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Friday, March 8, 2013

Frank A. Brooks

Frank A. Brooks Dies by His Own Hand
     
Goaded to despair by financial troubles and despondent over the loss of his position, Frank A. Brooks took his life about noon today by shooting himself through the heart according to the family’s history he had complained of feeling unwell shortly after breakfast and went up stairs to his room. While his wife was in the coal shed getting a pail of coal about 11:20 she heard a revolver shot and hurried to the house. As she entered the hall way she smelled powder, smoke and fearing the worst she ran to the sidewalk screaming for her neighbor, Mrs. Jacob Brown, who lives just west of the Brooks home. Together the women ran upstairs and into the bedroom and there on the bed lay the unfortunate man gasping his last, with blood streaming from a bullet wound in his left breast. A revolver on the bed at his side with one chamber empty told the story. The dead man was only in his underwear, had lain down on the bed. Grasping the weapon with one hand he had pulled up his shirt with the other one and deliberately placing the weapon over his heart and pulled the trigger. Death followed within a few seconds.
     
The only reason that could be given over the suicide is financial troubles Brooks had lately being employed by Severance Bros., of the Queen City market, and meat deliverer. About a month ago his employers found it necessary to get a man to help the butcher as well as deliver meat, and this being something Brooks could not do, he was compelled to give up his position.
     
The loss of his job and his inability to secure other employment weighed heavily on his mind. To add to his troubles he had been gambling lately and was losing heavily. What money he had at hand was soon lost at the cards and Saturday he succeeded in borrowing a small sum. He got in a poker game with hopes of winning his lost money like so many times before, he played a game and his last cent was gone. He kept the matter quiet from his wife that night; they attended service at the Methodist Church. He complained at church of feeling bad, and seemed very despondent. This morning he got up early and did the usual chores but went to bed without breakfast. His wife took up a lunch to his room but he ate little. This was the last she saw him alive.
     
The bullet passed through the lower part of his heart, and death was almost instant.
     
Brooks had always maintained an excellent reputation, and although known to addict to gambling occasionally, no one suspected that he was in such desperate straits. He was not a drinking man, and his employers say he was a very faithful and steady workman. His sad affair is a shock to his acquaintances and especially so to his family.
     
He leaves a wife and two daughter, Miss Edith Brooks, a stenographer, and Miss Hattie, who is present in Galena. He was about 48 years of age.
     
Mr. Brooks came to Hutchinson in 1887 and was engaged in the grocery business with E. Edwards in the firm of Edwards and Brooks. Later he opened up a feed business under the name of Brooks & Co. After the dissolving of this firm he secured employment with Severance Bros.
     
He had been very unsuccessful in business, and he leaves his family little besides the insurance he carried in the Modern Woodmen order.

Death Date: July 31, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
July 31, 1899

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Lot 130 

Moore Children

Note: I have been researching this sad story for a long time. One day it will be posted in greater detail.

Moore Family Murdered

Carl Moore, Pearl Moore, Charlie Moore, Mary Moore and Leo Moore

Children of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore were killed by their father.  The house was then set on fire to cover up what he had done.

Death Date…March 20, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News March 20, 1899
Hutchinson Daily News March 21, 1899
Hutchinson Daily News March 22, 1899

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Lot 851A 

J. H. F Plate

J. H. F. Plate a Strange Suicide, While Members of His family was Coming Homeward for a Merry Christmas Reunion.
     
The well known Hutchinson grocer, J. H. F. Plate, committed suicide in his store at No. 113 North Main on Saturday night at some time between midnight and morning. The suicide is wholly unaccountable and came to his family as a shock too great to be described by words. The time of the sad occurrence was on the eve of a family reunion, the members from out of town being at the time en route to Hutchinson full of delight at the prospect of all spending Christmas together. There is no sense known for the self destruction of Mr. Plate. He was busy at his store all day Saturday. Saturday night the stores were kept open late and were busy waiting on the Christmas trade. When the time for closing the store came Mr. Plate said he would stay awhile and finish up his work so that he would not have to come down town on Sunday or Christmas day following. Those who saw him last remember nothing unusual about his appearance. About midnight the members of the family retired and it was not known until the following morning that Mr. Plate had not come home.
     
