ADDINGTON, ROSA
Died - July 9th at her home in Colby, Thomas County,
Kansas, Mrs. Rosa Addington, wife of Alford B. Addington, aged 35. She leaves four children and respectively four,
six, eleven and fourteen years. Mrs. Addignton was a christian woman and died rejoicing in the hope of heaven.
She had been a member of the orthodox friends church all her life. Funeral services at the home conducted by the
Rev. Ferguson pastor of the M. E. Church. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, July 12, 1888, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
ARCHER, SON
Died - on Monday last, of inflammatory catarrh,
W. H. Archer's little baby boy. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. S. Ferguson. (The Thomas County Democrat,
Thursday, March 8, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CARY, MATTIE
Died July the 7th, 1888, at her home in Colby,
Thomas County, Kansas, Mrs. Mattie Cary, wife of Mr. Louis Cary, aged 18 yaers. She was born in Know County, Ill.,
removed to Kansas October 1886 and lived in this city until October 20th, 1887, when she was married to Louis Cary.
She was sick but four days. Her life was one of transparent purity, always delighted with church and Sunday school
work. She was raised under the influence and teachings of the Presbyterian church and had faith in Christ as her
Saviour. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, July 12, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CLARK, FREDDIE VENUS
Died - Freddie Venus, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
H. D. Clark, last Tuesday at about 5:30 o'clock a.m. The funeral took place yesterday morning. Rev. Ferguson officiating.
He was 5 months and 19 days old and his death has cast a gloom over the family. The Democrat sympathizes with the
bereaved parents. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 6, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CROUSE, ALBERT
We are sorry to announce the death of Rev. Crouse's
infant child, who departed this life last Friday, Aug. 14th, 1885. The bereaved family have the entire sympathy
of the community.
Died - Friday August 14, 1885 of cholera infantum,
Albert, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Crouse, aged 1 year, 2 months and 21 days. The family has the sympathy
of the entire community in their sad bereavement. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 20, 1885, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
DAVIS, DAUGHTER
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Davis,
died of lung fever last Thursday. She was buried in Kingery's cemetery on Friday. (The Thomas County Democrat,
Thursday, March 8, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HAYDEN, DR.
On last Tuesday, Dr. Hayden, aged 62 years, who
lived upon sec. 7-7-37 died.
For sometime has has been troubled with neuralgia
of the heart. Dr. H. has been an earnest worker in the west for many years, and his numerous friends tender their
heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, November 17, 1887, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
HEDGE, SON
Died - at the home of Anthony Hedge, of Hoxie,
Sheridan Co., on Aug. 16th, an infant son, aged 2 years and 6 months, of summer complaint. (The Thomas County Democrat,
Thursday, August 18, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HERSHBERGER, EMMA
The funeral of Mrs. Emma Hershberger took place
yesterday, the remains being placed for final repose in Beulah Cemetery. She was born in Berks county, Pa., in
1847. In 1851 her parents moved to Jackson county, Iowa where she was married in 1868, to J. S. Hershberger. Two
years ago, she with her husband and family of three children came to this county and enjoyed a large circle of
friends. She is a sister of Mrs. Samuel Yousse, of our city. Her death which occurred last Tuesday, brings forth
many heartfelt expressions of sorrow. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, December 20, 1888, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
HOGUE, EMMA
Died - Emma Hogue, wife of E. P. Hogue, on Sept.
11th, Mrs. Hogue was an exemplary woman and leaves many friends behind to mourn her untimely death. She was but
24 years of age. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 20, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HUBBARD, CHARLES MRS.
Died on Friday, March 8 or 9, 1888, Mrs. Charles
Hubbard of Wendell township. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 15, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
LANE, N. A.
Died - N. A. Lane, at Quickville of pneumonia,
on Feb. 19th inst. His remains were buried in the Colby cemetery on Tuesday last and many of his friends including
members of the G. A. R. attended the last sad rites. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 23, 1888,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
NICHOLS, L. F.
