The Holton Recorder

12023. Polly Ann Cheney was born in Andrew county, Missouri, April 24, 1843, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Paxton, of Belvue, Kan., Sept. 2, 1922, aged 79 years 4 months and 8 days. On March 19, 1963, she was united in marriage to John Songs in Andrew county. He preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1890. To this union six children were born. Two of them are deceased; Maud and Duncan died in 1884. Margaret Ellen Trezise died in 1896. The surviving children are Mary Jackson, of Elmont, Kan., Elisha Songs of Topeka, Kan., Josephine Paxton of Meeker, Colo. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church … joined the church when a young woman of about thirty years of age … She was one of the early settlers of Jackson county, Kansas, having come with her young husband to the old home where they lived for so many years in 1873. Besides the children named above she leaves sixteen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren, many other relatives … burial was in the family lot besides her husband in the Shields cemetery, near her old home. … The Holton Recorder, September 21, 1922.
12024. Dr. Rolla Y. Henry for five years superintendent of the city hospital, St. Louis, fell from a sixth story window of the institution Thursday and was fatally hurt. Dr. Henry was in the city service over eleven years, beginning as an intern at the city hospital. - Topeka State Journal. Dr. Henry was a resident of Jackson county several years ago, practicing at Soldier and later in Holton. … The Holton Signal, September 21, 1922.
12025. Whiting. James Watkins received a message Sunday morning stating the death of his brother, John, at his home in Griggsville, Illinois. The Holton Signal, September 21, 1922.
12026. Whiting. Mrs. James Crawford who was sick quite a while, passed away at her home Thursday night. … Interment in Spring Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one son, George Eugene, one daughter, Mrs. Laura Hicks, and one brother … [Later in column.] Wilbur Cobb of Oklahoma was here to attend his sister, Mrs. Crawford’s funeral. The Holton Signal, September 21, 1922.
12027. Grant L. Zeller was born in Lebanon, Pa., January 21, 1865, and passed from this life September 22, 1922, aged 57 years, 8 months and one day. He lived with his parents in Pennsylvania until he was 7 years of age when they moved to Elkhart, Indiana. At the age of 17 he came to Winston, Missouri, where his mother resided until the time of her death a few months ago. Upon coming to Winston, Mr. Zeller took up the study of telegraphy and was in the employ of the Rock Island Railway company for a number of years. He worked for the Burlington lines for a few years and then took up work on the Santa Fe as the chief dispatcher working in Kansas and Colorado. August 9, 1912, he applied for a position as train dispatcher on the Rock Island and was granted a position at Goodland on the Denver division. This position he held until the time of his death. He was a loyal patriot of the Rock Island. He knew the railroad from one terminal to another. … He was united in marriage to Miss Clara Jackson of Carrolton, Missouri, Nov. 14, 1888, who, after spending many years by his side in the journey of life, passed away at Goodland, Kan., September 12, 1913. … For many years he worked with the Presbyterian church, and upon coming to Goodland he united with the M. E. church where for many years he was superintendent of the Sunday school, and has faithfully served the church in almost every official capacity. He was the president of the Goodland Methodist Hospital Board … On October 19, 1921, at Holton, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Brown. They were very happily located in a beautiful modern home in Goodland, Kansas, and to this happy union twin sons were born. They were less than a month old when they were left fatherless … He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two sons: one brother, John Zellers of New York City; three sisters; Mrs. Clara Dean of Elkhart, Indiana; Mrs. Hattie Bishop of Cassopolis, Mich., and Mrs. Cora Weyrick of East Akron, Ohio; one step-brother, R. J. Kimberling, of Winston, Mo.; one half-brother, Ralph Kemberling, of Three Forks, Mont.; other relatives … the body was taken to Holton, Kan., for burial. … The Holton Recorder, September 28, 1922. (cont’d)
12027. (cont‘d) … Out of town relatives and friends who were in Holton for the funeral were Mr. John Zellers of New York city; E. D. Sheehan, chief Division dispatcher for the Rock Island lines from Goodland, Kans., Miss Frances Moore of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Walter Zavity, of Morrill, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawks, Mr. Frank Hawks of Hiawatha, M. A. Brown of Ontario, and Mrs. J. A. Pomeroy of Topeka. The Holton Signal, September 28, 1922.