At about 6 o’clock Sunday morning Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Plate’s baker, came to the store and found his employer‘s dead body lying on the floor next to the desk. A 44-caliber revolver was near his side and a large hole penetrated his head from temple to temple. From appearance, Mr. Plate had finished his work and had then lain down on the floor. His head was pillowed upon a pile of sacks. From appearances, after taking this position, he shot himself thru the temple. The weapon had been held on the floor in his right hand and the ball after passing through his head had entered the desk a little higher up than where his head lay. One of his sons arrived just after Mr. Wilcox reached the store. It had been found that Mr. Plate had not come home and the son went at once to the store in search of him. Dr. Taylor the coroner was called in, and examined the place carefully. Although the deed is unaccountable it seemed to be clearly shown a case of suicide. Mr. Plate after the others had left the store, counted his money and the small change was all done up in packages, the amount of each written upon the outside. With the package of money was a note written in German in Mr. Plate’s handwriting telling the boys where to put the packages of money? The note was decided to be genuine by the sons, and seemed both to show that Mr. Plate’s mind was not right and that he was then premeditating suicide. The note merely said to put the package in a certain drawer at the house. It was decided by Dr. Taylor, the sons of the deceased, and others who were present that it would not be necessary to hold an inquest.
     
A sad feature of the affair was the arrival of the three children from Kansas City, yesterday morning. They arrived by the morning train in high spirits in anticipation of the family reunion and the Merry Christmas at home. Everything was supposed to be in readiness at the Plate’s residence at No. 200 Third Avenue East for the event. The three members of the family were met at the depot with the sad and shocking news. Instead of the old fashioned Christmas which had been planned they had come home to attend one of the saddest funerals that can be imagined.
     
J. H. F. Plate was born in Germany a little over fifty-seven years ago. His father was a farmer. When a very young man the son went to Hamburg and engaged in the grocery business. At the time of his death he had been in the grocery business for forty years.
     
The family moved to Hutchinson from Kansas City, in 1881 and at that time of his death Mr. Plate was numbered among the leading grocers of this place. From the best information which could be learned today his business affairs were in good condition at the time of his death. The family consists of a wife and six grown children, Alice Roland and J. K. C. Plate who are living at home, and the eldest son who has his father’s name, J. H. F., and Mrs. J. D. Moore and Mrs. C. E. Carson, all of Kansas City, who arrived here yesterday morning.
     
The members of the family say they can find no cause for the suicide. A few years ago Mr. Plate was held up while going to the store to his home and was robbed of a large sum of money. He has always brooded over this loss and has seemed changed since that time. Ordinary, however he was of an easy going disposition and not given to melancholy feelings.
     
The Plate home was a sad scene yesterday. It is a spacious building on Third Avenue. In one of the upper rooms was a large pile of presents, gifts which had been purchased by the members for each other and others sent in by friends? They were stored away from sight. All were too sad to look upon the gifts, which were to be a part of the man. The Christmas will not be enjoyed, but instead today is a Christmas filled with grief so great that the tender sympathy of friends can lighten but little.
     
The funeral will be held from the house on Tuesday at 10 o’clock a.m. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Irwin.

Death Date: December 24, 1899
Funeral Director…Johnson

Hutchinson News 
December 25, 1899

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Lot 260 

Eva Searles

Death of Eva Searles
    
Eva Searles, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Searles of No. 600 Avenue B West, died last night at 10 o’clock from typhoid fever. She was 14 years of age. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. Dr. J. C. Hall will conduct the service.

Death Date: November 24, 1899

Hutchinson News 
November 25, 1899

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Lot 551 

Sophronia Jane Holcomb

Sophronia Jane Holcomb
     
The funeral of Mrs. Holcomb was held from the M. E. Church at 3 o’clock this afternoon.

