Obituaries
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[Fitzgerald, Clara Belle]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday      February 16, 1882     [p. 1]

—Died, on Tuesday evening, the 14th inst., at the residence of her parents, in this city, Clara Belle, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] W. Fitzgerald, aged eight months. The funeral services will take place at the parents' residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. R. A. McKinley. The friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.

[Fitzgerald, Clara Belle]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday      February 23, 1882      p. 4

—The funeral of little Clara Belle Fitzgerald took place on Thursday of last week, and was very largely attended. The services were held at the residence of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] W. Fitzgerald, by Rev. R. A. McKinley.

[Meehan, John Alexander]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      March 10, 1938     [p. 1]

John Meehan, 69, A Former Resident, Dies

John [Alexander] Meehan, 69, a former resident of Bedford, suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home at Flat River, Mo. Thursday and passed away Sunday morning, March 6.

Mr. Meehan graduated from the Bedford High School with the class of 1888 and was a minister for many years, later changing his profession to that of a doctor. He was a brother of Mrs. J. [ames] F. [ranklin] Walkup [Mary Elizabeth] of Bedford.

He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter, all of whom are married. He also leaves two sisters and a brother.

The funeral services were held at Flat River Tuesday and burial was made at that place. Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] F. [ranklin] Walkup [Mary Elizabeth Meehan] and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walkup left Monday to attend the last rites.

[Meehan, John Campbell]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday      April 11, 1916     p. 4

Obituary—J. C. Meehan

J. C. Meehan died at the home of his son, C. [harles] E. [dward] Meehan, Friday evening at 7 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, pastor of the First Baptist church at Hopkins, Mo., and Mr. Meehan's former pastor at Bedford.

John Campbell Meehan was born in Knox County, Kentucky, May 9, 1830. He came to Taylor county, Iowa, in 1851. September 6, 1853, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Cox. To this union were born fourteen children, seven of whom survive.

They are: Mrs. Mary [Elizabeth] Walkup of Bedford, Mrs. Sarah [Ann] Walkup of Deepwater, Mo., John A. [lexander] Meehan of Charleston, Mo., Charles E.[dward] Meehan of Bedford, Silas Meehan of Scranton, Pa., Miss Effie [May] Meehan of Bedford and Mrs. Madge Burnett of Duke, Okla. Mr. Meehan was the oldest settler in Taylor county. He was married on the farm where he died, and had lived there sixty-three years. He was converted under the preaching of Uncle Jimmie Smith, about forty-five years ago and was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Meehan helped to build the first house erected in Bedford.

[Meehan, Thomas]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     April 27, 1911      p. 4

Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] F. [ranklin] Walkup [Mary Elizabeth Meehan], who had been attending the funeral of Thomas Meehan, who died at Chicago last week, arrived home Tuesday morning.

[Meehan, Thomas]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      April 27, 1911     p. 8

J. [ohn] C. [ampbell] Meehan and Mr. and Mrs J. [ames] F. [ranklin] Walkup [Mary Elizabeth Meehan] left Friday noon for Chicago, to attend the funeral of their son and brother, Thomas Meehan.

[Parker, James E. “Jimmy”]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     June 9, 1910     [p. 1]

DEATH BY LIGHTNING

FORMER BEDFORD BOY IS VICTIM

Jimmie Parker Meets Tragic Death at Belfry, Montana. Remains Brought Here For Interment.

