The Pleasanton Herald, Pleasanton, Linn Co, KS Transcribed and contributed by Gerri Williams, 15 May 2006 Updated by Gerri Williams, 28 Jun 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Oct. 2, 1885: Died - KING - At the residence of D. R. Steele, in Pleasanton, on Sept. 28th, 1885. Mrs. Margret King, aged 86 and 11 days. The deceased was born in Green county, Penn., Sept. 7, '85. Her maiden name was McElroy and in 1819 she was married to Geo. King. During her long life, until enabled by age, she has scarcly known an hour of sickness, she came to Kansas nearly two years ago and has lived with her daughter, Mrs. D.R. Steele and has been moderately stout until within the last few months, when age began to leave its marks and she has gradually declined, not like the plant blighted by the chill frost, but like the matured plant that has borne its fruit and dies by the natural forces of nature. Few lives have been more grand, more replete with good works, pure, kind, and noble. Living for others happiness she made herself happy, and left a model type of the true christian, and true woman. Her death was like her life peaceful, calm and noble. The ceremonies were conducted at the house, by Rev. J.E. Whitman, on Tuesday, and the remains were intered in the Pleasanton cemetery. ________________ Same newspaper - Card of Thanks - We desire to express our thanks to the friends who so kindly and ably assisted us during the late illness and at the death of our mother, "grandma" King. Their kindness will ever be remembered, and may they never want for willing hands, and kind hearts in their hour of trouble. E.J. Steele D.R. Steele ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, October 23, 1885: Obituary - NORRIS - At his home, in Pleasanton, Kans., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 1885, of inflammation of the bladder, D.J. Norris, in the 70th year of his age. Deceased was born in Taylor county, Va., in 1815, where he remained for thirty- three years. He then went to DeWitt county, Ill. After residing at that place for twenty years, he removed to Bates county, Mo. In 1873 he came to Pleasanton, where he has resided ever since. He was always known to be a straightforward, upright gentleman. His death is mourned by a host of friends. The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. Hanson preaching the sermon. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, October 23, 1885: MELENDY - On Wednesday morning at 3:30 o'clock, at her residence south of Pleasanton, Mrs. Survia Melendy, aged 59 years, wife of M. P. Melendy. The deceased was taken ill with pneumonia fever last Friday. Mrs. Melendy, accompanied by her husband, came to this county from Guylford, Vt., about six years ago, and has made this her home ever since. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her departure from this world, all of whom have the sympathy of the citizens of the entire community. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Dec. 18, 1885 Obituary - ADAMS - At her residence in Pleasanton, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1885, Florence E., wife of Chas. Adams, aged 21 years. The funeral was preached on Friday, at the M.E. church, by Rev. F. P. Blakemore, the exercises being under the auspices of the A.O.U.W. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Dec. 18, 1885: Obituary - HAFLEY - It is with pain that we announce the death of one of Linn county's most honorable and trustworthy men, Jacob Hafley. He was born in Indiana, July 3, 1823, and died at his home, one mile south and mile east of Cadmus, on the afternoon of the 7th, at the age of 62. He came to Kansas in 1869, and was one of the pioneers who did so much toward developing Linn county. He took a great interest in public affairs, especially that of education. He was admired and beloved by all who knew him, and we can truthfully say that no man in Linn county had fewer enemies. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for over thirty-five years, and has lived a consistent Christian life. He leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn his loss. His two oldest daughters, residing in New Mexico, were at home when he died. Cameron, his oldest son, connected with the A.T.&S.F. R.R. in Santa Fe, was telegraphed to and arrived at La Cygne the evening of the 8th. The funeral sermon took place at 11a.m. of the 9th. J.S. Payne delivered it, after which the remains, followed by a long procession of sympathizing friends, were conveyed to Walnut Grove cemetery and placed in their last resting place. He has gone, yet he lives - the kindest of fathers, the best of neighbors. His spirit is with God; his victory's won. The family have our most profound sympathies in their irreparable loss, and may they bear in mind that, though 'tis hard to bear, their loss is his gain and he has passed from earthly pain to rest in unbroken peace in heaven. (Poem followed the obit.) ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, April 30, 1886: Obituary - GRIFFIN - at the residence of his brother, three miles northeast of Pleasanton on Friday morning April 23, 1886, E. Griffin, of Mason City, Ia., of consumption, aged 46 years. Deceased was born in Vinton, Ia., in 1840. He has been in Linn county about three months, and was taken sick soon after he made his advent here. The remains were laid out and embalmed by J. W. Primmer. The funeral was held on Saturday at the residence, and the sermon was preached by Rev. Tucker after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Mr. Primmer officiating as undertaker. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, April 30, 1886: Died, April 1st, 1886, of consumption, Henry Kyle, aged 70 years, 1 month and 29 days. Deceased came from Kansas to this state eleven years ago; has been quite feeble for some time and the past winter proved too severe for his delicate constitution, and the mortal remains of once our kind neighbor and friend now slumber in the quiet cemetery at Proctor church, there to await the resurrection morn. He leaves a wife and six children: four of whom are not in this state. Oh, what sad news will reach them - "Father is gone!" Thus, one by one, the older members are passing away. The young of a few years ago are being crowded into their places. God grant that they may be as earnest and faithful as our now sainted brother. (A poem follows, but didn't add). ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, April 30, 1886: Mrs. Chas. Barrick, Sr., died on Sunday and was buried at the Fisher cemetery on Monday. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, April 30, 1886: Alexander Townsend, a highly respected citizen of this township, died last Saturday morning and was buried in the Eureka cemetery on Sunday. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, June 18, 1886: Obituary - MCDONALD - (in part) On Saturday morning, June 12, 1886 at 1 o'clock, Aaron Bertie, twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McDonald, of Pleasanton. Bertie will be missed by his schoolmates and many little friends. He made himself a favorite wherever he became acquainted. He will be missed most, however, by his brother and sisters, and by his parents. His manly bearing, just and true impulses, and kind consideration for the feelings of others, will long keep his memory green with his intimate friends and relatives. He was bright, manly fearless in the right, and unusually beloved. He was taken ill three weeks ago with inflammation of the bowels and during his sickness he suffered intense pain, but bore it all like a little man. Three times during his sickness Bertie rallied when it was supposed life was extinct, so great was his determination to live, and frequently he would tell his mother that he was not going to die. But the fourth time proved too much for him, he was compelled to succumb to the will of the Almighty, and his soul silently passed from the cares and toils of this world to the realms of everlasting happiness. The funeral services were held at the residence on Saturday at 5 pm and were conducted by Rev. J. B. Welty, pastor of the Presbyterian church; after which the remains were followed to the Pleasanton cemetery for interment by a large procession of sympathizing friends despite the inclemency of the weather. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, July 2, 1886: The little 2 year old child of Wm. Keller died last Monday night at 9 o'clock, of diphtheria. The funeral was preached at the residence in Pleasanton on Tuesday at 4 o'clock pm by Rev. Blakemore, after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, August 27, 1886: Obituary - BARDWELL - At her home in Pleasanton on Friday morning, Aug. 20, 1886, at 5:30 o'clock, Mrs. Sarah Bardwell, aged 63 years and 7 months, of paralysis and congestion of the lungs. Deceased was born in Guilford, Vt., on the 19th day of January, 1823. She was the daughter of John and Marcy Melendy. She was married to Charles Bardwell in 1842, at Guilford, who died in 1877. In 1855 she, with the family moved to Claremont, N.H. She resided here until 1879, when, having lost her husband, she removed to Pleasanton, where she has resided ever since. She was the mother of four children, one son and three daughters, Charles R., Flora A., Clara A. and Lizzie E., two of whom still survive - Charles R. and Clara A. Sabine. She also has three brothers and two sisters living - John C. and Moses P. Melendy, of Pleasanton, Aurissa Rice, of Mound City, and Elizabeth Dickey, of Massillon, Ohio. Mrs. Bardwell was a devout Christian, she having belonged to the Episcopal church for a great many years. She had been ailing for a number of years, the result of a stroke of apoplexy, and bore her sickness and pain with remarkable courage. She was a woman of good mind, strong friendship and deep convictions, and will be greatly missed by her friends and relatives, and particularly by her son Charles and daughter Clara. Rev. Blakemore conducted the funeral services at the M.E. church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The corpse was followed to its last resting place, in the Pleasanton cemetery, by a large procession of sympathizing friends. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Sept. 3, 1886: Ashby Sims informs us of the death of Samuel F. Hawkins, at Butler, Mo., on Friday, August 27, 1886. Deceased was well and favorably known throughout Bates ounty. At the time of his death, he was serving his county as probate judge, having been elected in November, 1882. He was the nominee for the second term, and had he lived, would have undoubtedly been elected. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Sept. 3, 1886: Obituary - HILTON - At her home in Pleasanton, on Tuesday, August 31, 1886, Mrs. Laura Hilton, aged 72 years, of consumption. Mrs. Hilton was born in New Philadelphia, O., October 25, 1814. In 1847 she emigrated to Indiana. She was married to H.J. Hilton January 12, 1851, at Greencastle, Indiana. Migrated to Kansas in 1882. First settled at Galena, and in 1883 came to Pleasanton, where she has since lived. Mrs. Hilton was a true and consistent Christian, having been a member of the M.E. church for forty-eight years. Her death was caused from a severe cold she contracted in 1883, when on her road home from church one cold winter's night. Deceased was a kind and true hearted woman. During all her three years of sickness she was never known to utter a single word of discontent. A husband and one child, Mrs. I. Beeler, and a host of friends are left to mourn her departure to that better land. The funeral services were held at the residence on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and were conducted by Revs. A. Beeler and J.E. Whitman. The remains were followed to their last resting place in the Pleasanton cemetery, by a large procession of sympathizing friends, where they were duly interred. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Aug. 6, 1887: Died - LAMB - At his home, three miles northwest of Pleasanton, July 29, 1887, of consumption. Wm. H. Lamb, son of Ruben and M. E. Lamb, in the 21st year of his age. Deceased was one of Linn county's most upright young man. He had taught school for several years until his failing health compelled him to abandon his profession. About one year ago he went to Nebraska, and was apparently much benefited by the change. After remaining there several months, he returned to Linn county. This spring he again went to Nebraska, but the change did him no good. He grew worse and was compelled to return home. He continued to decline until death relieved him of his suffering. The funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, and were conducted by Rev. T. Stephenson. The mother and friends have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Aug. 12, 1887: Obituary - SMITH - At El Dorado Springs, MO., on Sunday, Aug. 7, 1887, at 3 o'clock, of inflammation of the bladder, H.B. Smith, aged 65 years and seven months. Deceased was born in Virginia, December 31, 1821. At the age of two years his parents moved to Belmont county, Ohio. January 14, 1838, he was married to Miss Dortha Sutton, who survives him. In 1869 they moved to Bates county, Mo., where they resided five years, when they located in Pleasanton, where they have resided ever since. Nine children have been born to the, five of whom are living. Deceased was in El Dorado Springs in hopes that he might regain his failing health. His remains were brought to Pleasanton on Monday morning, and at 4 o'clock p.m., the funeral services were held at the residence, Rev. J.E. Whitman officiating. After which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Mr. Smith was a good citizen, and his death is mourned by a host of friends. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Aug. 12, 1887: Mrs. Mary DOWNEY (colored) wife of G.P. Downey, aged 45 years, died at the residence of her brother-in-law, D. Downey, four miles northeast of Pleasanton, on Friday, Aug. 5, 1887. She was afflicted with dropsy. Her husband was working at his trade in El Dorado at the time, and was immediately telegraphed. The remains were conveyed to Mound City on Saturday and interred in the Mound City cemetery. ________________ The Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 16, 1888: Obituary - WORTMAN - At his residence five miles northeast of Pleasanton, Tuesday morning, March 6, A. R. Wortman, in his 50th year, of cancer of the liver. Deceased was born in Ohio, August 27, 1837, where he resided until 1864, then moving to Linn county where he has resided ever since. Mr. Wortman was widely known and highly respected by all his acquaintances. He was a true husband and kind father, and will be greatly missed by his family. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters to mourn for husband and father. The funeral was preached at the residence by Rev. Vesey. His remains were interred in the Eureka cemetery, under the auspices of the Masonic order of Pleasanton, of which he was a member. ________________ The Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 16, 1888: Obituary - HECK - Died at her home in Rich Hill, Mo., Monday evening, March 12, of consumption, Sarah Heck, wife of J. M. Heck, aged 34 years. Deceased was formerly a resident of our city, where she had many warm friends. The remains were brought to Pleasanton, Tuesday, March 13. Services were conducted by Rev. Stephenson at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Hood after which they were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Deceased leaves a husband and two little children to mourn the loss of a wife and kind mother, and three sisters and two brothers, Mesdames L. Hood, Neoma Tansey and Alma Blodget and Harlan and Charley Ruble, to mourn the departure of a kind sister. ________________ The Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, Feb. 1, 1889, p3: Mrs. B. W. Hill, an old and worthy lady, died last Monday, January 28, 1889, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Smith, two miles west of Pleasanton, at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Hill was born in the state of Maine, July 10, 1805. Here she resided until 1827, when she, with her husband, moved to Canada, where she lived until 1842, making this her home until seven years ago when she came to Linn county to spend the few short days of her life with her daughter, who was ever found trying to make her remaining days on earth pleasant and happy. The remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery on Tuesday, January 29. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Friday, Feb. 17, 1889: Obituary - Died at his home in Sheridan township, one mile northeast of Miami, on Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 1888, James L. Miller, in his 47th year of consumption. Deceased was born in Orange county, Ind., October 8, 1842, where he resided until 1857, then moving to Illinois. In 1859 he left his Illinois home to seek his fortune in "Sunny Kansas." Mr. Miller arrived in Linn county in the summer of '59 and filed on the farm which he owned at the time of his death. In 1861 he gathered up his musket and fought for the maintenance of his government. In 1865 he was married to Miss Fannie A. Jones. He was a good citizen, a kind husband and father, and was respected by all his neighbors. He was a member of the M. E. church. The funeral was preached at Maple Grove school house by Rev. Thos. Stephenson, after which the remains were interred in the Mays cemetery under the auspices of Jewell Post No. 3, G.A.R. Mrs. Miller has the sympathy of the community. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 1, 1889: We are requested by Mrs. Nancy Nolen to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted her actions and kind words in the sickness and demise of her husband, John H. Nolen. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 1, 1889: Mrs. Charles Smith died at her resident three miles east of Trading Post on Monday and was buried in the Trading Post cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. T. Stephenson of this city, officiating. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 8, 1889: Mrs. Lena Russell, died at her home in Foster, Mo., the first of last week. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 8, 1889: Last Monday evening, H.C. Turner shot and killed J. W. McVeigh, at Butler, Mo. