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1873: April 24th - The Girard Press -
Girard - KS Supposed Burial Alive - Monday morning, under its appropriate head, we announced the death of Eddice E. Perkins, wife of Edwin C. Perkins, at Bellows Falls, April 5th, and that the funeral would be attended from the residence of her father, R. L. Perkins, at four o'clock that afternoon. The funeral took place accordingly, the body being deposited in the tomb in West street cemetery. Mrs. Perkins died suddenly, in a fit, and at the time of the funeral her brother noticed that the body was not cold. This so impressed him that, yesterday, he had the body removed from the tomb, taken to the house and uncoffined. The body was still found to be warm, and Dr. Chas. L. Allen, of this village, was summoned to make a medical examination, applied every test known to science, and decided that, without doubt, life was extinct. We understand, however, the body will be kept, unburied, until such time as the indications of warmth have passed away - Rutland (VT) Daily Herald, April 9th. The body of Mrs. Eddice E. Perkins was again encoffined, yesterday, and reconsigned to the tomb in West street cemetery. As we stated, in our last issue, Dr. Allen, after applying all medical and scientific tests, Tuesday afternoon, was satisfied beyond doubt, and so announced to the family, that life was extinct. In order that there might be no harrowing doubt and uncertainties hereafter, he advised, and the family decided to retain the body unburied until such time as marked stages of dissolution should present themselves. The body was, accordingly, retained and carefully watched through the night of Tuesday and until early Wednesday morning. During the forenoon of yesterday, however, a rapid change took place in her condition, so that it was apparent to even the most casual observer that life had been for some time extinct. Preparations were accordingly made for her re-burial and the body consigned to the tomb as stated. Herald, April 10th. _____________________________ 1880: March 24th - The Ottawa Daily Republic - Ottawa, KS PERKINS - DIED of lung disease, March 18th, 1880, Elizabeth Clementine Perkins, wife of Dea. Eli Perkins of Cutler township, of this county. Sister Perkins was born in Knox county, Ohio in 1844, baptized by Elder Lockhart into the fellowship of the Lock Baptist Church at the age of 14 years. Move to Kansas with her father's family in 1856. Through her life she was a devoted Christian, a loving mother and companion; she was a loved and respected member of the Rehamah Baptist Church at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss six children and an afflicted and grief stricken husband besides a mother, brothers and sisters to mourn her loss. She will be much missed by us all but our loss is her gain. We weep not as those who have no home. Her sickness was of short duration. but she died without a fear or a care, her last words being "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord" &c. Her funeral sermon was preached on the 19th by J. P. Stephenson, a large and attentive audience of sympathizing friends, from Luke xx. 36. This thus the Lord calls his beloved home. ________________________________ 1883: Jan. 12th - Marion Graphic - Marion, KS Clark Wheeler, a young man about 18 years of age, nephew of Mrs. Perkins, died at the residence of the latter Monday evening about half past eight o'clock, and was buried on Wednesday. Rev. O. J. King preaching the funeral sermon. ______________________________ 1883: Dec. 14th - The Oswego Independent - Oswego, KS PITTSFIELD, MA - Mrs. Charles O. Perkins died on Thursday, Nov. 8th, at Becket, after a brief illness, being sick less than a week, and what added to the affliction was that Mr. Perkins and his daughter, who were Oswego, Kansas, could not be reached by telegram. When Mrs. Perkins was taken sick, her brother, Frederick Snow, wrote Perkins a letter on business, and mentioned about Mrs. Perkins sickness. Soon afterwards it was considered best to telegraph, and Dr. Paddock, who was called to attend Mrs. Perkins, sent a message from Pittsfield, MA, and a few days later another from Becket, none of which were received in Kansas by Mr. Perkins, but he received Mr. Snow's letter, and on the first intimation of his wife's sickness, he and his daughter started for Becket. In the interval Mrs. Perkins died, and another message sent to Mr. Perkins's son Fred, announcing her death, was received, and he arrived home in time for the funeral. It was a sad disappointment to Mr. Perkins, for had he got the telegrams he might have been twenty-four hours at the bedside of his wife before she died, but instead he had no intimation of her death until he reached Becket. Mr. Perkins is not a man to be trifled with, and will have the cause of the disappointment investigated. The funeral was held in the Baptist church on the 12th inst., Rev. R. F. Alger preaching a most appropriate sermon. There were a large number of relatives and friends from out of town, and a large delegation of the town's people assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. The Perkins and the Snows are some of the oldest families in town. Mrs. Perkins died at the home of her father, Timothy Snow, Esq., the hold homestead being occupied by the Snow family for generations. IN this affliction Mr. Perkins and his family have the sympathy of his town's people, and all who know him., He is one of the most conservative men the town can boast of, always ready by word and example to assist wherever needed. _______________________________ 1885: Dec. 17th - The Weekly Clarion - Cherryvale, KS Old John Perkins is dead. He was one of the richest men in Louisiana. While the magnificent in which the old time Southern planter dwelt has been greatly exaggerated. Mr. Perkins really lived in great state, possessing, among other good things, one of the finest collections of roses in the South. He warmly favored that stupid blunder, the establishment of the Southern Confederacy, and with his own hand set fire to 2,000 bales of cotton rather then that they should fall into the hands of the Yankees. When the confederacy tailed Mr. Perkins went abroad, declaring he would never live in the United States, but in 1877, seeing that the country did not seem to mind his absence, he returned. He lived in Baltimore, probably wishing that he had the price of the 2,000 bales of cotton in his pocket. ______________________________ 1887: May 26th - The Fort Scott Weekly Monitor - Fort Scott, KS Oswego Independent: A dispatch was received here last Sunday conveying the sad news that C. O. Perkins died at Thomasville, Georgia, Saturday April 30th, 1887. He was sixty-seven years of age, and had been a sufferer for two and one-half years. ________________________________ 1887: May 28th - The Lawrence Daily Journal - Lawrence, KS Bertie Perkins, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Perkins, died at half past six last evening, of croupous diphteria. ________________________________ 1887: Sept. 20th - The Newton Republican - Newton, KS Mrs. D. A. Perkins, died at her home Sunday on East Second street, after a long and