On Monday last at about eight o'clock, L. F. Nichols
died of Typhoid fever. He had been working ont he railroad grade and taking a bad cold was compelled to quit work
and come into town. He was given a bed at the Commerical hotel, as he said he had a chill and wanted to lay down
a short time. He grew worse and finally died as stated above. He was a young man, married and had two children
but his wife and children had left him. He was buried in the cemetery by the proper authorities. (The Thomas County
Democrat, Thursday, May 24, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
PAYNE, CHARLES I.
Died - at the Palmer House, Oberlin, Kansas, on
October 28, of lung disease, Charles I. Payne, aged 51 years, 6 months.
Mr. Payne was born in Detroit, Mich., of parents
who own the Cass estate in that city. For over a year past he had been very sickly and was bedfast for two months
before his death. He had been running a restaurant in Colby until recently and had started to his home in Detroit.
Rev. Wilson conducted the funeral exercises. OBerline Eye. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, November 12, 1885,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
PAYTON, SAMUEL H.
Died - at his home, June 7, 1885, Samuel H. Payton,
age 10 years, 2 months and 12 days. Sammy realized his condition and calling his parents and brothers to his side,
said he could not stay longer and kissed them good night to "meet in the morning." Mr. Payton came west
to procure homes for his children, but one has gone on to live in the "better country that is Heavenly."
Mr. Payton is very sick at present, but under the care of a physician may recover soon. May we all live to do the
right and shun the wrong, and be prepared to go hence in peace, when called to cross the dark river. E. A. Crouse.
(The THomas County Cat, Thursday, June 11, 1885, transribed by Jim Laird)
PENSHAW, CLARA A.
Died - Clara A. Penshaw, wife of John Penshaw,
and daughter of Madison Bray who resided three miles east of Colby, departed this life July the 8th inst., leaving
husband and infant daughter, father and mother, two sisters, and three brothers to mourn her loss. She made ample
preparations to meet her God, which is great comfort to the bereaved parents and friends. The funeral took place
last Monday, officiated by the writer, Elder Z. Mitchell. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, July 12, 1888,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
PICKARD, E. V. S.
Died at Kuka, P.O., on August 17, the infant son
of E. V. S. Pickard. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 23, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
RICHARDS, DAUGHTER
On Sept. 6th, the infant daughter of J. H. Richards,
died. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 20, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SHOALTS, MRS.
Died - at he home on sec 19-6-36, Mrs. Shoalts,
of consumption. She had lingered all winter but was taken suddenly worse on April 1st, and departed this life Apr.
3rd. She leaves a large family of children and a husband to mourn her loss. This is the second death that has occurred
in the family in the last year. Funeral services were held at the home on the 5th, and were attended by a large
concourse of people, after which the remains were conveyed to the grave, but not interred owing to doubts in the
minds of the familys as to her being dead, but taken home again. She had cautioned her daughters before her death
to not let her be buried alive. April 6th the people gathered together once more pay the last sad rites to a departed
friend. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Mother will be sadly
missed in the family circle, but they have a blessed comfort in that she has only gone before. She was ready to
go and is only waiting for her loved ones on the other shore.
Mr. Shoalts thanked his friends for their sympathy
and kindness at the grave of his loved one, in a few eloquent and appropriate words. (The Thomas County Democrat,
Thursday, April 14, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SMITH, J. T.
Mr. J. T. Smith, father of Henry Smith, died the
first of the week. He was an early settler of the county and died in his eightieth year. (The Thomas County Cat,
Thursday, January 28, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
Died on Tuesday, January 26th, Mr. J. T. Smith,
aged 80 years and 1 month. Mr. Smith was born in Utica, New York, and settled in Thomas county five years ago.
He leaves behind him two sons in this county, H. A. Smith and C. K. Smith. Funeral services were conducted by Miss
Mary A. Hay, at Cumberland on the Sunday following. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, January 28, 1886, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
THOMPSON, TWINS
On the 11th two twin children of Mr. Thompson of
sec 39-9-35, died of membraneous croup. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, November 17, 1887, transcribed by
Jim Laird)
WILLIAMS, SON
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. OScar Williams was
buried in the Colby cemetery last Monday. The child was five months old, and died of inflamation of the brain.
