Delphos Republican
October 31, 1930
Irilla Joie Farrow, daughter of Dr. Milton W. and Mary Hicks Farrow, and wife of W.D. Hatfield, was born in South Bethany, Indiana and passed out of this life at her home in Delphos, Kansas on Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, 1930.
She spent her girlhood in Indiana and received her education there. Over forty years ago, she came to Delphos, which was her home town until her death. She knew the trials of pioneer life, enduring the severe winters and the burning drought of summer, yet through it all, she maintained the spirit of those pioneer settlers in the new country and loved the new home of her adoption.
She was a great lover of her house and it was her first interest, yet she found time to visit with her neighbors, and to share with them their joys and bear with them in their sorrows and misfortunes. Because of this spirit toward the community, she drew to herself many friends. Her kindness, sympathy and keen sense of humor, also made for her many friends. Especially did she love the young people, and her home was always open to them for their social meetings and happy occasions.
When only a girl, she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the church in Indiana, and on Dec. 20, 1894, she joined the Presbyterian Church in Delphos, of which church she was a member until the end. Because of ill health, she was unable to take an active part in the work of the church, but was, for many years, active in the women's work of the church. She was a member of the Benevolent Rebekah Lodge No. 48 for more than 25 years and a past Noble Grand of that order.
She leaves her devoted husband, one brother and one sister, and several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends. Her place in her home and community will be empty, and we shall miss her, but we cherish her memory. Although her physical body is gone, her influence abides with us. We commit her spirit to God, who gave it.
The funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30, by Rev. Ernest L. Brown. The pallbearers were: H.D. Billings, J.S. Olds, H.D. Pilcher, W.S. Richards, B.A. Bourne and W.B. Skinner. A quartet, composed of Mrs. J.R. Richards, Mrs. Maude Warren, F.G. Rollings and S. Belveal, A.S. Adams accompanying, furnished the music. Burial was made in the Delphos Cemetery.
October 24, 1930
Mrs. William Hatfield Passed Away Monday
Delphos lost another of its pioneers Monday, when Mrs. Wm. Hatfield passed away at ther home. She had been ill for a period of several months, but had been somewhat improved of late, and her death came as a surprise to everyone.
Mrs. Hatfield was formerly the wife of Doctor Snedeker, who practiced medicine for a number of years in Delphos in the 90s. Their former home was in Indiana. She and Mr. Hatfield were married a few years ago, and have made Delphos their home.
Mrs. Hatfield was particularly known for her friendliness, and her pleasant greeting will be missed.
Miss Tiera Farrow of Kansas City, a niece, and A.C. Farrow of Garnett, a brother, with Mr. Hatfield, were the only close relatives attending the funeral, which was held this Thursday from the home with the Rev. E.L. Brown in charge. Burial was made in the Delphos cemetery.
Delphos Carrier, Oct 29, 1886
DIED: at her home a few miles north of Delphos, Wednesday morning at 7:30, Kattie Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Webster, aged 11 years. Kattie was sick but a few days of diphtheria, and her death is a great shock to many friends. She was buried Wednesday evening, followed to the grave by a large number of sincere friends.
Delphos Republican, July 13, 1894
Died.- Tuesday morning, July 10, Frank, only son of W.M. and A.H. Webster, of typhoid malarial fever. Brief services were held at the residence, Rev. Joy Bishop officiating. The stricken parents have the tender sympathy of the entire community, death having robbed them of their last child. Frank was a good industrious, studious boy and would have graduated from our high school next year, had he been spared till then.
The bereaved parents offer the following: We wish to express publicly so far as words are capable, our gratitude to the sympathizing friends who have done, or shown a willingness to do, all in their power to help us in our affliction. To the minister who spoke the words of hope; to the teacher who, with great inconvenience, was present at the last sad rites together with the classmates who so feelingly showed their regard for our lamented son; to the physician, who used all his art and effort, and in whom Frank to the last placed such trust and confidence of relief; to those kind friends who at this busy time left their own work to do ours, which was neglected, these acts show a sympathy and give encouragement more than words can do, and we sometimes regret that our beloved boy might have known the kindly feeling and regard all had for him and which we hope and believe was not misplaced. Again, we thank all who with their presence, their tears of sympathy and grip of hand, have helped to sustain us when encouragement is needed, if ever in this life, and which can only be realized by those of experience.
July 20, 1894
During the sickness of Frank Webster, his father was obliged to neglect his work, but his neighbors turned out one day and cultivated 80 acres of corn and cut some oats for him.
Moses moved from Berkshire to Bloomfield with his wife and seven children. He was then but 27 years old. Remaining in Bloomfield until 1813, he removed with his family to the town of Henriett, when settlement had but first commenced, and where he had been preceded two or three years by some of his sons. He died in the town of Gates, in 1826, aged 62 years. At the time of his death he had living, 12 children, 67 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; nine of the sons and daughters are now living. The mother died in Randolph, Cattaragus county, in 1840, aged 78 years; the eldest son at Council Bluff, on his wasy to Oregon, in 1846
from: History of the pioneer settlement of Phelps & Gorham's purchase, and Morris' reserve; embracing the counties of Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Yates, Stueben, most of Wayne and Allegany, and parts of Orleans, Genessee, and Wyoming. pp 190-191.2