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 8, 1889: O.C. Taylor, of Blue Mound, and Miss Ida Routzong, of Kincaid, were united in marriage the latter of last week. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 8, 1889: E. W. Lewis, a worthy citizen of Miami county, was drowned in the Pottawatomie river on Friday, February 22. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 15, 1889: Mrs. W. J. Lane’s mother, Mrs. Mary E. Highley, died at her home in Garnett Tuesday of last week. Deceased was in the 68th year of her age. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 15, 1889: Died – Carl Swantling at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. Bernhard in Butler, Mo., on Monday March 13, in the 73rd year of his age. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery at this place on Tuesday at 11:00, Rev. J. E. Whitman officiating at the grave. Deceased came to Pleasanton in December 1870, from Sweden, making this his home until 1880, when he moved to Butler, Mo., where he resided until his death. Many a day has the writer of this, when a boy, spent with Grandpa Swantling fishing, making popguns, kites, etc. and it is with a sorrowful heart that we must say he is gone. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday March 22, 1889: Miami News – Died at his home in the eastern part of Sheridan township, March 12, 1889, Uncle Richard Brown. He was born in Ireland in 1812. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Fulton. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 29, 1889: Died – Wheeler – At her home five miles east of Pleasanton, on Monday, March 25, at 4 o’clock a.m. Mrs. Jane M. Wheeler, of pneumonia in the 55th year of her age. Deceased was one of our best citizens. She had been a resident of Potosi township for eight years. She was a devout Christian, beloved by all her neighbors and acquaintances, a kind mother and true wife. She had been sick several weeks, but was not thought to be in critical condition until a few hours before her demise. She leaves a husband, who is dangerously ill, five children, one sister and three brothers to mourn the loss. The funeral was preached at the M.E. church in this city last Tuesday at 2:00 o’clock pm by Rev. T. Stephenson, after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, March 29, 1889: Rebecca Calvert, an estimable old lady of Greeley, 73 years of age, died at the home of her son in that place the first of last week. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, April 5, 1889: Mrs. H. Merriman died at her home in Paris Township, six miles northeast of Pleasanton March 29 in the 28th year of her age, of consumption of the bowels. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wallfinger. She was one of Linn county’s most estimable ladies, beloved by her neighbors and respected by all. Three little children – one boy and two girls – are left without the fond care of a mother. The remains were interred in the Brooklyn cemetery on Sunday, March 31. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, April 5, 1889: Died – James Pearcy, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. A. P. Way, on Tuesday, April 2, 1889, and was buried on Wednesday. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, April 26, 1889: Died, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Smoot, at Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 17, 1889. The remains arrived in Pleasanton on Saturday last, and were interred in B.W. Perry’s family graveyard, five miles southwest of Pleasanton. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, May 10, 1889: Died – Mrs. D. C. Norris, at the home of her son-in-law, C. Woodington, in Colony, Ks., Sunday, May 5, aged 74 years. Deceased was an aunt of Mrs. R. W. Blue, and a former resident of this city. The remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery last Monday. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, May 24, 1889 (in part): Obituary – Alford – On Sunday, May 10, at 9 o’clock a.m., Mrs. Jeannett E. Alford, passed from this world of sorrow and pain to her rest in Heaven. Jeannett Alford was born in Peru, Clinton county, New York in October 1833. When she was three years old her parents moved to Kendall county, Ill., where she married C. H. Tucker in 1854. In 1858 she removed with her husband to Linn county, Ks., where they resided on a farm near Hail (Hall?) Ridge till 1866; they then removed to Mound City, where Mr. Tucker engaged in the mercantile business with his brother, E.M. Tucker. They remained here until 1869, when they moved to Pleasanton. In 1876, her husband died. She remained a widow until 1888, when she was united in marriage in July to Frank Alford, of Kendell Co. Illinois, where she went with her husband and remained until death. Mrs. Alford had been ailing for some time but was not thought dangerous until a short time before her death. She leaves a husband and three daughters, Fannie, Minnie and Alice Tucker to mourn the loss of a true wife and kind and loving mother. The remains were shipped to Pleasanton for burial and arrived here Tuesday evening. After services at the M.E. church Wednesday at 9 o’clock a.m. all that was mortal of this exemplary woman was interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, June 14, 1889, (in part): Killed by a Locomotive – Friday evening, May 7, the engine pulling passenger train No. 5, which arrives in Pleasanton at 8:11 pm, when two cars south of this city, run down and killed George Kildoo, the gentleman who lived just east of the first crossing this side of Mine Creek. Mr. Kildoo had been putting a horse in his pasture just west of the railroad and was returning home when the sad misfortune befell him. The air brakes were immediately brought to bear on the moving wheels of the fast going train when the what seemed to be lifeless body was picked up by the conductor and fireman, and carried into the house. The unfortunate then showed signs of life. After carrying the mangled body into the house, the conductor gave orders for