Untitled Document

Obituaries
& Death Notices
in the
Delphos Republican
1900-1909
Delphos
Ottawa County, Kansas
Compiled by K.A. Jacques
2004

Delphos Republican, 1900-1909
Table of Contents
1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1902 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
1905 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1906 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
1908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
1909 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Adams, Mary Price
Delphos Republican, September 27, 1900
Mary Price was born in Clarion County Pennsylvania
July 28th, 1820, and died after a lingering sickness at the
home of her daughter Mrs. R.J. Shippee in Delphos,
Kansas September 21st, 1900; aged 80 years, one month
and 23 days.
She was married to Isaah (Isaiah) Adams March 8th,
1841, and from that time to this day have walked the
pathway of life together, happy in each other's love.
The deceased became the mother of nine children,
four boys and five girls, of whom only one has preceded
the mother to another world. For ten years after their
marriage, Brother and Sister Adams resided in the state
of Pennsylvania. In April of 1851, they moved to the
state of Iowa where they resided until 1891 at which
time they moved to Geneva, Nebraska, and in 1898 they
moved from there to Hiawatha, Kan., where they resided
until they came to Delphos, a little more than a year ago.
At the age of 16, Sister Adams was converted and
united with the Baptist Church, of which church she was
a member for about 45 years. While residing at Lake
Mills, IA, she affiliated with the M.E. Church of which
she was a member for 8 years. But on moving to Geneva,
Neb., she united with the Free Will Baptist Church of
that place, of which she was a member at the time of her
death. During her earlier life she was an active earnest
and faithful member of the church to which she
belonged, and when riper years and failing strength
deterred her from active Christian duties, her Christian
faith lost none of its ardor and earnestness, but increased
more and more. Truly may it be said of her; "The path of
the just is as a shining light that shineth more and more
unto the perfect day".
Sister Adams leaves a husband, eight children and
many other relatives to mourn her departure. But they
mourn not as those who have no hope.
Our mother has gone to that far off shore
She has gone away to return no more,
She has looked her last on field and grove
She has bid adieu to those she loved.
She has passed away like a troubled dream.
She has crossed the brink of that silent stream
Where the messenger waits with oar and bark,
To pilot her over the river dark.
The waters are turbid, deep and cold,
But strains from Angels' harps of gold
Come floating across from the other side
As her feet crossed over the surgeless tide.
The messenger beckons, the breezes swell
She can stay no longer.
Farewell, dear mother, Farewell!

Arheart, Phoebe
Delphos Republican, June 8, 1900
DIED- In Delphos, Kan., June 1, Mrs. Phoebe Arheart.
Mrs. Arheart was born near Cincinnati, Ohio in 1829,
was married to Robert Arheart at the age of 19; moved
to Indiana and then to Missouri where her husband died.
She then came to Kansas. She leaves three children.

Bishop, Rhoanna Stearns
Delphos Republican, August 17, 1900
Mrs. Rhoanna Stearns Bishop died in Delphos, Kansas
August 12, 1900 at the age of 92 years three months and
27 days. She had been ill for some time, her advancing
age causing a general breakdown of the system.
Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of Moses and Sabra
Stearns and was born May 15, 1808 in Readsboro,
Bennington County, Vermont. She was married to Rev. Joy Bishop in 1835 and lived in Readsboro until 1857 at
which time she with her husband and family moved to
Valley Farm, Iowa. The family lived at several points in
Iowa until 1872, when they moved to Delphos, Kansas
at which place she has since resided. She was the mother
of nine children, six girls and three boys. One daughter
and two sons survive her and live in this city and vicinity.
Her husband died in Delphos nearly four years ago.
Mrs. Bishop was one of the sturdy mothers of old
New England, and among her friends, which were only
limited by her acquaintance, she was known to be a
woman of pleasant and sprightly disposition and
extraordinary strength of character. She always read
from the cheerful side of life and imparted to those about
her the smile and hope of her own happy life, and even
under the burden of the years they clung to her until she
opened her eyes to the sunshine of an immortal life.
In the broken tie the children of the deceased have
the sympathy of the community that has witnessed the
lovable life and the full cup of the one who has departed
from them. The funeral services were held in the
Universalist Church of this city, Tuesday, and the body
laid to rest in the Delphos Cemetery.

Blagg, John
Delphos Republican, May 4, 1900
The body of John Blagg was found in the river at
Minneapolis last week. It is not known whether he was
accidentally drowned or whether it was suicide.

Carpenter, Charles
Delphos Republican, January 26, 1900
Charles Carpenter, who lives southeast of Wells in this
county, lost his life by a mistake last Monday. We learn
from good authority that he was in Minneapolis on
Monday forenoon and purchased a bottle of whisky and
a bottle of carbolic acid and placed one in each of his hip
pockets. When he went to take a drink he got hold of the
wrong bottle and took several swallows of the acid
instead of the spirits. Five minutes later he became
totally unconscious and about 3 o'clock died in great
agony. Delphos has been accused of the surreptitious
distribution of alcoholic beverages, but it seems there are
some responsibilities at the door of some of our sister
towns.

Carver, Ella
Delphos Republican, March 23, 1900
Died at her home in Meredith Township on Tuesday, March
6 after a long illness, Ella, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Carver. The child was about five years old.
Clingenpeel, Andrew
Delphos Republican, March 2, 1900

Andrew Clingenpeel, for many years a resident of
Delphos and vicinity, died in Illinois last Tuesday. His
body was brought back to Minneapolis Wednesday, and
on Thursday was buried in the Minneapolis Cemetery
beside his first wife, who died some years ago. He was
about 70 years old and leaves four grown children to
mourn his death.

Comfort, child
Delphos Republican, February 9, 1900
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Comfort, living at Oakhill,
was buried last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon attended
the funeral.

Cook, A.D.
Delphos Republican, August 10, 1900
DIED.- At his home three miles northwest of Delphos
August 6th, A.D. Cook, of inflammation of the stomach.
The deceased had been sick about two weeks and for the
past few days his friends have despaired of his recovery.
He had long been a sufferer from heart disease and
rheumatism and advancing age rendered recovery as
doubtful from the first.

A.D. Cook was born in Vermont 93 years ago the
4th day of last May. When a young man he came west
and lived for a time in Illinois and Wisconsin and then
moved to Iowa, where he lived for fifty years. By
industry and thrifty habits he amassed considerable
wealth. Five years ago he came to Kansas and settled by
his son and among old Iowa friends. He was married a
second time and leaves a widow and five children,
Alfred, Oliver, Delbert, Mrs. Waitstill Ewing and Mrs.
Lois Kribbs, all by his first wife, to mourn his departure.
He was a man of much more than ordinary financial
sagacity, and has always been a great reader of the
events of the times. He was a good citizen and neighbor,
and an earnest, practical counselor to his children.

