Marshall, W. R.

W. R. Marshall, familiarly known to all the old settlers as " Billy," died at his home in Hutchinson at 11:20 o'clock Monday night. Mr. Marshall settled in Reno County in 1873. He held the office of county clerk for two terms, and was adjutant of the State Soldiers Home at Dodge City for six years. He leaves a wife and three children besides a hosts of friends to mourn his death. He was a member of the G. A. R., I. O. O. F., besides several other societies. The funeral occurred Thursday at 3 p. m. under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.

Pretty Prairie Record October 5, 1906

Cole, Jesse Warren

Jesse Warren Cole was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1850 and died at his home in Nickerson, Sept 3, 1920. When eight years of age with his parents, he moved to Michigan, where he grew to manhood on a farm near Hillsdale. In 1875 he was married to Amelia S. Wade, who died here in 1898. Coming to Kansas in 1879, he located on a farm near Larned, shortly after entering the employ of the Santa Fe, continuing so until a few years ago he was compelled to retire on account of failing health. In the early days he served as station agent at Spearville, Garfield and Pawnee Rock, later at Enterprise and twenty-four years at Nickerson. In 1901 he was married to Mrs. Mattie Brentlinger of this city, who with his daughter, Mrs. John Beck and family and three brothers survive him. Mr. Cole always stood for the highest moral integrity and as was said by a friend, " no dark spots blight his character." He was allied with every movement for the welfare and uplift of the community and was kind and considerate to all who came in contact with him. Never seeking obvious publicity or advancement, he lived his life foursquare with his family and the community and at its close it can well be said " well done. " He was a member of the local orders of M. W. A. and I.O. O. F. The remains were laid to rest in Wildmead Cemetery with service conducted by Rev. Duncan, assisted by Rev. Yetter and the members of the Odd Fellows lodge, which he always held in the highest esteems.

Nickerson Argosy September 9, 1920

Thorp, Fannie King ( Caldwell )

Fannie King Caldwell, was born in New Field Thompkins County, New York, August 17, 1844, and died at her home in Nickerson, Kansas, February 11, 1920. She was married to Warren A. Thorp, August 1, 1867, at New Field, N. Y., departing at once for Waymart, PA., which was their home until 1887, when they came to Kansas where they have since resided. Eight years of this period were spent in Bison, Kansas, and remainder of this time was spent at Nickerson. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters. One daughter passed away in infancy. The remaining children lived and grew to maturity. Jesse W. passed away April 2, 1903, and Lamont S., August 3, 1918. So Mrs. Thorp is survived by her husband, Bro. W. A. Thorp, one daughter, Mrs. Boyle of Kansas City, MO., Percival D. Thorp of this city and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Thorp, with her husband was converted and united with Methodist church in Bison, Kansas, some years ago, under the pastorate of W. L. Davis, and as long as her health permitted was an interested and faithful worker. She was a dutiful wife and devoted mother.

Nickerson Argosy February 19, 1920

Mathes, Rex

Little Rex , son of Mr. and Mrs. U. L. Mathes was born November 11, 1899, aged 10 months and 19 days. He was sick but about 10 days first with cholera infantum but was getting better of that when brain fever set in. Everything was done for him that doctors, parents or kind friends could do but no avail. The funeral was conducted in the M. E. church by Rev. Baird at 11 o'clock Monday October 2nd. The remains were interred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

Reno County Globe October 13, 1899
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