CAPEN: The funeral of Mrs. Phebe Cornell Capen who died at Manitou, Colorado, Tuesday, August 28, occurred this afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. V. Burns, at her late residence. Her body was taken to Lebanon, Illinois this afternoon to be laid to rest beside her husband. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Fleming and son, Capen, accompanied the body. Mrs. Capen was born at Louisville, St. Lawrence county, New York, June 30, 1830. She came to Kansas to live in 1888. She was converted when a child, has always been a member of the M. E. church and a thoroughly faithful and consistent Christian.
CAPEN: A telegram from Mrs. Ida Capen-Fleming, sent from Manitou, Colorado last night brought news of the death of her mother, Mrs. Phoebe C. Capen. They had been in Colorado for several weeks in hopes of benefiting Mrs. Capen's health. She had been suffering with asthma. She was also affiliated with heart trouble. Mrs. Fleming stayed home with the body last night and expected to arrive on the Santa Fe this evening. A. J. Holderman, Mrs. T. D. Marshall and Mrs. Jos. Thompson went to Florence to meet Mrs. Fleming. The funeral will probably be held at the residence of Mrs. Mary Douglass some time tomorrow. (Walnut Valley Times - Aug. 29, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 32)
IN MEMORIAM
H. Fannie Reid was born in the state of Kentucky, February 2, 1841: died February 14, 1902, aged 61 years and 12 days. She was married to John M. Carpenter April 8, 1861. Eleven children were born to them, three daughters who have gone before. She leaves a husband, a daughter and seven sons, who with many dear friends sincerely mourn their loss. She has been a member of the Christian church for 43 years. She lived the life she professed, a faithful wife and loving mother, ever mindful of the best interests of her family and neighbors. Her life was all that a faithful loving mother's means. She was well versed in the Word of God and the loss to the community church and Sabbath school cannot be easily replaced. (Walnut Valley Times, Feb. 21, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 45)
AT REST
At midnight last night at the Presbyterian church, Wichita Consistory No. 2 held its last rites over the body of Peter Carroll. The church was nearly full of friends who went to see the beautiful ritualistic services.
Those who were over from Wichita were Messrs. Wallerstein Bleckley, Goldsmith, Morrison, Bird, Moore, Scudder, Brandt, Harris, Reese, Beatty, Deeder, Bennett, Furgeson, Applegate, Dumont.
The Blue Lodge had charge of the services at the Presbyterian church this morning at 9:00 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Stewart after which interment was made in Belle Vista. (Walnut Valley Times, Sept. 5, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 33)
V. J. Cartwright Dies This Morning
Volney John Cartwright, a resident of the El Dorado Community for the past 16 years, died at his home on the Linn Lease, three miles west of El Dorado, early this morning. He was 73 years old and had been in ill health for two years. He had been employed as a pumper by the Sinclair Oil Company.
Before coming to El Dorado, Mr. Cartwright had resided in West Virginia. He was born in New York on March 22, 1861, and was married to Miss Mary Sherwood on July 7, 1889. Mr. Cartwright was a member of the Maccabees.
Surviving are his widow: five daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Meeks, Mrs. Joe McCully and Mrs. Marvin Jackin of El Dorado, Mrs. J. E. Ullom of Aurora, Ark.; and Mrs. H. O. Shreves, of Forminggton, W. Va.; six sons, L.R. Fay, Arlie and Paul Cartwright all of El Dorado, and Ivan and Guy Cartwright of Formington, W. Va., 32 grandchldren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 4, 1933)
T. O. Castle Dead
Died today, April 12, Theodore O. Castle aged 57 years, 4 months.
Mr. Castle was born in Fairport (North Elmira) New York, December 9, 1844. In boyhood his family moved to Monroe county, Ohio, where he was educated and grew to manhood. In early youth he united with the Methodist Church and remained steadfast in that faith to his death. He enlisted in the Union cause in the 128 Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served to the close of the war. In 1882 he came to El Dorado and in 88 became deputy county clerk under James Fisher, serving as deputy - and four years as clerk - in all about 10 years in the position with great credit. By appointment, he served as probate judge of Monroe county, Ohio. In youth he was a student under James A. Garfield at Hiram College, Ohio.
