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Bennett, K. S.
K. S. Bennett Dies
In Emporia Hospital--Well Known Cottonwood Falls Man Is Buried Sunday in
Prairie Grove Cemetery Bennett, K. S.
The death of K. S. Bennett occurred at the Newman hospital in Emporia, Thursday, Dec. 23rd, where he had been taken the same week. Mr. Bennett had been ill for many months but his death was not expected and only the week before he and his wife had planned on a trip to the home of relatives in Texas where it was thought the change of climate might benefit his health.
Funeral services were held from the McKenzie funeral chapel in this city Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock with Rev. G. K. Wallace, of Wichita, in charge of the service. Interment was made in the Prairie Grove Cemetery west of this city.
K. S. Bennett, well known Cottonwood Falls resident, died Thursday evening in the Newman Memorial Hospital at Emporia after a short illness. Mr. Bennett became ill Monday and was taken to the hospital Wednesday for treatment. He underwent an operation Thursday morning and died that evening. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the McKenzie chapei in Cottonwood Falls and Interment was in Prairie Grove cemetery. The Rev. G, K. Wallace of Wichita conducted the services. Pallbearers were Rex and Paul Bennett, sons; Jack Bennett and Merrill Fruechting, grandsons; and Bert Fergerson and Edgar Bennett, nephews.
Kirby Smith Bennett was born September 7, 1862, in Grant County, Kentucky, and passed away at the Newman Memorial Hospital in Emporia, December 23, 1931, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 16 days. When he was seven years old his parents, John and Mary Smith Bennett, moved by wagon train to Washington County, Kansas,
where he lived until 1904, when he moved to Cottonwood Falls where he has since resided except for a few years when he lived in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
He was married to Emma Josephine Brakey on Christmas day, 1883. To this union were born five children: Clyde, who died in infancy; Mrs. Winnifred Hager, Wichita; Rex Bennett, Cottonwood Falls; Will Bennett, who preceded him in death September 21, 1934; Paul Bennett, Strong City; and five grandchildren, Leone Bennett, Cottonwood Falls; Jack Bennett and Emma Marie Fruechting, Wichita, and Mark Hager and Edith Hay Jackson of Los Angeles, California. On the twenty-third day of August, 1915, the wife of his youth passed away and later he was married to Martha Ellen Sears of Cherokee, Okla., who survives him. He was united with the Church of Christ at the age of 22, and studied for the ministry under the able teaching of A. M. Morris of Winfield, Kans. His life has been a shining example of a beautiful Christian faith. He was never happier than when teaching the lessons from the book he loved, and counted it a joy and privilege. In spite of many adversities his faith never wavered, but remained strong and steadfast, for it was founded on the Rock of Ages. To his beloved wife and children this thought is a precious comfort.
He loved Cottonwood FalIs as his home and took a lively interest in the community, doing all he could to better conditions whenever he could. He was also interested in politics, always giving his loyal and hearty support to his government. He believed with all his heart in America and Americans.
He was widely read, always interested in science and the wonderful changes and improvements which he had seen during his lifetime and was much interested in horticulture.
His was a life of service, to his maker and service to his fellowmen and he was happy in giving it. We will miss him immeasureably--
his loving guidance, his care, the words of wisdom which fell from his lips, and his ever ready; wit and humor which delighted those who loved him. It was this trait of character and his steadfast faith that made him bear his last illness with so much fortitude.
He has been gathered to his Heavenly Father to enjoy the fruits of his labors in the beautiful mansions he so loved to tell others about.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bennett, Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Freuchting and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett, Wichita; Bert Fergerson and Harry Miller, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sears, Alva, 0kla.; Mrs. May Fullington, Cherokee, Okla.; Mrs. Hershel Tebay and children, of Graham, Tex. Mrs. Harry Rathe and daughter, Amarillo, Tex.; Mrs. Chet Conner and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hull and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hull, Wichita.
HE WALKED WITH GOD
Be walked with God;
His path made smooth and fair
By faith, his way he trod—
The light of Christ was there.
A lamp unto his feet
To guide him all the way
To where his God he’d meet
In a land of endless day.
His race is run,
His burdens all laid down;
A glorious prize he’s won—
With God he’ll wear a crown.
We grieve, but not in vain;
We have God’s promise true.
For we shall meet again
When earthly life is through.
Chase County Leader-News, Cottonwood Falls, Kans. December 23, 1937
Kirby Smith Bennett was born, Sept. 7, 1862 in Grant County, Kentucky and passed away at the Newman hospital in Emporia Dec. 23, 1937, aged 75 years, 3 months and 16 days.
When he was seven years old his parents, John and Mary Smith Bennett, moved by wagon train to Washington county, Kansas, where he lived until 1904 when he moved with his family to Cottonwood Falls, which has since been his home, with the exception of a few years which he spent in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. He was married to Emma Josephine Brakey on Christmas day 1883. To this union was born five children, Clyde, who died in infancy, Mrs. Winifred Hager, Wichita, Rex Bennett, of this city, Will Bennett, who proceeded him in death, Sept. 21, 1934, Paul Bennett, Strong City and flve grandchildren, Leone Bennett, of this city, Jack Bennett and Emma Marie Fruechting, of Wichita, Mark Hager and Edith May Jackson of Los Angeles, California.