Cooper, Edith
Delphos Republican, February 23, 1900
Little Edith Cooper, aged 5 years, died in Delphos last
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. She was the daughter of
Mr. A.A. Cooper of Cherokee, Kan. The death of this
little girl is very sad. In a little over a year the mother
and two children of this happy family of four have
passed to that unknown beyond. Mr. Cooper is a nephew
of our townsman, J.A. Cooper, and also has relatives
living in Beloit. The child was buried in Minneapolis
Saturday morning. The sorrow-stricken father desires to
thank the numerous friends who rendered such kind
assistance during the child's sickness.

Cox, Mrs.
Delphos Republican, February 9, 1900
Mrs. Cox died at her home in the south part of the city,
on last Sunday morning. She leaves a husband and five
little children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Cox's parents
arrived Saturday from Tennessee to visit, not knowing of
their daughter's illness. The remains were taken to Salina
for interment. The grief-stricken parents and family have
the sincere sympathy of everyone.

Crosby, Mrs.
Delphos Republican, May 4, 1900
We learn that Mrs. Crosby of Minneapolis was found
dead in her bed Saturday morning. Heart failure the
probable cause of her death.

Dudley, Judson H.
Delphos Republican, March 2, 1900
From a Denver paper we learn of the death of Judson H.
Dudley. Mr. Dudley was a cousin to Addison J. Dudley,
whose widow is a resident of Delphos. Mr. Dudley
belonged to the Colorado Society of Pioneers and was in
every way a gentleman of the old type and a fine scholar.

Erwin, John
Delphos Republican, March 23, 1900
We learn that John Erwin living near Minneapolis,
committed suicide last Saturday by hanging himself. He
has been sick for a number of months and has had
occasional fit of despondency and in one of these he
committed the act of self-destruction. He was a man
somewhat advanced in age having several grown children.

Farrow, M.W.
Delphos Republican, November 23, 1900

MR. M.W. FARROW DEAD
The following are clippings from the CHANUTE DAILY
TRIBUNE and will be of interest to the people here, as Mr.
Farrow is well known and was formerly a resident of this city.
M.W. Farrow, an aged gentleman, 82 years of age,
died very suddenly yesterday morning of a paralytic
stroke at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I.M. Woodworth
in the Second Ward, with whom he was making his
home. He went out to the barn about _ o'clock to feed
some chickens, and was found there in an almost
helpless condition, being completely paralyzed on one
side of his body. He was taken to the house but died in
about two hours. The funeral services were held at the
house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Fred Hemstead and Miss Tierce Farrow of
Kansas City, who were called here by the death of their
grandfather, M.W. Farrow, returned home last night.
A.C. Farrow of Garnett is in the city, called by the
sudden death of his father yesterday morning.

Funk, Will A.
Delphos Republican, August 17, 1900
The TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL gives the account of the
suicide of Will A. Funk formerly of this city as follows:
Hutchinson, Aug 15: W.A. Funk, proprietor of the Red
Cross pharmacy committed suicide in his room at the
Brunswick Hotel. In the midst of filling a prescription he
left the store, went directly to his room, held a .38 caliber
revolver to his head and pulled the trigger. He did not speak
after found and died in a few minutes. He was just getting
over a spell of sickness and it is believed that the sickness
unbalanced his mind. His business was prosperous and he
had no trouble so far as known. He was a young man and
his parents are prominent people in Wichita.
3 Delphos Republican, 1900

The funeral ceremonies were held Wednesday at 1 p.m.,
when Delphos Lodge A.F. and A.M. buried the brother
with the beautiful rites of the order in accordance with
the wish of the deceased. A large procession of friends
and brothers followed the remains to the Delphos
Cemetery where he was laid to rest.
Cooper, Edith
Delphos Republican, February 23, 1900
Little Edith Cooper, aged 5 years, died in Delphos last
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. She was the daughter of
Mr. A.A. Cooper of Cherokee, Kan. The death of this
little girl is very sad. In a little over a year the mother
and two children of this happy family of four have
passed to that unknown beyond. Mr. Cooper is a nephew
of our townsman, J.A. Cooper, and also has relatives
living in Beloit. The child was buried in Minneapolis
Saturday morning. The sorrow-stricken father desires to
thank the numerous friends who rendered such kind
assistance during the child's sickness.

Farrow, M.W.
Delphos Republican, November 23, 1900
MR. M.W. FARROW DEAD
The following are clippings from the CHANUTE DAILY
TRIBUNE and will be of interest to the people here, as Mr.
Farrow is well known and was formerly a resident of this city.
M.W. Farrow, an aged gentleman, 82 years of age,
died very suddenly yesterday morning of a paralytic
stroke at the home of his daughter, Mrs. I.M. Woodworth
in the Second Ward, with whom he was making his
home. He went out to the barn about _ o'clock to feed
some chickens, and was found there in an almost
helpless condition, being completely paralyzed on one
side of his body. He was taken to the house but died in
about two hours. The funeral services were held at the
house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Fred Hemstead and Miss Tierce Farrow of
Kansas City, who were called here by the death of their
grandfather, M.W. Farrow, returned home last night.
A.C. Farrow of Garnett is in the city, called by the
sudden death of his father yesterday morning.

Gard, Katie M.
Delphos Republican, March 2, 1900
Mrs. Katie M. Gard, wife of W.B. Gard, died at her home
in Garfield Township February 23. The funeral was
conducted at the home Sunday by Rev. J. W. Waite of the
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gard was ideal woman, loved
by everyone. Her death is particularly sad and the griefstricken
parents and relatives have the most profoun
sympathy of everyone.

Garner, James A.
Delphos Republican, March 30, 1900
James A. Garner died at his home in Cloud County March
21, 1900. The deceased, who was 65 years old, was found
insensible a few days before his death, in a granary. He
recovered his mind but died Wednesday. He leaves a wife
and several grown children to mourn his death. His funeral
was preached by Rev. Evatt of Junction City at the
Universalist Church Saturday and the remains were laid in
the Delphos Cemetery.

Goodall, Drusie
Delphos Republican, January 25, 1900
DIED.- On Saturday night, January 20, 1900, Mrs. Drusie
Goodall, wife of Frank Goodall, living near Delphos. The
deceased was 29 years old and had been married about
four years. She leaves a husband, father, sister and several
relatives in this vicinity to mourn her untimely demise. She
has been ill with consumption for a long time, which
finally ended in her death. Mrs. Goodall was a quiet,
pleasant little woman, much beloved by all her
acquaintances. The funeral services were held Monday at
the Catholic Church, and it was very largely attended. She
was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery near the city. The
sympathy of the community is extended to the husband
and relatives of the deceased in their bereavement.

