Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-12-09
GEO. ". STEVENS DEAD.
The End came at st. Francis Hospital,
Wichita, at 1880 A. NJ, Sunday
Was an Early Settler.

December 6. 1908, at 7:30 A. NJ.
from acute bladder trouble. after a surgi-
cal operation. The first few days after
the operation there was every indication
of recovery and this condition did not
change until last Thursday when his son.
Harry Stevens, was notified that there
was change for the worse. Judge
Steyens was taken with violent hiccough-
ing which later developed into critical
Stomach disorder when it became appar-
ent that death was inevitable. Three
daughters and one son were at his bed
side when he passed away-Mesdames
J. M. Gibson Of Isabel. L. T. Wilson
of Alva. Ok. Myra Jones of Wichita,
and Harry w. Stevens Of this city.
The remains were brought home on
Monday afternoon and the funeral was
held at the Presbyterian church yeaer-
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.
G. Duckett. Music was furnished by a
specially selected choir. The attendance
was very large and the floral tributes
most sublime. The body was laid to
rest in Highland cemetery.
George w. Stevens was born in Lou
isiana, Missouri, May l9, 1881; died in
St. Francis hospital, Wichita, Kansas.
December e, 1908, aged II years, E
months. II days.
In his childhood his parents removed
to Hancock county. Illinois, where he
grew to manhood. He was united in
marriage to Myra K. Worrell Septem-
Der g, 1853 and to the union nine
children were born. two Of whom died
an infancy. The surviving sons and
daughters are ]. Stanley Stevens Of Den
nison. Ohio; Harry W. Stevens and Stel-
la Youmans Of Of Medicine Lodge, Kan
sas; Leila M. Gibson Of Isabel. Kansas
Mary Wilson Of Alva, Oklahoma; Myra
Jones Of Wichita, Kansas, and Hattie
Shannon Of Carthage, Missouri
Judge Stevens first came to this coun-
ty and state in the spring Of 1884 when
he became Interested in the development
of the then new country, and in July
1886 he brought the family and has re-
sided here continuously since. Mrs Stew
ems died October 23, 1893 while on 4
visit at her old home in Illinois and wa
buried there. During his more than q
years Of residence in Barber county
Judge Stevens has been one Of our mos
active ranchmen. He owned a ranch o
o20 acres FIVE miles east Of this city and
has had personal charge Of it during hi
ownership Of it. A month ago he sole
this ranch to l.. w. Chapin and had In
tended to spend the coming spring anc
summer travelling. In public affairs
Judge Stevens always took keen inter
est. He was especially prominent ii
politics and was one Of the Democrat
leaders in the county ever since coming
here. He served as sheriff Of the coun
&y from January. 1887 to January. 1889
and as probate Judge from January, l69
to January 1895. In addition to hi
political principles. he was man Of stroni
moral convictions and has been promi
nenty identified with the moral uplifting
of the city and county. He was
stern man, yet respectful. and while h
had some enemies, perhaps. he enioye'
the confidence and esteem Of the be.
people in the county.
Until his late affection. Judge Steven
had scarcely been SICK day. He W.
a man Of fine physique and though owe
II years Of age. was as active and az
parendy a, well preserved as the averag
man at 50.
The people Of Barber county ar
saddened by his death. and they will a
ways hold him in sacred remembranc
as aman Of generous heart and brav
will. He was a man among men and
valuable citizen.
To the sOrowing children and grand
children who survive him. the lnde
offers most sincere sympathy.
Waa CanA