Last Wednesday Stephen H. Parker received a telegram from Belfry, Montana, stating that his youngest son, James, had been struck by lightning and was in a critical condition. Mr. Parker took the afternoon train for the West, and later in the evening the family received another message conveying the sad news that James had died. No further particulars were learned until the arrival Monday evening of Mr. Parker with the body. The following clipping from the Belfry paper explains the accident:

"A terrible and extremely sad accident occurred on Wednesday morning a little after six o'clock, for it must have been about that time when Jimmy Parker, a chore boy working for Mr. and Mrs. Bolivar, was struck by lightning. Jimmy left at about six o'clock with Brownie, a horse belonging to the hotel, to hunt the cows, which had strayed away during the night. As he had not returned by 9 o'clock, Mr. Bolivar jumped on a horse and made search on the Bearcreek road. Not more than a mile from Belfry on a gentle incline his horse suddenly stopped, and looking about Mr Bolivar, discovered the dead body of the horse, and about five feet away he found Jimmy lying on his back entirely naked, with the exception of his shoes, and his body terribly burned but still alive. Like anyone else Mr. Bolivar was at first at a loss what to do, but realizing that he must get help at once, he hurried back as fast as his horse would go. At the Holland store he found Mr. Rife with his automobile, while Dr. Chilcott was in the store. Together with Mrs. Bolivar and Mr. Ferguson they hurried back, and wrapping the burned body of Jimmy Parker in blankets brought him back to the hotel. Dr. Sasse was also called, but both doctors realized at once that nothing could be done. All agree that rider and horse were struck by lightning, as quite a number, who were up at that hour, remember seeing a flash in the direction of Bearcreek. From the fact that Jimmy returned to partial consciousness when brought to the hotel, it appears that while the horse was killed instantly, the lightning stroke only stunned him, but set his clothes on fire and he was burned before returning to consciousness.

James Parker, or Jimmy as he was called by everybody who knew him, came to Belfry about five months ago, from Bedford, Iowa, and was a very bright and industrious young lad. His sister, Annie Parker, arrived only a few days ago and was employed at the hotel as waitress.

Their parents have been notified and will arrive today.

The boy died at 4:15 yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

Miss Stella, who lives in Sheridan, Wyoming, and who had gone to Belfry on receipt of the news, and Miss Annie, who was there at the time, accompanied their father with the remains back to Bedford. On their arrival here, the body was taken directly to the Christian church, where a short service was conducted by Rev. Mattox.

Many friends of the family were present to assist in the last sad rites and express their sympathy to the sorrowing ones.

The pallbearers were Virgil Kinnison, Harry Rhoads, Will Montgomery, Harry McCoun, Percy Jaqua and Harold Chamberlain, all friends and schoolmates who had grown up with Jimmie.

This death, occurring as it did, suddenly and unexpectedly, just when life was opening, is especially sad. Jimmie lacked but one day of being eighteen, and his energy and excellent habits, gave promise of a successful manhood. He was loved by all who knew him here, and we learn that he had made many friends in his new home, who were greatly shocked at his tragic death. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

[Parker, James E. “Jimmy”]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     June 9, 1910     p. 8

Steve Parker and daughters, Stella and Anna, accompanied the remains of their son and brother, James Parker, from Belfry, Montana, Monday.

[Parker, James E. “Jimmy”]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     June 9, 1910      p. 3

TRAGIC DEATH BY LIGHTNING

Jimmy Parker Struck While Riding Horse—Both Horse and Rider Killed.

YOUNG MAN FOUND AT ROADSIDE

Clothing Torn From Body by Shock—Remains Are Brought Home For Burial

Last Wednesday morning S. [tephen] H. [uston] Parker received a telegram from Belfry, Montana, stating that his youngest son, James, had been struck by lightning. Mr. Parker started west on the first train. The same afternoon the family here received another telegram stating that James was dead. No particulars were learned until the arrival of Mr. Parker Monday afternoon, with the remains. The particulars of the sad affair are best stated by the following clipping from last Tuesday's issue of the Carbon County News, published at Belfry:

