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.