Allen County, Kansas

News Items and other information extracted for these dates: December 1901 thru November 1904

SURNAMES: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Information for these surnames, RUTLEDGE extracted from source dated Tuesday, December 10, 1901 by Gayle Campbell

Surname Father Date of Birth Mother Place Born Baby Source Rutledge 10-Dec-1901 Allen Co Male Births from Iola City Hall records 1895-1935

Information for these surnames, MURDICK, SARVER, WHITTINGTON extracted from source dated Tuesday, July 15, 1902 by Bill Herrman

The following is copied from a newspaper clipping which at the top showed "Kincaid, Kansas, Friday, July 18, 1902" Mrs. Etta Sarver Dead Mrs. Etta Sarver died suddenly at her home in Kansas City, Tuesday, July 15, 1902, from the effects of carbolic acid. It is not known and probably never will be, whether the poison was taken by mistake or with suicidal intent. Tuesday's Kansas City Star gives the following account of the sad affair: Mrs. Etta Sarver wife of William Sarver, a conductor for the Metropolitan Street Railway company, living at 2009 Olive street, died at 9:30 o'clock this morning from the effects of carbolic acid, taken, her husband declares, through mistake. Mrs. Sarver lived thirty minutes after taking the poison and died in great agony before a physician could be found. The body was sent to Eylar's undertaking rooms. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Sarver had been in poor health ever since her marriage three years ago. She was accustomed to take several kinds of medicine daily, but none that in any way resembled carbolic acid. Her husband is an extra conductor on the Eighteenth street line and goes on duty in the evening . He was asleep this morning at 9 o'clock, when his wife rushed into his room, threw herself across the foot of the bed, and cried out: "My God! Carbolic acid!" After this she spoke no word to explain why or how she had taken the acid. Will Sarver said he and his wife had been to Electric park last night and she was in an unusually cheerful mind, but very tired from the exertion. She complained this morning of feeling tired, but had not been despondent. Mrs. Sarver was 26 years old. Her girlhood home was near Kincaid, Anderson county, Kas., where she had been visiting since July 3, returning to the city a few days ago. The Sarvers lived in the same house with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murdick, William Sarver's uncle and aunt. None of the family could give any reason why the young woman should wish to die. Yet she drank the carbolic acid from the bottle. She left no letters or notes. Etta Whittington, daughter of John Whittington and wife, was born on the home place in Allen county, and previous to going to Kansas City, had spent all her life in this vicinity. She was married to Wm. Sarver of Lone Elm, about three years ago. She was a good woman and had the love esteem of many friends. Her tragic and sorrowful death is a sad blow to the aged parents and the whole community. Those left bereaved have the sympathy of the community. The body of Mrs. Sarver arrived here at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, and was met by a large number of sorrowing friends and taken to the Fairview church where the funeral services, conducted by Rev. Faulk, were held, and the interment made at the cemetery at the church.

Information for these surnames, RUTHLEDGE, RUTLEDGE extracted from source dated Tuesday, April 7, 1903 by Gayle Campbell

Birth Notices in the Iola Register 1895 - 1910 Ruthledge Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Frank of Born 7 Apr 1903

Information for these surnames, PUGH, THOMPSON extracted from source dated Saturday, October 22, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, October 29, 1904. George W. Thompson died at the residence of his son, W.S., in this city, Saturday morning, October 22, of heart failure. The deceased was born in Ohio, September 28, 1836. He was married to Emelie Pugh January 12, 1865. They came to Kansas in 1867. His complaint was of recent date, as he had seemed to be in robust health until a few days before his death. Saturday morning when his son called him to breakfast there was no response, and on examination it was found he was dead. He was lying as if in a natural sleep which showed that he must have passed away without a struggle. He leaves a wife and two sone, William, of this city, and Perry of Chicago, to mourn his sudden death. The funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence of his son, corner of 7th street and Central avenue. He was a member of Vicksburg Post, No. 72. G.A.R. of this city, and belonged to the 12th Illinois Infantry during the Rebellion. The members of the Post had charge of the funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Tanksley, of the Christian church. The remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery, and the last ceremonies were attended by a large number of his old friends.

Information for these surnames, CRAWN extracted from source dated Sunday, October 23, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, October 29, 1904. Maartin Crawn, aged 77 years, died at the home of his son, W.D. Crawn, in the south part of this city, Sunday about midnight. He came to Humboldt several months ago and has lived with his son since. His remains were taken to his old home in Indiana, his son accompanying them, on the Santa Fe train Monday afternoon.

Information for these surnames, HERYFORD extracted from source dated Tuesday, October 25, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, October 29,1904. Harry, the six year old son of Mr. & Mrs. James Heryford, died Tuesday morning after an illness of but four days. The cause of death was scarlet fever. The burial took place Thursday after aafternoon at Mt. Hope cemetery. A younger son and a daughter of this family have been quite sick with the disease, but are getting well now. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this sad affliction.

Information for these surnames, DURR extracted from source dated Wednesday, October 26, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, October 29, 1904. Thursday evening of last week Joseph Durr, aged 73 years, died at his home, five miles west of Humboldt, the cause of death being Bright's disease and heart trouble. Mr. Durr came to this city about 3 years ago with his family, and soon purchased a farm west of town, where he has since lived. The rreeeeemains were taken to his old home in Macomb, Illinois, for burial. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. order. Mr. Durr was a pleasant gentleman and made many friends in his neighborhood who are pained at his taking away.

Information for these surnames, AYMER extracted from source dated Thursday, October 27, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, October 29, 1904 Mrs. Aymer died Thursday afternoon. The deceased was the wife of Chas. A. Aymer, lease man for the McKinley-Crude Oil Co. She leaves a babe one week old.

Information for these surnames, DEMENT, WAGNER extracted from source dated Wednesday, November 2, 1904 by Al2005

reprinted with permission from the Humboldt Union, Saturday, November 5, 1904. Married - Ira Dement and Miss Susie Wagner were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents, who live west of Humboldt, in Woodson County. The wedding was a brilliant social event, many guests beinng present. Mr. & Mrs. Dement left Thursday on their wedding trip and will visit the World's Fair.