painful sickness. The funeral took place from her home yesterday forenoon and was attended by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. Mrs. Perkins was fifty seven years of age and was highly esteemed by all who were favored with an acquaintance with her. The afflicted family have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends. _________________________________ 1888: June 1st - The Miami Republican - Paola, KS At 11:40 o'clock Tuesday, May 29th, there occurred in Paola at the residence of Mrs. Crider, the death of Harvey Perkins, of congestion of the stomach and bowels, after an illness of three weeks. His death is a regret to all who knew him, being one of those men who, from his retired disposition, his strict integrity and honesty, had many friends and no enemies. Mr. Perkins came to Paola with a brother in 1859, going from here to Colorado, returning in 1863. He has no relatives here, and although having lived here so many years, but little is known of his early life. He was born in Vermont, removing from there to Canada, where his early manhood days were passed, and since locating in Paola in 1863, has resided here constantly since. He accumulated a nice estate, owning a brick business house in Paola, besides holding notes to a considerable amount. His only relatives so far as know here are a brother in Boston, a brother in California and an uncle in Arkansas. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of Mrs. Crider, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which order Mr. Perkins as a member for nearly 20 years. ________________________________ 1889: June 20th - The Topeka State Journal - Topeka, KS A. W. Fleming, a brother of Mrs. G. Perkins, died at his residence, 324 West Gordon street, North Topeka, last evening. The cause of death was cancer. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. ________________________________ 1891: Dec. 11th - The Press - Kansas City, KS Mrs. Margaret Perkins died Wednesday at her home 1615, North Fifth street, aged 83 years. ________________________________ 1892: March 16th - The Kansas City Gazette - Kansas City, KS Mrs. Lorenda W. Perkins died last night at her home, corner of Eighteenth street and Pacific avenue, of consumption, at the age of 63 years. _________________________________ 1892: April 29th - Lawrence Daily Journal - Lawrence, KS Dr. Richard Morris returned this morning from Caledonia, Wis., where he was called to attend Mr. Otis Perkins, the father of F. M. Perkins and L. H. Perkins of this city, who was lying very sick. Mr. Perkins died before Dr. Morris arrived and the funeral took place this afternoon. The interment was at Beloit, Wisconsin. ________________________________ 1892: May 5th - The Lawrence Gazette - Lawrence, KS O. G. Perkins, the aged father of our townsman, F. M. Perkins and L. H. Perkins, died last week at his home in Wisconsin. __________________________________ 1892: May 6th - The Alma Enterprise - Alma, KS J. R. Perkins died at the home of Joseph Little on Mission Creek last Saturday morning. He was 75 years of age and an old and respected settler. ________________________________ 1893: March 23rd - The Lawrence Gazette - Lawrence, KS Mr. O. P. Perkins died at his home Friday night, March 17th, after a few hours illness. The funeral services were held at their residence Sunday afternoon, where a large concourse of people assembled to pay their respects to the dead. Mr. Perkins was 78 years of age, and one of the oldest settlers in the Valley. ______________________________ 1893: March 19th - The Daily World - Lawrence, KS It was reported yesterday that the father of Brad Perkins was dead and would be buried at Eudora at 2 o'clock today. ________________________________ 1893: March 30th - The Evening Kansan-Republican - Newton, KS At the ripe age of three score and ten, Charles S. Perkins died this morning at his home on East Eleventh street. He had been in poor health and almost continuously confined to his bed for a year. Mr. Perkins was born in England and has had an eventful life. He came to the United States in 1845, settling in New York. From there he went to New Orleans, then to Ohio and returned to England in 1847. He returned to the United States in 1847 and settled in southern Illinois. While there he enlisted in the army where he spent four years in active service. He was in many important battles, marched with Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta and the sea and remained with him through the war. He came to Kansas in 1876 and engaged in farming three miles east of Newton. Six years ago he laid out "Perkins addition" and built for himself and family a residence at the terminus of East Eleventh street, which has since been his home. He married Eliza Dunk in 1850, who died in 1863. He was again married in 1866 to Belletha Miller, who died in 1873. He leaves one daughter to mourn his death, Mrs. E. E. Blatchley. Mr. Perkins is well known in Newton and Harvey county and he was universally spoken of as a thoroughly honest and upright man. He was highly respected by his neighbors. ________________________________ 1893: Oct. 2nd - Lawrence Daily Gazette - Lawrence, KS Mr. Edward H. James, father of Mrs. F. M. Perkins, died suddenly at noon today at the home of his daughter, in West Lawrence. Mr. James has just passed his eighty-fourth birthday, and although in feeble health it was not supposed that death was so near. The end came suddenly and without any warning. The announcement of the funeral will be made tomorrow. And... 1894: Oct. 31st - Lawrence Daily Gazette - Lawrence, KS Mrs. Mary E. James, mother of Mrs. F. M. Perkins, died this morning. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence in West Lawrence. _________________________________ 1894: June 30th - The Atchison Weekly Patriot - Atchison, KS Mrs. John Perkins Dead Died: at 3:45 o'clock this morning, Mary A. Perkins, the beloved wife of John Perkins, aged 44 years, 1 month and 2 days. The deceased leaves six children, all girls. The funeral will take place from the residence, No. 416 Atchison street, at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. John H. Hopkins officiating. The pall bearers are Messrs, Chas. Pullen, J. B. Silliman, P. B. Urie, Alfred Welsh, F. P. Barratt and M. S. Peterson. ________________________________ 1894: Sept. 14th - Clifton News - Clifton, KS Friday morning the sad news of the death of J. N. Perkins reached here from Washington. He was sick but a short time and died of fever. Mr. Perkins was born Aug. 21st, 1857, in Illinois, moved to Iowa when quite young, and from there to Washington Co., Kansas, in '70, where he lived up to his death, Sept. 6th, 1894. He was married to Miss Anna Bowland of Washington May 1st, 1889. He was conscious to within a few minutes before his death and said he had but a short time to live. He had been a cripple since he was eight years old, caused by fever sore and hip disease. He educated himself by his own efforts and was a pupil in the Clifton schools under Prof. Rice. For several years he taught school, then was employed as assistant register of deeds, and was elected to that office by his many friends in Washington county, serving