Swanson, John

March 21, John Swanson, of four miles east of Hutchinson, aged 50 years.

Kansan March 26, 1897

Ham, Jacob

March 21, of heart trouble, Jacob Ham, of near Huntsville.

Kansan March 26, 1897

Harsha, Edward Francis

Edward Francis Harsha, in Kansas City, where he went a year ago for his health. His remains were brought to Hutchinson for burial, Sunday. His age was 30 years, 8 months, and 28 days

Kansan March 26, 1897

Childs, L. B. Mrs.

She Passed Away Last Night at Home of Her Daughter. Mrs. L. B. Childs of one and one-half miles south west of Hutchinson, passed away last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. J. Canatsey, 212 Fifth Avenue East. Mrs. Childs underwent an operation three weeks ago, and since which she had been cared for at her daughter's home, where her husband and son have been with her constantly. She was 70 years of age, having been born Oct. 9, 1842 in Mercer County, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Lansing B. Childs, June 2, 1861. Three children blessed this union, Stephen, who died 14 years ago, Norman L., who with his family lives on his farm adjoining his father's home, one and one-half miles south west of this city, and the only daughter, Mrs. Eva Canatsey. The latter has been with her mother constantly from the beginning of her illness and everything that love could do has been done. Mrs, Childs was a home woman and her life was given to helping others as she could from her own home. She was ready and glad to go, her only regret was leaving the husband of her youth with whom she had spent 51 happy years. She made all the plans for her funeral and passed peacefully away surrounded by her loved ones, just as she wished the end might be. Her faith in God's wisdom and mercy sustained her to the end. The funeral was held at 3:30 this afternoon from the home of her daughter, Rev. W. B. Stevens of South Hutchinson M. E. Church officiating. Mr. Childs and family have the sympathy of many friends in this great sorrow.

Hutchinson News September 20, 1912

Hall, Mary ( Baily )

Yesterday morning the sad intelligence was passed from one to another that Mrs. J. B. Hall had passed away during the early morning hours. Mrs. Hall was in apparently good health for a woman of her years, and there was nothing to indicate that her work on earth was finished. During the night she was taken suddenly ill; Dr. Koons and Hull were summoned, but human skill was unavailing, and death occurred about 12:30 0'clock in the morning. Mary Baily was born in Erie, PA., on May 5, 1839, and died in Nickerson, Kansas July 2, 1913, aged 74 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was married to J. B. Hall on May 17, 1857, and for fifty-six years she has been a faithful wife and mother, whose daily life was a continued source of help and inspiration to those to whom she ministered, and also to those who had the good fortune to be among her acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have lived in Nickerson since 1885. To them were born six children, three of whom survive her. They are Claud E. Hall of Nickerson, Mrs. M. J. Collins of Easton, Kansas and T. M. Hall of Oakland, California. Only a couple of weeks ago we announced the death of Mrs. Claud Hall. In so short a time have both these wives and mothers been taken away. The funeral will be held at the house this afternoon at 2:30 and the services will be conducted by Rev. Martin of the Congregational Church.

Nickerson Argosy July 3, 1913

Justice, John

John Justice was born at Armstadt, Germany, April 16, 1831, and died at Nickerson, Kansas, June 19, 1913, aged 83 years, 2 months and three days. With his parents he came to Mokena, Ill., in 1847. On February 19, 1863 he was united in marriage with Anna Gundermann. To this union three children were born. They are, Mr. Fred Justice, Mrs.Cubbison, and Mrs. O. H. Davis. These with their mother, thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends mourn his loss. He and his family, were among the early settlers of this county, having arrived here in 1874. He had been a follower of the Christ nearly all his life. About eleven years ago he united with the Methodist church and has given it his loyal support ever since. Funeral services were held at Methodist Church Saturday, June 21, at 2 0'clock. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. L. F. Abernathy.

Nickerson Argosy Thursday June 26, 1913

Thede, Claus Theodore

Claus Theodore Thede only son of Detlef and Dora Thede, after three weeks of painful sickness with thrush and teething fell peacefully to sleep February 26, 1903, at his grandfather's residence in Washington township, Rice County, aged 2 years, 1 month and two days. Funeral services at the German Lutheran church in Nickerson, March 2, at noon, by Rev. Herman, of Ellinwood, in German and Elder J. W. Boer of Nickerson, in English, after which the remains were deposited in Wildmead Cemetery to await the Resurrection call. Services were attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors.