the train to pursue its course. When they arrived at Miami the conductor telegraphed to the railroad physician, Dr. Peare of our city, to go to the residence of Mr. Kildoo, as he had been seriously injured by the train. Dr. Peare immediately answered the call and by 9:30 was by the bedside of the mangled man. Dr. Peare found that the left leg had been broken just above the knee, that the right had been fractured just below the knee and at the ankle, and that his left arm had been broken in two places besides other injuries of serious nature. As soon as the doctor had finished the exam he informed Mrs. Kildoo that her husband could live but a short time. At 10:30 – two hours after the accident, Mr. Kildoo passed away. Saturday morning, C.S. Atkins, J.P., acting coroner, had several witnesses subpoenaed and a jury empanelled to hold an inquest over the dead body. At 4:00 Saturday afternoon the remains of George Kildoo were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Deceased was 63 years old. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald (Pleasanton, KS), Friday, June 21, 1889: Died – Two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Waymire, on Saturday night, June 15, 1889 of cholera infantum. The funeral sermon was preached at the Methodist church Monday morning at 10:30, after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Mable Floy was born August 26, 1887, and died June 14, 1889. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, July 5, 1889 Died at Iola, KS, on Wednesday, June 26th, 1889, after an illness of ten months, Mary Isabell Henderson, in her 31st year. The cause of her death was consumption. Isabell was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barker and was the wife of A.W. Henderson, of Potosi twp. At the time of her death her parents and husband were traveling for the benefit of her health, but she could not find relief and past over the river to the beautiful beyond. A dear loving daughter and a fond wife and mother is no more. Isabell has gone; her friends have heard her merry laugh for the last time, and the home that was made happy by her presence is now sad and lonely. A few days previous to her death she told her husband that she was going to leave their three little children with him and she was going to live with Willie, her little boy who died less than five months ago; but, alas, almost the same hour of her death her little son Samuel Augustus, aged 14 months, was taken ill and lived but two days. It was not God’s will that this little child should be left motherless, but He took it home to its mother’s arms, where they will be together forever. Their remains were followed to the Littrell cemetery by a large concourse of weeping friends and relatives. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, July 19, 1889: Death of Charles Gates – Charles Gates was born in New York State May 5, 1829, where he resided until 40 years of age, when he with his family, moved to Pleasanton. He has been a resident of Pleasanton for 20 years, most of the time in the mercantile business. Mr. Gates was a good citizen, kind father and estimable husband, and the sorrowing relatives will not be alone in their grief. The announcement of his death last Saturday at 11 o’clock am overshadowed our entire community with sorrow. The cause of Mr. Gates’ demise was dropsy of the heart. He had been sick about six weeks, and the end was anticipated by himself and friends. His body was placed in the Pleasanton cemetery, by the side of his son Charley, who answered the Master’s call about three years ago. The funeral services were conducted by Eureka Lodge #88, A.F.& A.M. of which he was a member. The bereaved wife and daughter have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, July 19, 1889: Last Monday evening about 5:00, three girls were drowned a few miles north of Cadmus. Myrtle Crumley, Ada and Kate Gordon, aged 15, 14, and 11, respectively, were bathing in Middle Creek and got beyond their depth. Miss Crumley lives at Marceline, Mo. and was visiting with her uncle’s family. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, July 19, 1889: Died – George, 18 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Saunders, on Tuesday, July 11 (13?) of cholera infantum. The little sufferer had been sick for sometime but was thought to be improving in health the first of the week. The remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery last Wednesday at 10 a.m. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, August 9, 1889: Died – On July 19, 1889, Jane Irwin, of dropsy of the heart. Deceased was born in Indiana May 20, 1831. Her maiden name was Littell. She was the wife of Frank Irwin of Sheridan twp, where they resided for about 25 years. She joined the United Brethren church at the age of 14 and was a faithful member until her death, when God called her home to her reward. A better hearted woman than Aunt Jane never breathed the air of heaven; always willing and ready to lend a helping hand to those who were in need, and the children who grew up around her will never forget the good lessons taught them by Aunt Jane. She leaves a broken hearted husband, six brothers and one sister and a legion of friends to mourn their loss. The remains were conveyed to the Littell cemetery, where the last rites were performed. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, August 16, 1889: Died at his home in the northeast part of Pleasanton, last Saturday, August 10, 1889, David Linton, in the 74th year of his age. The remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery last Wednesday, August 14, Rev. T. Stephenson officiating. In the death of Judge Linton, Kansas loses one of her oldest settlers. His work shows to this day in many of our public institutions. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, August 23, 1889: Died, at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. Ashley, on Sunday morning, August 18, Mrs. Melissa Myrick, in the 31st year of her age. The remains were interred at the Eureka cemetery on Monday evening at 10 o’clock, Rev. Wright officiating. Mrs. Myrick’s husband departed from this life about one year ago and 4 little children are left to grope their way through this world of sin without the care of a father or mother. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, October 11, 1889: Died – Ernest, 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jobe, on Saturday morning, of tonsillitis, and was buried Sunday in the Linnville cemetery. Rev. T. Stephenson preached the funeral sermon. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, October 18, 1889: Died – Lillie A., at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. Tricker, in Mound City, Sunday, October 6, 1889 of diphtheria, in the 17th year of her age. Miss Tricker was an estimable young lady, beloved by all her associates. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. J. W. Turner of our city. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, December 20, 1889: Died – At her residence in the northeast part of Pleasanton, Monday, December 16, 1889, Mrs. C. Morrison, of consumption in the 32nd year of her age. The funeral services were preached Tuesday at 3 o’clock pm at the residence by Rev. T. Stephenson, after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Mrs. Morrison has been sick about one year. She was a Christian lady, respected by all. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, January 24, 1890: A sad and lamentable accident occurred last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Alvin Cooly, about two miles northeast of this city, which resulted in the death of their 9 year old daughter. Mrs. Cooly had been visiting at a near neighbor’s and leaving the child alone in the house, her clothing caught fire from a stove. She ran out screaming and her mother soon after fled to her assistance and extinguished the flames. Dr. Peare was summoned and did all he could to alleviate her suffering but her injuries were fatal, death coming to her rescue at 2 o’clock on the following morning. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, )Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, January 31, 1890: John Ham, an old and respected citizen of Potosi twp, died at the residence of his son, J. (P.?) Ham, in this city, on Thursday night, the 23rd, of consumption. Deceased had been afflicted for many years with that dreaded disease until death finally claimed him as its victim. His funeral took place on Saturday and was very largely attended by his old friends and neighbors of south Potosi and Sheridan twps, and his remains were interred in Littells cemetery. Same newspaper but another section: Died – John C. Ham at his residence in Pleasanton, Friday morning, January 24, 1890, of consumption, in the 62nd year of his age. Deceased was born in Rando county, North Carolina, June 24, 1828. At the age of 3 years his parents moved to Green county, Tennessee, and in 1851, he moved to Indiana and was married to Susan Ramey, December 28, 1853. A few years after his marriage he emigrated with his family to Linn county, Ks., where he remained until God called him home – to that home we have heard him sing and talk about in our prayer and class meetings. Early in life he gave his heart to God and at the age of 15 he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and nine years later united with the United Brethren of Christ and lived a model Christian life. His wife and children deeply miss the cheering Christian influence of this good old man, but they weep not as those who have no hope. He has gone to Heaven. During nine years of suffering from that fatal disease, consumption, he never murmured nor complained; his will was ever in submission to the Divine will. He leaves a companion and six children and a legion of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at the Liberty schoolhouse, Saturday at 1 o’clock conducted by Rev. T. Stephenson, after which the remains were conveyed to the Littell cemetery, followed by a concourse of friends and relatives. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, February 7, 1890: Mrs. Henry Carbon, of Paris twp, died last Sunday of la grippe and pneumonia fever. Same newspaper - A four-month old child of Jas. Courtney, of Trading Post, died last Monday of menibraneous croup. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn, KS), Friday, February 14, 1890: A child of Mr. Creach, living north of the mound, this city, died last Sunday of memibraneous croup. Same newspaper – Mrs. Mary H. Hyatt, an old resident of this township, died at her residence, 4 miles northeast of this city, on Friday evening the 6th; aged 68 years. Same newspaper – Another old citizen of Linn county has paid the last debt of nature in the person of W. B. Perry, who died at his residence on Mine Creek, last Tuesday morning of dyspepsia of the bowels. Mr. Perry settled on his present farm in 1854 since which time he has been identified with every interest for the welfare of the county, and was beloved by everyone with whom he was acquainted for his sterling, upright, and conscientious qualities. His remains were interred on Wednesday at 2 o’clock in the burial place on his farm and were attended by an immense gathering of his old friends and neighbors. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri., February 28, 1890: Death has again invaded this city and carried off another victim to the shores of eternity in the person of Mrs. M.E. Myers, who surrendered her spirit to the source from whence it came on Tuesday afternoon, the 25th, of consumption. Deceased lately came from Farlinville, this county, and had purchased Mr. H.H. McGlothlin’s handsome residence in the north part of the city. Yesterday the remains were interred in Wesley Chapel cemetery. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri. February 28, 1890: Died on Saturday, February 15, 1890, at her home near Miami, Ks., Katie M. Burford, aged 13 years, 10 months and 14 days. The deceased was born near Harrisonville, Cass county, Mo., April 1, 1876. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Burkett, after which the remains were sent to their last resting place in Harrisonville. