Kinney, Sarah A.

Miss Sarah Ann Marshall was born at Monroe Centre, Ashtabula County, Ohio, April 9, 1832. She was married to Harlow Kinney, July 10, 1853, at West Springfield, PA. and moved with him to Iowa the following November. The family came to Nickerson, October 27. 1875, where Mrs. Kinney has since made her home, and where she died last Thursday, September 20, 1906 Mrs. Kinney leaves three children; Mrs. J. K. Ewing, whose home is in Seattle, Washington, Miss Ernestine L. Kinney and J. C. F. Kinney both of this place. The oldest child Alonzo Kinney died August 3, 1855. funeral services were held at the home Sunday, September 23, conducted by Dr. Brandt of Nickerson. The text for the occasion, previously selected by Mrs. Kinney herself was " If a man dies shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change comes."- Job 14:14. The remains were followed to their last resting place in Wildmead Cemetery by many old settlers, who had known Mrs. Kinney for years and sympathized with the bereaved family.


Nickerson Argosy Thursday September 27, 1906

Dawson, J. W.

J. W. Dawson died Friday at the home of a sister in Hutchinson. Mr. Dawson's back was broken in a run-away accident on the farm in Salt Creek township several weeks ago, since that time he has been paralyzed below the waist. Mr. Dawson was born in Pottawatomie County in 1870 and moved with family to Reno County in 1884, settling near Castleton, later moving to Salt Creek township where he has since resided. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Grace Gann, Evansville, Indiana, Mrs. Fred Wildire, Hutchinson, Miss Rosomond Dawson, Robert Dawson, and Hazel Dawson, who live at home, a brother B. L. Dawson, Hutchinson and four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Brown, Miss Susan Dawson and Miss Katherine Dawson of Hutchinson and Mrs. Rachel Martenor of Haven.The funeral was held Sunday from the home in Salt Creek township and burial was made in Pleasant View Cemetery at Darlow.


Nickerson Argosy December 3, 1925

Theede, Kraus

Died after about five weeks sickness of malaria fever, Kraus Theede, eight year old, youngest son of John and Annie Theede, of Washington township Rice County, June 2, 1898. Funeral services at the residence June 3, at 9:30 a.m. by J. W.. A large procession of sympathizing friends and neighbors followed the remains to Wildmead Cemetery where his mortal remains were deposited in their last resting place.


Nickerson Argosy June 9, 1898

Baggs, Robert Mrs.

Mrs. Robert Baggs died at her home north of town, October 18, after seven months illness. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio in 1847. She was converted at seventeen years of age, and died trusting in Jesus. She leaves a husband, three sons, two daughters and many friends to mourn her death. Rev. Perry conducted the funeral services, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Partridge Cemetery.


Kansas November 23, 1896

Buttrick, Mrs.

Mrs. Buttrick, died at her home in this city Thursday morning after a short illness. The funeral services took place Friday afternoon from the Salvation Army hall, an organization the deceased was a member of, and conducted by Captain Moore. One son is left to mourn the loss of his best friend - a mother. He has the sympathy of the entire community in his deep sorrow.


The Clipper November 21, 1896

Bailey, Mary A.

At the National Hotel, in Ellinwood, Kansas, Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock December 24, 1897, Mrs. Mary A. Bailey, mother of R. C. Bailey and Mrs. Carrie E. Winterburg, of Great Bend, Lester J. Bailey, of Clafin, Mrs. Abbie Mullen of Nickerson, Mrs. Mary S. Fisher, of Newton and Mrs. Jacob Heidly of Ellenwood. Mother Bailey was sick only a few days, and died very sudden caused by neuralgia of the nerves, She was conscious until the last and talked to her oldest and youngest daughter who were present at her bedside. She was married to Mr. C. C. Bailey in 1844, and became a charter member of the First Christian Church at Smithville, Mo. and he was a deacon in the church for 20 years. Father and Mother Bailey with their family came to Kansas in 1867, locating in Leavenworth, and in 1872 moved to Hutchinson and later to Nickerson, where Mr. Bailey died, April 24, 1882. Mother Bailey was 69 years, 5 months and 2 days old at the time of her death. Her home was always a place of welcome for any minister of the gospel who was in need of hospitality and cheer in the early settlement of Kansas. The remains were brought to Nickerson for internment in Wildmead Cemetery December 26, 1897.


Nickerson Argosy December 30, 1897

Lowe, Mary M.

Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. Mary M. Lowe, an old resident of Reno County, which took place yesterday at the home of her son, W. A. Lowe , at Fowler, Colorado. Mrs. Lowe was the widow of the late Dr. I. A. Lowe and they came to Reno County 39 years ago, settling in Nickerson, later coming to Hutchinson where Dr. Lowe died. She is survived by four children, Samuel E. Lowe and Mrs. Lola Holley of Ogden, Colorado, W. A. Lowe of Fowler, Colorado and Frank Lowe of Houston, Texas. She was a member of the First Christian church while living here, also of the Relief Corps. The body will be brought here tomorrow morning by her son, Samuel E. Lowe and a short service will be held at Johnson's at 3:30 o'clock before taking the body to Eastside Cemetery to lay beside that of her husband.


Hutchinson News Thursday March 22, 1923 Pg 11

Gaston, S. D. Mrs.

Mrs. S. D. Gaston, who was probably the oldest settler in Reno County, south of the river, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur McHarg, in Lincoln township.Mrs. Gaston came to Hutchinson with her husband 44 years ago this month, in October 1871, and they located on a homestead claim in Lincoln township, seven miles southeast of the city. They were among the very first settlers in this county south of the river, and Mrs. Gaston probably was the oldest surviving settler of the county. She was 77 years of age. Her husband passed away eleven years ago. The family came from Lincoln, Illinois. Mrs. Gaston at the time of her death, still owned the old home place. Of late years she has been making her home with her two daughters, Mrs. Grace McHarg and Mrs. Harry Wainner, of near Darlow. Besides the daughters, four sons survive, S. C. Gaston and Lee Gaston, both of Lincoln township, W. E. Gaston, who is in the insurance business at Wichita, and J. W. Gaston of Larned.


Haven Journal Friday October 22, 1915

Baumann, Lloyd Edward

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baumann have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their baby, born last week Tuesday. The child lived less than two days, dying last Thursday. Lack of vitality was the cause of its passing away after but a few hours. The little fellow just naturally had so little vitally that he couldn't live, although every effort was made to keep him. The child had been christened the day before and given the name of Lloyd Edward Baumann. No public funeral was held, but private burial was made in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Saturday afternoon.


Haven Journal Friday October 22, 1915

Menges, Frank Mrs.

Mrs. Frank Menges, of Ost down in Summer township, died Tuesday morning after a sickness of but four days, with membrane laryngitis. The funeral was held this Thursday, with burial in the St. Joe Cemetery. We understand Mrs. Menges leaves a husband and 5 children to mourn her sudden departure. They have many friends in that neighborhood, who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.


Haven Journal Friday October 22, 1915

Libel, Pauline Mary

Little Pauline Mary Libel, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Libel, who have lived several miles south of Haven in Summer township, died Tuesday morning from an attack of laryngitis. The child's death was very sudden and unexpected. Two days previous she had been as care free as any child. The family has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral was held Wednesday at St Joe, with burial in the St. Joe Cemetery.


Haven Journal Friday October 8, 1915

Adams, Henry

Henry Adams, died early Tuesday morning at the home of his son, J. D. Adams, east of town. A cerebral hemorrhage was the direct cause of death. Henry Adams came to this community last winter with his son Jim, when the later made his trip back to the old home in Indiana. The old gentleman has been rather poorly all summer, but his death came very suddenly. He was 68 years and 6 months old. The funeral will be held late this Thursday afternoon, as a brother is expected in from Indiana on the afternoon train. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.


Haven Journal Friday September 17, 1915

Shrock, Infant

The birth and death of a little baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Schrock occurred Tuesday. The Little body was laid to rest in the Amish Cemetery, Wednesday. Mrs. Schrock is in serious condition. They have the sympathy of the entire community.


Haven Journal Friday August 27, 1915

Miller, A. B. C.

Word comes from Fairmead, California, that A. B. C. Miller, son of P. M. Miller, and formerly of Haven, died last Thursday. He had been in a hospital at San Francisco for a short time prior to his death.Last spring Mr. Miller was loading meat into a car, when the car moved slightly and he was injured. He never fully recovered and it was supposed the injuries caused his death. Mr. Miller was mail carrier out of Haven, several years ago, and also ran a meat market here for a few months about three years ago. He went from here to Arlington, then to California, when Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Miller went a couple years ago.


Haven Journal Friday August 27, 1915

Kennedy, Stephen A.