12028. Mable Trundle was born at Nemaha county, Kansas on February 12, 1883, and died September 17, 1922, at her home in Holton, Kansas, aged thirty-eight years, seven months and five days. She was converted and united with the Christian church of Sugar Creek, Missouri, in her seventeenth year. She was united in marriage to Douglas Lester in Atchison, Kan., on the 31st day of January, 1910. To this union were born three children, namely, Ethel May, aged 10 years; Edward Lewis, aged 5 years, and Robert Dale, aged 2-1/2 years. Mr. and Mrs. Lester have lived in and about Holton for the past six years. … she leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and immediate family, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Trundle of Holton, one brother, Herbert J. Trundle of Romance, Arkansas; one aunt, Mrs. Thomas Hatch of Netawaka, Kan.; and one uncle, F. M. Smith, of Holton, Kan. … final resting place in the Holton cemetery. The Holton Recorder, September 28, 1922.
12029. Rufus W. Johnson, oldest son of William and Mary Johnson, was born at Willow Branch, Ind., Feb. 21, 1858. He secured his education in Indiana but in his 24th year moved with his father’s family to Kansas and settled near Holton. He taught school while in Indiana and continued for a while after removing to Kansas but choose farming as his life’s work. Two years later he returned to Indiana and married Martha H. Bussell who survives him. To this union were born eleven children: Clarence, Walter, Russell, William, Freeman, Don, Frank, Mrs. Merle McCrow, Mrs. Eva Bliss, Mrs. Mary White and Sarah, all of whom survive him except Sarah who died in early childhood. In 1903 he moved with his family to a farm near Macomb, Okla., on which he resided until his death, Aug. 22, 1922. In January, 1917, he was stricken with paralyses which resulted in his death. Early in life he joined the Christian church … One brother, D. F. Johnson of Brownwood, Texas, and the children except Freeman, together with the wife, were with him until the last. Freeman, who resides in California arrived too late to see his father alive. The deceased leaves to mourn his departure the sorrowing wife, ten children, five brothers, Ira M. Johnson of Sapulpa, Benton N. Johnson of Los Angeles, Prof. E. N. Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind., D. F. Johnson of Brownwood, Texas, and Charles Austin Johnson of Pecos, Texas. … laid to rest in the Mars Hill cemetery by the side of the little daughter. The Holton Recorder, September 28, 1922.
12030. Mayetta Department. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dryer, a baby Wednesday night, and it died the same night. … The Holton Recorder, September 28, 1922.
12031. News of the Holton Schools. First Grade. Max and Maxine Helpingstine were absent on account of the death of their grandfather who lived in Sabetha. … Second Grade. Marjorie Helpingstine was absent on account of the death of her grandfather. … Third Grade. Katherine Helpingstine was absent Friday afternoon. The Holton Recorder, September 28, 1922.
Brief Local News. John Helpingstine was in Sabetha last Saturday to attend the funeral of his father, William Helpingstine. The Holton Signal, October 5, 1922.
12032. Havensville News. From the Review.] Iva M. Rairdon was born in Livington county, Mo., November 23, 1876, and died in Bethany Hospital, September 9, 1922, aged 45 years, 9 months, 16 days. She joined the M. E. church at Osage City, Kansas, in December 1889 … came to Kansas with her parents, in 1888 residing at Chanute, Osage City and Holton prior to coming to Havensville in 1893, where she lived with the exception of the last two years which were spent in Kansas City. She leaves to mourn her departure one brother, W. C. Rairdon, Mrs. W. C. Rairdon and their children, Esther, Everett, Marie, Olive and Lenore Rairdon of Havensville, Kansas … Burial was in the Havensville cemetery. The Holton Signal, September 14, 1922.
