The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-15
FUNERAL
OF MRS. GEORGEP.DOLD TODAY
Remains Later Forwarded to Buffalo
for Cremation.

The remains Of Mrs Bertha B. Dold,
wife of George P. Dold, arrived in the city
yesterday morning on the Rock Island
$3.50 train. The journey had been made
| direct from FL Paso, Texas, where Mrs.
bold died Sunday night, after a lingering
! illness of year, contracted from a severe
cold, afterwards developing into pneumo-
MIA in the worst type. from which she
never rallied. The remains were accom-
panied by Mr.. Dold and Mrs. Edward
/ Conroy, of Buffalo. y. Y, the only sister
Of the deceased, who had been constantly
with her throughout her entire sickness.
At the train TO receive the party and do
all that could be done as 10 necessary de-
tailed arrangements, were Mr.. Fred DOld
of this city Mr. Charles ii. Dold of Kan
sas City, brothers Of Mr. George DOld; I.
W. Gill, w. r. Dulaney, and large dele
cation from the Commercial club, the
Masonic orders and immediate friends of
the deceased and her family. The casket,
with the remains was al once taken to
the residence Of Mr.. Dold, corner of Mar
ket and Ninth streets, where they re-
manned in state all day, surrounded by
large mass of floral tributes to her whom
every one loved and cherished. The first
services will take place this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. at the residence, Rev. Bruce
Griffith, OF the Reformed church, Off
ciating. The music viii be in charge of
Henry Huffman, assisted by the male
quartet of Wichita COnsistory, Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free
masonry. The quartet is composed of
Messrs. Priddy, Mccoy. Westgate and
Hull. This is the formal public ceremony,
and the funeral service later will be con-
Quoted at the convenience of the family.
The remains will be temporarily deposited
in the receiving vault at Maple Grove
cemetery. Further disposition will occur
at a near future date, when the remains
will be forwarded to Buffalo, New York,
and there cremated in a private creu4tory
according to the last request and parting
wishes of Mrs. Dold
The services this afternoon will be for
the large circle of friends of Mrs. Dold,
and all those, and acquaintances, are ex-
tended the invitation to attend this SER
vice.
Mrs. Conroy viii remain a few days in
the city to comfort and encourag those
bereaved ones who nave lost an angel
mother, a devoted wife and a constant
friend. She leaves three children, all boys,
the oldest seven years, the youngest swo
and a half years of age. They are Viktor,
John Jacob and George Z. bold.
Mr.. Dold. in this tsle hour Of uncon-
solable woe. expresses with heartfelt feel
ing his realizing sense Of the kindness
and sympathy which have 50 bounufuily
been extended him. He is not alone in
his grief. as i host Of near acquaintance
in this city are silently suffering with
him. because she was ever gentle con-
siderate and benign, never failing to ale
viate distress wherever she found it. and
from her hand and heart went out many
an unknown act Of genuine charity. sweet
and CHEEKY encourage and the up
lifting influences of friend.
Today the plant of the Dold company
will be closed and no whistles sounded.
The Union Stock Yards VIII also be prac-
ticany closed, all stock being cared for
US usual but only such trading as act
uaIy necessary in handling unlocked for
invoices.
Mr. Charles II. Dold Of Kansas CITY |
viii have full charge of all affairs per- |
tanning 70 these last sad rites, assisted |
by his brother Mr.. Fred Dold. thus re- |
Ieving the family OF all disquiesing de- !
tails.