Hally, John
August 17, 1900
IN MEMORIAM
DIED. Tuesday evening August 14, John Halley aged 18
years. The funeral was held Thursday, August 16 at the
Catholic Church in this city, Rev. Peter Hoeller officiating,
and the remains were deposited in the Catholic Cemetery
east of town.
John was taken sick with typhoid fever about two
weeks ago, which later developed into brain fever. He was
unconscious from the time he was taken sick until merciful
death relieved him. Only by short intermittent periods
would the light of reason come into his eyes and his
cheerful nature assert itself, even in the face of the grim
Angel of death.
Death is always unwelcome, but when it strikes a
youth full of promise, with field of fortune still untrod, the
burden is doubly hard to bear. The high school class of
1900 with the memory of the happy school days still in
mind, bore all that was mortal of John Halley to the grave,
and paid their last respects at the "gate of a life Elysian,
whose portal we call death".
Could human language, the words of friends, assuage
their grief, the burden of the bereaved ones would be easier
to bear. A host of friends will mourn this boy as a brother
and can only comfort the bereaved with the assurance that
Angel eyes will watch for your coming when life's dark
day is done, and you are again united with John, where
there is "neither tears nor sorrow nor pain nor death".
Mr. and Mrs. Thos.. Hally and family take this
opportunity to thank their friends who so kindly assisted
them during the sickness and death of their son and
brother, John Hally.

Hover, Martin
Delphos Republican, April 20, 1900
Martin Hover was drowned at Asheville the first of the
week while attempting to gather drift from the swollen
river.
May 4, 1900
The body of Martin Hover was found floating on the river
Wednesday evening by one of the Reeves girls, about two
miles by the river below where he was drowned. The
remains were buried in the Glasco Cemetery Thursday; the
funeral sermon will be preached tomorrow at Asheville.
The deceased carried a 1000 dollar policy in the Woodman
in favor of his father, and was also a member of the
Fraternal Aid of Glasco and carried a policy in it of $1000
to be divided between his two sisters. The family live at
Webster, Rocks County. The father was unable to be here
being laid up with a broken leg. The sudden death of
Martin Hover is a sad event, and the bereaved family have
the sympathy of the entire community.
4 Delphos Republican, 1900

Jacobs, Mrs.
Delphos Republican, February 9, 1900
Grandma Jacobs, living west of town, died Sunday
night, aged 88 years. She leaves three sons, Taylor,
Henry and Thomas, all living in this vicinity. She was
buried in Bethel Cemetery. She has been a resident of
Kansas for many years, living with her children. She was
a very pleasant old lady, beloved by all who knew her.

Kilbourne, J.V.
Delphos Republican, March 2, 1900
On Monday morning at seven o'clock J.V. Kilbourne
died at the residence of his brother F. Kilbourne, living 5
mi. southeast Delphos. The deceased came here a short
time ago from Colorado, where he has held the position
of superintendent of the Sampson and Gold Hill mines
near Silverton. He is old pioneer, having gone to the
western territories in 1868 and has been prospering and
mining ever since. Of late his health has been failing,
and he came back to the home of his brother to die. He
was born in Pennsylvania and was 54 years old. He
leaves no children to mourn his demise, having never
married, but he has a number of relatives living in this
vicinity. He was buried in the Minneapolis Cemetery on
Tuesday.

McBride, infant
Delphos Republican, January 12, 1900
A telegram received by friends in this neighborhood
brought the sad news from Jewell County that the infant
child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McBride (formerly of this
township) was dead. We sympathize with this estimable
young couple in their loss of the little tender rosebud that
had come to bud and bloom in their home, but was called
up higher to the beautiful world of light to be one of
God's jewels.

McColloch, infant
Delphos Republican, August 27, 1900
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James McColloch died
Monday morning at ten o'clock. The funeral was held on
the following day at ten o'clock by Rev. Clark of the
M.E. Church. Appropriate music was furnished by Mr.
and Mrs. T.R. Clendinen and Mr. and Mrs. Scheffer. The
baby was only two months old, but two months is long
enough to twine about a parent's heart ties that sorely
bleed when broken. Fair and pure as a lily the sweet babe
looked in his little white casket, having for company
pansies, chrysanthemums, geraniums, all white, which
had given their lives for him and were indeed typical of
his life. The baby was apparently as well as ever Sunday
night on retiring, but was taken violently ill before
eleven o'clock that night and in spite of all that loving
hands could do died at ten o'clock the next morning. A
wide circle of friends extend the sorrowing parents their
sincere sympathy.

Neumann, Mrs. Jacob
Delphos Republican, April 20, 1900
News comes from Wisconsin announcing the death of
Mrs. Jacob Neumann. She died Monday, April 5th at
Sharon. Jacob Neumann is a brother of our townsman,
Charles, and as many of our people remember, lived for
sixteen years in this vicinity. The deceased and family
have hosts of friends in this neighborhood who will be
pained to hear of the death of this estimable wife and
mother. Mrs. Neumann was about 45 years old and
leaves a husband and eleven children to mourn her loss.

Post, Lewis
Delphos Republican, April 27, 1900
We learn that Lewis Post died in Arizona recently. Mr.
Post was at one time a resident of Delphos, having
married a daughter of Marshal Davis. A number of their
acquaintances still live here.

Raub, Andrew
Delphos Republican, January 5, 1900
Word was received here last week, too late for
publication, announcing the death of Andrew Raub, at
the home of his son, D.L. Raub, better known here as
Lytle, near Dana, Ill., Monday, Dec 18, 1899, aged 74
years, 10 months and 6 days. Andrew Raub was born in
Oxford, Warren County, N.Y. Feb 12, 1825, and married
Miss Dollie Hawley in Hinsdale, N.Y. His wife and three
sons survive him. Mr. Raub was well known here as
sober, industrious and upright, and dealing with his
fellow man as he would be done by.
5 Delphos Republican, 1900

Rawson, Pardee
Delphos Republican, June 15, 1900
Pardee Rawson, youngest son of S.P. Rawson of this
place, died in Salina last Monday, June 11th, and was
buried in the Delphos Cemetery June 13th. He was born
in Perry County, Ohio, May 26, 1854, and came to
Ottawa county with his father in 1873, where he lived
for a number of years before moving to Salina. Deceased
leaves a wife and three children.
Mr. S.P. Rawson desired to thank those who so kindly
assisted at the burial of his son.

Reppert, Artalissa
Delphos Republican, July 13, 1900
Mrs. Artalissa Reppert who had a stroke of paralysis a
short time ago, died Sunday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Everly, who lives near Bethel, Cloud
County. She leaves a husband and several children to
mourn her departure.
She was married to John C. Reppert Oct 16, 1856.
Her conversion to the church was at the age of 17, and
she united with the Baptist Church of which she
remained an active member until she came to Kansas in
1882, since which time she has done what she could in
other churches, there being no Baptist church in reach.
It will be a terrible misfortune to her afflicted husband
who has been an invalid for several years, incapable of
moving about. Mrs. Reppert was a woman highly
esteemed as a neighbor and beloved as a mother. She
had been an active and healthy woman all her life until
recently she was overtaken by a stroke of paralysis.
She was born in Pennsylvania and was 62 years old last
February. The family has resided in Kansas for many
years. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Clark of
this city at the Bethel Church, and she was laid to rest in
the Delphos Cemetery Monday, under the beautiful rites of
the Rebekah Lodge. The family has the heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community in their irreparable loss.