12033. Whiting. Mrs. Fairbairn died at the home of her son, C. H. Fairbairn, near Lawrence, on October 6. … Mrs. Fairbairn was married to Andrew Fairbairn in 1866. They made their home in Whiting, where several years ago Mr. Fairbairn died. After it became apparent that Mrs. Fairbairn could no longer live alone she moved to the home of her son near Lawrence. … the burial was in Spring Hill cemetery, by the side of her husband. The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
12034. James W. Martin died at his home in Wichita last Saturday. Death resulted after a long illness starting last winter, with a case of influenza. … the body was brought to Holton for burial. … James W. Martin was born in Morehead, Kentucky, April 6, 1876, and came to Kansas with his parents at the age of 9 years. He received his education in the Holton public schools, and was a graduate of the class of ‘93, later attending Campbell College. In the spring of 1898 he joined the army as a private in Co. D, 22nd Kansas Volunteer Infantry at Holton and was honorably discharged and mustered out in the fall of the same year. He was a teacher for six years, was superintendent three years, one year at Hoyt and two years at Whiting. He was elected to the office of county clerk in 1906, and served two terms, afterwards going to Topeka and taking a position as traveling salesman with the Hall Lithographing Co., which position he held till the time of his death. He joined the Presbyterian church at the age of 14 years. He was married on December 6, 1906, to Elsie Brown at Whiting, Kan. There were three children born to this union, John Q., who died in infancy, and Dorothy V. and Mary Lucile. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin, of Follansbee, West Virginia, his sister, Mrs. C. W. Kinter of the same place, and brother J. P. Martin of Pittsburg, Pa., besides numerous friends and relatives. He was a member of the B. P. O. Elks No. 427 at Wichita and of the Holton Masonic Lodge No. 42, A. F. & A. M. The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
… died October 7 at Wichita and was buried at Holton … The Soldier Clipper, October 18, 1922.
James Wesley Martin, son of William and Elizabeth Blair Martin … passed away at his home … October 7, 1922 … He was a direct descendant of William Henry Harrison, president of the United States. At the outbreak of the Spanish American war while a student at Campbell College, he enlisted in the service of his country … mustered out of service at Fort Leavenworth … John, 2, dying in infancy … Dorothy Virginia … The Holton Signal, October 19, 1922.
12035. Sarah Jane, daughter of David and Margaret Bowdle, was born Feb. 25, 1851, near Roundhead, Harden county, Ohio. She grew to womanhood in that place and in 1870 was married to Euclid Stephenson and began life’s journey together in the home neighborhood. Here were born four children: Frank, Earnest, Bertha, now Mrs. H. H. Maxey of Banner, Okla., and Fred of Soldier. They came to Kansas in 1887 and settled in the Olive Hill neighborhood where they have since resided. Two children were born here: Edna, now Mrs. Fred Owen of Cherryvale, Kan., and Ralph, now of Ponca City, Okla. She united with the M. E. church at the age of sixteen … she departed this life on October 3, 1922, at the age of 71 years 7 months and 9 days … she leaves one sister, Mrs. Lillian Neal of Alger, Ohio, her devoted husband, all of her six children, together with twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren … the funeral was conducted at the Olive Hill church … laid to rest in the beautiful plot across the road. …. The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
… her home twelve miles west of Holton. … The Holton Signal, October 5, 1922.
12036. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Standish and Leonard drove to Ottawa Sunday to attend the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansell. Mrs. Standish remained with her daughter, Mrs. Hansell. The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
12037. Frank H. Horth of Centralia who attended Campbell University in Holton in 1892, died recently in Topeka. The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
12038. Leroy Edward Heath, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heath, was born October 7, and died October 14, 1922. … Interment was made in the Soldier cemetery. Card of Thanks. … death of our darling baby boy, Leroy Edward. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heath. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells. The Soldier Clipper, October 18, 1922.
12039. Circleville. … Miss Carrie Carver, who lived for many years in Circleville, Kan., but who for the last few months has resided in Long Beach, Calif., passed away in that city Thursday morning, Sept. 14, 1922, as a result of an operation. …. She suddenly died, at the age of 49 years, 11 months and 9 days. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Everitt of Howard, Kan., and Mrs. Bella Hoffa of Long Beach, California. … she was born in McEwensville, Pa., and spent her early years in that place. She was about to unite with the Lutheran church when she was called away … The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
… died at Los Angeles, Cal., September 19. … The Holton Signal, September 28, 1922.
12040. Frank Heathman was born at Circleville, Kan., on March 5, 1868, grew to manhood at Circleville and attended the schools. When a young man he chose farm work as his vocation and has spent his life’s energies in this county toiling as a farm hand until he was stricken with sickness nearly four years ago. He died October 10, 1922, aged 54 years, 7 months and 5 days. He leaves three brothers, George of Blue Rapids, William of Topeka, and Ed of Circleville, Kan.; two sisters, Louella, now Mrs. Meyher of Pueblo, Colo., Florence, now Mrs. Comforth of near Ft. Scott, Kan. … Interment in the family plot in the Holton cemetery. The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
Frank Heathman died at the county farm Tuesday morning. … The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
12041. Verdie Paulina Simpson, daughter of Jas. T. and Mary E. Simpson was born in Holton, Kan., March 12, 1884, and departed this life Oct. 15, 1922, aged 38 years, 7 months and 3 days. Her entire life was spent in Holton and she received her education in the schools here. She was married to Fred Huddle in 1903. A little son preceded her in death, the result of an accident by severe scald … She was an invalid for 12 years … she leaves to mourn her untimely death, her mother, one sister, Mrs. Jas. Crouch of Des Moines and four half brothers, Milo of Holton, Wendell of Pueblo, Colo., and Clarence and Henry of California. The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
… interment in the Holton cemetery. The Holton Signal, October 19, 1922.