Death Date: January 2, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
January 4, 1899

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Lot 341 

Harvey Miskimen

County Commissioner Harvey Miskimen is dead.
     
County Commissioner Harvey Miskimen, who has been a sufferer from cancer, died suddenly at 11:30 a.m. today at his home at 603 Avenue A East. Although the doctors had some time ago decided that he could never get well, his dying suddenly today was wholly unexpected. During the forenoon he had been feeling better and just before he died he told his wife he would like something to eat.  She went to an adjoining room after some of the food prepared for him and when she returned he was dead. Through all of his long suffering, Mr. Miskimen showed a bravery and courage possessed by few men. When some weeks ago the doctors told him that his recovery was impossible he said “I am going to get well and surprise you all.” His courage never failed to the end. It was always “I will get well.”
     
Harvey Miskimen was born in Gunter County, Ohio, February 8, 1834, and moved to Reno County in April, 1878. He leaves a wife and three children. The son, J. B. Miskimen, arrived here a few days ago. The two daughters who have not arrived are Mrs. James E. Ramsey of Miles City, Montana, and Mrs. A. E. Aiken of Glendive, Montana. Mr. Miskimen during his residence in Hutchinson served several terms as city councilman, and was now on his second term as commissioner of the First District of Reno County. He had large acquaintances in the county. As a commissioner he proved himself a careful business man and a trustworthy public officer. The community will learn with the greatest regret of his death. The funeral arrangements have not been made, and cannot be announced until the arrival of the other members of the family. Mr. Miskimen was a Mason and his funeral will probably be in charge of that order.

Death Date: December 14, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 14, 1899

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Lot 247 

Marie Burgess

Death of Marie Burgess
     
The death of Marie Burgess occurred this morning at 7 o’clock from typhoid fever. She was 17 years of age and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Burgess of 607 Avenue E East. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Death Date: December 7, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 7, 1899

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Lot 853 

Ida Stover

Ida Stover Dead
     
Mrs. Stover of 521 North Main Street died on Sunday after several months of sickness. She was a victim of consumption. She leaves two small boys.

Death Date: December 31, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
January 2, 1900

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Lot: City Ground 

Ollean Rush

Ollean Rush Dies
     
The little 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rush of 303 Seventh Avenue West died this morning.

Death Date: July 25, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
July 25, 1899

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Lot 318 

Infant Young

Young (Infant) Dies
     
The 6 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Young of Third Avenue died Saturday evening and was buried yesterday.

Death Date: July 22, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
July 24, 1899

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Lot 699 

Tom N. Moss

Tom N. Moss Dead
     
Tom N. Moss a section hand on the Hutchinson & Southern died Saturday at Mrs. Reed’s Hospital. He was buried here by the Hutchinson & Southern Hospital Association.

Death Date: July 22, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
July 24, 1899

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Lot 701 

W. C. " Billy" Devier

W. C. Devier, one of the oldest settlers is dead.
     
At 11:35 this morning W. C. Devier breathed his last. The cause of his death was Bright’s disease
     
Mr. Devier was one of the earlier pioneers of Reno County. Away back in the early seventies he came to Hutchinson, a young man without money, but full of ambition and energy, backed with a good head. He came to this then new county to seek his fortune.
     
About the first man the earlier settlers of Reno County would get acquainted with on arriving here was W. C. Devier or “Billy” as everybody knew him. He was then clerk for A. K. Burrell at the Reno House, the leading hotel of the city for many years.
     
About twenty years ago “Billy” went into the mercantile business and the firm of Devier & Blackburn, afterwards Allison, Devier & Blackburn dealers in groceries and drugs, was known all over Southwestern Kansas. Their trade was enormous and their profits was enormous and their profits accordingly large. “Billy” was realizing the dreams of his youth, making money. Shortly after entering into business he married the eldest daughter of his former employer. Miss Alice Burwell, and she and one daughter are left to mourn his loss.

“Billy” Devier was well liked by a host of our people. Many a Reno County farmer has followed him into prosperity and reverses by dealing with him, whether his stock of goods was large or small. Of late years he has had many reverses, but toward the last, with his character eristic pluck and energy, was once more getting on his feet and building up a large business, but ill health was in his way. But for that the proximities are that he would have again taken his old place in the commercial world.
     