Reppert, Frank
Delphos Republican, July 27, 1900
DIED. Frank C. Reppert was born in Virginia on the 11th
of November 1873, and died near Delphos July 21st,
1900.
Frank was one of the most popular teachers in this
vicinity and in his death a true and sincere friend has
departed to the better home, where there shall be
"neither tears nor sorrow, nor pain nor death."
He held a diploma from the Salina Wesleyan
Business College and was a thorough scholar, devoted to
his books and work.
He was buried in Delphos Cemetery Sunday with
the rites of Oddfellowship, of which order he was a
highly respected member. The community loses in Frank
C. Reppert one of its most promising members, and its
heartfelt sympathies are with his doubly bereaved
relatives.
In Cool Doings column:
On Saturday at 10 pm, Mr. Frank Reppert departed to a
better land than ours; he went to join his mother who
passed through the mystic veil but two weeks before. A
few of his many friends followed his remains to the
Delphos Cemetery. Over 60 teams were in the
procession. By his departure we miss an energetic and
truthful friend. We extend out sympathy to his many
relatives and friends.

Rilley, Mrs.
Delphos Republican, February 2, 1900
Grandma Rilley, aged 84, died at Minneapolis last
Friday, and was buried at the Delphos Cemetery on
Sunday.

Rummel, Albert
Delphos Republican, March 2, 1900
Albert Rummel, one of Beloit's best-known
businessmen, died at his home Monday night. He had
been ill for a week previous, unable to attend to his duties
at his store. On Saturday he suffered a stroke of apoplexy,
and never fully regained consciousness after that.

Scott, Allen
Delphos Republican, May 18, 1900
At Glasco last Saturday, Allen Scott, a notorious
character, was shot and instantly killed by Assistant
Marshal Jamison, the ball passing entirely through his
body. Scott was shooting a revolver in the streets and
resisted arrest, attempting to shoot an officer who was
unarmed but ran into a store and secured a rifle and

killed his man. The inquest exonerated the officer. Scott
assaulted the marshal of Scandia two years ago, nearly
killing him with a knife.
Shively, Elizabeth
Delphos Republican, April 13, 1900

Mrs. Elizabeth Shively died at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Pope, living about ten miles west of
town, on April 8th. She was about 80 years old and had
been in good health up to a few days previous to her
death. The funeral was preached by Rev. G. S. Smith at
the home of Mrs. Pope, and she was buried in the
Delphos Cemetery Monday.

Skinner, W.H.
Delphos Republican, March 30, 1900
W.H. Skinner died at the residence of Lew Serviss near
Delphos Thursday March 29th at 8 a.m. of cancer of the
stomach. He suffered for many weeks with the dread
disease that ended his life. The deceased was born in
Virginia 66 years ago and came to Kansas in 1870,
settling on a claim about four miles north east of
Delphos. His first wife died many years ago, leaving six
children, five of whom are still living to mourn his
demise. He was a good father and a man very much
respected by his neighbors and acquaintances with whom
he has so long been associated in the development of a
new state. His obsequies will be held at the Universalist
Church in Delphos Saturday March 31st at 10 p.m.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby return our sincere thanks to all who so kindly
helped us during the sickness, death and burial of our
dear father.
C.H. SKINNER, W.B. SKINNER, LAURAWHITE,
LILLY SERVIS, EMMA BAGNALL

Snodgrass, Alvin H.
Delphos Republican, April 6, 1900
Alvin H. Snodgrass died at the age of 63 years at his
home in the Wesleyan Addition this morning at 6 o'clock
after a prolonged illness from dropsy. The deceased was
born in Ohio in 1871. He leaves a wife and four children
to mourn his loss. SALINA REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
Mr. Snodgrass was a resident of Ottawa County for
many years.

Stout, Nora
Delphos Republican, February 23, 1900
Mrs. Nora Stout died at her home northeast of this city
last Friday at the age of 21 years. The bereaved family
has the sincere sympathy of everyone.

Taylor, Mrs.
Delphos Republican, May 18, 1900
Old Mrs. Taylor, a former resident of Delphos, was
buried in Miltonvale Sunday the 6th. She suffered many
years from a cancer.

Webster, Mary M.
Delphos Republican, May 18, 1900
AT REST
DIED, in Delphos, Kan., Friday afternoon, May 11th,
Mrs. Mary M. Webster, aged 63 years and 3 months.
Mary M. Eastman was born in Delaware, Ohio in 1837.
At the age of 16 she moved with her parents to South
Wayne, Wis. The following year she was married to
Samuel Webster.
Soon after she and her husband united with the
Baptist church of which she remained a faithful and
constant member and died with the triumph and
consolation of the Christian religion. To quote her own
language a short time before she died: Her "Earthly life
is ended. Her earthly work is done."
She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn her
loss.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist
Church Saturday afternoon, the Rev. J.F. Clark
officiating, the text being from Revelations 13:14. The
remains were interred in the Delphos Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many
friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and
death of our mother.
ELLA BALLOU, SILVIA PORTER, JOHN WEBSTER, GEORGE
WEBSTER, FRANK WEBSTER, DANIEL WEBSTER
7 Delphos Republican, 1900

Welsh, Helen
Delphos Republican, February 16, 1900
Mrs. Helen Welsh of Manhattan died at her home in that
city last Friday, and was brought to Minneapolis
Saturday for burial, the interment taking place in
Highland Cemetery. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Pete McKissor, and leaves a host of friends and relatives,
besides a husband and three little ones to mourn her loss.

Ziegler, John
Delphos Republican, May 11, 1900
John Ziegler who lived southwest of here, died and was
buried at Ada Cemetery last Sunday.
8 Delphos Republican, 1900

Agnew, Mae Sexton
Delphos Republican, November 29, 1901
A cablegram from Manila received at Minneapolis last
Sunday morning, announced the death of Mrs. Mae
Sexton Agnew, wife of Lieutenant Agnew, of the 24th
US Infantry.
Mrs. Agnew was the second daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. F.M. Sexton, Minneapolis. She was a graduate of
the State University and a particularly bright student.
She possessed many accomplishments, many graces,
youth, beauty and wealth. She was married to Lieutenant
Agnew about three months ago and left immediately
with her husband for Manila, from which place word of
her death came.
It is most distressing; grief, deep and lasting; sorrow
beyond expression. Man is helpless in such hours as this;
the Grim Terror harkens not nor tarries, because of
protests, prayers or tears. It may be a grain of comfort to
the stricken families to know that many friends about
here extend sincere sympathy.
Barnes, Sarah
Delphos Republican, February 1, 1901
MOTHER BARNES AT REST
A LIFE OF USEFULNESS AND GOOD WORKS ENDED
Rev. Sarah M. Barnes, so well known and beloved by all
her many Delphos friends, died Sunday Jan. 7th, 1901 at
the home of her son in Lawrence, Kansas, aged 76 years.
The loss of her eyesight had deprived her for some
time of the pleasure of reading. This was a great
affliction, yet she bore it with a Christian grace
responding cheerfully to the kind attention of her friends
with a heart full of love to every human creature, she
saw only their virtues and magnified them, while faults
were unnoticed or excused.
She was broad in charity and sympathy, thus endearing
herself to everyone with whom she came in contact. She
was an earnest, energetic worker, not only in the Sabbath
School and Church or her faith, but every good cause; in
the reading club, or at the social her talks were rich and
varied, and her counsel was a panacea to the troubled soul.
During the Civil War she was an active worker in
the Sanitary Commission, in collecting and forwarding
supplies to the wounded, as well as to give her personal
service in their care.
Mother Barnes was an active assistant at the time of
dedicating the Universalist Church at Delphos and at the
Ordination service of Rev. J.R. Carpenter. She will long
be remembered and revered by her Delphos friends.
Father Barnes died eight years ago, and Mother Barnes
has now gone to join him where they will take up the
broken threads of their earthly romance and weave them
into beautiful garlands for Eternity. A FRIEND
Bickerdyke, Mary Ann Ball
Delphos Republican, November 22, 1901
Rev. J.F. Clark preached a very able memorial sermon in
the M.E. Church Sunday Nov 10th at 2 p.m. for Mother
Bickerdyke, who died at her home in Bunker Hill, Kans.,
Friday Nov. 8. Rev. Clark was an acquaintance and
friend of Mrs. Bickerdyke, whose last request was that
he should preach her funeral sermon. He was wired
when she died, but could not leave his charge here, but
preached a sermon here at the same hour of the funeral
at Bunker Hill. Mother Bickerdyke was one of the strong
and noble characters of the trying period of 1861 and '65,
and surely her reward will be great.
9
1901
The Delphos Republican
C.M. WHITE, EDITOR
Published on Fridays

