BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS
OBITUARIES
ARNETT, JENNIE
Jennie beloved wife of S. P. Arnett died at her home on north Main street at 3 a.m May 25 after several months illness of cancer of the liver.
Jennie Thompson was born in Brandon, Ireland in
1841 moved to Waring, Pennsylvania in 1860 and was married in a few months to S. P. Arnett. To this union was born
four children, Mrs. W. H. Selig of El Dorado, Mrs. Allie LInebaugh of St. Louis, g. W. Arnett of Magedline, Mexico
and L. A. Arnett of Augusta, Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnett came to Kansas in 1878 and have resided in El Dorado since.
Mrs. Arnett has been a member of the Episcopal church since childhood and was educated in an Episcopal school. The funeral arrangements are not yet made. (Walnut Valley Times, June 1, 1906)
The funeral of Mrs. S. P. Arnett was held from the family home at 1:30 p.m. conducted by the Rev. T. J. Collar of Oskaloosa and interment was made in Belle Vista cemetery. Mrs. Arnett was of the good old fashioned kind a home maker and keeper. She was a devoted wife and mother. (Walnut Valley Times, June 1, 1906)
Henry Cable died at his home in west El Dorado May 8 of heart disease. He had just finished his supper an started from the table to the sofa when he fell and when his wife got to him he was dead. (Walnut Valley, May 11, 1906)
Henry Cable died very suddenly at his home on Central avenue May 8 of heart disease. He was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1833 and married Miss Sarah Wyatt of McLean county, Illinois August 19, 1855.
To this union was born ten children all of whom are living: William, Norman, George and Frank Cable of Sycamore township; Edward Cable of Pawnee, Missouri, Mrs. Myron Mattey and Mrs. J. F. Elder of Augusta, Mrs. Nellie Daugherty of Wichita, Mrs. Ora Donaldson and Miss Blanche Cable of Kansas City.
Mr. Cable was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral was held at the home Thursday May 10 at 10 o'clock a.m. conducted by Rev. F. C. Far and interment was made in the West Cemetery. All of the children were here to attend the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, May 11, 1906)
John Coulter died at his home in east Chelsea township May 28, aged eighty four years. He was born in Cumberland, England in 1822 and came to Canada at the age of eighteen. He came to butler county about thirty years ago and was one of the earliest settlers in eastern Butler. He leaves a wife and five children, three boys and two girls, to mourn his death. His funeral was held May 29 at the home and his body laid to rest in the cemetery south of Rosalia. Rev. C. E. Carey of Pontiac conducted the services. (Walnut Valley Times, June 1, 1906)
Mrs. Henry Cronk died at her home in Prospect, township May 16, after several month's illness of consumption aged 17 years. She leaves a husband and two small children. Mrs. Cronk was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral services will be held at the home Thursday. (Walnut Valley Times, May 18, 1906)
Mrs. H. Cronk of Prospect was buried in Economy cemetery, May 18. (Walnut Valley Times, May 25, 1906)
Mrs. Guy Dixon died at her home in South El Dorado at 10 a.m. May 28 after a several months' illness of Bright's disease.
Dama Baker was born in Effingham, New York, May 29, 1872 came to Kansas in 1885. Married Guy Dixon June 10, 1894. She leaves a devoted husband, two children, Pleasant aged nine years and Lillian aged seven and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Halbert of Kansas city and Miss Ethel Baker of El Dorado. Mrs. Dixon was a member of the Christian church for several years. The funeral will be held from the family home Tuesday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. S. W. Brown and interment will be made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (Walnut Valley Times, June 1, 1906)
Mrs. Ross Hamilton died in a Wichita hospital May 5, after a serious surgical operation. She has been sick for several months and was taken to the hospital in hopes of saving her life.
She was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vickers of Sycamore township. She was married to Ross Hamilton April 19, 1905, and has since resided in Chelsea township. The funeral was held at the home of her grandfather. Dennis Willard. In west El Dorado at 10 a.m. on May 7 and interment was made in the West Cemetery.
It was a very sad funeral, for there two young people had just fairly started on their journey through live together and their prospects were happy and bright. Many friends sympathize with the husband and relatives in their bereavement. (Walnut Valley Times, May 11, 1906)
Captain Elijah E. Harvey died at his home in Wichita, May 7 after a long illness. His physical body has been failing for two or three years and his affictions were gladly parted with, years and disease brought him to the time when "to die is gain."
Captain Harvey was born in Putnam county, Indiana, April 1, 80 years ago. He ws a resident of Iowa when the civil war broke out. He recruited and was elected Captain of company B 6th Kansas cavalry which he commanded to the close of the struggle.
