The Holton Recorder

12173. Jesse Howard, the only child of Brutus E. and Matilda M. Sewell was born near Circleville, Kansas, March 16, 1913, and departed this life at his home in Bancroft, Kansas, Saturday morning, February 3, 1923, aged 9 years, 10 months and 17 days. After the death of his mother in September, 1915, he lived with Grandpa and Grandma Sewell three years. The remaining years were spent in the home of his papa and new mamma … a year ago a little sister came to gladden his life … the funeral … at the church at Bancroft. … His little body was laid to rest by the side of his mother …
Bancroft. … he was stricken with peritonitis and was operated on Friday afternoon and died Saturday morning. … The Holton Recorder, February 8, 1923.
12174. Lieut. Carl H. Myers, who was graduated from the old Hiawatha Academy in 1899, committed suicide in Honolulu Wednesday, January 31. Following is news dispatch from Honolulu: “Lieut. Carl H. Myers, army aviator, shot and killed himself in the Officers club at Luke field, near here, according to a report made by brother officers. No motive for the suicide is known. Lieutenant Myers was born in Missouri in 1881, and was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1903. He enlisted in the army in 1917 and was commissioned in 1918. Myers was married while serving at Mather field, Sacramento, just prior to coming to Hawaii a year ago. He was stationed at Marfa, Texas, in the war. Army officials said he did not appear for duty yesterday as recreation officer at Luke field. He reported at the usual time this morning, however, but appeared despondent. Later, two enlisted men heard a shot, investigated and found him dead with the pistol beside him. It was said that he had an exceptional good war record. Mrs. Myers is in Honolulu.” Dr. E. T. Myers, Lieut. Myers’ father, practiced medicine at Baker for several years, later removing to Netawaka, where he died 2 years ago. Several years ago Lieut. Myers suffered a nervous breakdown, followed by mental illness. He spent many months on the open plains in western Nebraska, where he regained his health. The Holton Recorder, February 8, 1923.
12175. George H. Barker received word recently of the death of his brother John A. Barker, aged 77, which occurred in Portland, Oregon, January 7. Comrade Barker was a veteran of the Civil War, belonging to the First Nebraska Cavalry. The Holton Recorder, February 8, 1923.
12176. Clyde J. Buck received word Monday night that his sister, Mrs. Laura Buck Cullison had died in an Omaha hospital following a surgical operation. She had been severely ill for three weeks. Mrs. Cullison was 30 years old and leaves a husband and three young children. Her home is at Weeping Water, Nebr., where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. The burial will be at Powhattan, Kan., today, beside the grave of her mother. The Holton Recorder, February 8, 1923.
Maple Grove. Mrs. Davisson of Belleville came Wednesday and visited until Thursday with her brother, Clyde A. Buck and family. … [Later in column] Ed Cullison and three children of Weeping Water …
Junior High school. Lila Buck went to Powhattan Thursday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Cullison. The Holton Signal, February 15, 1923.
12177. Soldier News. From the Clipper.] Glenn Achenbach has word that his aunt, Mrs. H. Achenbach, died Friday at Clay Center. Her son died but two weeks previous. The Holton Signal, February 8, 1923.
12178. Matilda E. Reynolds was born March 28, 1841, in Ohio, and died at her home near Delia, February 9, 1923, aged 81 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was married in Illinois, Dec. 25, 1866 to Homer Cox. Five children were born to them, two of whom survive, Howard, of Iowa, and Ira, of Delia. In 1877 they came to Kansas and located in Jackson county where they have since made their home. She leaves an aged husband, two sons and fourteen grandchildren … burial made in the Delia cemetery. The Soldier Clipper, February 14, 1923.
Emmett. Mrs. Dibbern and Mrs. Zima of Topeka attended the funeral of their grandmother Mrs. Cox Sunday afternoon. The Holton Signal, February 15, 1923.
12179. William Edwards, the 16-year-old boy, who was injured in the auto accident with Chas Henry, died on Wednesday of last week and was buried in Friday. The Soldier Clipper, February 14, 1923.
12180. Mrs. J. D. Garrettson was called to St. Joe last Wednesday to attend the funeral of an aunt. She was accompanied by her father, W. O. Peterson, and her daughter, Lucile. The Soldier Clipper, February 14, 1923.