Boucher, Robert
Delphos Republican, March 8, 1901
DIED.- In Abilene, Kansas at the home of his son, Otis
L., Wednesday Feb 27th 1901, aged 72 years, 3 months
and 1 day.
The remains were brought to Delphos for burial in
the Cemetery here.
Deceased was well known to all old settlers of
Ottawa County, having moved here in 1871. He was
born in Ottawa, Canada and moved to the States at the
age of fifteen.
Married Emma E. Richards in 1861. He was father
of four children, only two of them surviving him- Mrs.
O.L. Kinsey and Otis L. Boucher.
Mr. Boucher was a great sufferer for many years
before he died, but endured bravely, and paid the last
debt with an abiding faith that over yonder he would find
peace and relief. So be it.

Bower, Lulu
Delphos Republican, August 9, 1901
MRS. HENRY BOWER DEAD
Harlow Billings received word Monday of the death of
Mrs. Henry Bower at her home in Fairview, Oklahoma,
which occurred August 2nd at 11 a.m. With her husband
Mrs. Bower visited Delphos a year ago and won all by
her gentle ways and charm of manner. The bereaved
husband is well known here, and Delphos friends extend
sincere sympathy. Mrs. Bower was Lulu Merrill before
her marriage.

Budke, Joseph
Delphos Republican, Ocober 11, 1901
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, morning mass was
celebrated in the Catholic Church for the repose of the
soul of Joseph Budke (brother of William and George
Budke), who died in Germany on the 29th of last August.
His brothers and several friends attended the
Tuesday and Wednesday morning services held at the
Catholic Church: the services being Mass for Joseph
Budke, Rev. Father Horgan, pastor.

Cain, Hester
Delphos Republican, November 8, 1901
The funeral of Hester Cain, aged nine years, occurred
last Friday, Rev. W.A. Clark conducting the services,
which were held at the house. Pall bearers: O.P. Davis,
Charley Parks, Arthur Fetter, Arthur White.

Comfort, Aurilla C.
Delphos Republican, August 30, 1901
Mrs. Comfort, mother of Mrs. I.N. Richardson, died rather
suddenly at the home of her daughter last Sunday night.
She had attended campmeeting the day before. Services
were held at the house Tuesday, Rev. Woodrow officiating.
September 6, 1901
DIED. Comfort.- At the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.N.
Richardson Aug 26th, 1901, Mrs. Aurilla C. Comfort,
aged 63 years.
She suffered for several months, but the Death
Angel came at last and called her to her home. She
leaves a husband and family, who are comforted by the
knowledge that she still lives.
Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Woodrow, K.C.
Mrs. Richardson, Bertha Brown and members of the
family desire to make acknowledgement of kindness and
attention of friends at the death and burial of the dear
wife and mother.

Conda, Sarah
Delphos Republican, February 22, 1901
SUDDEN DEATH
Mrs. Elz Conda died very suddenly at her home in this
place last Tuesday night. Although subject to heart
trouble, she was apparently as well as usual at bed time.
During the night she woke and called to her husband to
get up and start the fire, as she was sick. Mr. Conda
stirred the fire immediately and went for a neighbor.
Returning in a few minutes, his wife whispered
"Goodby, Elz", sank into unconsciousness and died at 5
a.m. Wednesday February 20th.
Deceased was a very estimable woman, a daughter
of Mrs. Elmiria Dewey, and sister of Mrs. John Hillan
who has recently come here with her husband from
Missouri. Her maiden name was Sadie Parish. Besides a
sorrowing husband, parents and many friends, she leaves
six children, the youngest but a babe.
Here indeed is a sorrow: an estimable wife and
mother taken suddenly from house and family; which
way shall the husband and father turn? Who will still the

cries of the motherless children? You sympathize. Let it
be practical.
Sarah Parish was born June 24th 1868 in Stark Co.,
Ill. Married June 21st 1885 at Concordia KS, died Feb
20th, 1901 Delphos, Kansas. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Geo. Smith at the house Wednesday,
3 o'clock.

Conde, Anna Louisa
Delphos Republican, October 11, 1901
DIED: Conde.- At her home in Delphos, Kan., October
7th, 1901, Anna Louisa, wife of Norman Conde, aged 30
years, 4 months, 27 days.
Deceased was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., was
baptized the 27th of June, 1871; came to Kansas with her
parents in August, 1878; joined the Baptist Church at
Ada, Kansas, in 1895; was married to Norman Louis
Conde, at Minneapolis, Kans., the 25th of May, 1898.
Services were held at the M.E. Church Monday
afternoon, Rev. J.F. Clark officiating. General sympathy
is extended to the bereaved husband and family. Mrs.
Conde left one child, Geo. Myers, born Dec. 23, 1900.
Cooper, John D.
Delphos Republican, July 12, 1901

