26 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
Sunday services and card of thanks from the Hillman family note thanks to friends and neighbors for support during illness. The page mentions eye care services and other brief church notices with incomplete garbled text.
Edward Brown born August 7 1900 in Earl ington Kentucky died February 19 1920 at age 19 years five months nineteen days. He moved to Wa Keeney with his uncle Oscar King in 1911 and made his home there. He was a bright young man well liked by all who knew him and had made his home with them since March 2.
Henry D. Hillman born in Hanover Germany on April 6 1851 came to the U S in 1880 settling in Otoe Nebraska where he married Doris Hellman. The couple moved to Ogallah township Trego County Kansas in 1892 and raised ten children. He died after a stroke at age 68 years 10 months and 16 days. Funeral services were held at the home and cemetery in Ogallah with Rev Burkett officiating. He was a prominent farmer and landowner who endured harsh seasons and helped build the community. He leaves a widow seven sons two daughters and many relatives and friends.
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