12181. Margaret Estella Rambarger was born July 8, 1870 at Russellville, Ill., and died at her home in Phoenix, Ariz., January 16, 1923. Her mother died when she was quite young, she then came to Kansas and made her home with her sister, Mrs. T. H. Conley. On December 25, 1886, she was married to Lincoln Heathman at Circleville, Kan. To this union were born six children. Ruby who died in July 1899, Herman LeRoy and Mrs. Mildred McCabe of Bazaar, Kans., Mrs. Reva Whalan, Mrs. Juanita Christenson of Osage, Kans., and Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Heathman of Phoenix, Ariz. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. T. H. Conley of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Cora Eisman and Dan W. Ranbarger of Terre Haute, Ind.; and Dave W. Rambarger of Murphysboro, Ill. Her husband died in November 1899. In 1901 she moved to Holton and later to Osage, Kansas. Four years ago she moved to Phoenix, Ariz. She united with the Christian church several years ago at Circleville, Kans. … Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery at Phoenix, Ariz. The Holton Recorder, February 15, 1923.
Mr. Thomas H. Conley was born at Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1858, and died at Phoenix, Ariz., August 15, 1923. When a young man he moved to Illinois and on May 19, 1878, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ranbarger. To this union was born five children. Two daughters preceded him in death. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Wm. of Kansas City, Kans.; Thomas E. of Phoenix; one daughter, Mrs. Maude McSpadden, of Phoenix; nine grandchildren; one brother, Dave Conley, of Soldier, Kans. He was a faithful member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, also a member of the Elks, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen lodges. He came to Kansas in 1879, making his home at Circleville for several years; moved later to Kansas City, Kan., and then to Arizona in 1912. … The Holton Recorder, October 11, 1923.
12182. After a lingering illness and untold suffering at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Schurman, Mrs. James Pruitt passed away Wednesday forenoon, January 31, 1923. Mrs. Pruitt had been a sufferer from kidney trouble for some time … Mrs. Pruitt was converted and baptized August 25, 1921 … Martha N. Grable was born in Buchanan county, Missouri, February 27, 1849. She was united in marriage to James Pruitt, Nov. 11, 1865, at Geary City. To this union were born eleven children, nine of whom, with her aged husband survive. The surviving children are Mrs. Arthur Schurman and Mrs. R. C. Hargrove, Effingham; Mrs. Bert Mallory and Mrs. Ora Hollenback, Larkin; Mrs. Geo. Reece, Oakley; Mrs. Daisy Mallory and Claude Pruitt, Topeka; James, of Densmore, and George of Osborne. Thirty-one grandchildren and several great grandchildren are left to mourn as well as the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary O’Brien, Atchison; Mrs. Lucy Rousey, Osborne; Alice Grable, San Francisco; Tom, of Effingham; Wm. and Reece, of Doniphan county. Mrs. Pruitt has lived practically all her life in this vicinity. … interment will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. … the pall bearers: Ernest Hollenback, Robert, Charles and Browne Hargrove, Herbert and Ralph Schurman are grandsons of the deceased. The Holton Recorder, February 15, 1923.
The funeral services of Mrs. Bert Mallory, who died Wednesday in the Horton hospital, were held at Larkinburg … Mrs. Maude Mallory was born near Lancaster, Atchison county, August 24, 1881. She was a daughter of James and Martha Pruitt. She was married to Bertram Mallory in 1899. Surviving her are her husband, one daughter, Claudine, and an adopted daughter, Elsie, five sisters, Mrs. Geo. Reece, Mrs. Benjamin Hargrove, Mrs. Arthur Schurman, Mrs. Daisy Mallory, and Mrs. Arthur Hollenbeck and three brothers, James, Claude, and George Pruitt. Mrs. Mallory was a member of the Christian church at Larkinburg … Interment was made in the Moore cemetery north of Larkinburg. The pall bearers were her nephews. … Arrington item in the Atchison Globe. The Holton Recorder, September 6, 1923.
… the Mallery family lived in the carbon district near Holton several years. The Holton Signal, August 30, 1923.
12183. Card of Thanks. … burial of our dear mother. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McAllister and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sills. Geo H. Cain. Mary E. Woodburn. The Holton Recorder, February 15, 1923.
12184. Nocks Creek. Joseph Opdaska, of Asher, Okla., died suddenly Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Nosewen Shopteese of heart failure, having rented their farm near Asher, Okla. a few weeks ago, coming to this reserve a short time ago intending to make their home here a few months. The Holton Recorder, February 15, 1923.
12185. Mayetta Department. Roy and Mrs. Allie Hawn received word Saturday of the death of their niece Fredonia Fronk at Beaver, Okla. The Holton Signal, February 15, 1923.