JOHN D. COOPER DEAD
John D. Cooper died at the hospital in Kansas City
Thursday afternoon, July 11. The remains will be
brought home today, Friday, and service held at the
house. Further notice next week.
July 19, 1901
DEATH OF JOHN D. COOPER
As we noted in these columns last week, the death of our
well-known citizen John D. Cooper, occurred at the
hospital in Kansas City, Mo., July 14, 1901.
A number of weeks ago Mr. Cooper went to the
hospital for treatment of a chronic trouble, submitted to an
operation, lingered long, but finally gave up the struggle.
Mr. Cooper's death will be sincerely mourned by all
who knew him and a distinct loss to his community in
which he has lived and labored so long; his hearty voice,
friendly greetings and genial disposition will be missed
from among us. He was a man of experience and
reading, interested in all the leading and popular
questions, fond of debate, but fair and generous always;
he was a close student of political economy, and few
were better posted in its principles than he. He was a
kind and indulgent husband and father, a good neighbor,
a good friend and a good citizen, straightforward in his
dealings, industrious and careful. He had accumulated
considerable of this world's goods, a good farm east of
town, a fine home in town and other property and,
surrounded by his friends in peace and plenty he had
expected many years yet of life. But it was not so
decreed and a good man has gone from our midst, and
we sincerely mourn his going.
The body arrived in Delphos Friday last,
accompanied by Mrs. Cooper, who had been with him
all the time at Kansas City during the long weeks,
faithful, devoted.
Services were held at the house and at his request
J.W. McLaren, Helen N. Eacker and George N. Billings
paid tributes of respect. The quartette sang two of his
favorite songs and a long funeral train wended its way to
the cemetery.
Born at Nottingham, England, December 28, 1832.
Died at Kansas City, Mo., July 11, 1901, aged 68 years,
6 months 13 days. Married to Sarah McKenna
November 10, 1862. To them were born 4 children. One
boy and two girls have gone before. The wife and one
daughter, Mrs. W.M. Dunbar, remaining to mourn his
loss.
He came to Delphos, Kans., in June 1870, direct
from England and this has been his home ever since.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our thanks to the many friends who
so kindly assisted us in the burial of our dear husband
and father.
MRS. COOPER, MRS. W.M. DUNBAR

Dean, Anna Reynolds
Delphos Republican, April 19, 1901
DEATH OF MRS. HARRY DEAN
Mrs. Anna Reynolds Dean, wife of H.P. Dean, living 5
miles southwest of town, died at her home April 10, 1901
at 6 a.m., aged 36 (?) years, 9 mo. 10 days. Deceased
was born in Winona Co., Minn., came with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Reynolds, to Kansas in September
1876. Married Harry P. Dean September 27, 1882. Three
children were born to them, George, Carlos and Will.
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Mrs. Dean’s parents are both dead. There are three
brothers, George, Delphos; John in Manassa, Col.; and
Levi in Hopewell, N.M.
Mrs. Dean had been in poor health for a number of
years, had borne up bravely, tested all medicines that
promised any relief, as well as the climates of Colorado,
but no permanent relief came. Since her recent return
from Colorado, she has gradually failed until the end
came. She was a woman of very estimable character,
loved and respected by all who knew her and sincere
sympathy is extended to the sorrowing husband, family
and relatives.
Funeral services were held at the house, a short
sermon by Rev. Covert, and music by Jennie Towner,
Christie Keller, Mrs. Cora Chance, Frank Keller and L.C.
Butler. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Delphos.
CARD OF THANKS
For myself and family, I thank my neighbors and friends
for their kindly ministrations during the sickness and
death of the dear wife and mother.
HARRY P. DEAN

Donnelly, Ignatius
Delphos Republican, January 4, 1901
Ignatius Donnolly died very suddenly at the home of his
father-in-law in Minneapolis, Minn., at 12:04
Wednesday morning. Aged 70 years.

Durst, Violet
Delphos Republican, March 8, 1901
DIED.- Violet, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rolly
Durst, March 1st, 1901, aged 27 days.
Like the sweet flower for which she was named, she
blossomed, then faded, leaving the fragrance of her
memory lingering in the hearts of her bereaved parents,
where it will be fondly cherished while life remains.
We wished to thank our friends and neighbors for their
kindly help and sympathy in the time of our
bereavement. MR. AND MRS. R.L. DURST
Eacker, John
Delphos Republican, December 27, 1901

JOHN EACKER DEAD
DIED, at his home in this place December 21, 1901,
John Eacker aged 79 years.
Mr. Eacker's death was very sudden; he had not
been feeling well for a day or two previous, but the
evening before he had planned work for the next day as
had been his custom for years, and went to bed at the
usual hour. In the night, Mrs. Eacker, who has been an
almost helpless invalid for many years, heard a slight
noise, and said enquiringly. "Father?" Receiving no
answer and deciding that she had been mistaken she
went to sleep and slept later than usual. In the morning,
Mrs. Nichols, a neighbor, called with breakfast for Mr.
Eacker. This aroused Mrs. Eacker who arose without
disturbing her husband and let the visitor in. Suspecting
that all was not well, Mrs. Nichols summoned Miss Peet
and going into the room where Mr. and Mrs. Eacker
were they learned the truth. Mr. Eacker had died during
the night.
Funeral services were held at the house Sunday at 2 p.m.
by Rev. J.F. Clark, with favorite songs by quartette: J.L.
Duncan, C.M. White, Arthur White, L.C. Butler.
Mr. Eacker was an Odd Fellow, a Mason, and a
member of the GAR and also assisted in instituting the
Rebekah Lodge at this place. A large delegation of
members of these societies attended. E.L Duncan and
J.C. Shippee from the IOOF, G.S. Smith and C.S. Taylor
from the GAR and H.K. Bernard and T.E. Truex from
the AF and AM acting as pall bearers and Dell Cook and
John Richards marshals. After the services at the house
the Odd Fellows took charge and concluded them at the
grave. A.J. Scranton, N.G., J.E. Ferguson, Chaplain.
John Eacker was one of our oldest citizens, quiet
and unassuming in his ways; interested and helpful in all
that was best for the town and community; he will be
greatly missed.
He was much attached to the orders to which he
belonged; he had been a member of the IOOF for nearly
sixty years, and had never been behind in his dues nor
had he ever drawn a sick benefit. He wore the handsome
50 year veteran jewel that now becomes the property of
Loren Brown, grandson.
Mr. Eacker leaves a wife and three daughters, Mrs.
George Rae, Miss Helen N., and Mrs. J.T. Brown.
John Eacker was born in the town of Hoosick,

Rennselear Co., New York, Dec 21, 1822, and died at his
home in Delphos, Kansas Dec 21, 1901, aged 79 years.
His family moved to Sheridan in western New York
while he was a boy. There he grew to manhood and
married Lydia Keach in 1844. With two children they
moved to Illinois in 1853; thence joined the celebrated
Greeley Colony in Colorado, and thence to his last
home, Delphos, Kansas. He was an Odd Fellow for
nearly sixty years, being the first Noble Grand of the
Delphos Lodge. He was a faithful Mason and an honored
member of the GAR.
He was a loving and kind husband, a tender and
indulgent father, and a neighbor such as anyone should
be proud of; kind, generous and obliging-no one was
ever turned away empty handed, nor a sad heart without
a word of comfort. His kindness did not stop with man
but extended to dumb animals, these too will miss him.
To the kind friends, neighbors and faithful comrades
who, in this sad hour of our great affliction, cheered us
by their presence, loving sympathy and kindly
helpfulness, we extend our thanks. To the grave we
followed him; mortals can go no farther; he pierced the
gloom that shadows the hereafter and knew it all. He, the
husband, father, uncle and comrade waits us in the happy
home and lodge room beyond.
MRS. JOHN EACKER
MRS. GEORGE RAE
MISS HELEN N. EAKER
MR. AND MRS. JAMES T. BROWN
MR. AND MRS. W.P. STILLWELL

