McCullough, Grace Ellen
Delphos Republican, March 15, 1901
Died at her father's residence 6 miles northeast of Minneapolis, Kansas March 7th, 1901 aged 26 years, one month.
She was the third daughter of Wm. D. and Ellen R. McCullough. Deceased was born in Michigan, came with her parents
to Kansas in 1883. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, and by her kind, gentle and unassuming
manner she had gained the love and esteem of all who knew her.
Services were held at the house by Rev. Wait, with the singing of the beautiful hymns "Jesus, Lover of My
Soul", and "Rock of Ages". Pall Bearers: Calvin King, Edward Davis, Robert McConkey, David Kirkland,
Alfred Ferguson, Elser Crosson.
Deceased leaves, besides father and mother: Margarite, Hazel and Warda McCullough, sisters; Andrew C., brother;
Mr. and Mrs. Jas Ewart, Darling
Point, and Harry Swarienger. Cousins: - Mr. and Mrs. James McGill, Mr. and Mrs. James McCullough, Andre J. McCullough.
Relatives.- Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Tom Nelson, Miss Gealsie Nelson, John Whitley, Miss Belle Whitley, Miss Bessie
McClintock, David McClintock, Salina; Robert Harkness, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hendrickson, Mrs. E.J.
McClintock, Minneapolis. Friends: Rev. and Mrs. Wait and daughter, McPherson, Dr. Brewer, Mr. Smith, Minneapolis,
Miss Glaiphrey Biles, Darling Point; Miss Annie Kissler, Mr. and Mrs. Heisler, Mr. King and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Clark, Ferguson, Sawyer, Coughlins, Collins.
Contributed by Kate Jacques
McCullough,
James
Delphos Republican, September 30, 1910
James McCullough was born near Bellamena in the county of Antrim, Ireland May 13, 1868, died in Kansas City, Missouri
at St. Mary's Hospital Sept 25, being 42years, 4 months and 12 days old.
He left Ireland for America in June 1889. He came directly to Marshall County, Iowa and stopped for a few months;
then came to Ottawa County, Kans., in December of the same year. For some time he worked on a farm wherever he
could get employment, for he was of the kin that was never idle when there was anything to do. After working as
farm hand for a few years he acquired a farm of his own and then began the business of buying and shipping stock.
His father before him in the old country having been engaged in the same business and having inherited, not only
a liking for that kind of business, but the keen judgment and honesty and discernment that characterized the father
in Ireland: he made a success of the business. This business he followed for many years, buying and shipping stock
from all over this and adjoining counties, until about a year ago the firm of "Swift and Henry" of Kansas
City,
Missouri, recognizing his ability as a judge of stock and as a businessman, engaged him and placed him in the important
position of buying and selling for them when he moved from Delphos to the City.
At an early age he gave his heart to Christ and united with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. He transferred
that membership to the Presbyterian Church of Delphos some years ago and has been ever since a staunch member;
like all of us he had his faults; like David he was a sinner, but like David he was a great penitent. He was always
interested in the Sunday School and all the Church services. Was always liberal in his support of the church in
all the branches of work and in all benevolences, in and out of the church. He was a pusher in everything that
was for the upbuilding of his town and community.
His friends were as the leaves and enemies he had none. He was a member of the Masonic Order, the Odd Fellows,
the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Knights of Pythias in Delphos and the Elks in Salina. He leaves an
aged father and mother living in Ireland, one unmarried sister there. One brother, Andrew and one sister of this
country, Mrs. James Magill, with whom he was recently making his home in Kansas City. By all of these he will be
sorely missed as well by the different Orders and by the hundreds of friends in this and adjoining counties. But
while his sudden taking away is a great shock to us all it is undoubtedly great gain to him. Therefore, we humbly
bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
Though he died in Kansas City the body was brought to Delphos, his old home and the funeral services were from
the Presbyterian Church conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.M. Porter, assisted by Revs. G.S. Smith and J.M. Newton.
There was a very large attendance of friends from all over the county and some from adjoining counties. Interment
was in the beautiful cemetery at the outskirts of town.
October 7, 1910
ATRIBUTE TO JAMES MCCULLOUGH
James McCullough was my friend, yea more. In the higher sense, my brother. As I approach the soul of this great
man I reverently bow in grief. There was a peculiar charm about Jim that led you to love him. He was great, inasmuch
as he was kind and tender, the wellsprings of
his heart yielded forth the sweetest incense born of struggle and a striving to do right. His was not the greatness
attributed to heroes or the achievements of men wielding temporal power, but a simplicity of life so gentle yet
firm that adversity in its darkest hour could not discourage nor turn aside. He had learned to suffer for the wrong
doings of others, and in doing so, he rose in strength above and beyond the narrow confines of accepted creeds.
James McCullough was prosperous
because of a generous heart. He was in tune with the Universal law of life, in order to receive one must give.