12186. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret McHugh, 78, who died Sunday at her home in Topeka … the body was brought to Holton and buried in the Catholic cemetery, Tuesday. The Holton Signal, February 15, 1923.
12187. Hoyt. Mr. Lawton, living southeast of Hoyt, died Sunday. He was 91 years old, a good ripe old age. The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
12188. Hoyt. Mat Cole, an old time resident of north Shawnee county, living five or six miles southeast of Hoyt died this morning at his home. He was seventy-six years old and has been confined to the house for the last year or two. The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
12189. Hattie Ironmonger, daughter of J. H. and Harriet (Ellis) Ironmonger, was born September 16, 1854, in Huron county, Ohio. Here she grew to womanhood and on December 11, 1878, was united in marriage with G. C. Dimm. Mr. and Mrs. Dimm came to Kansas the year they were married and settled in Osborne county where they resided until 1881 when they moved to Holton. They resided in Holton until 1917 when they moved to Burlingame where they were living when Mrs. Dimm departed this life on the morning of February 15, 1923. Mrs. Dimm was raised in the Friend’s church, but united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Holton … Her baptismal certificate bears the date of August 11, 1889. Her membership was never removed from the Holton church. She also was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Dimm never had any children of their own, but had two children by adoption. One, a boy, died in infancy and is buried in the Holton cemetery. The other, a girl, Grace, was educated in the Holton Public schools, and now resides at Creston, British Columbia, where she is keeping house for her brother, Edwin Hart. The interment was in the beautiful Holton cemetery. … The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
12190. Elizabeth Pauline Nichols was born at Florence, Switzerland county, Indiana, July 13, 1839, and departed this life February 11, 1923, at the home of her son, Garrett L. Bennett, in Soldier Valley vicinity, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, 29 days. In early girlhood she came to Kansas with her parents and endured the hardships of a pioneer life here. August 30, 1857, she was married to George W. Bennett. Their entire wedded life was lived in this vicinity. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond three years ago. Since that time she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Hannah C. Brakey, and her son, Garrett L. Bennett. To this union were born eleven children: William R., George W., Hiram W., Thomas L., Garret L. and Mrs. Kansas Nott of this vicinity, Mrs. Mary Shields of Holton, Kan.; Mrs. Hannah C. Brakey and Alfred E., Kline, Colorado, Mrs. Lucy A. Gibson, Havensville, Kan., and Agnes May, who died in childhood. In July, 1859, she united with the Christian church … Besides her ten children she leaves a sister, Mrs. Lucy Webb, Holton, Kan., two brothers, Wm. Nichols, Holton, Kan., Benjamin Nichols, Meeker, Colorado, forty-three grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren … She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Olive Hill cemetery … six of her grandsons were pall bearers as follows: Rollo Gibson, Glen Gibson, Olin Gibson, Harold Bennett, George Bennett, Harve Bennett. The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
12191. Mayetta Department. Isabelle Harris was born September 19, 1833, and departed this life February 20, 1923, at the home of her daughter in Topeka at the age of 89 years, 5 months, 1 day. In early girlhood she came to Kansas with her parents and endured the hardships of pioneer life here. She was married to Jess Cox in 1849 and to this union were born seven children. She remarried in 1868 to John Harris and to this union were born three children. Their entire wedded life was lived in this vicinity. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond many years ago. Since that time she has lived with a daughter in Topeka and her son, Will Cox. … those surviving her are her daughter in Topeka and her son, Will Cox of Delia. The funeral services were held on Friday at 1 o’clock, 1-1/2 miles east of town at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Ed Pooler … laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Cedar Grove cemetery, four miles west of Mayetta. The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
Margaret Isabelle Harris, 89 years old, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Manson, 630 Garfield avenue, Topeka. She was born in Indiana and came to Kansas in 1859. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Martha Manson, one son, Wm. Cox of Emmett, one sister, Mrs. Adeline Pasley of Topeka, fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. … burial in the Elliott cemetery, southeast of Mayetta. The Holton Signal, March 1, 1923.
12192. Wigwam. A message was received this week by Mr. Harmon Utterback telling of the death of his brother John who lived in Indiana. The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
12193. Colorado School - Holton. First and Second Grade. Florence Warner was absent Monday on account of her grandfather’s death. The Holton Signal, February 22, 1923.
12194. Funeral services for Marjorie Blanton, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Blanton of Topeka, who died Friday … burial in Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Blanton was a Holton girl before her marriage, and is a sister of Mrs. Zara Brown and Mrs. M. P. Seltzer. The Holton Signal, February 22, 1923.