"A terrible and extremely sad accident occurred on Wednesday morning a little after six o'clock, for it must have been about that time when Jimmy Parker, a chore boy working for Mr. and Mrs. Bolivar, was struck by lightning. Jimmy left at about six o'clock with Brownie, a horse belonging to the hotel, to hunt the cows, which had strayed away during the night. As he had not returned by 9 o'clock Mr. Bolivar jumped on a horse and made search on the Bearcreek road. Not more than a mile from Belfry on a gentle incline his horse suddenly stopped, and looking about Mr. Bolivar discovered the dead body of the horse. About five feet away he found Jimmy lying on his back entirely naked, with the exception of his shoes, and his body terribly burned but still alive. Like anyone else Mr. Bolivar was at first at a loss what to do, but realizing that he must get help at once, he hurried back as fast as his horse would go. At the Holland store he found Mark Rife with his automobile, while Dr. Chilcott was in the store. Together with Mr. Bolivar and Mr. Ferguson, they hurried back and wrapping the burned body of Jimmy Parker in blankets brought him back to the hotel. Dr. Sasse was also called, but both doctors realized at once that nothing could be done. All agree that rider and horse were struck by lightning, as quite a number who were up at that hour, remember seeing a flash in the direction of Bearcreek. From the fact that Jimmy returned to partial consciousness when brought to the hotel, it appears that while the horse was killed instantly, the lightning stroke only stunned him, but set his clothes on fire and he was burned before returning to consciousness.

James Parker or Jimmy as he was called by everybody who knew him, came to Belfry about five months ago, from Bedford, Iowa, and was a very bright and industrious young lad. His sister, Annie Parker, arrived only a few days ago and was employed at the hotel as waitress.

Their parents have been notified and will arrive today.

The boy died at 4:15 yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

The body was taken from the train to the Christian church, where many friends of the family were in waiting. Elder Mattox conducted the service, which was full of consolation and sympathy for the bereaved family after which the body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery. Although there was but short notice of the funeral arrangements, the church was appropriately decorated with plants, and the beautiful floral offerings by boyhood friends attesting the esteem in which James was held.

The pallbearers were Virgil Kinnison, Harry Rhoads, Will Montgomery, Harry McCoun, Percy Jaqua and Harold Chamberlin, all schoolmates of the deceased.

Jimmy as he was affectionately called here, was a general favorite with all who knew him. He was full of energy and two years ago went out to care for himself.

He first secured employment in St. Joe, later in Lincoln, Nebraska, then he was for a while in Denver, from which place he went to Belfry, Montana. Stella his older sister, whose home is in Sheridan, Wyoming, and Annie who was in Belfry with him accompanied their father back, and will remain at home for a short time. The suddenness and tragic manner of this death make it especially sad, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

[Winder, Fannie Cotterman Hodges]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      June 25, 1931      [p. 1]

Former Bedford Lady Passed Away In Mo.

Mrs. Fannie N. Winder Was 80 Years Old

Mrs. Fannie N. [Cotterman Hodges] Winder, 80 years old, formerly of Bedford, passed away last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Boyer, at Lees Summit, Mo. She is survived by the daughter, a grandson, Guy Boyer, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Mont Williams, both of Lees Summit. Funeral services were held at Lees Summit.

[Winder, Fannie Cotterman Hodges]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday     June 25, 1931     p. 4

H. R. Circle Met June 17

Mrs. George S. Beach was the hostess to the H. R. circle on June 17, with fifteen members answering roll call.

A message of sympathy was sent to Mrs. Maybelle Boyer at Lee Summitt, Mo., in memory of Mrs. Fannie [Cotterman Hodges] Winder, Mrs. Boyer’s mother, who was a charter member of the H. R. Circle. Mrs. Winder died June 19, at the home of her daughter in Lee Summit.

[Winder, John Elwood]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday     June 4, 1919      Page 4

John Elwood Winder

John Elwood Winder, son of John and Sarah [Hutton] Winder, was born at North Lewisburg, Ohio October 15, 1842, and died at the National Military hospital, at Leavenworth, Kansas, May 20, 1919, at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 5 days.