The date of the funeral has not yet been announced, but will probably be held Sunday.

Death Date: January 27, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
January 27, 1899

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Lot 104 

Fred Tucker

Dr. Tucker Drops Dead 
Heart Disease which he has suffered with for some time brings the end.
     
Death came very suddenly to Dr. Fred Tucker shortly before 8 o’clock this morning. For some time he had been seriously affected by heart trouble. Last evening in conversing with friends, however, he said that he was feeling much better and talked very hopefully about his condition. This morning at 7:30 he came from his rooms over the Star Clothier Store and went to the Reno House for breakfast. As he entered the hotel he was noticed at stagger slightly and walked a little way past the corner, as though unable to guide his footsteps to the door. He turned then and just as he reached the door fell upon the sidewalk. He was picked up and taken into the hotel office and placed in an armchair. He appeared to be still conscious and after two or three efforts drew his keys from his pocket. His words were incoherent, but he managed to make his friends understand that he wanted some medicine from his room. Captain Hedden hurried to the rooms and returned with some tablets which Dr. Tucker had been taking. He took one of the tablets, but just following he began gasping and was dead in a few moments.
     
Before his health began failing he practiced over a large territory and was perhaps the best known dentist in the early settlement of Western Kansas. He was not only well known but was universally liked. He was temperate in habits and kind in disposition. He had a high standing in the Masonic order and the knights Templar of this city will have charge of the funeral, unless it is decided to send the body east for burial. This matter will not be decided until word is received from his brother, E. R. Tucker of Waterbury, Conn.
     
For the past twenty –five years Dr. Tucker has almost continuously been a boarder at the Reno Hotel, nearly since the time that the house was built. His only relatives are a brother and two sisters in the east. This brother has been wired and the funeral arrangements will not be made until an answer is received.

Death Date: February 11, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
February 11, 1899

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Lot 255 

Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas Dead
     
Laura Thomas, aged eighteen years died of consumption at 2:30 o’clock this morning. The funeral will be held from the colored Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock.

Death Date: December 4, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 4, 1899

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Lot 487 

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Levi T. Woodrow

Levi T. Woodrow dies very suddenly
     
Levi T. Woodrow died yesterday afternoon at his home, No. 321 First Avenue West in this city. His death was sudden and unexpected. He went to the barn to feed his horse, as he did not return for some time a member of the family went to call him. He was found in the haymow almost unconscious and died a short time after being removed to the house. The cause of death was hemorrhage brought about; it was decided by the physicians summoned by an ulcer in the stomach.
     
Mr. Woodrow was 50 years of age and had been a resident of Hutchinson for fifteen years. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Herbert Nokes of Blackwell, Isaac Woodrow who is located at Great Bend, and a daughter of 12 years Lizzie. He was a member in good standing in the Workman lodge. The funeral arrangements had not been made this morning and it had not been decided whether the remains would be sent out or buried here. The absent members of the family were wired for yesterday.

Funeral Notice for Levi Woodrow
     
The funeral of the late Levi Woodrow, who died suddenly on Sunday, will be held from the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Masons will have charge of the funeral.
Hutchinson Daily News January 2, 1900

Death Date: December 31, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
January 1, 1900

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Lot 400 

William Adams

William Adams of Hutchinson found Dead
     
This morning a message was received by the city Marshall here stating that Will Adams of Hutchinson had been killed at Sterling last night. There were no particulars regarding the death in the message, it merely containing the words Will Adams was killed last night, please notify his parents. They live near the Star Salt Plant. The message was signed by the City Marshall of Sterling. The Adams family live a short distance southeast of the Star Salt Plant. The son Will is about eighteen years old and is said to have been a pretty wild boy.
     
The news of the son’s death was taken to the parents by Marshall Hedden. The shock was so great that the parents have not yet made arrangements about bringing the body home. The young man left the home only last evening. His folks understood that he was going to Nickerson to attend a party or dance.
     