Stephen A. Kennedy, was born January 27, 1858, at Wintersville, Missouri. He moved with his parents to Reno County, Kansas, in 1878. He was married to Miss Emma Gibson of Trenton, Grunda County, Missouri, August 14, 1885. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy, the mother also being taken away at this time. They were buried in western Kansas, where he had taken a claim. In the Spanish American War, he joined the Rough Riders under Roosevelt, going to Santiago, Cuba. He afterwards saw service in the Philippines. On the ninth of December, 1907, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Carter, of Corinth, Mississippi. They settled soon on a claim near Boise City, Oklahoma. In February, 1908 having disposed of this claim, they secured land near Mexhoma, where they resided until his death. Stephen had suffered for some time with tuberculosis of the bone, which finally brought on his death. He was 57 years, 6 months and 15 days old. He leaves a wife and two step-sons, who will continue to reside at the present home. He also leaves his father, W. D. Kennedy, of Haven; one sister, Mrs. M. C. Smith, of Lambert, Oklahoma; and six brothers, Dave W. of Hutchinson, John, of Topeka, Dick, of Macksville, and Tom, Will, and Jim of Haven. Dave Kennedy, who went to Mexhoma to look after the funeral, states that it was a great relief to find Rev. Kraft, there and that Mr. Kraft was a great help to him. Rev. Geo Kraft, formerly of Haven, happened to be in Mexhoma. conducting a series of meetings.


Haven Journal Friday August 27, 1915

Bell, Infant Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bell have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their little year old daughter, who died early Wednesday morning. The baby had been very ill for several days. About a couple of weeks ago it had a bad fall from its high chair, and this had coupled with summer complaint and the distress which accompanies the teeth cutting period, made too much for the little one to pull through. Mr. Bell is a brother of James Bell, and the family has lived here a short time. The funeral of the little one was held from the Methodist church, with internment in Laurel Cemetery.

Haven Journal August 13, 1915

Grindle, Sophia ( Fleming ) " Grandma "

Mrs. John H. Grindle, more familiarly known as " Grandma " Grindle died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. McArthur, near Natrona, Kansas, and was brought here for the funeral and internment Wednesday. ' Grandma " Grindle lived in Haven for many years, leaving here about five years ago to live with her daughter, Mrs. McArthur. She has been practically an invalid for a good many years, and for four years had been bed fast. Her infirmities were due to her advanced age, and she finally drifted away from that cause. She lacked only a few days of being 85 years old. Mrs. Grindle's maiden name was Sophia Fleming. She was born in Tippecanoe, County, Indiana, August 2, 1830. At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Hamiliton County, Indiana, there growing to womanhood. In 1855 she was married to John Henry Grindle, to which union two children were born, Mrs. D. McArthur, of Pratt County and Will Grindle, of Fay, Oklahoma. Her son is at present ill and was unable to come to the funeral. The family came to Kansas in 1875, settling near Haven. Here Mrs. Grindle lived until she went to Pratt County, just a few years ago. Besides her son and daughter, she leaves a number of grandchildren to mourn her death. Mr. and Mrs. McArthur of near Preston and Natrona, and her grandaughter, Mrs. Murphy , of Hutchinson, were here to attend the funeral. Rev. Chester A. Miles came from Preston to preach the funeral sermon, The services were held in the Methodist church, with internment in Laurel Cemetery.

Haven Journal July 30, 1915

Lewis, Fred E.

Fred E. Lewis, formerly of this city died in a sanitarium in Pueblo last Friday and the remains were shipped here, arriving Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Baptist church and the internment was made in the Eastside Cemetery. Fred E. Lewis was the son of Mrs. Mary Lewis of Roseville, Illinois, but formerly of this city. Mrs. Lewis was here to attend the funeral of her son. He was at one time a member of the police department and the fire department of this city but resigned and went to Colorado several years ago.


Hutchinson News Weekly October 15, 1903

Kuhn, Geo. W.

Geo. W. Kuhn, who lived north west of town, died Tuesday, May 8, 1906, at his home and was buried on Wednesday afternoon at the Lone Star Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Huxman at the Riverton School house.


Pretty Prairie Record May 11, 1906

Anchini, Pauline Marie

Pauline Marie Anchini, the little two month old twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anchini of 304 First Avenue West, died early this morning following a brief illness. The funeral services were held this afternoon at he home and burial was in the Eastside Cemetery. Mr. Anchini is an employee of Star Clothier.


Hutchinson News December 5, 1917