The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1901-10-25
Obituary.

by the death of Mr.. George II. Bid
we'll, Thursday morning: He was at
the residence of his father, having
been brought here two weeks ago for
medical treatment.
About six weeks ago he contracted
typhoid fever. but made a partial re-
cOvery, and WAS able to be around,
when a relapse occurred. He was q
very sick man, but everything that
could possibly be done for him, was
done, and his family and friends hop
ed for the best, although the collapse
after the fever left him in a very seri-
GUS condition. He was hopeful to the
last. insisting that he would get we'll,
making gallant fight for life. The
system weakened by two attacks was
unable to recover. and he passed into
the other life at $3.50 O'Clock A. NJ,
Thursday October "a, 1901.
Mrs. S. G. Jones and Mrs. T. D.
Barlow, of Waterbury,, Connecticut,
arrived Tuesday evening. and he was
surrounded by his entire family the
last day of his life.
Mr. Bidwell was born in Altoona,
Illinoise, July 10Th 1864 and at
the time of his death was thirty-seven
years of age. He came TO Kinsley in
1873, boy, and grew to manhood
in our community, possessing the
confidence and respect of all who
knew him.
Thirteen years ago he engaged in
business in Mullinville, where he was
unusually successful, both in building
up fine business, and winning the
trust and affection of the people
among whom he lived, During the
dark days following the failures of
crops he never faltered but stood by
his people with financial assistance
and encouraging advice, and when
the dawn Of better times came; they
prospered together.
He was married to Miss Matte Harp,
of Mullinville, in 1895 and three chill
dren, two sons and a daughter. were
born to them. His fine qualities of
mind and heart, and sterling charac.
ter, which made him thoughtful of all
who were near to him, make the sepa-
ration hard one for those left be-
hind. To his children, while they
care, he has left the priceless example
of an upright, honest life.
The funeral will take place this aft
ernoon from the family residence of
Mr.. George E. Bidwell At 2:3O O'Clock
and he will be laid to rest beside his
mother in the Kinsley cemetery.
Thou to thy rest art gone,
High heart! and what are we.
While o 'er our hearts the storm
sweeps on
That we should mourn for thee!
Happier is this than all,
That, now thy race is run,
Upon thy name no stain may fall,
Thy work hath we'll been done!
PETER q. MERTEN.-Died at Rocky
Ford, Colorado, October l8, 1901, of
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Merteu of
this county. About two years ago
Peter went to Colorado Springs TO
attend school: after q short time he |
concluded to go to work and was In |
several different localities before he |
settled in Rocky Ford, where he |
learned the marble working business, |
after which he formed partnership !
with another young man and at the |
Time of his death was following this |
work. He was here but q short time |!
before his illness visiting his parents |
and seemed in the best of health and |
spirits. Soon after he returned to
Colorado word was received that he |
vas very i'll and his oldest brother
went to him at Onca, and stayed with |
him to the end. doing everything it |
vas possible to do, but without avail.
The remains we're brought home and |
aid to rest in the cemetery at Saint [
Peter and Saint Paul's Monday morn
ing, in the presence of large number
IF the friends of the family. Peter
vas born in Germany and at the time
IF his death was twenty -four years,
hree months and twelve days Of age.
BE came to this county with his par
,nts when about two years old and
yrew to manhood amongst US. He
vas a steady, Industrious young man
md enjoyed the confidence and respect
Vt all with whom he came in contact.
The heartfelt sympathy of large
circle Of friends goes out to Mr. and
Mrs. Merten and their family in this
,our Of their great sorrow.
MRS. ELIZA ANN COx.-Died at the
iome OF Mr.. John A. Bostwick Sun
lay, October Is, 1901. Mrs. Eliza Ann
cox.
Eliza Ann Green was born in Mas
'achusetts in 1928. She lived with her
in the old home until she was
i've years of age. when she moved
With them to a farm near Fairfield.
ohio. Here she lived with her parents
Until her marriage to William 81 Cox
n 1851. Soon. after their marriage
N. and Mrs. Gny ~ovoA -, ex~rxl.--