12042. Argel Keys and wife and little son returned from Clarinda, Iowa, on Wednesday of last week where they were called to attend the funeral of Mr. Key’s father who had passed away very suddenly on Sunday morning. Mr. Radshaw of Denison, stayed on the farm with Edna and did the chores during their absence. The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
12043. Jennie E., daughter of Wilson and Elizabeth Dredge, was born in Knoxville, Ill., March 10, 1861, and departed this life October 11, 1922, aged 61 years, 7 months and 1 day. She was the only sister in a family with seven brothers, two of whom died in childhood. She spent her girlhood in her native town where later she was united in marriage to E. J. Davis of Holton, Kan. Four children were of this union, two girls, Mrs. Elizabeth Latimer of Lander, Wyo., Mrs. Ruth V. Anderson of near Circleville, Francis L. of Holton, and Ralph E. of Lander, Wyo. … Her five brothers were also present, Wm. and John of Knoxville, Ill., Thomas S. of Harrison, Nebr., Lewis of Council Bluff, Iowa, and Albert of Elmo. Mo.; Mrs. A. Peace of Wichita, a cousin, her only relative in Kansas. … Mrs. Anna Schooley and O. C. Davis of Kansas City, sister and brother of Mrs. E. J. Davis, and Mrs. Conner of Wichita were present … The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
Mrs. J. E. Davis died Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Roby. … The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922. (cont’d)
12043. (cont’d) Banner Grange. … She was a member of the Banner Ladies’ Aid Society and the Banner Grange … The Holton Signal, October 19, 1922.
12044. Martha Minerva Brown, daughter of Isaac and Lucinda Brown was born in Warren county, Iowa, March 2, 1856, and passed to the great beyond at her home in Hoyt, Kansas, Oct. 6, 1922, aged 66 years, 6 months and 4 days. At the age of nine years she moved with her parents to Tama County, Iowa. She taught school one term there, then moved to Cass County, Iowa, with her parents where she taught one more term of school. She was married to Benj. Erwin in Cass County on March 8, 1876. To this happy union ten children were born: Bruce W. of Topeka, Kan.; Sarah L. Mann of Hoyt, Kan.; Frank I. of Charlio, Mont.; Carl W. of Seattle, Wash.; Ivan B. of Hugoton, Kan.; Ray H. of Hoyt, Kan.; Eva M. Hittle of Hartman, Colo.; Fay M. Long and Claude C. of Mayetta, Kan., and Ruth L. Becker of Topeka, Kan. In November, 1880, with her husband and family she came to Jackson County, Kansas, where they lived on the same farm for 40 years. In March, 1921, they moved to Hoyt, Kan., where she resided at the time of her death. … she was a patient sufferer of heart trouble for nearly eighteen months. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband, 10 children, 21 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Kerr of Winterset, Iowa, Mrs. Emma Denham of Cumberland, Iowa, and Mrs. Mame Stewart of Springfield, Mo., and other relatives … The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
Mayetta Department. … Mrs. Irwin lived southeast of Mayetta some years ago … The Holton Recorder, October 12, 1922.