He leaves, bereft of the care and companionship of a kind husband and father, a wife and three children, Olin G. and Misses Ada and Olie Castle. A brother, John Castle of Cleveland, Ohio, has been here for a week or more and two sisters from Cleveland are expected at the funeral which will occur Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. (Walnut Valley Times, Apr. 18, 1902, Vol. XXXIII, No. 13)
Death Comes to James Cherryholmes James Ralph Cherryholmes, 72, of 412 North Taylor, died today at Allen Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James F. Clark and Alan Minarcik, both of the First United Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vista cemetery. Born at Crawfordsville, Iowa, on Nov. 11, 1893, Mrs. Cherryholmes came to Butler county in 1908 from Iowa with his parents. He was married to Loy Wall at El Dorado on June 21, 1915. After residing on a farm near El Dorado on Route 4, he moved to El Dorado in 1936.He was employed as a cement plant operator by Lewis and West prior to his retirement in 1964. Mr. Cherryholmes was employed by that firm 18 years and before that worked four years for the Kansas Highway Commission and three years for Boeing Aircraft company. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian church. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Johnson, Rosemead, Calif., Mrs. Ethel Davis, Wichita and Mrs. Loyetta Evenson, 600 North Topeka; two sons, J. Gilbert Cherryholmes, Amarillo, Tex., and Kenneth Cherryholmes, Newton; a sister, Mrs. Anna Leathers, Route 4; two brothers, John Cherryholmes, Potwin and Lyle Cherryholmes, Latham. There are 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A son, Lowell, preceded Mr. Cherryholmes in death. El Dorado Times July 28, 1966
Funeral services for J. Ralph Cherryholmes, 72, of 412 North Taylor street, who died Monday were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Kirby Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. James F. Clark and Alan Minarcik, clergymen of the First Presbyterian church, officiated. Graydon Waldorf sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Beautiful City of God," accompanied by Mrs. Amos B. Marsh at the organ. Bearers were Lloyd Welty, Arlie M. Redburn, Robert L. Stucky, L. U. West, Lynn F. Mynatt and Wesley W. Clemons. Honorary bearers were Rex Hill, Thomas A. Foster, Robert W. Miller, Ralph E. Lewis, Clifford Angleton, and Bert C. Weber. Burial was in Belle Vista cemetery. Employees of Lewis and West and of the Gas Service company attended in groups.(Taken from the El Dorado Times, July 25, 1966, transcribed by Peggy Luce)
Died January 18 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Owens in Riverside, Mrs. Melissa Christopher aged 67 years. Mrs. Christopher was born in Virginia and came to El Dorado some 20 years ago. The funeral occurred yesterday and her body was laid in Belle Vista cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 22, 1904, Vol. XXXIV, No. 52)
Clancy Dies After Long Illness
W. T. Clancy, 71, resident of El Dorado for 28 years, died Thursday morning at Cleburne, Tex., where he went three months ago for his heath. He had suffered from dropsy and leakage of the heart, getting much worse after a trip to Colorado in August, 1912. Word received here Saturday stated that he was apparently much better. A. J. Holderman, his brother-in-law, went to Cleburne Thursday.
Mr. Clancy was born in London, Eng. coming to El Dorado 28 years ago and buying a bank on South Main of the Ellets. About eight years ago he bought the Makepeace and Gibson furniture store at Fourth and Main, selling the store to Sharp Bros. last spring. He revolutionized the business, making his store one of the best in this part of the state. Twenty-five years ago he married Kate Bashaw at the home of her sister, Mrs. Holderman. They have three children, Will, Golda and Beulah, who, with Mrs. Clancy, survive. All were at the bedside in Cleburne. They expect to make their home now at Karval, Colo., where Will has a claim. Two sisters, Miss Nellie Clancy of Colorado, and Mrs. Gillespie of Towanda, and a brother, Herbert Clancy, of Montana, also survive.
The funeral was held in Hartman, Colo. Mr. Clancy would have been 71 years old in March. He came to the United States when a small boy, living in Wisconsin and Iowa, where he and his father kept wholesale houses. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 9, 1914)
News has been received of the death of Gerhard Classen a prominent citizen of northwest Butler County who was one of the four who went to the Saskachewan County from that neighborhood. The news came as a great shock as his family did not even know that he had been sick. The eldest son was the only member of the family present when death came and he is expected to come with the body when it is brought home for burial. (Walnut Valley Times, May 20, 1904)
Died, Mrs. Will. Clawson, Saturday morning, August 19th, of typho-malarial fever. Mrs. Clawson has been sick for about two weeks and her friends thought she would recover, but the Lord took her to work in his vineyard. She leaves a devoted husband and three small children. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 24, 1883)
Death Of Mrs. Clay
At the home of her son, in Arkansas City on Tuesday evening July 26th, after a short illness, Mrs. Susan Clay, passed away, aged 67 years.