one term. By close economy he had saved a competency and bought a small farm near Washington, which he leaves to his wife. He was the fifth child of a family of seven children; two brothers and three sisters yet survive, all living in Kansas; also his father and half brother are still living. He was an honored citizen and lived to do good to his fellow men, and he will be missed by a large circle of friends, who knew and loved him. __________________________________ 1895: Aug. 9th - Brown County World - Hiawatha, KS Died July 23rd at Durango, Col., Alice Perkins, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Perkins. _______________________________ 1897: May 26th - The Fort Scott Weekly Monitor - Fort Scott, KS Mrs. Mary Perkins, wife of James Perkins, died at her home Monday evening. Her death is supposed to have been caused by a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral occurred Tuesday at Walnut Hill. She leaves a husband and nine grown children to mourn her sudden death. ______________________________ 1898: Jan. 13th - The Burlingame Enterprise - Burlingame, KS Mrs. Rose Perkins, (colored) wife of Joseph Perkins, died of blood poisoning early Tuesday morning at her home in the west part of town. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2:00 o'clock at the Second M. E. church, after which, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, the remains were taken to the Burlingame cemetery for burial. Deceased leaves a husband and two children, Walter age twelve years, and Roy, aged eleven years, to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted wife and fond mother. Mrs. Perkins was thirty-two years of age. Also..... Same Date - The Osage County Chronicle - Burlingame, KS Mrs. Joseph Perkins died at one o'clock, Tuesday morning, of a complication of troubles. She had been sick for some time and suffered a great deal. Her maiden name was Rosa Woodrough, and she was married to Mr. Perkins fourteen years ago next August. She leaves a husband and two sons, one eight and the other ten years old, to grieve for the departed wife and mother. The funeral was held yesterday and the remains were buried in the Burlingame cemetery. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of this community. _________________________________ _______________________________ 1898: Feb. 17th - Concordia Empire - Concordia, KS Mrs. F. C. Perkins Dead. Rev. Mr. Bushnell received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Perkins, at Durango, Colorado, which transpired at 4 o'clock that morning. Mrs. Perkins has been in poor health for several years, a victim of that dread disease, consumption, and her death was not entirely unexpected, though it was hoped she would recover and be able to visit her parents and friends here, a plan which she had arranged to carry out about the first of March. She was a graduate of our city high school, class of '87, a lady of most gentle, refined and lovable character, a favorite among all her acquaintances. She was married to Mr. Perkins, who has been principal of the high school, in 1888. They lived several years in Hiawatha where Mr. P. was superintendent of the city schools, and then went to Durango about four years ago in hope that the mountain climate would restore her failing health. Her husband and three children, two boys and a girl, survive her. Mr. Bushnell left Tuesday evening for Durango. _________________________________ _______________________________ 1898: June 9th - The Chanute Daily Tribune - Chanute, KS Dr. A. N. Perkins died Wednesday June 8 and the remains will be interred at Fredonia today. Dr. Perkins died from the effects of a surgical operation for the removal of a gall stone, having been a sufferer for several months. Dr. Perkins was one of the old settler in this section of the country, well and favorably known, and his demise will be sincerely regretted by his large circle of friends. Also.. June 10th - The Alliance Herald - Fredonia, KS Dr. A. N. Perkins died at his home in this city yesterday at 6:30 o'clock p.m. The deceased has been a constant sufferer for several years. He made a continued warfare for the purpose of bettering his health, having taken trips to many health resorts, but all in vain, his general condition gradually but constantly became worse, until it was at last decided that a surgical operation was necessary. Dr. McClintock, of Topeka, performed the operation, Wednesday, but the enfeebled condition of the patient could not muster strength to survive. The deceased was a truly good man, being honest, intelligent and thoroughly conscientious. He was always interested in the welfare of all enterprises that tended to better the condition of the community, being thoroughly alive to all matters pertaining to education, as his one chief object in life was to see his five daughters receive a complete education. Dr. Perkins was a devoted husband, a kind, wise and indulgent father, and one of Fredonia's most respected citizens, and the news of his death caused pain to be felt by the entire community. The deceased was born in St. Francis county, Missouri, in 1845, studied medicine at the St. Louis Medical College, was married to Miss Mary Allen, at Greenville, Ill, in 1875 and came to Fredonia in 1880. The funeral services will take place at the home of the family today, at 2 o'clock p.m. Elder J. D. McBrian, officiating. The remains will be laid to rest by the Knights Templar of this city, at the cemetery this afternoon. __________________________________ ________________________________ 1899: April 21st - Abilene Weekly Democrat - Abilene, KS Mrs. Mary Perkins died at the residence of A. K. Vanderbelt on South Third street Sunday. She had an attack of the grip some time ago and hand almost recovered from it but a week before she died she became rapidly worse. She was 73 years of age and was Mrs. Vanderbelt's step-mother. Funeral services were held from the house Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Parker officiating. Interment was in the Abilene cemetery. She had been a member of the Baptist church for years and died strong in the faith. ________________________________ 1899: May 4th - The Holton Recorder - Holton, KS Mrs. Anna Mary Perkins, wife of Stephen Perkins, died about midnight Monday night. Mrs. Perkins had been sick for several weeks but not thought to be dangerously so. She did not appear to be any worse last Monday than usual, and her daughters attended the May festival at the University in the evening. Some time after their return the sick woman called one of them to her and said that she felt badly, and soon became unconscious and died in a few minutes. The community was much shocked Tuesday morning to hear of her unexpected death. The maiden name of Mrs. Perkins, was Mary Ann Nance. She was born in Henderson county, Illinois, January 19, 1855, and moved with her parents to this county in 1891. She was married to her now bereaved husband, Stephen Perkins, February 11th, 1874. Three children, two daughters and one son, all grown, were born to this union, all of whom survive their mother, also father, mother, three brothers and a sister. The funeral was conducted at the