The Emporia Weekly News, 25 Feb 1876, Friday
JOHN M. HUNTER, died at his residence on Badger Creek, about six miles east of the city, on Monday morning, February 21st, of consumption, aged 39 years last July.
Mr. Hunter was a Pennsylvanian and attended Westmoreland College for some time. He was for several years engaged in teaching before coming West. His reputation in this profession was of the very best. Early in 1860 he was carried to Colorado by the gold excitement. He remained there but a few months, when he returned as far as Topeka, where he had two brothers living--Silas, now on the old homestead in Pa., and David, of Badger creek. After remaining in Topeka a few months he enlisted as a private in ex-senator Ross' Company E of the 11th Kansas volunteers. When the Indian brigade was raised in the Indian Territory, Mr. Hunter became a Lieutenant, which position he held till the close of the war. It is believed that the foundation of the disease which ended his life was laid in the exposures of the military service. After the war he came to Lyon county and settled where he died, and engaged in the stock business and farming with his brothers David and Anderson. He was elected to the legislature of Kansas in 1866, and again in 1870 and 1873. In this capacity he was industrious and influential. He seldom engaged in the debates, but when he did, he spoke pointedly and with effect.
Some two years ago it became apparent to his relatives and friends that the terrible disease, consumption, had laid deep hold upon his system. A trip to Colorado failed to bring relief. For the last year he has been failing rapidly. All efforts to check the disease were futile. For the last two or three months he sank rapidly, until the end last Monday morning. Mr. Hunter was an honest man. His intelligence and his gentlemanly and affable manners made him a valuable companion. He was not a member of any church, but was undoubtedly a firm believer in the Savior and his plan of salvation. When settling up business affairs a few weeks ago, in signing a deed, he remarked "there goes my earthly home, but I believe fully that I have a better one." It is the greatest consolation to his bereaved wife, brothers and friends to-day to enjoy the satisfaction of believing that Mr. Hunter is now enjoying the blessedness of that "better home." The funeral services were conducted at his late residence, on Wednesday, by Rev. J. Barnett, of the U.P. church, and were largely attended by his neighbors and friends, both from country and town.
JOHN M. HUNTER, died at his residence on Badger Creek, about six miles east of the city, on Monday morning, February 21st, of consumption, aged 39 years last July.
Mr. Hunter was a Pennsylvanian and attended Westmoreland College for some time. He was for several years engaged in teaching before coming West. His reputation in this profession was of the very best. Early in 1860 he was carried to Colorado by the gold excitement. He remained there but a few months, when he returned as far as Topeka, where he had two brothers living--Silas, now on the old homestead in Pa., and David, of Badger creek. After remaining in Topeka a few months he enlisted as a private in ex-senator Ross' Company E of the 11th Kansas volunteers. When the Indian brigade was raised in the Indian Territory, Mr. Hunter became a Lieutenant, which position he held till the close of the war. It is believed that the foundation of the disease which ended his life was laid in the exposures of the military service. After the war he came to Lyon county and settled where he died, and engaged in the stock business and farming with his brothers David and Anderson. He was elected to the legislature of Kansas in 1866, and again in 1870 and 1873. In this capacity he was industrious and influential. He seldom engaged in the debates, but when he did, he spoke pointedly and with effect.
Some two years ago it became apparent to his relatives and friends that the terrible disease, consumption, had laid deep hold upon his system. A trip to Colorado failed to bring relief. For the last year he has been failing rapidly. All efforts to check the disease were futile. For the last two or three months he sank rapidly, until the end last Monday morning. Mr. Hunter was an honest man. His intelligence and his gentlemanly and affable manners made him a valuable companion. He was not a member of any church, but was undoubtedly a firm believer in the Savior and his plan of salvation. When settling up business affairs a few weeks ago, in signing a deed, he remarked "there goes my earthly home, but I believe fully that I have a better one." It is the greatest consolation to his bereaved wife, brothers and friends to-day to enjoy the satisfaction of believing that Mr. Hunter is now enjoying the blessedness of that "better home." The funeral services were conducted at his late residence, on Wednesday, by Rev. J. Barnett, of the U.P. church, and were largely attended by his neighbors and friends, both from country and town.