Benjamin Britton Erwin oldest son of James and Elizabeth Erwin, was born in Champlain Co., Ohio, April 13, 1882 and died in St. Anthony, Idaho July 29, 1923, age 71 years 3 months 11 days. He went to Iowa with his parents when but two years of age. His father was a soldier in the Civil War and died at that time. From the age of 12 years he had made his own way in the world. He was married to Martha Brown in Cass Co., Iowa on March 8, 1876. To this union was born 6 boys and 4 girls, Bruce W. of Topeka, Sarah L. Mann of Hoyt, Frank I. of Charlo, Mont., Carl W. of Seattle, Wash., Ivan B. of Hugoton, Ray H. of Topeka, Eva M. Hittle of Hartman, Colo., Fay L. Long of Mayetta, Claude C. of Hoyt and Ruth L. Becker of Topeka. In November 1880 with his wife and family they came to Jackson Co., Kans., where they lived on the same farm for 40 years. In March 1921 they moved to Hoyt, Kans., where they resided until the time of his wife’s death (less than 10 months ago). Since that time he has lived among his children. In October 1903 he was converted and united with the M. E. church at Point Pleasant, Kans. … On June 4 he started on a visit the children and other relatives, getting as far as St. Anthony, Idaho where he was very suddenly overtaken by death. He leaves to mourn his death 10 children, 21 grandchildren one sister, Mrs. Eva Rice of Eureka, Kans., one brother, J. F. Erwin of Brookings, South Dakota, also one half sister, Mrs. Mary Jacobs of Littleton, Colo., other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Erwin had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for more than 40 years. He being a charter member of Hoyt Lodge of which he was a member at the time of his death. … laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Hoyt Cemetery. The Holton Recorder, August 16, 1923.
B. B. Erwin, an uncle of Mrs. Z. O. Davis who has been visiting with the family for the past week was found dead in bed Sunday morning. … expected to leave Monday morning for a trip through Yellowstone Park and visit with his son, F. F. Erwin, at Charlow, Mont. … St. Anthony (Idaho) paper. The Holton Recorder, August 23, 1923.
Pottawatomi Mission. … Mr. Ben Irwin, father of Mrs. Louis Long. The Holton Recorder, August 2, 1923.
12045. Delia High School. Irene Mitchell attended the funeral of her uncle, William Kirkpatrick, at Rossville Thursday. The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
12046. Netawaka. The funeral services of Edwin Fredricks was held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. The body was laid to rest in the Netawaka cemetery. The Holton Recorder, October 19, 1922.
12047. Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Faulkender received a message Sunday evening that their son Louis’ wife had died at 3 o’clock at Easton, Kansas. Mrs. Faulkender left this morning (Monday) to attend the funeral. The Holton Signal, October 19, 1922.
12048. Ruth Irene Gardner was born August 24, 1884, at Soldier, Kansas, and died at Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., October 15, 1922, aged 38 years, 1 month and 21 days. On February 28, 1905, she was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Norton Scott. To this union were born two children Lowell and Frances, both of whom, with her husband survive … joined the Methodist church when but fourteen years of age. … Besides a husband and two children, Mrs. Scott is survived by an aged father, two sisters, Mrs. Lola McKibben, of Forth Collins, Colo., and Mrs. May McCann, of Soldier, and a half brother, Henry, of Soldier … The Soldier Clipper, October 25, 1922.
12049. Mrs. R. B. Brooks was called to Centerville, Iowa, last week to attend the funeral of a niece, Mrs. Dot Peterson. Her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wheeler, accompanied her. They all visited at New Hampton, Mo., with Mrs. Brook’s sister, Mrs. Mary Playmell. The Soldier Clipper, October 25, 1922.
12050. Three men are dead as a result of tragedy enacted on the reservation Tuesday afternoon and continued at Hoyt Wednesday morning. J. O. Marshall shot and killed two young men, Bert Griffith of Hoyt and Lloyd Ireland of Grant township, and later paid the penalty with his own life at the hands of armed posse. The bodies of Marshall and Lloyd Ireland were brought to Holton, while the body of Griffith was taken to Hoyt for burial. The shooting of the two young men was the result of a disordered mind inflamed by a legal action whereby Marshall’s cattle were levied on, sold by the sheriff and were being driven to Hoyt as the property of the Hoyt State Bank. The sale of the several head of cattle was made by the officer’s at the Marshall farm twelve miles west of Holton Tuesday morning by due process to satisfy a chattel mortgage. Orion Williams of the Hoyt State Bank took possession of them and had Bert Griffith along to drive them to Hoyt. They secured the assistance of Lloyd Ireland, living nearby, to help drive the cattle. The boys had proceeded as far as Soldier creek on the county road across the reservation when Marshall overtook them. He had come home, found his cattle gone, armed himself and started in his buggy in pursuit. There were no witnesses to the murder, but circumstances indicate he overtook the boys and shot them with a 44-calibre army rifle. W. H. Lasswell, driving home from his ranch about 3:30 in the afternoon with his family in his car, came upon the