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