12195. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Snider who were called to Canton, Ill., to attend the funeral of the former’s sister, Mrs. Johnson, returned here last week. Whiting Journal, February 23, 1923.
12196. Soldier Valley Items. Mrs. E. B. Brown received a telegram Wednesday morning telling the sad news of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. J. G. Bowley, of Bucklin, Kans. The Soldier Clipper, February 28, 1923.
12197. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Darlington of Denison, wife of Dr. J. W. Darlington, pioneer physician and resident of Jackson county since 1887, died at her home in Denison, Tuesday morning, February 20, at six o’clock. … she was thought to be recovering from an attack of influenza … Mrs. Darlington was 68 years old. She was born in Weston, Lewis county, West Virginia, June 26, 1854. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Augusta Morris. She was a daughter of Thomas S. and Susan (Bouse) Morris. She spent her childhood days in Weston and was educated in the public school there, later attending a private school. She was married to Dr. John Darlington of Weston August 31, 1877. To this union were born four children: Thomas Morris of San Antonio, Texas; John W. Jr., of Holton; Charles A., of Des Moines, Ia.; and Grace Evalena of Denison who was in Dayton, O., at the time of her mother’s death. Dr. Darlington, three sons, one daughter, a sister, Mrs. A. S. Hale of Kansas City, Mo., and a half sister, Miss Virginia Rachael Morris, survive. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Elizabeth Darlington of Holton; Dorothy Darlington of San Antonio, and John and Henry Darlington of Des Moines. Immediately after his marriage Dr. Darlington began the practice of medicine at Salt Lick Bridge and Jacksonville, W. Va. The family moved to Earlham, Ia., in the early 80’s but went back to Virginia when the doctor returned to the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, to complete his medical education. They moved to Kansas the year the Kansas City, Northwestern railway was completed and with the exception of a short time in Hoyt have resided in Denison continuously. … she was a charter member of the Denison Methodist church and one of the early superintendents of the Sunday school. She was one of the organizers of the Denison W. C. T. U. and a long-time officer of the organization. … Mrs. Darlington held the first chairman of the Garfield township Red Cross, and held that position at the time of her death. She also had charge of the knitting of garments for the soldiers. She had been affiliated with the Holton lodge of the Eastern Star for many years. In her earlier days she found much pleasure in the writing the weekly correspondence for The Recorder from Denison. … One of her services mentioned repeatedly during her last days was the making of wreaths and floral decorations for the graves of numerous residents who preceded her in death. Burial was in the Holton cemetery. The Holton Recorder, March 1, 1923.
… a severe case of pneumonia. … four children, Maurice, John Charles and Grace … The Holton Recorder, February 22, 1923.
Colorado School - Holton. Fourth Grade. Elizabeth Darlington was absent all last week on account of her grandmother’s death. The Holton Signal, March 1, 1923.
12198. Larkinburg. James Franklin Taylor was born in Gentry Co., Missouri, January 30, 1856, and died at his home in Topeka, Kansas, February 11, 1923, aged 67 years, 11 days. He was united in marriage to Hulda Jane Mallott, January 10, 1888. To this union were born seven children. Garland, Grace Ethel,; Georgia Maude, John, Anna Lee, Beulah Mae, and Charles; of these Garland, Grace Ethel and Anna Lee, with their mother, have preceded Mr. Taylor in death. Mrs. Taylor died at Vance, Kansas, January 18, 1903. Mr. Taylor united with the Christian church at Larkinburg, Kansas, in 1913 … He leaves … two sisters, four brothers and two grandchildren, Marvin and Betty Lou Taylor. The body was taken to Larkinburg, Kansas … Card of Thanks. … death of our father. George Taylor, Beulah Taylor, Chas. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and family. The Holton Recorder, March 1, 1923.
Brightside. Word was received in this neighborhood Monday of the death of Mr. Frank Taylor, formerly of this neighborhood now living in Topeka. … The Holton Recorder, February 15, 1923.
12199. Prairie View. Mr. George was called to St. George Friday by the death of his brother, Erastus George. The Holton Recorder, March 1, 1923.