A special received by the News from Sterling these evening states that the young man was probably killed in trying to board a train. No other news of the death has been received here. The special says that the dead body of a young man named Will Adams of Hutchinson was found at 2:30 this morning at the crossing of the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroad near Sterling by the train crew of an East bound Santa Fe freight. The body was brought to Sterling. The head was mashed and bruised. He had been in Sterling last evening and it is supposed he fell while attempting to board an east bound freight about midnight. The corner is holding and inquest this afternoon.

Death Date: October 27, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
October 28, 1899

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Lot 852 

J. C. Langille

J. C. Langille Dead 
Body will probably be brought here for burial
     
Another telegram was received today regarding the death of J. C. Langille. It was from his son in Boston and settles beyond a doubt that the deceased mason is the former Hutchinson man. The son requests that the body be brought to Hutchinson for burial, which will probably be done. A second telegram was sent to lodge at Denver to hold the body there for shipment awaiting orders from the son.

Death Date: March 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
March 13, 1899

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Lot 337 

Augustus Smith

Augustus Smith Infant Dies
    
The 14 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Smith of Second Avenue East died at this morning at 8 o’clock. The child was well yesterday morning but was taken sick soon after noon. His death was very sudden and is a sad blow to the parents.

Death Date: March 13, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
March 13, 1899

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Lot 531 

John R. Pennington

Death of John R. Pennington
     
John R. Pennington died this morning at the residence of his son, W. R. Pennington northwest of this city. Mr. Pennington was 84 years old. He had been sick for several months with the grippe, and at his age was unable to with stand the disease. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the residence.

Death Date: March 14, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
March 14, 1899

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Lot 145 

Jackson Randels

Death of Jackson Randels
     
The death of Jackson Randels occurred yesterday afternoon at his home in this city at 500 Park Street. He was sixty eight and leaves a family to mourn his loss. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Death date: December 22, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 23, 1899

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Lot 539 

Pearl Burgess

Pearl Burgess Second Daughter to Die from Typhoid Fever
     
Pearl Burgess the 12 year old daughter of George Burgess of 697 Avenue E East died at 9 o’clock last evening of typhoid fever. About three week ago Marie the 17 year old daughter of Mr. Burgess died of the same disease and another daughter is now sick with the fever. The family has the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in their sad affair affliction.
     
The funeral of Pearl will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home.

Death Date: December 29, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 30, 1899

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Lot 853 

Leoti Emma Dean

Death of Leoti Emma Dean
     
The death of Mrs. Leoti Emma Dean occurred this morning at 5 o’clock at her home at 207 Fourth Avenue East. She was the wife of W. F. Dean, a commercial traveler of this city, and was born April 9, 1862 in Mills County, Iowa. She leaves a husband and two children. For several years Mrs. Dean had been an invalid. Her last illness began some time ago but her condition was not thought to be immediately dangerous until the first of the present week. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.

Death Date: November 18, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
November 18, 1899

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Lot 413 

Sarah Chappell

Death of Mrs. Sarah Chappell
     
The death of Mrs. L. H. Chappell occurred at 212 Bigger Street last night. She leaves a husband and seven children. The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.

Death Date: Dec. 21, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
December 22, 1899

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Lot 853 

W. P. Tucker

Death of W. P. Tucker
     
The death of W. P. Tucker occurred last night at the residence of his brother R. H. Tucker in this city. The cause of death was brain trouble. He was 38 years of age and leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss. The funeral services will be held from the residence of R. H. Tucker at 117 Eight Avenue West tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10 o’clock.

Death Date: August 22, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
August 22, 1899

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Lot 336 

Owen Infant

Owen Infant Dead
     
The 10 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Owens died yesterday afternoon and was buried today.