(The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 2, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BYOUS, JOSEPH
Mr. Joseph Byous died at his home last Tuesday
morning after a brief illness. His remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Byous was among
the pioneer settlers of Eden and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. One of the Boys. (The Thomas
County Cat, Thursday, October 28, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
COLBY, SON
Our old townsman, J. R. Colby, now living 14 miles
southwest of Wilson, Kansas, had his second boy killed. He was riding a broncho and was thrown and killed. Funeral
last Tuesday. The family have the sympathy of Colby and Thomas County. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August
26, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BENNETT, LUCY ELIZABETH
Bennet.--In this city, Friday, August 13th, at
2:30 p.m., of typhoid fever, Lucy Elizabeth, wife of Alvin Bennett. Mrs. Bennett passed away in early life, she
being only thirty years of age. her suffering was intense, from which death at last released her.
The funeral takes place at 10 a.m. today, with
Rev. J.M.P. Metcalf officiating. the remains will be interred in the Fort Wallace cemetery.
Mrs. Bennett was formerly from Chemango county,
New York, having come to Wallace with her husband within the past year. She had made many friends who will cherish
her memory.
The community extends its sympathy to the bereaved
husband, who has been deprived of his best earthly friend. -Wallace County News. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.
The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 19, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SMITH, LEONARD P.
Died. In the township of Randall, Thomas county,
Kansas, on Friday, September the 24th, 1886, Leonard P. Smith, son of Bro. W.H. Smith and Sister M.B. Smith, aged
12 years, lacking one day. The cloud which has gathered so darkly over the new western home of Bro. and Sister
Smith will cast its shadow over many of the homes of relatives and friends left back in Knox county, Ills., from
whence Bro. and Sister Smith so recently came. Dear Lenna, as he was called-his stay among us has been very brief.
But Lenna has gone to join the ranks of the redeemed ones upon the other shore. Bro. and Sister Smith have the
sympathy of the entire community, and may the precious promises of the gospel of God's grace be sufficient for
them while they mourn the loss of this dear one. F.M. Stewart. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, October 7, 1886,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
MAY, WALTER
Died.--Saturday, May 19th, Walter, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. May, one and one-half miles northeast of Cumberland. The funeral took place Sunday at 4 p.m., Rev.
Armstrong conducting the service.(Wendall.) (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, July 1, 1886, transcribed by Jim
Laird)
HARLAN, OSCAR F.
Died.--On Wednesday evening, March 16, '87, after
a prolonged illness of that dread disease, consumption; Oscar F. Harlan, aged 28 yrs., 11 months and 27 dyas.
He was born in Keokuk county, Ia., but later moved
to Ringgold county, where he lived until two years ago when he came to Thomas county and settled upon a homestead,
where he has been exercising every effort to make a comfortable home.
How sad for a young man full of hope and ambition
for a successufl future, to be cut off in the midst of them. He had, by his industrious habits and honest dealings,
made friends of all who met him, and he has said that if he had an enemy in this world, he didn't know it. His
brother, John Harlan, came a few days before his death to take him back to his home in Iowa, but he was too far
gone to stand the trip. His parents survive him. The remains were interred in the Colby Cemetery last Friday.
(The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 31, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)
PATTON,
NANCY M.
Died.--Nancy M., wife of Earl Patton, was born
March 11, 1827, at Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio, and died May 25, 1886, some nine miles, a little west of south
of Colby, where she had settled last March. Although her strengeth had been in rather a precarious condition for
years, yet she desired to come out and be with children, who had sought homes in Thomas county. When she was only
17 years of age she united with the Christian church and remained in the communion until she emigrated with her
husband to Lake county, Ind., and there being no church of that denomination in the vicinity where she settled,
she united with the M.E. church and has, we are informed, lived a consistant christian life. The minister visited
her the day before she died and found her calm and quiet, indicating by her actions that she was leaning upon the
Lord for strength and consolation; and today (May 26) he preached her funeral at the residence of the afflicted
husband, in the presence of a goodly number of her recent neighbors. We hope that her aged companion who is left
to toil on alone may find that God can sustain him with his grace. Also may her breaved children be blessed of
the Lord. B.R. Turner. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, May 27, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BEAN, N. D.