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri. March 7, 1890: John Lacy, colored, who formerly lived in this city, died last Monday at his residence in Trading Post of la grippe and pneumonia. Four or five of the boys of this place attended the funeral. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri. March 14, 1890: By request of the children of W. B. Perry, deceased, we announce that on Sunday, March 23, at 11 o’clock, Elder Foore of Parsons, will preach a funeral sermon on the death of W. B. Perry who died a few weeks ago, and his wife, Dialtha, who went before him some five years ago. A cordial invitation is extended to all. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri., March 28, 1890: William Henry, grandson of H. Pritchett, died at his residence in Ft. Scott, Thursday, March 20, of consumption; aged 11 years. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., March 28, 1890: E. J. Henson, who lived four miles south of this place, died last Sunday a few miles southeast of Worland, where he was working. On Monday his remains were brought to this city where they were met by members of Jewell Post, G.A.R., of which what he was a worthy member, and by them interred in Pleasanton cemetery; Rev. Mr. Stephenson officiating at the grave. Deceased was 50 years of age and leaves a wife and four little children in destitute circumstances to mourn his loss. The widow and orphan children have the sympathy of the Herald in their sad hour of affliction. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., April 11, 1890: The Herald is in receipt of a letter from Samuel Miller, of Foster, announcing the death of William Jennings, of Walnut township, Bates county, Mo., who died at his last residence on Saturday, April 5, of la grippe; aged about 60 years. His remains were interred in New Home cemetery with Masonic honors, of which order he was an honored member. Mr. Jennings was among the first settlers of that county and was held in high esteem by everyone with whom he was acquainted. He was born in Cook county, East Tennessee, February 17, 1819, and in the year 1833 moved with his father to near Westport, Jackson county, Mo., where he was taken prisoner by the Mormons under the leadership of Joe Smith. He was married to Margaret Davidson February 8, 1841, and in the following year located at L. Galleband’s on the first day of May 1842, where the town of Foster now stands. Bates county has lost one of her most valued citizens and one who will be missed and long remembered in that town and county. Many people were acquainted with “Uncle Billy” and they will be pained to hear of his demise. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., April 18, 1890: A special dispatch from Baldwin City, Ks., to the Kansas City Journal, dated April 14, announces the death, at that place, of A. H. Humphrey, President of the Baldwin City Bank, and father of our fellow townsman, Mr. A. L. Humphrey, who was at his father’s bedside when he passed away. Deceased was very wealthy and was one of the prominent movers in raising the endowment fund for Baker University and his death will be a great loss to that institution. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri.,April 25, 1890: Mrs. Nickell, of La Cygne, mother of Mrs. A. J. Renner, of this city, died at her residence last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Renner were at her bedside when her spirit past from earth to Heaven. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., April 25, 1890: Mrs. Hannah Hyatt, mother of Mrs. James P. Way, died last Wednesday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Way, in this city, in the 84th year of her age. “Mother” Hyatt has been ailing the past six years, the greater portion of the time being unable to leave her room. She came to Kansas in 1861, and with other old settlers had born the vicissitudes of a frontier life with that heroism and courage only to people who have passed through such scenes. She leaves numerous friends and relatives to mourn her demise. Divine services were held at her late residence on Friday morning and at 2 o’clock pm, her remains were consigned to the tomb in Pleasanton cemetery. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., April 25, 1890: Baldwin Baker Beacon (in part): One of the saddest of recent events of this year was the death of Mr. A. H. Humphrey, one of Baldwin’s leading citizens, which took place at his residence in Baldwin, Sunday, April 13, at 1:15pm. He was born at Washington, Ohio, December 18, 1818. He moved to Baldwin, Ks., from Butler, Mo., in 18(84?). Since his coming in our midst he has stood at the head of every movement for the upbuilding of the city and university. In his death the city loses a strong citizen and the university a great friend and supporter. The city is in mourning for him. Only a few weeks ago he was among us and doing work in the bank, of which he was President. He leaves behind him a wife and four children who mourn his death, their great loss but his great gain. His two daughters, Mrs. Henry and Mrs. H. B. Topping are residents of this city. His sons, Mr. A.L. Humphrey resides in Pleasanton, Ks., and Mr. S. R. Humphrey resides in Windom, Iowa. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., May 9, 1890: Elizabeth M., wife of Nahum Sanders, of Prescott, was born in Covington, Ky., 1832, died April 30, 1890. Was married on July 24, 1850; joined M. E. church in 1850, and lived in the same (?) until death. She leaves a family of four daughters and four sons, all living. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., May 30, 1890: Yesterday morning, Dr. Peare received a telegram from Fort Madison, Iowa, announcing that Mrs. George Blue died that morning. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., May 30, 1890: Died on Tuesday morning, May 27, 1890, at the residence of John Hunt, in this city, Norris Littell, 50 years, of heart disease. Deceased came to this place some five years ago and was married to Miss Hunt, since that time he has been traveling in the country towns practicing as an electric doctor. At the time of his death he was engaged in drafting a plan for the erection of a large and costly drilling house, and his folks say that his head dropped on the table as soon as they went to him he was dead. He was born and raised in Louisville, Ky., and being imbued with southern sentiments, had served in the Confederate army, receiving a bullet in his throat, which has given him serious pain and difficulty breathing. His remains were laid out by G.A.R. men, and on Wednesday they were consigned to the tomb in our beautiful cemetery followed by a large concourse of the men who were his former enemies, but now true friends – friends in the hour of distress. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., June 6, 1890: We were misinformed last week of incidents and deeds concerning the life and death of Dr. Littell and we cheerfully make the corrections. Following is the way it should have read: Died, on Tuesday morning, May 27, 1890, at the residence of William S. Hunt in this city, Dr. Norris Littell, aged 50 years of heart disease. The deceased was married to Miss Rhoda Hunt in Kansas City, September 8, 1879. At the time of his death he was engaged in reading; his book fell to the floor, which attracted the attention of his folks, but when they reached him he was past all human aid. He was born and raised in Louisville, Ky., and graduated at Bethany, Va. He served as a surgeon in the Confederate army, receiving a bullet in the throat when the enemy firing on the hospital, and which at times has given him serious pain and difficulty in breathing. On the following Wednesday his remains were consigned to the tomb in our beautiful cemetery, followed by a large concourse of the many who were his former enemies but now true friends. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri., June 27, 1890: Two infant children of Frank and Grant Sumner died last Sunday morning and in the evening they were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery – both in one coffin. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri., July 25, 1890: Hon. J. P. Kenen, of the LaCygne Journal, passed up the road last Saturday from Ft. Scott and gave us particulars of the tragic death of Mrs. Sarah C. Spencer, who committed suicide in LaCygne on Thursday morning of last week. Her husband is a bridge carpenter and previous to leaving home that morning (he wanted) Dr. Roberts to visit her as she had been suffering from the effects of “la grippe”, and had at times been afflicted with temporary aberration of the mind, which caused her to commit the (?) act. She placed the muzzle of a revolver under her chin, pulled the trigger and immediately fell and died in a few minutes. She was 30 years old and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her demise. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., August 8, 1890: A Miss McKnab died in Paola on the 31st and her remains were shipped to this place for interment near Miami. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, ( Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS), Fri., Aug. 15, 1890: Died - At his home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Taylor, on Monday morning, August 11, 1890, Richard Taylor, of inflammation of the bowels, in the 18th year of his age. He had been complaining but a short time, and his death was a sad surprise to all our citizens as he was a bright, manly boy. He was the oldest son and the absence of his ever cheerful presence casts a gloom in his happy home. On Tuesday the remains were consigned to the tomb in our beautiful cemetery, followed by a large concourse of mourning friends. ________________ Pleasanton Herald, (Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS), Fri., Aug. 15, 1890: Obituary – On July 31st, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. F. West, eight miles northwest of Olathe, Johnson county, Miss Lydia McNabb passed from this world of sin to her heavenly home. Deceased was born the 6th of July, 1870, in Mansfield, Webster county, Mo., where she resided until she was 7 years old, when her parents moved to Linn county, settling on a farm five miles southeast of Pleasanton, where her mother, three brothers and one sister still live. She was a consistent Christian, having united with the M. E. church, at Prescott, many years ago. Her highest ambition was to receive an education that she might better prepare herself to be of use in assisting in the elevation of the human family. Three years ago she went to Olathe and entered the public schools, advancing fast with her studies, until the fall term of 1889, when she graduated with high honors. She then procured a certificate to teach school and had secured a school for the coming winter when He who watches the fall of the sparrow called her home. The remains were interred in the Mays cemetery, on Friday, August 1st, surrounded by the (?) of her childhood and bereaved relatives. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Pleasanton, Linn Co. KS, Friday, Aug. 15, 1890: Mrs. Allison, of Wichita, sister of Uncle Jack Umphenour, living near the State line, arrived here last Tuesday, to spend a week or ten days visiting her brother and his family. After her visit she will leave for Oregon, where she intends to reside. ________________ The Pleasanton Herald, Fri., Nov. 26, 1897: T. W. TAYLOR died at his residence, east part of the city, last Sunday at high twelve o'clock. He had been ailing about a week or ten days of diabetes and the end was peaceful. Thomas William Taylor was born in Chatham, Kent Co., Eng. in 1843, where he rec'd a good education; afterward he learned the art of brick laying & worked at his trade in many of the large cities of Eng. He came to U.S. in 1870, settled in NY & afterward in this city where he has lived and raised a family. He leaves a wife, four daughters & three sons. He was a member of the Christian Church & lived the life of a Christian. He was known as a good man - quiet, modest, unassuming, gentlemanly and honest. He carried $2,000 insurance in the Knight Templar of Chicago & his family is comfortably provided for. ________________