He moved with his parents to Kansas when about 15 years of age and grew up there. On March 12, 1862 he entered the Union army and fought throughout the war until he was captured by the Confederate army at Tilton, Ga., Oct. 13, 1864 and was incarcerated in Andersonville prison. John Fitch of Bedford was his bunkmate through the war and was captured at the same time. They and R. P. Smith of Bedford were in the prison camp together and they and a few others in Taylor county for years celebrated on April 28th by a basket dinner camp fire, etc., the date of their release from the rebel prison. Mr. Winder was a prisoner for seven months in Andersonville and here his health was undermined and broken. Had it not been for the tender care and nursing of a comrade, he never would have lived until his release . The hunger and suffering of those terrible months left him with health so impaired that he suffered from the effects as long as he lived. He was mustered out of service at Davenport, Ia., May 26, 1865.

After the war he went to Johnson County, Kansas. Here on April 13, 1866, he was united in marriage with Minerva Jessup and they moved to Osage county. Seven children were born to this union, two of whom have preceded their father. The surviving children are William E. Winder of Des Moines, Ia. Chas. M. Winder of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Sadie [Gertrude] Lawson of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. [Letha] Josephine Ellis of Des Moines, Ia., John E. [lmer] Winder of Shawnee, Wyo.  Three grandchildren, and also one brother Thomas [Hayward] Winder of Emporia, Kansas, survive the deceased. The mother passed away on Jan. 15, 1908.

On March 15, 1910, he was married to Fannie M. [Cotterman] Hodges of Lenox Ia., who survives to mourn her husband's passing.

Mr. Winder lived in Kansas until about 1884, when the family came to Iowa, first to Union county, and very shortly after to Taylor County, where the family for years made their home. Mr. Winder farmed for some years until his health failed. He filled many public positions for years serving at the state house in Des Moines in various capacities, such as document clerk, senate doorkeeper etc. He was deputy sheriff of Taylor County for several years and held other clerical positions.

About two years ago his health failed and he went to the National Army hospital at Leavenworth Kan., for treatment but gradually grew worse in mind and body until death came to relieve his suffering.

Mr. Winder was born of Quaker parentage and trained under those strong Christian influences. He married a Quaker wife and those influences which surrounded him were of the positive Christian sort. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a member of this church until his death. In later years failing health prevented active work in the church.

He was a man of high ideals, of exalted conceptions and standards of life. A great student, he was a prodigious and persistent reader. Generous in nature, he was identified with all worthy public enterprises. He loved his country and her flag with an intense devotion; and patriotism was woven into the very fabric of his being. Greatly devoted to the G.A.R., he was twice honored by the local post with the position of Commander. He was also at one time an aid to the national department. He was a man of worthy life and service.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Levi P. Goodwin. The G.A.R. post and W.R.C. attended in a body. Interment was made in Bedford cemetery.

[Note: The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Times-Republican, May 29, 1919, p. 8.]

[Winder, Lucien H.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     February 6, 1902     [p. 1]

WITH MILITARY HONORS

ALSO BURIED UNDER MASONIC RITES

Lucien H. Winder Laid to Rest in Bedford Cemetery. —The Ceremonies Were Solemn and Impressive.

Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church solemn and impressive obsequies were held over the mortal remains of what once was Lucien H. Winder, happy, affectionate, honorable, true and brave. The ceremonies at the church were conducted by Rev. T. J. Ream, who preached a very comforting, sympathetic sermon, taking his text from Ecc. 8:8— there is no discharge in that war."

Elder Ferguson, of the Christian church, offered a most tender, heartfelt prayer. The bier was draped in the folds of the American flag that Lucien loved so well, and many beautiful floral offerings gave evidence of love and esteem. The Masons and members of Co. I each filed into the church in a body and occupied reserved seats, Lucien being a member of both at one time, but was mustered out of the latter on account of sickness. The church was filled to nearly its seating capacity, and the procession to the cemetery was a long one. At the grave the Masons took charge of the remains and held their impressive ceremonies. After this, the firing squad of Co. I advanced to the open grave and fired three volleys in salute.