With his family he came to Butler County, Kansas in 1872 grass hopper years and the steadfastness of the man is shown in the fact that he stayed through all the poverty and deprivation of that period, the most disheartening endured by the country's pioneers. In 1878-9 he left his farm on Muddy Creek, Rock Creek Township, moving to El Dorado. In '80 he was elected Register of Deeds serving two terms. In '86 he moved to Dighton where he was elected two terms as Probate Judge of Lane county.
He joined the Christian church in early youth and remained loyal to his professions each year establishing him firmer in his faith. He was an excellent man, attested by his very large circle of friends.
His wife and three children survive him: Harris (Hod) Harvey of Wichita, Mrs. Ada Lambdin of Denver, Mrs. Ella Montgomery of Pueblo, Mrs. Emma I . H. Carey of Wichita, E. E. Garvey Jr., of Tulsa, Indian Territory and Charles W. Harvey of El Dorado.
At this writing no arrangements have been made for the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, May 11, 1906)
Died at the home of Mrs. E. E. Harvey in Wichita, May 14, Mrs. Horace Harvey aged fifty-two years.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey were married about thirty years ago in Iowa and came to Kansas soon after. To this union was born three children, all of whom are living. One daughter, Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Lawton, Indian Territory was with her when she died.
Mrs. Harvey was a faithful member of the Christian church for several years prior to her death.
The body will be brought to El Dorado for burial in Belle Vista. A short service will be held at the grave at 3:40 Tuesday. (Walnut Valley Times, May 18, 1906)
W. Martin Jones, died at the home in Rochester, New York, May 3.
Mr. Jones was an able lawyer, a zealous reformer and a politician in the highest sense of the term. As a young man for a number of years closely associated with president Lincoln and secretary Seward in the time of the Civil war and served for some time as Seward's private secretary.
One of the highest honors that fell to him was the appointment on a committee to devise a plan for international arbitration. He was author of the plan which was subsequently transmitted to the conference and largely suggested the final action taken. As a citizen he was held in the highest respect as a friend he leaves behind many who will deeply mourn his death," says the Rochester Chronicle.
Mr. Jones owned the gas plant here which has been in operation for several years or more. He had many friends here made during his visits to El Dorado looking after his property. (Walnut Valley Times, May 25, 1906)
Wm. E. Skinner died in Omaha Tuesday May 22 from the effects of a blow on the head. It affected his mind and he gradually grew weaker until he passed away, aged 42 years.
He ws the eldest son of the late J. K. Skinner who was an early day pioneer and for many years prominent in Butler county affairs.
The body will arrive it is supposed on tomorrow's 4:15 Santa Fe or it may be the 12:25 Missouri Pacific train. No definite arrangements are made for the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, May 26, 1906)
Died May 8 Mrs. Julia A. Voorhees-Stewart at her home in west El Dorado.
Mrs. Stewart was born in Butler county, Ohio in 1823. When only 5 years old she accompanied her parents to Indiana. She was married to Charles Stewart in 1840; moved to Illinois in '68; to Kansas in '92, residing here since. A son, J. c. Stewart survives her.
The funeral will be held at her late home, Wednesday at 2 p.m. May 9. (Walnut Valley Times, May 11, 1906)
Mrs. C. M. Ayler died in Wichita, December 10. She was about 40 years old. She was a lovely character and had many friends and admirers here whose regret is sincere that she met death so untimely. Mr. J. C. Wickam went over to attend the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, December 15, 1905)
Died, December 11, at her home in Cassoday, Mrs. Emeline Beaman.
The funeral will be held from her late home December 13.
She leaves to mourn a loving and devoted mother, these sons, G. E. Bert, Orrin, and one whose name is not recalled in Tennessee and one daughter, Ida. (Walnut Valley Times, December 15, 1905)
Many people will hear with regret of the death of "Steve" Hayden, conductor on the Mo. Pac out of El Dorado and Wichita for many years. The Wichita Beacon a few days ago noted that Mr. Hayden had an attack of vertigo while on the street, he fell striking his head on a pile of stone, injuring himself so seriously that he was taken to the hospital and died there today, December 8.
Hayden was a most popular man, a Mason of high degree, a kindly charitable and helpful man. He was about 45 years of age and death comes when life seemed most attractive and his power for good to his fellow man were at the zenith. (Walnut Valley Times, December 15, 1905)
Little Lysle has gone to Him, who hath said "Let the little ones come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven." We all remember how He took them in his arms an blest them. We can now see with our dim vision this little darling "safe in the arms of Jesus."