Died, at his home in Colby, on Saturday, September
11, 1886, N.D. Bean, in the thirty-sixth year of his age. The deceased was one of the pioneer business men of Colby,
coming to this place in its infancy; at once investing his means and lending his influence to the upbuilding of
the country. He was elected first Treasurer of Thomas county, which term he was serving at the time of his death.
He had long been a member of the Presbyterian church, and of the Masonic fraternity. His sufferings during the
past five months had been almost beyond description, yet his patience was most remarkable, his end peaceful and
quiet, finally passing away without a struggle. Although his entire life form two years of age had been one of
continual suffering, his energy was unbounded, his will strong, and he lived and struggled on without a murmur
or word of complaint. He was a dutiful son, an affectionate brother and a true friend. The remains were followed
to the cemetery by a large circle of relatives and friends. the Rev. Mr. Turner, of the M.E. church, conducted
the devotional exercises, making some most feeling and appropriate remarks. The Masonic brethren of the place appeared
in regalia and assisted in performing the last sad duties. M.I.B. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, September 16,
1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WILSON, MRS.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Fulton county, Illinois,
on the 14th day of February, 1854, being 32 years old; was married to Mr. Wilson on the 15th day of January, 1875.
In 1881 they moved to Iowa, and from there to Thomas county the 27th day of July 1885, and located on their claim,
the s w quarter sec. 25, town 7, range 33.
They have three children, one 12 years old, one
8 and the youngest an adopted child of 2 years of age. The child thought no less of than the others, was found
one evening on the door step and like little Moses of old, was taken and adopted. She was taken sick on the evening
of the 6th and died on the 9th an nine o'clock in the evening, and was buried at one o'clock on the 12th, the funeral
services being at the home of the deceased by the Methodist minister, Mr. Turner, who is now located in Colby,
and was buried in the cemetery southeast of the town, "Bulah Cemetery."
The illness was rheumatism of the heart. She was
sitting up in bed talking to her husband and Mrs. Kiney five minutes before her death.
Mr. Wilson also wishes to tender his thanks to
neighbors for their king assistance during his affliction. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, May 11, 1886, transcribed
by Jim Laird)
SHULTZ, MRS.
A Mrs. Shultz, living in the northwest part of
the county, died as was supposed of quick consumption on last Sunday and was prepared for burial and taken to the
cemetery on Tueday when her husband in the belief that she was still alive had her returned to his home. At this
writing we have learned northing further as to the result. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, April 7, 1887,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
THOMPSON, SARAH
C.
Mrs. Sarah C. Thompson of Furnas county, Nebraska,
died at the residence of her cousin, 15 miles northeast of Colby, July 4th, 1886,a ged 26 years, 5 months and 27
days. (The Thomas County cat, Thursday, July 15, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HUBBARD, CHARLES MRS.
Died on Friday, March 8 or 9, 1888, Mrs. Charles
Hubbard of Wendell township. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 15, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
GRIFFITH,
ISAAC; GOULD, ALFRED; GOULD, FRED; STEWARDSON, SAMUEL
Frozen to Death.
Four Persons lost on the Prairie and Frozen to Death.
It becomes our painful duty to send forth the news of fourth deaths by freezing in Thomas county during the past
week. In such a storm it would have been purely accidental had not some benighted traveler been caught out and
lost. To a traveler on that dreadful Wednesday night, it was to come upon a house, or wander aimlessly in the blinding
snow storm and freeze. To find a house, even by one well acquainted with country, was well nigh impossible, as
is evinced by the case of Samuel Stewardson. There is perhaps a house on each section, mostly low and of sod, in
the north part of the county, but to find that house was the secret. The houses, too, were covered with snow, and
one could not discern them hardly in broad day light.
Isaac Griffith.
News came to Colby Friday of the disappearance
of the above named gentleman. His home was near Otterbourne. He had been to town on Wednesday, returning just before
night; was at the house of Thomas Trump, just one mile from his home, before the storm, leaving when the storm
had scarcely commenced. On Thursday the storm continued all day, and on Friday the neighbors turned out in force
to search for him. His wagon was tracked to within one hundred yards of his house, where the mules made several
circles, and then drifted south with the storm. On Saturday the wagon was discovered within forty yards of the
residence of Mr. Harris, and about three miles from his home, and in the wagon was found Mr. Griffith dead. He
had loosened the team evidently intending to try to keep up until daylight. When found his head and body were out
of the wagon, while his frozen limbs caught on the side boards and kept his body from falling to the ground. On
Saturday night the body was taken to the residence of his mother, Squire Archer summoned a jury, the verdict being
"Frozen to death in the storm of January 6th."
