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Abilene Citizen Defends Handling of Josiah Cook Case
Samuel Bricker states he was censured unjustly over the death and burial of Josiah Cook at the Abilene Poor-house in 1885. He recounts actions to secure a coffin and burial, criticizes Post 63 leaders including A. S. Davidson and W. T. Davidson for alleged ignorance, and claims others knew of Cook’s illness and death yet failed to act. Eastwood adds corroborating details about steps taken and motives behind resolutions.
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Josiah Cook
Potter's Field
Sherman Township
A.S. Davidson
Davidson
Court House
W. T. Davidson
Board of County Commissioners
Eastwood
Eicholtz
David Pisle
James N. Speer
Post
George Livingston
Palmer
Blevins
Pisle
Speer
Brevins
Samuel Bricker
Abilene, Kan
Kenyon
Esquire
A. C. Eastwoop
Abilene
Mr. Eicholtz