And in his giving there came back to him the flood tide of life's reward. He possessed judgment of the most keen
and accurate mould, to the extent that he became a fearless man. And when the summons came calling him to a richer
heritage. He bravely and quietly, without a protest, wrapt the drapery of his couch round about him and lay down
to pleasant dreams.
October 7, 1910
Jas. McCullough, formerly of Delphos, but for the last ten months associated with us as cattle salesman and feeder
buyer, passed away Sunday, September 25, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Was buried the following Tuesday
at his old home, Delphos, Kas., where he now rests by the side of his only child. While he had not been in Kansas
City long, few people have ever made more progress in the same space of time. He possessed the fundamental quality
of success
- absolute honesty. The warmth of his heart was radiant in his features. He made friends easily and enemiesrarely.
We have never known a man who was happier at work and more restless when idle, who was more
anxious to please, more loyal to his friends than James McCullough.
His departure is not only a great shock to us, but to the hundreds of friends that he has been making the last
twenty years of activity in the Solomon Valley of Kansas and at the Kansas City stock yards.
If faults he had, they were so overshadowed by his splendid qualities as to be lost in the full measure of strong
manhood. While it has not been our pleasure to have known him as long as many others, it certainly is our sorrow
to mourn him as much as any can, and the
memory of the glorious autumn day when he was laid away, surrounded by hundreds of devoted friends who showed by
their actions and their demeanor their affection for our friend, cannot fail to be a source of
consolation to the immediate family as it will always be a happy memory to us.
SWIFT & HENRY, KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS
October 7, 1910
DEATH OF JAMES MCCULLOUGH
DROVER'S TELEGRAM: James McCullough, 42 years old, a stocker, feeder and buyer, died Sunday about noon at a hospital
following a surgical operation Saturday for appendicitis. For many years, and until two years ago, Mr. McCullough
resided in Ottawa County, Kas., a part of the time on a farm which he owned and operated, and in recent years in
Delphos, in that county, where he traded extensively in livestock. Two years ago he came to these yards and since
that time has been working on the buying side of the market. One sister, living in this city, also a brother, A.J.
McCullough, a well known Ottawa County farmer, also his aged parents in Ireland, survive him. Two years ago Mr.
McCullough made a trip back to Ireland and spent the summer with his parents at his birthplace.
Mr. McCullough was a Thirty-second degree Mason, also an Elk out in Ottawa County, where he lived so many years,
as well as here on the yards, Mr. McCullough was very popular. His body was shipped today to Delphos, Kas., where
interment will take place tomorrow.
Contributed by Kate Jacques
McCollough, Priscilla N.
Delphos Republican, August 10, 1939
Priscilla Nelson McCollough was born June 17, 1877, in Ottawa County, Kansas, and departed this life August 3rd,
1939, at her home in Delphos, Kansas, after a prolonged illness, her age being 62 years, one month and 16 days.
She spent her early days on a farm five miles southwest of Delphos, Kansas, where she grew to womanhood. She was
married to James McCollough, August 23rd, 1899, and to this union one child was born, dying in infancy. She moved
to Minneapolis, Kansas, living there with her parents until 1916, then moving to Delphos, Kansas, where she lived
the remainder of her life. She was devoted to her parents, faithful and
sacrificing all to care for her parents in their last days. She was known to be very industrious and very considerate
to her neighbors, always ready to help in time of need.
She was a faithful member and supporter of the Presbyterian Church, of Delphos, Kansas.
Her illness was one of self-sacrifice, for only she herself knew the sorrow, loneliness, and patience, which she
endured to the end.
She leaves to mourn her passing, three brothers, Thomas, Frank, and John; and one sister, Mrs. Charles Hendrickson.
Her brothers and sisters sacrificed their all for their sister Priscilla. Her comfort was their daily thought and
deed. She passed to her home beyond with loving memories left to those she loved. Many relatives and friends tender
their loving sympathies and prayers to her brothers and sister, who mourn her passing.
We do not know the depths of love, that moves Father's heart above.
Our faith to test, our love to prove, but some day we'll understand.
Funeral services were conducted at the home, Sunday afternoon, August 6, by Rev. Joseph Bruce, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church. A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. Ethel Thurston, Mrs. Maude Warren, B.S. Chance and L.D. Clingenpeel,
with Mrs. Wm. Griese at the piano, furnished the music. The body was taken to Minneapolis for burial in the Highland
Cemetery, and pallbearers were: Dr. J.C. Marchbank, W.S. Richards, Alva Adams, Frank White, Eli Mullinax, and Fred
Skinner. Roy Hartley, funeral director.
Contributed by Kate Jacques
McCollough, Uarda P. (Warda?)
Delphos Republican, July 12, 1901
Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. McCollough at Pierce's Ford seven miles northwest of Minneapolis on July
8th, after a short illness, Uarda P. McCollough, aged 9 years and 4 months. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Clark
of Delphos, and Rev. Waite of McPherson. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Minneapolis. Pall bearers -
Ira M. Girton, Calvin Cing (King), Alfa Ferguson, Esler Crosson, Ed Davis, David Kirkland.
Contributed by Kate Jacques
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