Mr. Griffith was a man of about 40 years of age, a disabled Union soldier, industrious, and strictly temperate,
and well though by all his neighbors. He leaves a wife, mother and 5 children. Funeral services took place on Monday
at the residence of the mother of the deceased.
Alfred and Fred Gould.
These two boys, aged 17 and 19, with their mother,
had came frm Oberlin in a wagon, bringing their household goods, their destination being their father's claim in
the western part of the country. On Wednesday morning they left Colby, arriving at the residence of J.D. Hughes,
twelve miles west, before the storm commenced. Here they decided to stay for the night, putting up their team,
and eating supper. After supper the boys decided to walk to the claim, a distance of four miles, to spend the night
with their father, taking with them a lantern. They went in the direction of the claim, but the storm being so
severe, turned them and they went with the storm, leaving their lantern within a few feet of a deserted sod house.
On Friday searching parties were sent out, but, the search developed nothing until Sunday at 11 o'clock, when the
bodies were discovered by Sheriff Kingery, about four miles south of their father's claim. A jury was summoned
and the verdict was "Frozen to death."
The boys were the main support of their parents, and it leaves them in hard circumstances, the father having been
an invalid for several years. They were known as hard working and honest boys, and the manner of their death, so
sudden, and they not yet in the prime of life, makes one of the saddest of sad cases. The remains of both were
interred in one grave on Monday.
Samuel Stewardson Missing.
Mr. Stewardson has been in Colby and on Wednesday
night he started for his home nine miles east on horseback. He stopped at the residence of A.B. Jardine, three
miles east, and this was the last seen of him. The eastern portion of the county was aroused, and search commenced
on Friday, and has continued up to the present date without any result. His horse was found on the South Solomon,
near Nathan Byars', with the bridle tied to the tree of the saddle, as also the place found where he had turned
the horse loose, and his tracks wer found, evidently bent in the direction of home, but the tracks were lost in
a gulch. There is hardly a question of doubt but what he has perished and is covered with snow.
Mr. Stewardson was one of the best young men in the county, and the members of the bereaved family have the sympathy
of the entire community.
A man whose name we are unable to learn, living south of Hawkeye, was also frozen to death. (Note; Typed as printed
in newspaper.) (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, January 14, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HARRISON, J. W. MRS.
Mrs. Harrison, wife of J. W. Harrison died last
Friday after an illness of but a few days. She leaves a husband and two little children to mourn her loss. (Siggins
Chaff.) (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 5, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BOTHORFF, HATTIE
M.
Died.--At her home in the city of Colby, on Jan.
4th, 1889, of consumption, Mrs. Hattie M. Bothofff, wife of E.V. Borhorff. Mrs. Bothorff was converted in the year
1877 and joined the M.E. church of which she lived a consistent member up to her death, age, 28 years, 3 months,
and 13 days. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Jan. 5, 1889. Sermon by Rev. Ferguson from Hebrew 4-9.
The bereaved husband and motherless children have the sympathy of the community. (The Thomas County Democrat,
Thursday, January 10, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)
WISDOM, LUCY ANN
Died.--At her home in Thomas county, Kansas, August
14, 1886, Lucy Ann Wisdom, wife of F.M. Wisdom, in the 47th years of her age, leaving an affectionate husband and
six children to mourn her untimely death, and among them an infant babe, six children having preceded her in death.
Lucy Ann Blakesly was born March 12, 1849, in Appanoose county, Iowa, and was united in marriage to F.M. Wisdom
July 25, 1886. They lived in Iowa 11 years, and since then have lived in Decatur county, Kansas, until the first
of June 1886, she coming with her husband to Colby, Thomas county, Kansas and departed this life Aug. 11th, 1886.
