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