Fulton, Fred
Delphos Republican, December 6, 1901
TRAGEDY AT MINNEAPOLIS
FRED FULTON SHOOTS HIMSELF
This city was much shocked last Monday morning to
learn that Sunday afternoon, about 8 o'clock, at the
Burns Hotel in Minneapolis, Fred Fulton, who was quite
well known here, had committed suicide, by shooting
himself through the head with a revolver. The
particulars, which we got from one who was there a few
moments after the tragedy, are as follows: Mr. Fulton,
with his wife, were conducting the Burn's Hotel at
Minneapolis and had been in possession about a month.
Business was good and they appeared to be doing well.
Sunday afternoon, Mr. Fulton went into the bedroom
adjoining the downstairs sitting room on the north. A
boarder, half asleep on a couch in the sitting room heard
Mr. Fulton call someone, then a shot was fired followed
by a heavy fall. He sprang up and reached the bedroom
door the same instant Mrs. Fulton rushed into the room
from the kitchen. Mr. Fulton was lying on the floor
unconscious with the blood gushing from a wound near
the temple. Mrs. Fulton overcome by the awful tragedy
sank unconscious to the floor.
In a few minutes it was all over with poor Fred
Fulton; he had sought release from the troubles of this
world and plunged into the mysteries of the next by a
swift and terrible route.
The victim of this tragedy was quite well known in
Delphos, having lived here for a number of months
about two years ago, coming here from Nebraska with
Roy Morris, and made many friends by his quiet ways
and agreeable manner. In a short time Mrs. Fulton and
the three children joined him when they moved to
Minneapolis, though we believe he has since made one
or two trips to Oklahoma.
In tragedies of this kind there is much speculation as
to the cause; why did he do it? The story of the life of the
Fultons since Fred come to Delphos from Nebraska is
the story of a very unhappy family. It is a story where the
husband and father came into property by his wife, and
who knew nothing of its value or how to care for it;
losing part in unsuccessful business ventures, travel, and
later, through evil associates, the last of the property,
something over $3000 was gone.
Enough may be learned form these few lines to
explain everything; the husband's failure, the wife's
upbraiding, the frequent quarrel; love turned to ice; the
threat, the fault, desperation; quarrel, the weapon, crash,
the terrible release from it all for one, the agony of
remorse of the other. Far be it from us to say, "the fault
is here" or "the blame is there." Even these few
particulars are given, not to satisfy the curiosity of the
reader but that perhaps they may serve the purpose of a
warning to some young man who is drifting away from
the path of rectitude and virtue, and hard, homely work,
in which alone is to be found peace and content, long life
and pleasant hours.

Gentry, Jennie
Delphos Republican, April 19, 1901
JENNIE GENTRY DEAD
Just as we go to press, James Clark handed us the
following telegram:- Lebo, Ks., April 18. James Clark:
JENNIE DEAD. WILL START TOMORROW FORENOON. MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS FOR BURIAL. J.G. GENTRY

Gilett, Mr.
Delphos Republican, October 25, 1901
Word was received here of the death of young Gilett,
who has been here a number of times visiting his sister,
Mrs. George S. Clark. Mr. Gilett, was a victim of quick
consumption, being sick but a short time.

Guibor, C.H.
Delphos Republican, September 27, 1901
Dr. C.H. Guibor died at his home in Topeka, Kansas last
Sunday evening of cancerous infection of the bowels.
Dr. Guibor used to practice medicine at Beloit, and was
well-known about there. He moved to Topeka about
twelve years ago.

Hally, Thomas Francis
Delphos Republican, February 15, 1901
We regret to announce the death of Thomas Francis Hally,
which occurred at his home in Delphos, Sunday February
10, 1901 at 11 a.m., the result of paralysis of which he first
felt symptoms in the Concordia land office in 1884,
whither he went on matters pertaining to his farm west of
Delphos. The disease gradually increased and spread, but
he pluckily continued at his trade here until a few years
ago, he was compelled to give up his shop and take the
best care of himself possible until the end.
Deceased was born in New Castle, County
Tipperary, Ireland Dec 24, 1841 and was therefore 58
years, 1 month and 16 days old.
He was apprenticed early to the trade of shoemaking
and became a skilled workman. He came to America in
April 1866, following a tour of England and Wales.
Landing in Yonkers, N.Y. he proceeded to Cincinnati,
where he was stricken with cholera. Recovering he came
to Atchison, Kansas in 1869, and took a claim there, but
having severe attacks of the ague, he abandoned the
claim and returned to Yonkers and opened a shoe shop.
From Yonkers he went to Hinsdale, Mass., where he met
and married Mary Conden, Sept 15, 1871; thence to
Pittsfield, Mass, where he established a home, worked at
his trade and where three children - David, Alice- Mrs.
Raymond Brown- and John were born.
With his family he came to Kansas in 1878 and
located on the farm west of town which he owned at the
time of his death, and opened a shoe shop on the north
side of the square where he worked for many years, until
failing health compelled him to abandon the bench. Four
children have been born in Delphos, Patrick, John 2nd -
the first John died in Massachusetts- and the second
John in Delphos, 1900, just twenty years to a day from
the date of the death of his brother in Massachusetts-
Thomas and Maurice.
Tom Hally, as we knew him best here, was a fine
specimen of the Irish gentleman; a great reader and
student of affairs, and had a memory that easily retained
whatever he desired, courteous, obliging, industrious, he
had a fund of humor which was always ready for his
friends’ entertainment. He was a good citizen, a loyal
friend, a kind husband and generous father. He will be
missed from among us, and the sympathy of a wide circle
of friends is extended to the bereaved wife and family.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church
Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Father Hoeller conducting.
Rest in peace, spirit of a good man.
Mr. Hally leaves a good farm west of Delphos and a
policy in the A.O.U.W. and Woodman Lodges for $2000.
Harris, Zacharia J.

HARRIS.- Zacharia J. Harris died at his home in Glasco,
Kansas, Saturday, August 31st, 1901.
Deceased was walking about the yard in the cool of
the evening, when without particular warning, the world
passed from him, and in its place came the light and
revelation of the Great Beyond.
The writer's acquaintance with the deceased dates
from the time Mr. Harris came to Glasco, in 1886, and
seldom do we meet a man with more of the kindly,
courtly graces of a gentleman of the old school, than
were ever present with the subject of this sketch. Though
well advanced in years at the time of coming to Glasco,
yet even then it was easy to understand by his physique
and mien, that in his younger days he had been a king
among men. He was reserved, rather, appearing but
seldom on the street, but is held in most kindly
remembrance by all who knew him.
Deceased was born in Hartford, Ky., in Nov. 1810;
moved to Westport Mo., in 1840, where he had charge of
the Indian Mission for a number of years; moved to
Shawnee Mission, Johnson County, Kansas in 1847,
thence to Arcadia, Mo., in 1850, where he established
the Arcadia High School and lived until 1861. During
the war he lived in St. Louis and Atchinson County, Mo.,
and until he moved to Glasco in 1886.
He joined the A.F. and A.M. in 1888, and remained
a member until the end. He belonged with Glasco Lodge
No. 292, and by it, assisted by Delphos and Simpson
lodges, was buried. He made his home for many years
with his brother, Dr. R.W. Harris. He never married.