Nickerson Argosy March 5, 1903

Proctor, Bertha Bernice

Of typhoid fever, Thursday December 25,. Bertha Bernice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, aged 12 years 8 months and 8 days. She will be missed from the family circle, and by her teacher and school mates. The Sabbath school a sweet singer, the class a willing helper.

Nickerson Argosy January 1, 1903

Ball, E. L. M.

E. L. M. Ball, died Friday, after an illness of several weeks. He lived with his daughter, Mrs. Stevens. During the war he belonged to the 92nd O. V. I., and was wounded at Chicamauga. He was a member of Reno Post of this city, and of the masonic order in Western Kansas. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Bloomfield, and a short Masonic service at the grave. His remains were buried on the Grand Army lot in Wildmead Cemetery.

Nickerson Argosy March 19, 1903

Annadown, Mary S. ( Bell )

Mary S. Bell, was born ( of Quaker parentage) at Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA., February 23, 1823. At the age of 23 years she was united in marriage to Wm. B. Annadown at Philadelphia, PA., from which union was born seven children, three of whom survives her: Wm. H. Annadown, of Leavenworth, KS; E. B. Annadown, of Baldwin, KS., and Mrs. E. Lambert, Hutchinson, KS. She resided at Philadelphia for twenty three years, until her husband's death in 1869, removing then ( with her family ) to Yates City, leaving there for Kansas in 1878. Since then she has lived in Rice and Reno counties. While at Nickerson she joined the Congregational church. But of late has resided at Hutchinson with her daughter, and has been unable to attend. She passed away very peacefully April 29, 1910. aged 87 years.Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Lambert, Sunday May 1, at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Miss Brant, Mrs. Faxon singing very sweetly the favorite hymn of the deceased, "Lead Kindly Light" and also " Face to Face. " Mrs. Annadown was a sweet spirit who though a long and useful life shed the fervent spirit of a great kindliness into the lives of all with whom she came into contact.

Nickerson Argosy May 10, 1910

Talbott, Albert R.

Albert R. Talbott, was born in Rising Sun, Indiana, July 6, 1851, and died at his home near Pringey, Oklahoma, at 11:15 p.m. Sunday March 27, 1910, after an illness of five days with pneumonia, at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 21 days. The body was brought to Nickerson Tuesday evening and funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. F. W. Koons, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and the remains were laid to rest in Wildmead Cemetery. Rev. Howe, of the Christian church preached the funeral services and the A. O. U. W. Lodge of Sterling performed the burial ceremonies of the order of which he was a member. In 1870, he was married to Sarah Frances Newman of Rising Sun, who died August 1878. To this union were born three children, Fannie Bell, who died in infancy, Mrs. Alberta Koons of Nickerson, and Frank Talbott of Pringey, Oklahoma. In 1880 he married Julia M. Latham, also of Rising Sun, and to this union were born two children, Dr. A. R. Talbott of Ellis, Kansas, and Julia Mae Talbott, of Comanche, Oklahoma. In early life he became an active member of the Baptist church and continued in this work for many years. He finished his education at Lexington, Kentucky after which he served as clerk in his father's flour mill at Rising Sun for 15 or 20 years. In the fall of 1885, in search of health, he with his family moved to his farm, five and one-half miles north of Sterling, Kansas, but in 1902 he moved to Woodward County, Oklahoma near Pringey. He was kind-hearted, and willing to accommodate his fellow man whenever it was in his power. A good citizen has fallen, but his memory remains in the hearts of his family and acquaintances. He was a faithful husband and loving father, and a kind neighbor. Besides his widow, four children and two grandchildren, he leaves one brother John Talbott of Rising Sun, Indiana, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Suits of Richmond, Indiana, to mourn his loss. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones in this their sad hour of sorrow.


Nickerson Argosy March 31, 1910

Bunton, William

The remains of William Bunton, who died at his late home in Los Angeles, California, at 3:40 a.m. June 1, 1910 was brought here last Monday and laid at rest in the Wildmead Cemetery besides his wife who preceded him some five years ago. Rev. Archer preached the funeral services, which were attended by the friends and family who knew the deceased when he resided here many years ago. William Bunton was borne near Belfort, Ireland, in 1824 and was 76 years of age at the time of his death. He came to America at the age of 21 years and settled in Philadelphia where he was married. He afterwards moved to Illinois, but later came to Kansas and the greater part of his time was spent in Nickerson, and Great Bend. One son James Bunton, of Newton and Mrs. A. E. Lewis of this city, are the only near surviving relatives, and they were both present at the funeral.