The deceased came to this locality in 1881, with her husband and family. Mr. Clay being a contractor on the Walnut Valley railroad into Douglass. Afterward they returned to Indiana, where Mr. Clay died a year or two later, and Mrs. Clay came back to Douglass where some of her children had located, and where she made her home for several years, finally going to Arkansas City where some of her children had gone. She leaves five sons and two daughters, a daughter and son being dead. The latter, Conducter Bert Clay, having been killed in a railroad accident at Oklahaoma City, just a year ago on July 23rd. Of her children, Mrs. John White and James A. Clay still reside at this place.
It was only two weeks ago that Mrs. Clay visited her children and friends in Douglass, and was apparently in fair health at the time - Douglass Tribune. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 5, 1904)
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l Clendenin was buried at Burns March 27. (Walnut Valley Times, Apr. 1, 1904)
CLEVENGER: Died at his home near Keighley, A. M. Clevenger. Mr. Clevenger was injured in an accident with a team and wagon Saturday night, as reported in yesterday evening's daily. he was an early settler her. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 1, 1902)
Wm. Clingan, Hubbard, Ohio, died Sunday, August 14, at his home. He was the father of Mrs. J. E. McCully of Prospect and a really good man, the good old-fashioned sort now out-grown by the world. He was 94 years old and for many months was only waiting the summons that is never feared by the just. Ripened in this for eternal life he approached the grave "Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams."
Through favor of Mr. McCully for many years he has been a reader of the Times whose editor has been and is proud of his friendship and of approval of sentiments expressed; those that found echo in his won heart. He has lived an honorable life here, one to be emulated and may now take up his work of endless progression in that land of endless day and fadeless flowers. (Walnut Valley Times, Aug. 26, 1904)
Mrs. Mary Clover died in the Wichita hospital last night. She recently sold her farm and contemplated buying a smaller place near Wichita. Nearly all of her childre are at home. The time of the funeral is not known. (Walnut Valley Times, March 20, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 9)
MRS. WILL BLAIR'S FATHER IS DEAD
Word was received yesterday by Mrs. Will Blair, 108 South Denver Street, of the death of her father, A. D. Coburn, Sunday, in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Coburn was 79 years old.
He was well known in this community, having been one of the pioneers of Butler County. He had resided near Douglass for a number of years but had not lived in Kansas for the past 15 years. Mrs. Blair left immediately for Jacksonville to attend funeral services.
Surviving besides Mrs. Blair, are three other daughters, Mrs. Frank Dunagan, of Douglass, Mrs. Hugh Dewater of Seattle, Wash., and a daughter in Jacksonville. (El Dorado Times, Tuesday, Mar. 7, 1933)
RAYMOND CODY DIES HERE YESTERDAY
Raymond Cody, Route 2, Augusta, died here shortly before 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a serious illness of about a week. He was 49 years old and was well known in that community. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, in Augusta, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church here, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Dan Smith of Augusta. The Dunsford Funeral Home, of Augusta, is in charge. (EL Dorado Times, Wednesday, Jul. 19, 1933)
Mrs. Oscar Colburn died at the home of her cousin Will Hall, living six miles northeast of Chelsea. She leaves a child eleven months old and husband to mourn her loss. Mrs. Colburn is also a cousin of Mrs. John Ellis. Death was due to consumption and may have been hastened by exposure while traveling in a wagon from Excellsor Springs, Missouri, her home, to Chelsea. (Walnut Valley Times, Sept. 16, 1904)
Mrs. Eliza Cole Dies This Morning
Mrs. Eliza Cole, a resident of the El Dorado community for over 50 years, died at 7:30 this morning at the home of Mrs. H. R. Dailey, 513 North Main Street, with whom she had resided for the past year and a half. She was 89 years old and had been an invalid for the past five years as the result of a fall.