The home, once so supremely happy, has been broken. The father and mother, whose only thought has been for the comfort, pleasure and training for this little one, are crushed because of the life that has been taken away, the pride of the parents' life, loved by all who ever saw him with a smile and reply to every attention shown him.
Lysle the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hull of Rosalia, was born June 15, 1903 and departed for his new home the morning of December 22, 1905 after 48 hours suffering from membranous croup and is now awaiting the coming of papa, mama and sister, Grace.
The little body was laid away in the Blankenship cemetery amid a profusion of flowers from friends of El Dorado, Kansas City and Wichita. M. M. S. (Walnut Valley Times, December 29, 1905)
Died Saturday, December 23, Mrs. Florence L., wife of Dr. J. L. Overstreet. Mrs. Overstreet had been suffering from Bright's decease for almost two years but her death came very suddenly was unanticipated and was a great shock to her family. She was born in Genessee county, New York, October 8, 1862 and was married to Dr. J. L. Overstreet at her home in Eureka October 14, 1885. They came to El Dorado in 1889. Mrs. Overstreet was a member of the Methodist Church joining here by certificate soon after her arrival. Her funeral was held at the residence of Dr. J. L. Overstreet, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Harrison Waitt conducted the services. Her body was taken to Eureka for interment. She leaves her husband, two daughters, the Misses Marion and Edna Overstreet, one son Arthur, a sister, Mrs. W. C. Whitescarver of Trinidad, Colorado and a brother, F. Daniels. Both Mrs. Whitescarver and Mr. Daniels were here at the funeral. (Walnut Valley Times, December 29, 1905)
George Myers Sandifer died Saturday, December 23, 1905, aged 72 years, 1 month, 6 days. The tragedy of his dying came after almost 7 months illness. He was born in Somerst county, Kentucky July 21, 1833 and reached manhood there. He was married to Miss Keslah P. Dutton November 17, 1856 and settled at Nashville, Tennessee where he engaged in photography until 1860 when he moved to Rome, Georgia. His sympathies were with the south and he enlisted in the Third Georgia Cavalry, C. S. A. and served with General Joseph Wheeler as quarter master sergeant and was in the principal battles of this command. After the war he returned to his birth state residing there until 1877 when with his family he emigrated to Butler county where he has since resided. He has been a member of the Christian church since 1877 of Masonic Patmos Lodge No. 97 for many years and was a Knight Templar, El Dorado Commandry No. 19 in all of which he has served with honor.
Mr. Sandifer leaves his widow and four children, Wm. H. Sandifer, Mrs. G. P. Aikman, James H. Sandifer and H. G. Sandifer.
Mr. Sandifer was a most kindly and gentle man.
He left no enemies; his name is honored and his memory will be revered until remembrance is quenched by the death
of those who have been his friends. He belonged to the good old Kentucky sort generous cheerful loyal to friends,
loving and devoted to family.
The funeral will take place at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, from the Christian church, his body escorted there from
his home by his Masonic breathren. After religious services his body will be laid in Belle Vista cemetery under
the ritual ceremony of the order. (Walnut Valley Times, December 29, 1905)
Mrs. Percy Beard Stearns departed this life at her home in Wichita December 23, 1905. She was born October 20, 1877 at Concordia, Kansas and was married to Joseph A. Stearns at Colorado Springs, Colorado, September 23, 1901.
During her childhood her parents moved to Colorado, locating at Meeker, Rio Blanco county. She returned with her husband to Kansas in 1902 making their home at Towanda though much of the time since has been passed in travel for the benefit of Mrs. Stearns, who had long been a patient suffer from chronic heart trouble which terminated in her death.
After appropriate ceremonies conducted by ladies of the Eastern Star at the home in Wichita, her body was brought to Towanda, Sunday where it was received by Towanda Chapter No. 88, Eastern Star of which she was a member, and taken to the home of her aunt, Mrs. E. R. Stearns, where at 2 p.m. the beautiful ritual for the dead, was conducted by the Sisters, after which burial followed in the Towanda cemetery in the family lot.
Among the floral offerings received from friends both in Wichita and Towanda, was a pillow of carnations, lilies of the valley and tube roses, sent by members of Wichita typographical union of which her mother and husband were members, a five pointed star with the colors of the order done in natural flowers, a gift of Towanda Chapter No. 88, O. E. S.