Lucien was a young man whom everybody loved and respected. He had no enemies. Everybody was his friend. The editor of the Free Press felt a brotherly interest in Lucien. At the time his country called for his services he laid down his "stick and rule" while working for the writer and obeyed the call. Bruce Flick, a comrade of the deceased, has written the following

OBITUARY

Lucien H. Winder was born in Johnson County, Kansas, March 19, 1876, and removed to Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa with his parents, Nov. 1885. He learned the printer's trade and was working in the Free Press office in this city when the trouble arose between Spain and the United States. On the 26th day of April 1893, he answered to the call for volunteers, with Co. I of the 3d regiment I. N. G., went to Camp McKinley at Des Moines, Iowa, Co. I afterward being mustered in as Co. I 51st Iowa regiment May 30, 1898. On the 5th of June he left Des Moines with his regiment for San Francisco, Cal., and went into camp in camp Merritt. The damp sea air and unhealthful condition of the camp caused much sickness among the noble boys of the 51st, and many of them were forced to give up their duties and go to the hospital. Lucien was stricken with tuberculosis and returned home on a furlough to recuperate. While here the news came that his regiment would sail for Manila and Lucien immediately returned to California, hoping to accompany them. The physicians would not allow him to do this however and on the 14th day of January 1899, he was honorably discharged from the service and returned home again. Since his discharge Lucien spent several months in Colorado and Texas in an effort to regain his health but he grew gradually worse until, on the 1st day of February 1902, at the age of 25 years, 10 months and 18 days, he died at his home in this city.

His life was honorable, upright and true; he was loved by all who knew him. One of his comrades of the 51st, a lieutenant in one of the companies, was heard lately to remark, "Lucien Winder was one of the most popular boys in the 51st regiment. He was one whose whole soul was in the cause."

Lucien was not allowed the privilege of engaging in active service with his comrades for his health was destroyed before they sailed for Manila, but loyalty, patriotism, and love of country were the direct cause of his death.

How sad for one so young to give up his life; yet how grand to yield it for such a cause.

[Winder, Lucien H.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     February 6, 1902      p. 4

DUST TO DUST.

All That Is Earthly of Lucian H. Winder Is Returned to Mother Earth

From Monday’s Daily

The twin enemies of mankind--sickness and death—are ever present among us, and someone is doomed to sorrow; today it is a neighbor, tomorrow it may be ourselves; and thus the common enemy bands us together in deep sympathy at their approach.

Today we mourn the death of our mutual friend, Lucian H. Winder, a young man who was held in highest regard by his comrades and acquaintances. He possessed those traits of character which insure the esteem and admiration of all who recognize beauty in clean young manhood.

He was a source of parental pride, a consolation to friends and an inspiration to his associates. Such as he was he now is, transformed to harmonize with the eternal fitness of things, while all that was earthly was today returned to the dust.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Rev. Ream officiating, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and interment took place in the Bedford cemetery. The Masons, of whom he was an honorable member, took charge of the funeral, and his comrades of Co. I turned out in a body to see their respected comrade lowered to his last earthly resting place.

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Soldier Record

Lucian H. Winder enlisted in Company I, Bedford, Iowa, July 1, 1895. On April 26, 1898, the company left for Camp McKinley, Des Moines, and was mustered into the 51st Iowa May 30, 1898. The regiment left Camp McKinley for Camp Merritt in San Francisco, California, on the 5th of June of the same year. He had been in Camp Merritt only a few weeks when he took hemorrhage of the lungs and was sent home on a furlough. In a short time he was notified that his regiment would immediately sail for Manila and he made haste to join his comrades, but was rejected by the physicians and was compelled to see his associates embark for the scenes of battle, while he was forced to remain behind. On the 14th of January 1899, he was discharged. He spent several months traveling through California and Texas, finally returning home, not perceptibly improved in health.

He has been on the decline ever since, until released by death on the 2nd inst.

[Winder, Minerva Jessup]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     January 16, 1908     p. 10

Mrs. Winder Dead

Mrs. Minerva J. Winder, wife of J. [ohn] E. [lwood] Winder, died at her home in northwest Bedford yesterday at 12:30 p. m., after a lingering illness extending over many months.