Mrs. Cole was a former school teacher, having taught at the Prospect Schoolhouse 50 years ago when she first came to Kansas. She was born on October 15, 1843, in Lorraine County, Ohio and was married to Timothy L. Cole on August 11, 1865. He died in November, 1916. Mrs. Cole was a member of the Evangelical Church here.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edith Clark of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Elmira Thorpe, of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Martha McCabe and Frank Cook, both of Wichita; and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Adams & McMickell Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 27, 1932)
Cole Services Held Yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Cole, who died here Tuesday morning, were held at the Evangelical Church yesterday afternoon with Rev. W. J. Huscher officiating. She had been a resident of the El Dorado community for 50 years.
A trio, composed of Mrs. O. B. Mason, Mrs. Catherine Mosier and Mrs. I. M. Smith, sang "Ivory Palaces," "Life's Railway to Heaven" and "I Belong to the King," accompanied by Mrs. W. J. Huscher, George Griffith played the Recessional.
Pallbearers were I. M. Smith, C. E. Mampe, Fred Unger, I.F. Johnson, Harry Keisler and T. A. Sutter. Interment was made in West Cemetery. The Adams and McMickell Funeral Home was in charge. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 31, 1932)
Died, April 8, Mrs. America Lawrence Comer, mother of Mrs. John Coleman. Mrs. Comer was born in Marion county, Indiana, January 25, 1815 and passed away at 89 years. She was married to Geo. E. Comer in January 1886. Five children were born to them and only two survive, Mrs. Jno. Coleman of El Dorado and Mrs. Belle Roney of St. Louis. Mr. Comer died in 1877 and in that year Mrs. Comer came to Kansas, residing with her daughter, Mrs. Coleman. For two years she has been almost blind, for a year lame from a fall. Through all her suffering she was patient and uncomplaining to the very last. She was a lovely character and endeared herself to all who knew her.
Her funeral occurred from the Coleman home on North Main at 4 this afternoon conducted by Rev. George Harkness. (Walnut Valley Times, Apr. 8, 1904)
Mrs. Edith Agnes Conley Dies Today
Mrs. Edith Agnes Conley, one of Butler County's oldest pioeneers and a resident of El Dorado since 1872, died at her home, 135 North Denver Street, early this morning after an illness of about three weeks. She was 75 years old.
Mrs. Conley's death is mourned by hundreds of friends and acquaintances here who had learned to love and respect her during her long residence in El Dorado. She had been a familiar figure to El Doradoans for 50 years.
Mrs. Conley came to El Dorado in 1872 having spent her childhood days in Bloomington, Ill., at which place she was born on May 11, 1857. She married Allen Ralph Conley who died in 1926.
Mrs. Conley was a charter member of the little Christian Church at Benton and was the last of the charter members surviving. From membership there she joined the Christian Church in El Dorado soon after her arrival here.
Surviving are a daughter, Grace Estelle, at home; two sons, C. A. Conley of Tulsa, Okla., and W. K. Conley of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. D. W. Ow, of El Dorado, and Mrs. J. C. Osborn, of La Junta, Colo.; two brothers, J. B. McCune, of Wichita, and C. T. McCune of Beaver, Okla., and seven grandchildren, five of whom are girls.
Funeral services will be held at the home Firday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church and Rev. L. T. Faulders officiating. Interment will be made in West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, November 30, 1932)
Conley Services to Be Tomorrow
The body of Mrs. Edith Agnes Conley, Butler County pioneer, who died at her home, 135 North Denver Street, early yesterday morning will lie in state at the residence tomorrow from 10 until 1 o'clock. Funeral services will be held in the afternoon at 2:30 at the home and the casket will be opened only to members of the family following the services.
Pallbearers will be Irvin McIntire, Bernard S. Johnston. Otis Boston, Ralph Ralston, H. E. Wamsley and Leo McKenzie. Interment will be made in the West Cemetery. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, December 1, 1932)
FUNERAL FOR INFANT TODAY
Funeral services for Aubrey Allen Cook, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Cook, 417 South Alleghany Street, who died here yesterday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home this morning with Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Two organ numbers "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Some Golden Daybreak," were played. Interment was made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Fri., Aug. 4, 1933)
INFANT LIVES ONLY THREE DAYS
George Eugene Cooper, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cooper, Route 4, died here this morning. The infant was but three days old, having been born at the Allen Memorial Hospital last Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in Chelsea Cemetery.