residence yesterday afternoon by Rev. S. L. Allison, of whose church, the Presbyterian, Mrs. Perkins was an accepted and faithful member. In this death a family has lost a faithful wife and loving mother and the community a highly esteemed member of society. ________________________________ 1899: Dec. 21st - The Columbus Weekly Advocate - Columbus, KS Elisha Perkins died at his home in Columbus this morning at 20 minutes past 3 o'clock. Deceased was more than 67 years of age. His last sickness was catarrhal fever of about ten days duration. His condition did not seem serious until Saturday, and not dangerous until Monday afternoon. Very alarming symptoms appeared at about 3 p.m. Monday, from which he appeared to get relief late last night, but what appeared to be relief proved to be the beginning of the end. Mr. Perkins had been in poor health on account of rheumatism, which he contracted some fourteen years ago. Elisha Perkins was born near Washington, Ind., April 16th , 1832, where he continued to live until May, 1873, when, with his family, he moved to this country, where he continued to reside, at first on a farm now owned by Mr. Watts, north of Hallowell. He was at an early age married to Miss Zerilda Gates, who died in July, 1897. To them were born fourteen children, nine of whom survive. Two children and wife are buried in the Edgeman cemetery, where his body will be laid tomorrow. Mr. Perkins was a soldier. He enlisted in the 27th Indiana infantry about the 1st of September, 1862, and on the 17th day of the same month was in that bloody battle of Antietam, in Burnsides' brigade. He was badly wounded about 2 o'clock that day, a minnie ball passing through the lower part of the head. He was discharged from service in 1863. At about the time of its organization he became a member of John A. Dix Post G. A. R. He always gloried in the fact that he was a soldier. Mr. Perkins was as well known to the farming people of the county as almost any man. He served the city nearly ten years as a weigher. Those who did business with him recognized "duty well and justly performed". Mr. Perkins, in his nature, was ardent and intense, yet always just. When he once took position he was firmly fixed, not easily moved. His manner was decided. He did not leave any change of misunderstanding him. He was not a man without convictions; nor did he hide his opinion for policy, but was open and frank. His nature shone out more clearly in his political and religious convictions. He became a member of the Christian church when quite young. The writer believes that he never voted any but the republican ticket since that party was organized. He never forgot his God. He always loved his country. His body lies dressed in "soldier blue," under the flag he loved. His spirit has gone to answer the "Roll Call" "Over There". ________________________________ |
1900: May 10th - The Topeka Daily Capital - Topeka, KS Mrs. Geraldine Perkins died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the family home, 324 Gordon street, of dropsy and heart trouble from which diseases she has suffered for the past three months. She leaves five children, a daughter living in Iowa, Mrs. William Gushard of Decatur, Ill, Miss Jessie Perkins, Oscar Perkins, captain of fire station No. 1, and Glen Perkins, a member of the fire department of station No. 2. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Second Presbyterian church. Interment in Prairie Home cemetery. __________________________________ 1901: Jan. 4th - Iola Register - Iola, KS Ben, a brother of our neighbor L. Perkins, died at Garnett Saturday, Dec. 14, and was buried in the Geneva cemetery. __________________________ 1901: Feb. 27th - The Pittsburg Daily Headlight - Pittsburg, KS FT. Scott Tribune: Mrs. Minnie Perkins, wife of Charley Perkins, died yesterday afternoon between one and two o'clock at the family home at 508 Short street. She had been ill only since morning, though her husband says she has had symptoms of consumption for some time. No doctor was called until shortly before her death because it was not realized that she was seriously ill. The Mr. Perkins telephoned for Dr. McDonald, and failing to find him at his office, called Dr. Roberts, but she was dead ten minutes before he arrived. Also... Same Date - The "Fort Scott Monitor - Fort Scott, KS Deceased was 28 years old and carried a policy for $1000 life insurance in the Knights and Ladies of America. The funeral will be held at the home at 9 o'clock today, and interment will be made at Pawnee. ________________________________ 1901: April 8th - The Ottawa Republic - Ottawa, KS The father of Mrs. Grove Perkins died Saturday. The remains were shipped to Wisconsin. _____________________________ 1902: June 13th - The St. John Weekly News - St. John, KS Last Saturday morning at 2:35 o'clock, George Washington Perkins, of St. John, passed from this life into the Great Beyond. "Uncle George," as he was known by all, had been confined to his home for several months and failed gradually until the end came. He passed off peacefully and without a struggle. He had no particular disease, but simply wore out. He was the oldest man in Central Kansas, and in all probability the oldest in the state. His age is not exactly known, but his children say that as near as they can ascertain he was about 110 years old. Uncle George came to Stafford county in 1886 and has resided here since. He was janitor at the court house for about twelve years, and was ever faithful to his duty. He was known by every man, woman and child in St. John and vicinity as "Uncle George". He was strictly honest in his dealings and when he made a promise it could be relied upon. The people of St. John will miss him. He was a devoted Christian and would always say when talking to a friend on the subject of Christianity, that it was his only desire to gain a home "up yondah.". He was born a slave in the state of Alabama, over one hundred years ago and worked on the plantations of the south for many years. From there he was brought to Missouri in slavery. After the Civil war he married the mother of the children that are now residents of this county. Funeral services were conducted at the A. M. E. church of this city, by Rev. B. F. Franklin, of Great Bend, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, after which all that was mortal of one of Stafford county's most respected colored citizen was laid to rest in the St. John cemetery. OBITUARY The following obituary was written for the NEWS by a friend of deceased: Geo W. Perkins, member of the A. M. E. church, was born in the state of Alabama a slave, and was brought to Missouri the same. He married Miss Hattie Colliar, lived together for twenty-two years, raising a family of five. His wife was a devoted Christian mother and died the same. Bro. Perkins embraced religion somewhere about 25 years ago. He moved to Kansas in the year of our Lord 1886. Then married Mrs. Sarah J. Tally and continued to live with her the remainder of his life. Living a consistent and faithful Christian to the pledge and obligations to God and his church and died the same with the home of Eternal glory. ________________________________ ____________________________ 1902: Sept. 27th - The Iola Daily Record - Iola, KS THAT TITLE AGAIN Careful Examination: Made by the Record and Found to be Good. So much uneasiness and so much excitement was occasioned by the publication in the RECORD last night of an alleged defect in the title to the property in Bunnell's addition to Iola that the RECORD this morning had the title thoroughly examined by competent authority and the title is sound. There can be no question of this statement. All the court proceedings were gone over and they were found to be regular and all the persons who could have had an interest in the title at that time were included in the general suit that foreclosed the mortgage. The facts in this case are as follows: In 1869, John M. Perkins gave a mortgage to Timothy Perkins to secure the payment of a note for $1,000 on the 80 acres that is now the Bunnell addition. In the course of time this note and the mortgage was transferred to Mrs. Laura Minor. In 1877 John M. Perkins died leaving as his sole heirs at law, his widow, Mrs. K. J. Perkins, Thomas Francis Perkins and Charles M. Perkins. In May 1878, Mrs. Minor brought to suit in the district court to foreclose the mortgage. Murray & Richards were her attorneys. The title of the suit was, "Laura Minor v. K. J. Perkins, widow of John M. Perkins, deceased, Thomas Francis Perkins and Charles M. Perkins, minor heirs of John M. Perkins, deceased". At the time none of the defendants lived in the state and an order was asked to secure service by publication. This was done and the order printed a certain number of times in a newspaper here. When the suit came on for trial the court appointed Peter Pell one of the well remembered attorneys at the Allen county bar, to represent the minor heirs. He answered in the case and denied each and every allegation of the petition. Such an answer is customary and, indeed, necessary in order that their rights to the property may be included in the general verdict. Thereupon the case coming on to be heard it was ordered decreed and adjudged that the mortgage should be foreclosed and that all right, title and interest in and to the said property hereto fore held by the defendants should revert to the plaintiff, Mrs. Minor. Could a title be any more perfect? If these boys had any rights in the land that was not squelched by the suit, they have slept on those rights so long that the law says they are estopped from asserting them against innocent holders of the property. But they didn't have any rights other than those of heirs of Mrs. K. J. Perkins and her rights were forever taken over through the foreclosure proceedings. The statement of the Deming people that there is a cloud on the title is therefore untrue. They write again that if a statement can be made to them and sworn to that the boys are still loving or that they died without issue the title will be perfected. This is also moonshine. If the two minor heirs included in the petition for foreclosure didn't have any rights left after the court foreclosed the property it is certainly true that no one claiming under them could have any rights. The heirs of the boys could have no rights that they didn't get from the boys. The boys had their rights taken from them by the foreclosure proceedings. Therefore it follows that the heirs could have no rights. As so the persons who have bought property there can rest easy in the knowledge that after the most careful examination their title is perfect, unless discrepancies are found subsequent to these transfers, and that isn't at all likely for Mrs. Minor sold to Bunnell and he to the present owners. ________________________________ 1903: April 16th - The Kirwin Kansan - Kirwin, KS At the home of her father, W. R. Kinion, Mrs. Sarah Catherine Perkins died, of consumption, Tuesday evening, April 14th, 1903. Mrs. Perkins has been a sufferer from this disease for several months. The deceased was 26 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Her husband, John E. Perkins, died in December, 1901, of the same disease. They have two little children, aged four and five years, to mourn their loss with their grandparents. The funeral takes place today, and the deceased was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Bogart cemetery. __________________________________ 1903: Dec. 25th - The St. John Weekly News - St. John, KS Robert Perkins (colored) died at his home south of the Santa Fe depot, Wednesday evening at four o'clock from quick consumption. He had been ailing but a few weeks. Funeral will be held tomorrow. _____________________________ 1904: January 28th - The Times - Clay Center, KS Wednesday morning Miss Carrie Perkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Perkins, died at the home of her parents in this city, on north Fifth street. Pleurisy was the cause of her death, and the young lady had been sick with the disease for some time so that her life was nearly despaired of numerous times. However of late it was thought that she might survive, but such proved impossible. She was nearly 21 years of age. The funeral is to be at the house this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Whitmer of the Methodist church. _________________________________ 1904: March 2nd - The Jeffersonian Gazette - Lawrence, KS Mrs. Perkins, mother of F. M. Perkins and L. H. Perkins, died last night about midnight at the home of F. M. Perkins in the west of the city. Grandma Perkins was getting along in years and her death was due to a general break down followed by grip. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made and will be announced tomorrow. Also... March 3rd - Lawrence Weekly World - Lawrence, KS (Additional information) She was 80 years of age and her death has been expected for some days. __________________________________ 1904: Aug. 19th - The Weekly Review - Frankfort, KS Solomon Perkins was born November 6th, 1845, in Illinois. He moved to Warren county, Iowa, in 1848, with his parents. He was married to Sarah M. Jackson, September 27th, 1865, at Indianola, Iowa. Five children were born to them, W. L. Perkins, Ivan S. Perkins, Elvanah Perkins, Mary F. Perkins and Earl Perkins. Those surviving are W. L. and Ivan S, and four grandchildren, Elvannah M., daughter of W. Edgar and Elvannah Brown and W. L. Perkins, Jr. Rena Perkins and Francis Perkins, children of W. L. Perkins. Solomon Perkins professed Christianity in early life and was a consistent member of the Baptist church up to the time of his death, which occurred Aug. 2nd, 1904. