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CHARLES OSBORN. Charles Osborn was born Septem ber 4, 1843, in New Jersey and passed away at his home in Iola, Kans., December 22, 1928, aged 8 years, 3 months and 18 days. On March 13, 1867, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Devore and in this union were born five chil dren. In 1872 the family came from Wisconsin to Kansas and has re sided in and near Iola since’ that time. Accordingly the hardships and trials incident to the early pioneer Nfe were well known in this family. ‘Ih the passing of the years and the weaknesses incident to old age Mr. Osborn has had to give up many of the activities of earlier life and has lived quietly at home with three of his children and three grand children close at hand. In early life he was converted and united with the Methodist church. While he did not move his membership with him when moving from the old home community yet he tried to keep the faith, and departed this life quite willing to go and to be at rest. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Jessie May Barker, of Squirrel, Idaho; Mr. James P. Os born, of Squirrel, Idaho; Mrs. Violet Willis, of Iola; Mrs. Pearl Wallace, Iola, and Mrs. Eva Kuhlman, of bokit. He leaves also 12 grand children, 7 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. *'The funeral services were held in the Adams and Hesser chapel, Rev. ©. J. Coldsmith officiating. Music was provided by Miss Margaret Huff, Mrs. R. B. Warner, Mr. Carl Sarten and Mr. Everett Land, with Mrs. Floyd Somth at the piano. In terment was in the Highland ceme tery. —Contributed.
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Iola Register
Iola, Kansas, US
Mon, Dec 24, 1928
Page 7
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