Surviving, besides his parents, are two brothers, Norman, aged 11 years, and Billy Dean, 4; one sister, Alma Louise, 9; and the grandparents, Mrs. Howard H. Cooper of El Dorado, and Charles Harlan of Peabody. (El Dorado Times, Fri., Sept. 8, 1933)
SERVICES FOR AN INFANT YESTERDAY
Funeral services for George Eugene Cooper, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Cooper, Route 4, who died here Friday, were held yesterday afternoon at the Byrd Funeral Home with Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. The following organ numbers were played at the services; "Asleep in Jesus,", "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Some Golden Daybreak." Interment was made in Chelsea Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Mon., Sept. 11, 1933)
The six year old daughter of Edmond Cooper, a barber, was fatally burned, Saturday evening at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. John Michener, five miles northeast of El Dorado. The child was playing with her small brother in an upstairs room in which was an airtight heater. The flames from the stove were driven out at the stove door and caught her dress. She was almost instantly entirely enveloped with fire and she inhaled the flames. Her clothing was entirely consumed before Mrs. Michener reached her. Her body was horribly burned and she died in greatest agony after ten hours of suffering. The funeral will occur from the Michener home tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock and she was buried at Economy. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 16, 1903, Vol. XXXIII, No. 52)
William G. Cord died at his home in Towanda Thursday, April 14, at the age of 83 years. He was a member of the 84th Ohio Volunteers. He has lived in Butler county for a long time, in fact, he was one of the first settlers. He was in very poor health, but the immediate cause of his death was paralysis. He leaves to survive him one son, who lives in Colorado, and two daughters who live in Illinois. The funeral services were conducted by the G. A. R. of Towanda, and he was buried in Towanda cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, Apr. 22, 1904)
DIED: Eliza, wife of J. W. Corey, died December 10 very suddenly at her home on West Central avenue, fell dead probably from apoplexy. She was born in 1834. She had been busy all day with her household duties and seemingly was in her usual health when the stroke came. She was the mother of Ed and Leander Warren, of Mrs. Warren Plants and Mrs. Frank fam. The funeral occurs from the house at 2 p.m. tomorrow, December 12. (transcribed as it was written - Walnut Valley Times, December 12, 1902, Volume XXXIII, No. 47)
Word came to Mrs. Sam Hall and Mrs. Robert Dennett, Saturday, that their father, Solomon Corn, was seriously ill at his home at Chickasha, Oklahoma. They hurried to his bedside and word came Monday that he had passed on. The funeral was held Tuesday. Mr. Corn was well and favorably known to Rose Hill people. They resided in the Chapel community for many years. (Douglass Tribune, Aug. 4, 1933)
H. E. Cour, Dies At Home Today
Henry Ernest Cour, aged 56 years, highly respected farmer of the Pontiac Community, died early this morning at his home after a sudden illness.
Mr. Cour was born at Rosalia on August 2, 1881 and had lived at Pontiac for the past 38 years. He waas married to Mae M. Florea on April 16, 1905, near Pontiac. Mrs. Cour survives.
Other survivors are: a son, Russel F. Cour, El Dorado Route Six; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Marshall of El Dorado, a grandson, Thomas Henry Cour, El Dorado Six; and a brother-in-law, Lee Florea, Rosalia Route One.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the El Dorado Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. R. P. Crawford. Mr. Cour belonged to the local Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Creigh McLaughlin, Claude Woodman, J.O. Tramill, Everett Gifford, Ed Morris and Frank Kobel. Interment will be in Belle Vista Cemtery. The Byrd Funeral Home is in charge. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 9, 1930)
COWLEY: James Cowley, a well known early resident of Butler County, died December 19th at Albuquerque, New Mexico, a telegram informing his brother M. D. Cowley, of the fact today. He was born in Iowa and was about 52 years old. His elder brother William, also in New Mexico, and Mathew Cowley, Miss Hettie Eckel and Mrs. Ada Bradly and his mother, Mrs. A. O. Griggs of El Dorado survive him. It is expected that his body will be brought here for burial. (Walnut Valley Times, Dec. 26, 1902, Volume XXXIII, No. 49 )
COWLEY: The funeral of James Cowley, who died at Albuquerque, New Mexico, December 20, occurs at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Mr. Cowley is remembered by all the older residents of Butler county and they sincerely regret his death. He was born in Polk county, Iowa, April 8, 1852. He came with his father, Lieut. Matthew Cowley, to Butler county as a child and during the troublous war times was his mother's only protector, both his father and elder brother, William
being in the army. He was married to Miss Jane Epperson, June 29, 1874, and three children were born, one to die in infancy, the others, Ida and Orrin, and their mother, all of them here, survive and mourn a loving husband and father.