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 11 o'clock Friday, August 5, conducted by Rev. Farmer. He preached an excellent sermon from the text taken from Psalms 55:6. The songs were "he Hideth my Soul," "A Rift in the Cloud" and "Beautiful River". A very large company of sorrowing friends attended the final resting of the body in the Granite cemetery. Mr. Perkins had much experience as a soldier, he having served as a private in Co. A, of the 48th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Perkins was one of the best thought of men in Granite. He strictly followed the rule of doing what he thought was right and in so doing he made a host of friends who sincerely mourn his loss. His was one of those lives which leave a memory of kindness and good deeds behind it. Few men could call more people his friend. Granite has lost one of her best citizens. - Granite Oklahoma Enterprise. ________________________________ 1904: Sept. 2nd - The Brown County World - Hiawatha, KS The mother of Prof. R. S. Sinclair and Mrs. W. A. Perkins, died Friday, August 26th, at the home of her son, Isaac Sinclair, in Stockton. Prof. Sinclair was with her at the time of her death and stayed there for the funeral. __________________________________ 1904: Nov. 3rd - Cherokee County Republican - Baxter Springs, KS The citizens of this section were shocked last Saturday afternoon when the report gained circulation that Mrs. L. Murray Perkins had departed this life. Although it was known she had been quite ill for some time, it was not thought the end was so near. Mrs. Perkins' maiden name was Elizabeth Ross Enders. She was born in Rohway, New Jersey, June 28th, 1841, was married to L. Murray Perkins in 1864, and came to Baxter Springs in 1884, where she has since resided with the exception of occasional trips abroad with her husband, the last one being a trip around the world. She was of a loveable, motherly disposition and highly esteemed and honored by all who knew her. She was an earnest Christian worker and became united with the Presbyterian church at an early age. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the many friends of the family. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and conducted by Rev. M. E. Bramhall. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of friends. _____________________________ 1904: Dec. 1st - The Argentine Republic - Arentine, KS Thomas Perkins, 74 years of age, and one of the pioneer settlers of Wyandotte county, died Tuesday morning of last week at his home near Turner. He leaves a widow and seven children - four sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church at Turner. Mr. Perkins moved to Wyandotte county in 1861, and had lived here continuously ever since. He was a brother of Stephen Perkins, deceased, father of the Perkins brothers of Turner. _______________________________ 1905: Jan. 26th - The Lincoln Republican - Lincoln, KS Word comes from Arkansas that Miss Cora Perkins, one of Lincoln county's brightest and most popular young ladies, died last week at her home in Siloam Springs. Until a year ago Miss Perkins was a resident of the county and was one of the county's leading teacher's. A number of relatives sill remain in Lincoln county. ________________________________ 1905: May 12th - The Wyandotte Chief - Wyandotte, KS Mrs. J. A. Perkins died last week at St. Joseph's hospital. She was an old time resident of Turner and leaves a husband and six daughters. _______________________________ 1905: June 2nd - The Western Call - Beloit, KS Mr. D. A. Freeman received a dispatch from Mrs. Freeman this afternoon saying that Mr. Orin Perkins died this morning at 6:30 o'clock. The funeral will be held in Beloit on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the Freeman residence. The remains leave Excelsior Springs tonight and are expected to arrive here in the morning at 8 o'clock on the Missouri Pacific passenger. ____________________________ 1906: May 17th - The Beloit Weekly Times - Beloit, KS Mrs. F. C. Perkins, died at her home in Durango, Colorado. She was the wife of Prof. Perkins, years ago supt. of the Cawker schools, and was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bushnell, of Concordia. _____________________________ 1907: Feb. 21st - The Emporia Weekly Gazette - Emporia, KS C. S. Perkins, who lived six and one-half miles northwest of Emporia, died Sunday evening. He was for the past thirty-five years a resident of Lyon county, having moved to Kansas from Putnam county, Ind., where he was born August 9, 1836. He moved from Indiana direct to Emporia in the fall of 1872 and the following spring he homesteaded a farm, three miles southwest of Americus. After living on this farm one year, he bought the far six and one-half miles northeast of Emporia, on which he lived until the time of his death. Mr. Perkins was hard working man, and his 35 years residence in this county has made him a wide acquaintance. He leaves a wife, six children and two brothers. The daughters are, Mrs. Lilly Smith, of Sherman, Texas; Mrs. Rosa Durham, of LaHarpe, Kansas; Mrs. Amanda Stubbs, of Emporia; and Misses Louise Perkins and Ella Perkins, who lived with their parents; the son is Edward Perkins, who also lived at home. The brothers are, Henderson Perkins, of Chapman, and James Perkins, of Indiana. The funeral was held in the Grace M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. E. J. Gardner conducted the services. ________________________________ 1907: June 3rd - The Topeka Daily Herald - Topeka, KS LAWRENCE, KS - June 3 - Lucius H. Perkins, secretary of the State Board of Bar Examiners and former president of the Kansas Bar association, who died as the result of a fall from the roof of his $60,000 home, "Upton Court", carried more than half a million dollars worth of life insurance, and was one of the heaviest policy holders in Kansas. His death is due to a fall from the roof of his $50,000 home, one of the finest in Kansas. His body was seen coming through the air. He was unconscious when found and died without recognizing anyone. There is a difference of opinion as to whether he is the victim of an accident or committed suicide. Perkins went to the roof of his beautiful home at 6 o'clock Saturday night and nobody seems to know why. He slipped through the trap door leading to the roof and stepped into the gutter on the east end of the house. It was then that he was first seen. E. M. Hubbel, who works about the house, saw him standing there apparently almost off balance. Hubbel yelled "Look," just as Mr. Perkins fell. As he fell, Hubbel says, Mr. Perkins tried to reach the coping on the building extending across the east wing on a line with the gutters. The east wing of the house is that part extending to the cupola. From the ridge of the roof to the grounds is a little more than forty feet. As described by Mr. Hubble, Mrs. Perkins struck first apparently on his left foot then fell to his hips and sank to the ground. He was picked up and carried into the house. Dr. Charles J. Simmons was called and while he was coming members of the family worked with Mr. Perkins in an attempt to revive him. When the physician arrived Mr. Perkins feet were cold but under rubbing and working of members of the family, and the physician, the temperature of the lower limbs became normal. The coldness of the feet was caused by the jar of the fall, according to Dr. Simmons. Of the insurance it is understood the New York Life wrote policies for $300,000, and the Northwestern Mutual for $100,000, the remaining $100,000 being in smaller policies of several companies. Mr. Perkins was always an advocate of life insurance as an investment, and it is understood much of the amount written was taken out with in the past year or two as the best place to put the proceeds of fortunate business deals. Mr. Perkins is a