She made many warm friends wherever she lived, and those who knew her best were her warmest friends. Hence in her
removal there has been left a vacum in the bosom of her family and circle of her acquaintances, which can never
be filled, and which has filled their hearts with sorrow, and caused tears of affection to flow; but these tears
are like the drops of rain at meridian of day, that are illuminated by the sunshine of hope, that the loss the
bereaved ones sustained was her eternal gain. Her mind was clear up to the time of her dissolution. She looked
at death with calmness. She had nothing to fear. God was with her. Angels awaited to conduct her to the regioins
of immortality, where she was welcomed into the courts of heaven with the voice of redeemed spirits. Her remains
were laid to rest in the family burying ground at Clayton, Decatur county, Kansas. Funeral discourse from 15th
chapter, 8th verse, first Corr. Hymn No. 1700 in United Brethren, by E. S. Pease. Surley a good woman has gone
to her reward. Mr. Wisdom has the heartfelt sympathy of the friends and neighbors in his sad tour of bereavement.
A.V. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, September 9, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BYARS,
JOSEPH E.
Joseph E. Byars, age 17 years, son of Nathan Byars,
Congestion of stomach and bowels was the ailment. Beulah cemetery is his last resting place. (The Thomas County
Cat, Thursday, September 2, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
SCOTT, JAMES
Died.--James Scott. He was born in Ireland, was
a member of the Presbyterian church, came to this country in 1861. Enlisted in the Union Army in 1862, was wounded
in the battle of Perryville in the right shoulder, has lived in Rock Island county, Ill., for 21 years. Came west
to Thomas county the 7th of May, and was taken sick two weeks ago, his stay in the west has been short. He had
many friends at his old home and was respected by all. He leaves no relatives but his wife, he was 55 years old
last March, funeral sermon was preached at the Court house last Wednesday by Rev. Turne. (The Thomas County Cat,
Thursday, July 22, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
MACY, J.
Died.--On Tuesday last, at his home four miles
north of this city, J. Macy. Mr. Macy was a highly respected citizen and his loss will be missed not only by his
family but by a very large circle of friends. The family has the entire sympathy of the our community. (The Thomas
County Democrat, Thursday, January 10, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)
HASKINS, DAUGHTER
Died - The daughter of Frank Haskins of pneumonia,
on Feb. 27. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 1, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
STEWART, FRANK
Frank Stewart, son of Elder F. M. Stewart, who
lives two miles north of Colby, died Aug. 22 of consumption. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 26, 1886)
McKEE, EDWARD
Died.--Edward McKee aged 27 years, he had been
living in Sherman county, 20 miles northwest of Colby and died last Thursday night, the remains was taken to Oakley
to be buried, and his father telegraphed for from Cherry Hill, Penn. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, October
14, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)
DUNNIGAN, J. H.
Died.--On Thursday, October 18th at 10:30 a.m.,
J.H. Dunnigan, of Typhoid fever. Mr. Dunnigan was a highly respected man and leaves a wife and three children to
mourn his loss. He was buried in Beulah cemetery on Friday. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, October 25,
1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
BAYHA, CALLY BELLE
Died.--Cally Belle, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J.P. Bayha, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 1888, at 9 o'clock p.m. The funeral took place from the family residence
on Sunday afternoon and many friends attended the last rites. Mr. and Mrs. Bayha have the sympathy of our community.
(The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 20, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)
CROWL, ANNA M.
Died.--Anna M. Crowl was born near Gettysburg,
Pa., June 14th, 1829, and died in Thomas county, Kansas, May 14, 1886. Last April a year ago she settled some six
miles northwest of Colby, where she resided until her death. She was not seriously ill but a few days, and as she
laid in a state of deep stupor for four days previous to her death, of course she did not fully realize her real
condition, but as she had been a consistant christian in health, we feel assured that she died the death of the
righteous. The writer preached her funeral at the residence of her son, Luther Crowl. May God bless the aged mother
of the deceased together with bereaved children. B.R. Turner. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, May 21, 1886,
transcribed by Jim Laird)
BOLT, MR.
It is reported that a Mr. Bolt, living about 16
miles west of Voltaire, was shot and instantly killed on last Sunday evening while seated in his house reading
a paper. He was alone at the time and is supposed to have been shot through the window from some parties out side
the house. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, April 21, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)