Havens, A.P.
Delphos Republican, September 6, 1901
A.P. Havens, of the Kansas Lumber Co., dropped dead
on the street at Minneapolis last Saturday night. The
funeral occurred Monday, A.K. Midgley, of this place,
was one of the pall bearers. Deceased was 57 years old,
a successful business man, and as a man and citizen held
in high esteem by all who knew him.
The lumber firm of Leidigh and Havens have yards
at Salina, Lincoln Center, Sylvan Grove, Delphos,
Minneapolis, Bennington, Spring Hill and Olathe, and a
lumber mill at Me_a, Ark.

Hillhouse, infant
Delphos Republican, August 16, 1901
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hillhouse died at
their home in Perry, Sunday evening last at 8 o'clock.
The remains were sent here for burial, the funeral
occurring Monday afternoon last. Several carriages of
friends gathered at the depot, with the grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. H.B. Jones. The tiny white coffin was tenderly
taken to the cemetery in the carriage with Rev. Covert
and Mrs. P.C. Hull.

Hoover, Elizabeth
Delphos Republican, May 17, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover, whose death by
accident the Republican last week noted, was held at the
M.E. Church in Delphos Saturday at 3 p.m. May 11,
1901 with sermon by G.S. Smith.
The pall bearers were by request members of the GAR
post here. H.S. Warren, Ed. Ferguson, A.D. Geren, N.L.
Burr, Chas. Neumann, Jno. Brown, Glasco.
Mrs. Hoover was born in Monroe County, Ohio
Sept 23, 1823. Her husband, Richard Hoover, to whom
she was married in 1848, died in the army in September,
1864. Ten children were born to them of whom five are
now living. The death of her husband left her with eight
small children with whom she moved to Kansas and
onto her present farm in 1872. The five children are:
Mrs. Joe Maring, Salina; Mrs. William Haley, Meredith;
David Hoover, Parkland, Okla., Mrs. D. Overacker,
Ripley, Okla., and Amanda, living on the farm. Mrs.
Hoover united with the Christian Church in her youth
and lived close to its teachings during the remainder of
her life.
She was held in high esteem by all who knew here,
and her death comes as sincere bereavement to all.
Coroner Phillipson and Deputy Sheriff Reed were called
Friday on an inquest, and rendered a verdict of
accidental death in accord with the details as here
published last week.
No blame attached to the young boy, Arthur Haley,
in whose hands the gun was when it was discharged, and
his grandmother met her death. He had been shooting
crows for a day or two about the place, and the morning
of the accident, he with his grandmother was outdoors,
Arthur to shoot more crows and his grandmother to drive
some hogs from the yard. In some unaccountable
manner the shotgun was prematurely discharged, the
load striking the grandmother under the right shoulder.
She sank to the ground and died in a very few minutes.
May 10, 1901
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
MRS. ELIZABETH HOOVER IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND
DIES IN TWENTY MINUTES.
Early Thursday morning May 9th, 1901, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hoover, living on her farm 8 miles northwest of
Delphos, was outdoors about some work in the yard. Her
grandson, Arthur Haley, a lad of fourteen, son of William
Haley, was handling a shotgun. The boy didn't know the
gun was cocked, but on his handling, the gun was
discharged, the contents striking his grandmother just
below the right shoulder, inflicting a terrible wound
from which she died in a very few minutes.
Mrs. Hoover lives on her farm with her daughter,

Amanda. Her grandson, James Haley, son of Wm. Haley, her son-in-law, whose home is on Pipe Creek, was living there and working the farm. Jimmie's brother, Arthur, who was handling the gun, was over helping with the work. Mrs. Hoover was carried unconscious into the house, and Jimmie, nearly crazed with grief, came to town, sent Dr. Aplin out, and went to break the news to his parents on Pipe Creek. Dr. Aplin went immediately, but the unfortunate woman was dead before he got there. It is another of the awful tragedies that so frequently occur in connection with unloaded guns, and this one, in one of our oldest and best known families, is very greatly deplored by all, and sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral will probably occur Friday.

Hutton, Mary H. Delphos Republican, May 10, 1901 The following particulars of the life and death of Mrs. Elias Hutton will interest her many friends here among whom she lived for more than twenty years and who hold her memory in high esteem. Mary H. Grant was born in Meigs Co., Ohio Dec 24, 1820. She was married to Elias Hutton May 19, 1844, and came to Kansas in May, 1874. Five children were born to them, three of whom survive the deceased, viz; Dr. G.E. Hutton, Monmouth Ill., Mrs. Vallie Smail, Glasco, Kan., and Mrs. Ida Goodlander, Drakesville, Iowa. She united with the Christian Church in 1840 in Meigs Co. Ohio and has been identified with that church since. Her husband died of paralysis, Feb 6, 1895, in Delphos. She departed this life April 27, 1901, at her daughter's home in Glasco, with whom she has made her home for the past year and a half, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Delphos Cemetery April 29.

Johns, Mrs. (Jane) Delphos Republican, May 3, 1901 Grandma Johns died at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Odecurt five miles southeast of Lamar, April 20th, and was buried at the Hall Cemetery. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.

Magee, Arry Delphos Republican, December 20, 1901 Mrs. Jerry Magee died very suddenly at her home across the river last Wednesday night. She ate supper as usual, but soon after complained of being dizzy and in a few minutes she was dead. December 27, 1901 The funeral of Mrs. Jerry Magee occurred last Saturday afternoon. A large delegation of colored people from Minneapolis were in attendance, and a long procession followed the remains of a good wife, a kind mother, friend and neighbor to her last resting place. January 3, 1902 OBITUARY Mrs. Arie McGee, wife of Jerry Magee, who lives 4 miles west of town, died December 18th, 1901. Mrs. McGee was born in South Carolina about 1831. She had a brother to whom she was much attached. At an early age they were both sold into slavery, and the two prayed and wept that they might be sold together. But it was not so; the boy was sold and taken south, from whom nothing was ever heard. The sister was a slave until freed by the war. She was twice married. She leaves a husband and ten children. She was for many years a devoted member of the Baptist Church, and is referred to by neighbors and acquaintances as a most estimable woman, and will be sincerely mourned. In another column (January 3, 1902) A bit of the prophetic concerning the death of Mrs. Jerry Magee, who died here recently: The Sunday previous, a very pleasant day, she said: "Nice day, and I am glad to be with you, but I'll not be here next Sunday." Nor was she; she died the following Wednesday.

McCollough, Orville Delphos Republican, April 5, 1901 GLASCO CORRESPONDENCE Little Orville McCollough, son of William, aged 10 years, died last Friday evening. Funeral services Sunday by Rev. McMillan. 16 Delphos Republican, 1901

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