On-the twenty-first day of August, 1915, the wife of his youth passed away and later was married to Martha Ellen Sears, Cherokee, Okla. who survives him.
He was united to the Church of Christ at the age of twenty-two, and studied for the ministery under the able teaching of A. M. Morris, Win-field, Kansas. His life has been a shining example of a beautiful Christian faith. He was never happier than when teaching the lessons from the book he loved, and counted it a joy and priviledge. In spite of many adversities, his faith never wavered, but remained strong and steadfast, for it was founded on the Rock of Ages. To his beloved wife and children, this thought is a precious comfort.
He loved Cottonwood FaIls as his home and took a lively interest in the community, doing all he could to better conditions whenever he could. He was also interested in politics always giving his loyal and hearty support to his government. He believed with all his heart in America and Americans.
Those out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bennett, Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Merril Fruechting, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett, Wichita; Mr. Bert Fergerson, Mr. Harry Miller, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sears, Alva, Okla.; Mrs. Mary Fullington, Cherokee, Okla. Mrs. Hershel Tebay and children, of Graham, Texas; Mrs. Harry Rather and daughter, of Amarilla, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Chet Conner and daughter, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hull and baby, Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hull, Wichita.
Pallbearer were: Rex and Paul Bennett, Sons; Jack Bennett and Merril Fruechting, grandsons; Bert Fergerson and Edgar Bennett, nephews.
K.S. Bennett Dies
In Emporia Hospital
K. S. Bennett, well known Cottonwood Falls resident, died Thursday evening in the Newman Memorial Hospital at Emporia after a short illness. Mr. Bennett became ill Monday and was taken to the hospital Wednesday for treatment. He underwent an operation Thursday morning and died that evening.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the McKenzie chapel in Cottonwood Falls and Interment was in Prairie Grove cemetery. The Rev. G, K. Wallace of Wichita conducted the services.
Pallbearers were Rex and Paul Bennett, sons; Jack Bennett and Merrill Fruechting, grandsons; and Bert Fergerson and Edgar Bennett, nephews.
Kirby Smith Bennett was born September 7, 1862, in Grant County, Kentucky, and passed away at the Newman Memorial Hospital in Emporia, December 23, 1931, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 16 days. When he was seven years old his parents, John and Mary Smith Bennett, moved by wagon train to Washington County, Kansas,
where he lived until 1904, when he moved to Cottonwood Falls where he has since resided except for a few years when he lived in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. He was married to Emma Josephine Brakey on Christmas day, 1883. To this union were born five children: Clyde, who died in infancy; Mrs. Winnifred Hager, Wichita; Rex Bennett, Cottonwood Falls; Will Bennett, who preceded him in death September 21, 1934; Paul Bennett, Strong City; and five grandchildren, Leone Bennett, Cottonwood Falls; Jack Bennett and Emma Marie Fruechting, Wichita, and Mark Hager and Edith Hay Jackson of Los Angeles, Calif.
On the twenty-third day of August, 1915, the wife of his youth passed away and later he was married to Martha Ellen Sears of Cherokee, Okla., who survives him.
He was united with the Church of Christ at the age of 22, and studied for the ministry under the able teaching of A. M. Morris of Winfield, Kans. His life has been a shining example of a beautiful Christian faith. He was never happier than when teaching the lessons from the book he loved, and counted it a joy and privilege. In spite of many adversities his faith never wavered, but remained strong and steadfast, for it was founded on the Rock of Ages. To his beloved wife and children this thought is a precious comfort.
He loved Cottonwood FalIs as his home and took a lively interest in the community, doing all he could to better conditions whenever he could. He was also interested in politics, always giving his loyal and hearty support to his government. He believed with all his heart in America and Americans.
He was widely read, always interested in science and the wonderful changes and improvements which he had seen during his lifetime and was much interested in horticulture.
His was a life of service, to his maker and service to his fellowmen and he was happy in giving it. We will miss him immeasureably--
his loving guidance, his care, the words of wisdom which fell from his lips, and his ever ready; wit and humor which delighted those who loved him. It was this trait of character and his steadfast faith that made him bear his last illness with so much fortitude.
He has been gathered to his Heavenly Father to enjoy the fruits of his labors in the beautiful mansions he so loved to tell others about.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bennett, Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Freuchting and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bennett, Wichita; Bert Fergerson and Harry Miller, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sears, Alva, 0kla.; Mrs. May Fullington, Cherokee, Okla.; Mrs. Hershel Tebay and children, of Graham, Tex. Mrs. Harry Rathe and daughter, Amarillo, Tex.; Mrs. Chet Conner and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hull and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hull, Wichita.
Chase County News, Cottonwood Falls, Kans. December 23, 1937
by your Chase County Host, Lorna Marvin.
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