The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2:30 p. m., at the M. E. church conducted by Revs. Dudley and Jones. Interment at Bedford. The casket will be opened from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Friday.

[Winder, Minerva Jessup]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      January 16, 1908      [p. 1]

Mrs. J. E. Winder Dead

Mrs. J. [ohn] E. [lwood] Winder died at her home in Bedford Wednesday afternoon, January 15, after an illness of an extended duration from heart trouble. She was well known here this having been her home for a number of years.

Miss Minerva Jessup was born November 14, 1842, in Hamilton County, Indiana, and moved with her parents to Leavenworth County, Kansas, in October 1865. At the close of the war, on May 13, 1866, she was married to Mr. John E. [lwood] Winder, in Oskaloosa, Kansas. To this union seven children were born, two of whom have preceded their mother to the better world, Orval G. [age] and Lucian H. William B. lives in Des Moines, Chas. M., and John E.[lmer] Jr., and Sadie G. [ertrude] Larrison [Larison], of Bedford, and [Letha] Josephine Ellis, of Ft. Collins, Colo.

Mrs. Winder was a member of the Friends church until about 20 years ago, when she united with the M. E. church at Gilead in this county, and later with the First M. E. church of Bedford. She was a strictly domestic woman, thinking only of her family and their comfort. In her home she was ever kind and affectionate to her children, and a loving wife to her husband. As a neighbor she was all that any one could ask, always going out of her way to please and accommodate others. In the church she was always ready and anxious to help and in all these circles she will be sadly missed.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in the M. E. church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. M. Dudley and interment will be in the Fairview cemetery.

The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

[Note: She is buried in the old Bedford or Bedford City cemetery, not Bedford Fairview.]

[Winder, Minerva Jessup]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      January 23, 1908     p. 10

The funeral of Mrs. J. [ohn] E. [lwood] Winder [Minerva Jessup] was held at the M. E. church last Friday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last token of respect to the memory of the deceased. Rev. W. M. Dudley offered words of consolation to the bereaved ones and the W. R. C. then took charge of the services, delivering their beautiful ritualistic memorial service. They also had charge of the burial service at the cemetery. The bereaved relatives are offered the sympathy of all.

[Winder, Orval Gage]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     January 14, 1897     p. 2

FUNERAL OF DR. WINDER

The funeral services for Dr. Orville [Orval] G. [age] Winder, whose death was announced in last week's FREE PRESS, were conducted from the First Methodist church Thursday, Jan. 7, 1897. The sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Collins. The floral offerings were beautiful, and a fine tribute to the memory of the deceased. Company I. L. N. G. acted as an escort of honor and had charge of the ceremony immediately following the church services. At the cemetery the body was laid to rest with military honors, the usual three round salute being fired over the open grave by a detail from Company I under command of Corporal Fuller.

The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, and of Company I. L. N. G. and the large attendance at the funeral attested the high esteem in which he was held in the community.

[Winder, Orval Gage]

Hopkins Journal

Thursday     January 14, 1897

Orval G. [age] Winder, after an illness of some twelve months with that fatal disease, consumption, passed peacefully away yesterday evening at 8:15, surrounded by his parents and other loved members of the family. Orval G.[age] Winder was 28 years, 4 months and 5 days old at the time of his death, and was a young man held in the highest esteem by the entire community. He was stricken with the malady something like a year ago and has continued to fail gradually ever since, and the last few months has been unable to leave the house.

[Winder, Thomas Hayward]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      June 5, 1919      p. 5

Thomas H. Winder Dead

After the death of J. [ohn] E. [lwood] Winder, which was reported in these columns last week, his brother, Thomas H. [ayward] Winder, passed away on May 25, just five days later. This death removes the last of the Winders, there being five of the brothers originally. Thos. H. [ayward] Winder died at the home of one of his children at Emporia, Kas., where he had been visiting, his own home being at Leon, Kas., where he was taken for burial. He was 86 years old and had been an invalid for the past four years of his life.