Ashton, Eliza J. ( Roderick )

Eliza J. Roderick was born in Wells County, Indiana, December 28, 1843. When she was five years of age, her parents removed to Channahon, Will County, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Daniel Ashton, at Joliet, Illinois, September 29, 1865. In the fall of 1871 they removed to Rice County, Kansas, where they lived for nine and a half years, then came to Nickerson, where they have since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Ashton there were born six children, three daughters and three sons. One son died in fancy. Those now living are Mrs. Maud Bunton, of Hutchinson, Mrs. Mary Murphy of Little River, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Nickerson, Sidney W. Ashton of Nickerson, and Willis E. Ashton of Lockport, Illinois. Mrs. Ashton united with the Congregational church at Nickerson, in 1880 and was one of the most faithful and consistent members. She died January 7, 1911, aged 67 years and 10 days. The funeral was held at her late home on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 1911 Rev. H. O. Judd, of the Congregational church officiating.


Nickerson Argosy January 12, 1911

Hoffman, Cecil Elmer

Cecil Elmer, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Hoffman, died at the family home in Nickerson, Kansas at an early hour last Friday morning, June 30, 1911, after a short illness, at the age of one year, ten months and twenty-four days. Funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon July 1, 1911, and the remains were laid to rest in the Wildmead Cemetery. Elder Howe of the Christian church conducted the services, which were largely attended by friends of the family. The floral offerings were beautiful and many. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the sorrowing ones.


Nickerson Argosy July 6, 1911

Wiese, Henry

Henry Wiese, who came to America from Gross Lafferdeam Peines, Hanover, Germany, died last week after having been a resident in Kansas for almost 50 years. Mr. Wiese had been in poor health for a number of years. His age did much to hasten his death. Henry Wiese was born July 2, 1836 in Gross Lafferdeam Peines Hanover, Germany, and was 78 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He was married to Miss Hillman, July 20, 1879. Five children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy, two boys and one girl. One son Henry lives on the old home stead of Haven and Richard who lives with his mother. He came to America in 1886 to Carlinville, Illinois. Later removing to a farm south of Haven and in 1887, removed to the family home east of the Lutheran church. A number of years ago he affiliated with German Lutheran church at haven. He was a kind and faithful husband and father and counted his friends by the score. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran church. Besides his wife and two sons, he leaves a maiden sister in Germany, to mourn his loss- Cheney Sentinel

Haven Journal Friday March 26, 1915

Zimmerman, Clarence

Clarence Zimmerman, a young man of 17 years, met a frightful death in Medford township, Reno County , on Friday afternoon of last week. His body was found drawn tightly against the flywheel of a gasoline engine, which he had been attending. His clothing was torn from his body and tangled around the shaft. Around his neck, parts of his blouse was drawn so tightly as to choke him and to sever his jugular vein. Just how the accident ooccurred is not known, as he was alone at the time. He was apparently dead when found, giving only a gasp as he was cut away from the wheel. Clarence and his brother John aged 15 years, were grinding corn at the home place, one-half mile north of the Mennonite church. The gasoline engine was in the corn crib, and Clarence was attending it. John was in another part of the yard. He noticed that the engine had stopped and went to the crib to investigate. The awful condition of his brother met his gaze. Calling his mother from the house, the two with a pair of scissors cut the body away from the cruel iron and steel. He apparently breathed once and his spirit had fled.

Nickerson Argosy April 20, 1911

Mueller, Johanna ( Schnebel )

Mrs. Johanna Mueller, wife of Henry Mueller, died at the home northwest of town last Friday night. Pneumonia was the direct cause of her death, although she had been suffering with dropsy and a complication of disease for sometime. However she was not thought to be so near death, for along about ten o'clock Friday night she had been fairly well and when asked if she desired anything, replied no. About eleven, when the last of the household was retiring, she was again asked if she wished anything, and no answer came. Upon investigation she was found to be dead. Mrs. Mueller's maiden name was Johanna Schnebel. She was born in Emerborn, Braunschweig, Germany, Nov. 18, 1837. In 1863 she was married to Henry Mueller, and in 1868 they emigrated to this country, settling in Joliet, Illinois. They came to this community in 1884, and have lived here ever since. Three children were born to them, Chris Mueller and Mrs. Chas. Dierks, who are now living, and Mrs. Carl Schmidt who died several years ago. Emil Mueller, their grandson, is also adopted son. She leaves also seventeen grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren, also three sisters. The funeral was held Monday at the Evangelical Lutheran church, with internment in the Evangelical Luthern Cemetery.


Haven Journal March 12, 1915

Priest, Frances ( Vincent )

Mrs. Priest's maiden name was Frances Vincent, she was born February 10, 1850 in New York state. She died last week on Wednesday, and the funeral was held from the Priest home, with internment in the Priest Cemetery. Mrs. Priest left New York with her parents when a child for Illinois. On July 1, 1866 she was united in marriage to William J. Priest, of Pleasant Ridge, Illinois. In 1877 they came to Kansas and located on the farm which up to the present time was her home. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Priest, two of them dying in infancy. Ten are still living, all of whom were present at the services last week. They are as follows: Calvin Priest of Kinsley, Alford Priest of Hutchinson, Walter Priest of Norwich, Roy Priest, Mrs. Alice McIntire of Byron, Oklahoma, Mrs. Rettie Barrett of Niles, Oklahoma, Mrs, Rollie Scott of Mt. Hope, Mrs. Alma Kirkbride, Mrs. Pearl Fitzsimmons, of Haven, and Mrs. Flora Findell, of Hutchinson.
Besides her children and her husband, she leaves thirty-four grandchildren and four-great grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.
Having lived in this community for thirty- eight years, Mrs. Priest was known by most everybody. She was a greatly beloved woman and leaves a host of friends outside of the family to mourn her departure.

Haven Journal Friday February 5, 1915

Windiate, Len

Len Windiate, a respectable farmer living about two miles east of town, on the old Treadway farm died on Thursday after a short illness, of typhoid malaria in the 36 year of his age.



Nickerson Register September 25, 1886