body of Bert Griffith lying dead in the road with a bullet hole through his head. A short distance ahead they overtook Marshall in his buggy. The latter leveled his rifle at the occupants of the car, got in and ordered Mrs. Jepson, who was driving, to take him to Hoyt. The car stalled and couldn’t be started. Marshall, after threatening the Lasswell party, left the car and drove on in his buggy. Mr. Lasswell at once telephoned the officers in Holton. Later the body of Lloyd Ireland was found in the field nearby, his body pierced with four shots from Marshall’s rifle. Marshall pursued his course to Hoyt. When he was accosted at Mayetta he leveled his gun on the officers who confronted him. It was supposed his mission at Hoyt was to “get” Orion Williams, cashier of the Hoyt bank. He ate his supper at a Hoyt restaurant, his gun before him. Finishing his meal, he walked down the street and disappeared in the darkness. Sheriff Frazey and his assistants searched the town to no avail, and after deputizing several citizens, came back to Holton. Yesterday morning at daylight the man hunt was resumed. Marshall was seen coming down the road towards Hoyt from the old Colburn barn where he evidently spent the night. He was headed towards the Hoyt bank. Members of the searching party met the killer in the road and asked him three times to surrender. The man refused and as he was lifting his rifle, shots from the posse brought him down. His chest was perforated with buck shot. Sheriff Frazey brought the body of Marshall to Holton at once. On his person was found his rifle, a hatchet, a dirk knife, a revolver and a pair of pliers. He had determined he would not be taken alive. Bert Griffith, one of the victims, is a man of about thirty. He lives on a farm west of Hoyt. He leaves a wife and child. Lloyd Ireland, the other innocent victim of the madman’s deadly aim, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ireland. He was married seven months ago to a granddaughter of D. H. Hagar. He lived on the W. R. Ireland’s farm twelve miles west of Holton in the same neighborhood with Marshall. J. O. Marshal is well known in the county. He was about 50 years old and was married. Officers and others who have had business dealings with him say he was of an excitable nature, violent and threatening at times. … the body of Lloyd Ireland was removed yesterday evening to the home of his uncle, W. R. Ireland … Mrs. Marshall is expected in this morning to make arrangements for the burial of her husband. Orion Williams of the Hoyt State Bank yesterday notified the undertakers to embalm the body. The Holton Recorder, October 26, 1922.
Lloyde Edward Ireland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ireland, was born August 24, 1898. He has lived in Jackson county all his life except six years, when he lived in McPherson county. He attended the public schools and often expressed a desire to go to high school and secure a finer education. He was married March 25, 1922, to Bessie May Segrist, daughter of Hattie G. and Fred L. Segrist of Buck’s Grove neighborhood. His married life was very happy but very short, being only seven months. He came to the end of his earthly life … Tuesday, October 24, 1922. … He leaves besides his wife and parents, five brothers, Charlie, Clarence, Francis, Harold and Raymond, and two sisters, Edith and Bessie; his grandmother, Mrs. C. W. Carter of Holton, and many other relatives … Burial was in the Holton cemetery. The Holton Recorder, November 2, 1922.
Card of Thanks. … Mrs. Lloyd Ireland, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ireland, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Segrist, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ireland.
Out of town relatives here for the funeral of Lloyd Ireland were, Mrs. E. H. Smith, Topeka; Mrs. Nannie Brown, McPherson county; Lawrence Ireland, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morris, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Hoyt. The Holton Signal, November 2, 1922.
Bertram Isaac Griffith, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Griffith, was born two miles west of Holton, Kansas, March 19, 1884, and departed this life October 24, 1922, age 38 years, 7 months and 5 days. His entire life, with the exception of two years spent on a farm near Emmett, Kan., and one year in a restaurant at Rossville, has lived in Jackson county, living in or near Hoyt ever since he was 13 years of age. … In December, 1902, he was married to Lena Elizabeth Early of Hoyt, Kan., and to this union one son was born. In March, 1901, his wife was called to her eternal home and in January, 1913, he was again married to Anna Donahue of Hoyt, who with his father, mother, son and sister are left to mourn his early death. Funeral services and burial took place at Hoyt, Thursday morning, October 26.
Card of Thanks. … Mrs. Anna Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffith, Lonnie Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Graham.
James O. Marshall was born near Holton, Jackson county, Kansas, March 12, 1875. Died October 25, 1922. He was married to Grace Deveran, in the year 1919, who survives him. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ernest Eastman, of Beatrice, Nebr., one brother, Chester Shoup, of Hoyt, and many other relatives … his remains laid away in the Hoyt cemetery. The Holton Recorder, November 9, 1922.