Nickerson Argosy June 9, 1910

Bevan, Mary C.

Mrs. Bevan, aged 78 years died Tuesday afternoon at her home on South Main Street.

Hutchinson Gazette January 17, 1895

Rexroad, John

Mr. John Rexroad, one of the first settlers of Reno County, died last Friday, after a long time of suffering, having been confined to his bed for nearly a year. About two months ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and since that time his death has been expected every day. He was an honored citizen and leaves a large family of whom many live and have families in this county.

Hutchinson Gazette January 17, 1895

Powell, Everett

Everett Powell, aged nine months died at the home of his grandfather, O. T. Tripp, Sunday night, Jan. 6, 1895, of lung fever. Little Everett was taken sick while on a visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Powell, of South Hutchinson. The internment was made in the Elmer cemetery of South Hutchinson.

Hutchinson Gazette January 17, 1895

McFarland, Ester

Ester, youngest daughter of F. A. and Lizzie McFarland, died Jan. 29, 1895. Ester was never well, her life was full of suffering, but so patient, always longing to be held in mamma's or papa's arms, but patiently and quietly she would rest when they would lay her down. Last week she was stricken down so severely that her constitution could no longer with stand and the little life went away to the God that gave it. The best of medical skills and loving nursing could not avail.

Hutchinson Gazette January 31, 1895

Short, Bernice

Bernice Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Short, 57 Charles Street, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, of pleura pneumonia. Bernice was born in Nickerson, Kansas, July 27, 1903, where she spent her early childhood days. About two years ago the family moved to Deadwood where they have since made their home and Bernice has become endeared to all who knew her and numbered her schoolmates and friends by her acquaintances for she was in every way a remarkable girl. All too soon it seems our Heavenly Father has called this fair child from his earthly flock where suffering and misery are ever present to that great beyond unknown. But his will be done. Bernice was sick just a week but while her suffering was intense and at times almost beyond human endurance she passed through this period of suffering and left this life just as she lived it, sweetly, quietly and patiently. - Deadwood, S. Dakota Ex. Bernice leaves to mourn her untimely loss her loving parents, two sisters, a brother, aunts, uncles and grandparents, beside other relatives and many friends. Truly can it be said of this fair child, " None knew her but to love her, None named her but to praise." The funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Abernathy, from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Moon, and her body laid to rest beside her mother in Wildmead Cemetery.

Nickerson Argosy March 18, 1915

Pate, George Vernon

George Vernon, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pate passed away at the home of Mrs. Pates aunt, Mrs. Robert McKelvy at 211 East Park Street, Hutchinson, Friday of last week. The funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pate in this city, Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with Rev. McMullen of the Christian church in charge. Burial was made in the Wildmead Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. pate have the sympathy of the community in their great loss.

Nickerson Argosy October 13, 1921

Button, Edward

Edward Button was born in Meade County, Kansas, January 20, 1887. He was married to Grace Sanford of Langle, Washington, July 4, 1908. He died at Hutchinson, March 25, 1911, aged 24 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Pretty Prairie Times, April 6, 1911

Smith, Oliver Reed

The infant son , Oliver Reed, of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Smith died of pneumonia at 11:55 Friday night after a short sickness. The funeral was held Sunday morning from the United Presbyterian church and was conducted by Rev. Leitel. Oliver Reed Smith was six months and three days old. The sympathy of the entire community are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family in their time of grieve and sorrow.

Baker, Claudie Ray

Claudie Ray Baker was born 3 miles west and 1 mile south of Pretty Prairie, in the year of 1888, and died July 20, 1911, aged 23 years 23 days. He was sick but a short time, and death was caused by acute uremia. He leaves to mourn his loss father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, they being his mother, Mrs. A. A. Baker, of this city, one sister, Mrs. Ed Pryor, of this place, one sister Mrs. Allie McMellin, of Crab Tree, Oregon, one brother Clarence of Lebonon, Oregon, one brother Will, of this place. He being the youngest of the family made his home with his mother, being her sole comfort. He was a member of the Modern Woodman of America Camp 2066 also the Royal Neighbors of America, he being Worthy Advisor in the former and Captain of the team in the latter. He will be missed in the Lodges and among his associates as he was liked by all who knew him best. The funeral exercises were held Saturday at 10:30 at the U. P. Church conducted by the pastor. The music was in charge of the Methodist choir and the services at the cemetery were conducted by the Woodmen, internment was made in the Lone Star Cemetery.