STAR, 4/3/1889

 
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Mrs. Martha J. Dignan, aged 36 years, died at the family residence, Twenty first and Vine streets, yesterday of Bright's disease of the kidneys.  The funeral takes place this afternoon.
 KANSAS CITY STAR, 2/12/1889

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Mrs. Dora J. Donelson, 84, of 400 Norton died Friday at the home.  She was born in Nebraska and had lived in Kansas City, MO nearly 30 years.  She was a member of the Central Assembly of God Church.  Surviving are two sons, James Donelson, Englewood, CO and John Donelson of Rapid City, SD; four daughters: Mrs. Ammel Barnett, Princeton, MO; Mrs. Mildred Groom, Independence, MO, Mrs Ella M. Tyer, Kansas City MO and Mrs. Ann Chambers of the home; two brothers, Levi Rhoades and Homer Rhoades of Galt, MO; 34 grandchildren, 81 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  Services were held at Blackman Guardian Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery. [submitted by: Barbara - 2008- source108]

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