graduate of Beloit, Wis., university. He came to Lawrence from Wisconsin about 1877. His principal business for the past ten years has been the conduct associated with his brother, Frank M. Perkins, of the Atlas Building corporation with the state wide connections, in which they are prominent and influential. It is believed Mr. Perkins will be found to have been one of the wealthiest citizens of this section of Kansas. It is not publicly known here where the bulk of his property is located, but he is reputed to own immense tracts of wheat land in Canada and Western Kansas. That he had large outside investments is indicated by the sale about a year ago when "Upton Court" was built, of Chicago traction bonds. Well Known in Kansas Mr. Perkins is survived by a wife, and three sons, the youngest 10 years old, and by a brother F. M. Perkins, of Lawrence. Mrs. Perkins was 51 years old, and had lived in Lawrence for a number of years. He graduated from the State University here, and married Miss Clara Morris, daughter of the late Dr. Morris, widely known throughout Kansas. Mr. Perkins was president of the Kansas Bar association, last year, and for several years he has been conspicuous in the work of that body. He was secretary of the State Board of Law Examiners and his work in connection with modern methods in law examination is known over a good part of the English speaking world. He was author of the law and father of the movement in Kansas, which has spread all over the country, which has completely revolutionized the methods of examination and admission to the bar. He was chairman of a national committee composed of Representative lawyers for many states having in charge this same subject. Upton Court was the name of the splendid new home in this city which Mr. Perkins was completing, and the inspection which lead to his death. Mr. Perkins traced his ancestry back to a conspicuous Perkins family in Berkshire England. The original Upton Court was built by these ancestors, and at the time William the Conqueror came to England it was occupied by one of this noble family. The house of Mr. Perkins had cost more than $50,000. Singularly enough, it has been linked with at least one other sinister incident, in that some months past when it was being built fire started in its interior and all but wrecked it. Mr. Perkins determined that it should be fully restored, and to this end he was working when the fatal accident of last night occurred. It was at the hospitable Perkins' home that members of the law examining board and their wives and the Justices of the Kansas Supreme court were entertained last winter after the examination had been closed. Mr. Perkins was a member of the Congregational church and of the Scottish Rite Masonic bodies. Mr. Perkins was born on May 15th, 1855. He came to Kansas in 1877, entering the law office of Judge Solom O. Thacher of Lawrence. He remained there three years, being admitted to the bar in 1879. In 1880 he graduated from the State University. He was married in 1892. Coroner Phillips Opinion Dr. Carl Phillips is coroner of Douglas county. He has held that position for five years. He was called and decided that an inquest was not necessary. But Dr. Phillips is not without an opinion as to Mr. Perkins suicidal intent. He said last night: "It is my opinion that Mr. Perkins committed suicide. I have decided that an inquest is not necessary, nor is an autopsy, because there is no evidence of crime. I have no way of knowing now whether Mr. Perkins had taken an opiate before he went to the roof, but I believe his fall from the roof was intentional and not accidential. __________________________________ 1907: Sept 5th - The Kansas City Republic - Kansas City, KS Mrs. Sophia Perkins, widow of Stephen Perkins, died at the country home of her son, R. H. Perkins on the Turner road, east of Turner, Wednesday morning of last week. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Perkins came to Westport with her husband, Stephen Perkins, from Iowa in 1854. Her husband was engaged in the mercantile business there until 1866, when they moved to a farm east of Turner. Mr. Perkins died thirteen years ago. He acquired considerable land near Turner before his death. two sons and a daughter survive. They are: R. H. Perkins and J. S. Perkins, who live near Turner, and Mrs. Ida Gehart\Gerhart, of Canon City, Col. The funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Baptist church, this city, by Rev. McClung assisted by Rev. F. L. Streeter, of Armourdale. Burial was at Argentine cemetery. __________________________________ 1907: Nov. 14th - The Atwood Patriot - Atwood, KS C. E. Perkins, one of the largest land owners in Rawlins county, died in a private hospital near Boston, last Saturday. Mr. Perkins had been suffering several months from a complication of diseases and his death was not entirely unexpected. A great many people in Rawlins county were personally acquainted with Mr. Perkins and a great many more knew him by sight at least. For the past several years he had made visits to this county, frequently several times during the year, but he always came at least once a years to hunt the prairie chicken and quail, of which sport he was very fond. Mr. Perkins was what could be truthfully called a self-made man. He started to work for the Burlington at $15 per month and arose to the presidency of the system. During his railroad life he has made a number of big railroad men of today among who might mention Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, and President Ripley of the Santa Fe. Mr. Perkins land holdings in Rawlins county amount to about 14,000 acres which lie principally in the east central section of the county. _________________________________ 1907: December 12th - The Emporia Weekly Gazette - Emporia, KS Edgar G. Perkins, who lived ten miles northeast of Emporia died Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was well known in this county, having lived here for thirty five years. Edgar G. Perkins was born in 1869 in Champaign county, Ill. When he was three years old his parents moved to this county. He leaves a wife and three children, besides his mother and five sisters. The children are Viola Perkins, Quincy Perkins and Edgar Perkins. His mother, Mrs. C. S. Perkins, lives five miles northeast of Emporia. His sisters are Mrs. Lily Smith, who lives in Texas, Mrs. Rosa Durham of LaHarpe, Mrs. Amanda Stubbs, of, Emporia, and Nellie Perkins and Louise Perkins, who live with their mother. The funeral was held Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Friends church on East Sixth avenue and the interment was made at Maplewood. Rev. Susie Fox Wilcox conducted the services. __________________________________ 1908: March 26th - The Waldron Argus - Waldron, KS Sunday morning about seven o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. John Perkins, wife of J. W. Perkins at their home in the north part of Waldron, after an illness of many days. Mrs. Perkins death was due to septic poisoning and pneumonia. She had been in poor health for the past six weeks or two months, suffering with a severe attack of La Grippe, and a cold, and later when her baby was born. The