His mother, Mrs. A. O. Griggs is in feeble health. (Walnut Valley Times, Dec. 26, 1902, Volume XXXIII, No. 49 )
MRS. COX, WIFE OF DR. A. R. COX IN FATAL EXPLOSION
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. A. R. Cox, at her home 7-1/2 miles northwest of Douglass, 2-1/2 miles southeast of Rose Hill, suffered fatal burning by an explosion of gasoline. She was filling a gasoline stove with fuel when the fuel ignited firing her clothing, burning her deeply over a considerable portion of her person. She was hurried to Wesley hospital in Wichita, but her injuries were too severe for any relief and she passed away shortly after midnight. (Douglass Tribune, Fri., Dec. 23, 1932)
MRS. SADIE L. COX DIES THIS MORNING
Mrs. Sadie L. Cox , 702 North Taylor Street, died in a Newton Hospital early this morning following an illness of several months. She was 48 years old. Mrs. Cox was taken to the hospital at Newton a week ago.
The El Dorado woman had resided here since 1919 and previous to that time in Rolla, Plains and Claflin, coming to Claflin from Illinois. She was born at Arcadia, Ill., on December 13, 1884 and was a member of the Friends Church at Claflin.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Nelson of Ellinwood, and Zada and Bessie Frederick, both of El Dorado; a step son, Clayton Cox, also of El Dorado, three brothers, John Lathrop, of Claflin, and James and William Laathrop, both of Plains, five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Light and Mrs. May Light of Liberal; Mrs. Libbie Gibler, of Claflin, Mrs. Florence Bender, of Gevman, and Mrs. Hattie Frederick of Hugoton; and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced through the Byrd Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, Thurs., Aug. 3, 1933)
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie L. Cox of El Dorado, who died in a Newton hospital Thursday, August 3, were held at the Byrd Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated.
A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. E. E. Jones, Mrs. Allie J. Cowles, Paul Hudson and E. G. Dick, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Rock of Ages," and "No Night There," accompanied by Mrs. Paul Hudson. Pallbearers were H. O. Denton,
W. B. Rose, C. P. Dickerson, Dan Morris, Warren Fleming and J. W. Jenkins. Interment was made in West cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Fri., August 11, 1933)
RITES FOR MRS. COX SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie L. Cox, who died at her home yesterday morning, will be held at the Byrd Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. E. E. McFarlane pastor of the Baptist Church will officiate and interment will be made in West Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, Fri., August 4, 1933)
COX FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie L. Cox, El Dorado woman who died in a Newton Hospital Thursday were held at the Byrd Funeral Home yesterday afternoon. Rev. E. E. McFarlane, pastor of the Baptist church officiated.
A large group of friends and relatives attended and it was necessary to make use of the public address system in order that the crowd on the lawn outside the funeral home could hear the services.
A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. E. E. James, Mrs. Ollie J. Crowles, Paul Hudson and E. G. Dick, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Rock of Ages," and "No Night There," accompanied by Mrs. Paul Hudson.