12200. William Smythe Reese, 73 years old, D. D., A. B., and Ph. M., dean of the faulty of the Kansas City university since 1913, died Wednesday, February 21, at the home of his son, W. L. Reese, 1350 Quindaro boulevard, following a stoke of apoplexy. He had been in poor health during the last year. … He had been a college professor since his graduation from Otterbein college, Westerville, O., in 1885 with the exception of one year, when he was pastor of a church in Marion, O. The year following his graduation, he taught in the Buchanan academy, West Virginia. He became a member of the Avalon college faculty, Avalon, Mo., in 1887, and worked thirty-six years as a college professor without interruption. He became dean in Campbell college, Holton, in 1903, and remained at the school until it was merged into the Kansas City university in 1913. Besides his son, Dean Reese is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amy L. Reese; three daughters, Mrs. P. C. Allen, Manteno, Ill., Mrs. C. S. Owen, National City, Calif., and Mrs. T. F. McCreary, Seattle. … Burial was at Mount Hope cemetery … The Holton Signal, March 1, 1923.
12201. Word has been received in Holton of the death of Mrs. Thomas Waldron at the home of her son, the Rev. Waldron, Great Bend, Kans. The Rev. Waldron was formerly pastor of the Holton Methodist church. Funeral services were held at Scranton, Kans., her old home, Tuesday afternoon. The Holton Signal, March 1, 1923.
12202. From the Hiawatha World.] Thomas McLaughlin, second vice-president of The Morrill & Janes Bank and a resident of Hiawatha since 1871, died at this home, 706 Hiawatha Ave., Sunday morning at 5:45 o’clock. Mr. McLaughlin had been sick less than a week. … Monday influenza developed. His daughter Mrs. Will T. Beck came from Holton and a trained nurse was secured. Saturday evening pneumonia developed and the sudden turn came but a half and hour before his death Sunday morning. … Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. Thomas McLaughlin, the son of George and Margaret McLaughlin, was born near Bloomfield, Holmes county, Ohio, May 25, 1846. At his death he was 76 years, 9 months and 6 days old. He came to Hiawatha in 1871. For 52 years his life in this county was of a good citizen. … From 1884 to 1888 Mr. McLaughlin was treasurer of Brown county. He went from the treasurer’s office directly to the Morrill & Janes Bank, where he continued as an active member the rest of his life. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Hiawatha. He was also a member of Hiawatha Lodge No. 37, A. F. & A. M.; Mt. Horeb chapter No. 42, R. A. M., and Hiawatha Commandery No. 1_, Knights Templar. He serves as presiding officer of all these bodies and treasurer of the Lodge and Chapter. Mr. McLaughlin was married in Hiawatha in 1877 to Belle D. Herbert, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lynn S. Herbert. To them were born three children, who are Mrs. Will T. Beck, of Holton, Drew McLaughlin of Paola, and Miss Janet McLaughlin, of Columbus, Ohio. He was of a family of fourteen children. His surviving brothers and sisters are Andrew McLaughlin, of Hiawatha, James McLaughlin, of Redwood City, Calif., Mrs. Adeline Palmer, of Clark, Ohio, and Mrs. Margaret Jane Shannon of Chico, Calif. … The Holton Recorder, March 8, 1923.
12203. Inez Arlene Manion was born at Lawrence, Kansas, April 5, 1910 and passed to her crowning at Holton, Kansas, March 1, 1923 at 11:30 p. m. Of her immediate relatives she leaves her parents, Rev. J. M. Manion and wife, four sisters and two brothers. These are Mrs. F. R. Lewman, of Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. E. J. Murphy, of Woodston, Kansas; Almer Manion of Soldier, Kansas; Mrs. Ray Stephenson, of Kansas City; and Miss Rena and Otis of Holton. Inez was converted and received into the United Brethren church and was baptized April 25, 1919, at Chanute, Kansas. She was in the 7th grade of the Junior High School of this city … her earthy life was brief, she being 12 years, 10 months and 26 days of age at the time of her departure. … Interment was made in the beautiful Holton cemetery. The Holton Recorder, March 8, 1923.
12204. Lockwood L. Elledge was born on March 18, 1867, at Hamburg, Iowa, and died March 1, 1923, at his home in Denison, Kansas; at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 13 days. In 1896, he united with the Christian church of Valley Falls. On April 5, 1899, he was united in marriage to Jane Bradshaw, who departed this life November 24, 1904. He later married Lucretia Bradshaw, who survives him. Three brothers also survive him, Boone, of Marmoth, North Dakota; Robert of Tampa, Florida; and Anthony, of Visalia, Calif. … Interment was made in the cemetery south of Denison. The Holton Recorder, March 8, 1923.
… the relatives at a distance present at the funeral: Mr. Boone Elledge of Marmoth, S. D., Mrs. Chris Stucky, of Bern, Kans., Miss Maude Elledge, Mr. De Loss Elledge of Burlingame, Kas. … The Holton Signal, March 15, 1923.