Death Date: August 13, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
August 14, 1899

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Lot 837A 

Jud Elliott

Death of Jud Elliott who was in the Service of His Country at Fort Leavenworth
     
Jud Elliott, who has been in the hospital corp. at Fort Leavenworth, died Saturday night at that post after a short illness. He was one of our most popular young men and since the opening of the Spanish War has been in the service of the United States. He enlisted as a private in Company E when the war broke out and although a strong and healthy young man he took sick while in camp and came home on furlough. He seemed to recover his health however and when Company E was mustered out he re-enlisted in the service, joining the hospital corp. at Fort Leavenworth, where he had been stationed. He again fell a victim to disease and after a short sickness; he died Saturday night at the hospital. He was the son of J. C. Elliott, of this city and had been a resident of Hutchinson for years. His father left Saturday night for Leavenworth in response to a telegram. His mother is prostrated by the sad news. He had been home until a couple a couple weeks ago on furlough and seemed to be in the best of health at that time, and the sad news of his death will surprise his friends. Mr. Elliott was a Modern Woodman being a member of the lodge at Meridan, Kansas. His remains will probably arrive over the Santa Fe tonight and the funeral will be conducted probably tomorrow, under the auspice of the Woodmen lodge of this city.

Death Date: April 16, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
April 24, 1899

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Lot 226 

Jacob Schoenefield

Jacob Schoenefield Funeral Today
     
The last rites over the remains of Jacob Schoenefield were witnessed by a large number of his friends and fellow workmen. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Hutchinson. The G. A. R. and Western Salt plants of which he was superintendent at the time of his death were closed down today as well as the offices of the Kansas Salt Company, out of respect to the deceased and the offices and employees attended the funeral.
     
The services were conducted by Dr. Irwin at the home on Avenue F east and were very impressive.

Death Date: April 22, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
April 25, 1899

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Lot 26 

Fred Routh

Fred Routh
     
Fred the 6 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Routh of Bigger Street, died this morning. The funeral will be held from the residence at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Death Date: July 20, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
July 20, 1899

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Lot 843 

Cora M. Fierce

Mrs. Fierce Dead Funeral Services Will is held Tomorrow Afternoon.
     
Mrs. Cora M. Fierce, wife of F. C. Fierce and daughter of E. M. Rugg, died last night at her home, 116 Avenue E East at the age of 21 years. The funeral will be held from the residence at 4 o’clock p.m. tomorrow, Sunday August 27, 1899

Death Date: August 26, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
August 26, 1899

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Lot 631 

Edith Riddell

Death of Mrs. Riddell
     
Mrs. Edith Riddell, wife of Mr. T. A. Riddell, the painter, died this morning at 8 o’clock at her home of Avenue F East. Her death was the result of typhoid fever. She leaves a young husband to mourn her loss. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Death Date: August 15, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
August 15, 1899

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Lot 831 

Nettie VanSickle

Death of Nettie Van Sickle
     
Nettie Van Sickle died suddenly at her home on Avenue A East Saturday evening. She was the adopted daughter of W. J. Van Sickle and was between 14 and 15 years of age. The funeral was held from the home this afternoon at 3 o’clock

Death Date: November 11, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
November 13, 1899

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Lot 369 

John C. Hutchinson

John C. Hutchinson Dies after a Very Brief Illness.
     
John C. Hutchinson died last night at his home on East Fifth Avenue after only two days illness. On Sunday preceding he was not feeling well but he continued at his work until Monday evening when he was first continued to his bed. The cause of this sudden death was heart trouble.
     
Mr. Hutchinson was among the earlier settlers in this county and during his long residence he has been known as an honorable and upright man. He was an earnest Christian and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He belonged to the Workman Lodge, the Select Knights and the Modern Woodmen and a member of the Workman degree. With exception of one year that he has spent in Springfield, Missouri, he has lived since 1877. On August 1, 1880 he was married to Eva Duckworth, who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Miss Nettie, a young lady of 18 years and a little girl 7 years old. The sudden death of Mr. Hutchinson is a severe shock to his many friends and to his wife and children-no words can measure the loss.
     
Funeral services will be held from the First M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Conducted by Dr. J. C. Hall

Death Date: October 26, 1899

Hutchinson Daily News 
October 26, 1899

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Lot 495