Pallbearers were: H. O. Denton, W. B. Rose, C. P. Dickerson, Dan Norris, Warren Fleming and J. W. Jenkins. Interment was made in West Cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends, who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Light, Owen Light, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Light, Auburn Light and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Akens, all of Liberal; Mrs. Florence Bender, of Guymon, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. William Lathrop and Mr. and Mrs. James Lathrop and son, all of Plains; Mrs. Hettie Frederick, of Hugoton; Mr. and Mrs. John Lathrop, Roy Lathrop, Clint Gibler, Mrs. Carl Gibler, Mrs. Nan Dimmitt and Mrs. Schesslinger, all of Claflin; Mrs. L. V. DePaulda and Mrs. Genevea Hatton of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kapp and family of Madison, Mrs. L. Sylvester and family, also of Madison, Morton Cox and family, of Burns, Mrs. Edith Schroder, of Hesston, and Mrs. A. W. Lathrop of Liberal (El Dorado Times, Mon., Aug., 7, 1933)
CRABB, GUY
Guy Crabb, of Rose Hill, was shot and killed by his brother-in-law, Mr. Williams. The report is that Crabb and his wife had quarreled, he ordered her to leave the place or he would burn the house. He went away and upon his return found his wife still there with her brother, Mr. Wililams, with her. Crabb then said he would kill both of them and struck Wiliams who at once resented the blow, which resulted in the shooting. Crabb's death was almost instantaneous. -- Augusta Gazette. (Walnut Valley Times, Dec. 18, 1903, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48 )
Augusta Woman Dies After Fall on Walk
Mrs. Levina Craig, 84, died Sunday at her home in Augusta, just a few days after being injured by falling on an icy pavement while making a call on a neighbor. Her injuries, coupled with the infirmities of old age, proved fatal. Funeral arrangements were not made until after the arrival of a brother from Illinois. Interment was to be in the Cumberland Prebsyterian cemetery south of Augusta. (Walnut Valley Times, Jan. 9, 1914)
Frank Crook Dies Late Thursday
Frank M. Crook, 66, pioneer butcher, for more than 35 years a resident of El Dorado, died at his home on South High Street late Thursday night. His death is believed to be due to a blood clot on the brain.
Mr. Crook was thrown from a wagon on January 5 and his right knee was fractured. He was improving rapidly from that injury and it was thought that he would be able to be out soon. He was apparently well Thursday and ate a hearty supper. About 10 p.m. he called his family and told them that he was sick. A physician was called but Mr. Crook was dead before he arrived.
Mr. Crook came to El Dorado about 35 years ago and had been in the butcher business since that time. He had been working for George E. Browne for some time. He formerly was in business with J. A. Secrest.
Surviving Mr. Crook are his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Julius Nelson, of Wichita; Mrs. Louis Kiser, Mrs. Ruth Gleason, of El Dorado; Mrs. Charles Smith, of Tulsa, Okla.; Miss Virgil Crook, of Kansas City; four sons, Charles of St. Joseph, Mo.; Frank Crook and Edward Crook of Montana; and Jacob Crook of El Dorado.
Neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kiser were having a surprise party at their home Thursday evening when news of Mr. Crook's death was received.
The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. (Walnut Valley Times, February 13, 1914)
Children Here For the Funeral
Miss Virgil Crook came from Kansas City, and Mrs. J. C. Smith, from Tulsa, Okla., Friday night for the funeral of their father. Mrs. Julius Nelson came over from Wichita Friday and Charles Crook from St. Joseph, Saturday. Edward Crook and Frank Crook are expected from Great Falls, Mont. Sunday for the funeral, which will be at 2 p.m. Monday. (Walnut Valley Times, February 13, 1914)
Injured in Runaway
Frank M. Crook, pioneer butcher of El Dorado, employed by George E. Browne, and residing on South High street, was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when he was thrown from his wagon when the team ran away. The accident happened near the alfalfa mill.
Mr. Crook had been to the slaughter house and was returning to the Browne market when the team became frightened and ran off throwing Mr. Crook out. The team collided with a tree and the wagon was broken. He was taken to his home by Dr. Preston and his injuries attended.
Mr. Crook's right knee was fractured and he was bruised. It is belied that there are no internal injuries. (Walnut Valley Times, January 9, 1914)
TOWANDA
The sudden death of Mrs. Sheridan Cupp reminds us all of the vast uncertainty of life. Mrs. Cupp was formerly Miss Leulu Mossman; daughter of Winfield Mossman of Maise, Kansas. She leaves a husband and two little babies, who will never more know a true mother's love. (Walnut Valley Times, January 16, 1903, Volume XXXIII, Number 52)
Will Curry, a young man of 21 years who lived three miles south of Andover, was buried at Wichita yesterday. During the holidays he attended a party and while returning after night on horseback, he fired a pistol, the report frightening his horse which threw him from the saddle. Some parties following ran over him in a buggy. His nose was broken and one of his thumbs were dislocated and driven back into his hand. It caused him such terrible pain that he had lockjaw, from which he died a few days ago. (Walnut Valley Times, January 16, 1903, Volume XXXIII, Number 52)
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