Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-20
DEATH OF ALBERT LESTER GLEASON.

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On last Wednesday morning at
about 4:3O, A. L. Gleason, our well
known townsman, passed away. Mr..
Gleason had been sick less than two
weeks with u bad case of typhoid-ma-
laria. His death was not surprise
as several days before the doctors had
given up hope of his recovery.
Mr.. Gleason was born in Hartford,
n. Y, in 1889, being IS wears old at
time of death. In 1854 he moved to
Iowa, and in 1861 crossed the plains
and located in Colorado. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gleason were married in New York,
seven children were born to them,
three of whom survive their father.
They have been residents of TregO
county for nearly twenty years. At
one time Mr.. Gleason was extensively
engaged in sheep raising.
With the passing of this old time
| resident Trego county loses one Of her
best citizens. Mr.. Gleason was wide
| ly known and had score of warm
| friends who learned of his death with
profound regret. He was a man who
loved home and home ties, and was d
true friend. He was a true citizen
and had the respect of those who
knew him. On Thursday afternoon
at o'clock the funeral service was
held at the Presbyterian church, Rev.
Everett of this city preached an able
sermon. The Masons and the East
ern Star attended in body and the
MasOns held their ritual service over
their departed brother at the ceme
try. Many handsome floral pieces
were given. Two brothers of Mr..
Gleason and Mrs. Gleason'S sister, all
of Colorado, were present.
| Mr.. Gleason leaves a widow, three
grown sons and three brothers to
mourn his loss. The WORLD, with a
large circle of warm friends, extend
sincere sympathy to this estimable
family in this their great sorrow.
Mrs. H. o. Hodges informs US Of
the death of her nephew, Henry o.
Shepherd, who resides at Chicago.
Mr.. Shepherd is the president and
founder of The Inland Printer, one of
the finest magazines of its sort ever
published. He stood high in editorial
circles and will be much missed by
the Chicago staff. He was exceeding
ly popular and had wide circle of
warm friends. He leaves family to
mourn his loss.
Jack Marsh, who was held as the
guest of Sheriff Hinshaw, charged with
cattle stealing, was released ON bond
the first of the week. John G.. Marcy,
Mr.. Simpson, his brother-in-law from
Norton and his mother, are his bonds
men. He left for Norton with his
brOther-in-law. He will be back for
court.
DR.. Frank Morgan, of Clay Center
Kansas, was in the city Monday eve
ming between trains to see his old
friend. A. L. Gleason, who at that
time was very sick. Frank and Mr..
Gleason were warm friends in the
early days of Wa-Weeney
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, of Denver,
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Baker, this week. George
was formerly a Wa-Keeney boy, but
went to Denver years ago and enlist
ed in the mail service
F. p. Lucas left Wednesday even
ing for Kansas City, to attend court.
His case against the u P. r. Il. Co.
will come up for trial Thursday in the
Federal court.
Mrs. III. E. Mccormick is visiting
her daughter Mrs. David YOder, at
Ellis, this week. She will be absent
about two weeks.
F. D. Hastings, departed Tuesday
evening for Topeka, to represent Wa
keeney lodge, at the Masonic Grand
Lodge meeting.
Grin Hankins and family departed
Thursday evening for Loyeland, Colo,
where they will make their future
home.
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