The Emporia Weekly News, 25 Feb 1876, Friday
JOHN M. HUNTER, died at his residence on Badger Creek, about six miles east of the city, on Monday morning, February 21st, of consumption, aged 39 years last July.
Mr. Hunter was a Pennsylvanian and attended Westmoreland College for some time. He was for several years engaged in teaching before coming West. His reputation in this profession was of the very best. Early in 1860 he was carried to Colorado by the gold excitement. He remained there but a few months, when he returned as far as Topeka, where he had two brothers living--Silas, now on the old homestead in Pa., and David, of Badger creek. After remaining in Topeka a few months he enlisted as a private in ex-senator Ross' Company E of the 11th Kansas volunteers. When the Indian brigade was raised in the Indian Territory, Mr. Hunter became a Lieutenant, which position he held till the close of the war. It is believed that the foundation of the disease which ended his life was laid in the exposures of the military service. After the war he came to Lyon county and settled where he died, and engaged in the stock business and farming with his brothers David and Anderson. He was elected to the legislature of Kansas in 1866, and again in 1870 and 1873. In this capacity he was industrious and influential. He seldom engaged in the debates, but when he did, he spoke pointedly and with effect.
Some two years ago it became apparent to his relatives and friends that the terrible disease, consumption, had laid deep hold upon his system. A trip to Colorado failed to bring relief. For the last year he has been failing rapidly. All efforts to check the disease were futile. For the last two or three months he sank rapidly, until the end last Monday morning. Mr. Hunter was an honest man. His intelligence and his gentlemanly and affable manners made him a valuable companion. He was not a member of any church, but was undoubtedly a firm believer in the Savior and his plan of salvation. When settling up business affairs a few weeks ago, in signing a deed, he remarked "there goes my earthly home, but I believe fully that I have a better one." It is the greatest consolation to his bereaved wife, brothers and friends to-day to enjoy the satisfaction of believing that Mr. Hunter is now enjoying the blessedness of that "better home." The funeral services were conducted at his late residence, on Wednesday, by Rev. J. Barnett, of the U.P. church, and were largely attended by his neighbors and friends, both from country and town.
JOHN M. HUNTER, died at his residence on Badger Creek, about six miles east of the city, on Monday morning, February 21st, of consumption, aged 39 years last July.
Mr. Hunter was a Pennsylvanian and attended Westmoreland College for some time. He was for several years engaged in teaching before coming West. His reputation in this profession was of the very best. Early in 1860 he was carried to Colorado by the gold excitement. He remained there but a few months, when he returned as far as Topeka, where he had two brothers living--Silas, now on the old homestead in Pa., and David, of Badger creek. After remaining in Topeka a few months he enlisted as a private in ex-senator Ross' Company E of the 11th Kansas volunteers. When the Indian brigade was raised in the Indian Territory, Mr. Hunter became a Lieutenant, which position he held till the close of the war. It is believed that the foundation of the disease which ended his life was laid in the exposures of the military service. After the war he came to Lyon county and settled where he died, and engaged in the stock business and farming with his brothers David and Anderson. He was elected to the legislature of Kansas in 1866, and again in 1870 and 1873. In this capacity he was industrious and influential. He seldom engaged in the debates, but when he did, he spoke pointedly and with effect.
Some two years ago it became apparent to his relatives and friends that the terrible disease, consumption, had laid deep hold upon his system. A trip to Colorado failed to bring relief. For the last year he has been failing rapidly. All efforts to check the disease were futile. For the last two or three months he sank rapidly, until the end last Monday morning. Mr. Hunter was an honest man. His intelligence and his gentlemanly and affable manners made him a valuable companion. He was not a member of any church, but was undoubtedly a firm believer in the Savior and his plan of salvation. When settling up business affairs a few weeks ago, in signing a deed, he remarked "there goes my earthly home, but I believe fully that I have a better one." It is the greatest consolation to his bereaved wife, brothers and friends to-day to enjoy the satisfaction of believing that Mr. Hunter is now enjoying the blessedness of that "better home." The funeral services were conducted at his late residence, on Wednesday, by Rev. J. Barnett, of the U.P. church, and were largely attended by his neighbors and friends, both from country and town.
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