This is the end of one period of beautiful life. The infinite glories of the spirit world, which are the heritage of all, has opened to her. None are more worthy to possess them if purity charity and effacement of self are requirements for the joys of heaven. As she lay robed in white in the beautiful white casket she was so sweet so restful and so pure, that the weight of a great sorrow was in part lifted from the hearts of those who grieve for her. From the happy smile resting upon the mute life we are sure that loved ones gone before were waiting to take this dear one home.
During the last two months of her life she was attended by her mother, Mrs. M. L. Henderson who journeyed from Nome, Alaska, to be with her daughter during the closing hours of her life. She and her husband were the only near relatives to follow her body to its last resting place. A. W. Stearns (Walnut Valley Times, December 19, 1905)
Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Henly Jr., December 8, D. M. Turney, aged 64 years. Mr. Turney has resided just over the line Greenwood county for many years almost a quarter of a century. He was a good man but not always understood or appreciated. He was a kind friend and a good neighbore. (Walnut Valley Times, December 15, 1905)
BREWER, MARK
Mark Brewer Died Yesterday
Funeral services for Mr. Brewer will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at the Catholic Church and the body will
be taken on the 11 o'clock train to Marion, where burial will be made.
Members of the Marion I.O.O.F. Lodge will be charge of the services at the cemetery. C. R. Brewer, brother of the
deceased, will arrive tonight from Kansas City.
Mark Brewer, aged 69 years, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at St. Luke's Hospital. His home was at Marion,
but he has been living with his daughter, Mrs. J. J. Crooks, 712 South Denver Street, since last September. He
was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Marion.
Mr. Brewer was born at Marion, Ind., January 26, 1856. He is survived by his widow and daughter, Miss Belle, who
live at the Crooks home; and two other daughters, Mrs. F. B. Snodgrass, grand rapids, Mich., and Mrs. W. W. Walker,
Glencoe, Iowa.
Funeral services will not be made until news is received from distant relatives. Burial will be made at Marion.
The body is in charge of the Byrd Brothers Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, May 2, 1925)
John Wesley Anderson was born June 25, 1859 and died December 23, 1920 at his home near Rosalia. He had been in failing health for the past two years at the Methodist Church at Rosalia by Rev. C. E. King of El Dorado.
When a boy of 18 yaers Mr. Anderson came to Kansas from his early home at New Town, Pa. He settled near Abilene. He lived in that section of the State until 1885. He was married to Miss Emma Lutz of Junction City. Shortly afterwards they removed to Richerson, Nebraska. In 1909 they moved to Rosalia and had lived in that section of the county since.
Mr. Anderson's death is mourned by his widow and six children, two daughters, and four sons. Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death.
The children are: Mrs. Nettie Tyler; Arthur Anderson, Eugene Anderson, Elmer Anderson, Bessie Anderson and Irvin Anderson. All lived at home except Mrs. Tyler. (El Dorado Times, January 11, 1921)
Eva Maxine Mansell the two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Mansell who live on the Koogler lease, west of El Dorado, died last night after a weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the family home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon and burial was made in West Cemetery. Rev. H. T. Clark, minister of a Baptist Church in the oil fields, had charge of the services. (January 11, 1921, El Dorado Times)
Mrs. Ellen Brooks aged 67 died last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lyman, 1021 N. Gordy street. She had been ill for a number of weeks. The body will be sent to Perry, Okla., tonight where burial will be made the last of the week. (The El Dorado Times, Janauary 13, 1921)
Jesse E. La Mar, who was associated with his brother S. E. La Mar, of El Dorado, in the oil well drilling business in Butler County for a number of years, died at Bai Coi, Rumania, January 5, 1920, according to word received here Saturday night. Death was caused by wraemic poisoning. Mr. La Mar was ill but a short time. Burial will be made in Rumania as the laws of that country prohibit the removal of a body for seven years.
Mr. La Mar came to El Dorado with his brother when the oil boom first struck this section of the Mid-Continent Fields. They ran a number of strings of tools in various sections of the county, but about three years ago the deceased went to Texas. After remaining there for about a year he took a job with the Associated Rumanian American Oil Company at Bai Coi. He left the United States accompanied by his wife and small daughter, January 25, 1918.
Mr. La Mar was well known throughout the oil fields. He was a 32-degree Mason and took an active part in the El Dorado lodge. He is survived by his widow and one daughter. His brother, S. E. La Mar has four strings of tools operating in the Rosalia Field now. (El Dorado Times, January 17, 1921)
Chicago, Jan. 17 - Mrs. Cyrus Hall McCormick, wife of the chairman of the board of directors of International Harvester Company and a leading figure in Chicago's social, philanthropic and civic activities, died early today after a brief illness. (El Dorado Times, January 17, 1921)
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