birth of the baby followed by serious complications and she never recovered from the effect of the ordeal. Loving friends watched over her day and night, all who could were there ready and willing to help care for the sufferer. But careful nursing and the best of medical aid could not stay the disease that had fastened itself upon her. Mrs. Perkins was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. White and was well known to almost every citizen of this entire community, was a woman who had lived a life pure and blameless and was liked by all. Mr. and Mrs. White, and Mrs. Henry Chasey, her sister did all that was in their power to relieve the suffering of their daughter and sister, while Mr. Perkins and the neighbors, were constant watchers of her bed. The funeral which was held Monday morning was the largest in attendance that has ever been held in Waldron. The sympathy of all go out to the husband, to the motherless babes, to the sorrowing parents and other relatives in this their sad hour of sorrow. _________________________________ 1908: April 2nd - Lawrence Weekly World - Lawrence, KS Mrs. Hanna Caroline Perkins died this morning about 9 o'clock of stomach trouble at her home on the Eudora road. She was born October 3, 1838, in Ohio. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Bert Brown, and three sons, Bert, Day and Ed. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Burial will be in the Eudora cemetery. J. A. Kennedy of Burlington, Kan., a brother of Mrs. Perkins, is here. Also... April 8th - The Jeffersonian Gazette - Lawrence, KS Mrs. Caroline Perkins died March 31st at 9 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks. She leaves three sons, John Bradford, Edward and Leander Perkins, and one daughter, Mrs. Lou (Perkins) Brown, to mourn her departure. ________________________________ 1908: April 17th - The Western Spirit - Paola, KS J. J. Perkins died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. I. Winey, near Jefferson, Iowa, April 7th, aged 70 years, 9 months. The cause of his death was cancer. Mr. Perkins formerly lived in Illinois, but has resided in Iowa since 1875. He was out here last September visiting his son, J. L. Perkins, of Paola township, who attended the funeral Thursday of last week, returning home Saturday. The deceased is survived by his wife and four grown children. ________________________________ 1908: July 22nd. - Chetopa Clipper - Chetopa, KS Mr. Perkins died at the home of his grandson, E. O. McAlester, northwest of Chetopa, Monday morning at 1:30. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, at 10 a.m., and the interment was in Fletcher chapel cemetery. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. John McAlester of this vicinity, and two at Vinita. _______________________________ 1909: Jan. 18th - The Salina Union - Salina, KS John L. Perkins, a well known Salina character, died at his home on East North street this morning at 5:15 o'clock after a lingering illness of several months. He was born in Fayette county, Ind., April 5, 1862, and spent much of his life in Salina, coming here in 1882. He was aged 46 years. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Harriet Perkins, a sister, Mrs. Stoll, and three brothers; C. L., O. E., and T. H., all of Salina. The deceased was well known and was familiarly called "Blind John", because of the fact that for many years he was blind. Despite his infirmity, he was able to get around the streets with little care. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Rockwell officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill cemetery. ________________________________ 1909: March 12th - The Buffalo Advocate - Buffalo, KS Uncle John Perkins died at the residence of W. H. Perkins last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Uncle John was sick for a long time and for several weeks past his death has not been unexpected. The relatives have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. ____________________________ 1909: April 28th - The Wichita Beacon - Wichita, KS Mrs. Anna Perkins, wife of John Perkins of 1440 South Main street, passed away last night at a local hospital, at the age of 37 years. Cause of death was nephritis. The funeral services were held this morning at the funeral chapel of A. G. Mueller. The body was shipped over the Frisco railroad to Bridgeport, Ill, where burial will be made. ___________________________________ 1909: May 13th - The Pittsburg Headlight - Pittsburg, KS Mrs. Louise Jane Perkins died Thursday morning. She was always a frail woman, but had been uncommonly well this spring. Wednesday she went about her usual household duties, and in the evening, as was her custom, she read aloud to her aged companion. They retired and slept well. At 5 o'clock he heard his wife stir, he spoke to her, and receiving no reply found that she was unconscious. Dr. Gish and neighbors were immediately summoned but she was dead. She was born in Fayette county, ILL, July 31, 1843. She was united in marriage to Captain John Perkins, May 22nd, 1864. To this union were born six children, five daughters and a son. With her family she came to Liberal in 1885. She was an old member of the Eastern Star, a charter member of the W. R. C. at Liberal, and a loyal member of the W.C.T.U. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Friday, conducted by Rev. W. O. Thompson, sermon delivered by Mrs. S. McCoy Crank, pastor of the Christian church. Among the floral contributions was a beautiful wreath, with the sympathy of the W. R. C. The pall bearers were Messrs John Rhyon, Clark Bulard, Len Lavery, Zena Worthington, Charles and J. W. Curless. Besides the bereaved husband, Capt. John Perkins, two daughters, Mrs. Ella Heftings and Mrs. Bert Ford, and one son, Robert Perkins, are left to mourn. ________________________________ 1909: July 1st - The Hutchinson News - Hutchinson, KS James H. Perkins, and old resident of Hutchinson, died at his home, 300 First avenue east, at 11:55 o'clock last night. He had been ill for nearly nine months. A stroke of paralysis was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Perkins was 73 years of age. He came to Hutchinson in 1885, and had lived here continuously since. He leaves a wife and five children, two daughters, Mrs. Kate Bee of Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Margaret Perkins, who lives here, and three sons, E. H. Perkins of Richwood, Ohio, Frank Perkins, of Hutchinson, and Luther Perkins, whose home is in Michigan. All of these except the latter are here today. The funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the First Avenue Baptist church and burial will be in Harmony cemetery, eight miles south of town. ___________________________________ 1909: July 6th - The Iola Register - Iola, KS Mrs. Christopher Perkins died Saturday evening at her home in Lanyonville from old age. Mrs. Perkins was 77 years old. The remains were shipped yesterday to Emporia, Kansas for burial. There was a short funeral service held at the house yesterday morning. Rev. Johnson of the M. E. church had charge of the services. Also... July 8th - The
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