ALBERT G. HOSLEY OBITUARY, 12 Dec 1918 Submitted June 2001 by Shirley Brier (msb@mindspring.com), copyright 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Kincaid Dispatch Kincaid, Anderson, Kansas Thursday, December 12, 1918 pg. 1. col. 2. Author - M. S. Henderson Obituary Albert G. Hosley, son of Erasmus and Margaret Hosley was born in Anderson county, Kansas, February 1st, 1861, and died December 2d, 1918, in Artesia, New Mexico. Albert was born on the farm now owned by Mrs. Wren, but when he was six months old, his father, who is one of the pioneers of Kansas, moved to the farm which has since been the home of the family. He belonged to the Ozark school and was among the brightest and best of those old-time pupils who have made such an inviable record for their district. As he grew to manhood he developed a character of sterling integrity, while his quiet, unassuming disposition won the regard of all who knew him. For nearly forty years he was a member of the Baptist church. He was married December 20th, 1896, to Miss Ida Lewis. Two sons were born to them--Private John Russell Hosley Co. 29th Field Artillery, Camp Funston, and Harold Hosley of this place. His father, wife and sons survive him. His health had been failing since last spring, but no serious alarm was felt by his friends until a few weeks ago his physician said that he was suffering from tuberculosis and recommended change of climate. He was reluctant to leave home, but finally consented, and Mrs. Hosley went with him as far as Tulsa, Okla. At Tulsa his uncle, Mr. Samuel Corby, of that city, took charge of him and continued the journey with him to Artesia, New Mexico, where they had planned to stay for awhile. The fatigue of travel and change of climate were too much for the patient's weakened condition and Mr. Corby saw that he was rapidly failing. He procured a physician who told him there was no hope. Saturday he said he wished he was home. Sunday he spoke but once, and that was a few words in regard to something for his beloved wife, and on Monday at 2:30 a.m. he "yielded to his Maker the white flower of his blameless life." His body was brought home just two weeks after he had left it with high hopes of regaining his health and strength to carry on his business. The community regret that a life so worthy should have passed from our midst and extend sympathy to his sorrowing family and other relatives. The funeral was held at the house and services were conducted by Rev. Smeltzer of Bronson. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. M. S. HENDERSON ------ Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kind deeds and sympathy rendered us in the time of our bereavement in the death of our beloved husband, father and son. Mrs. Ida Hosley, Russell and Harold and E. T. Hosley