DEATH OF D. B. FANCHER
David Byron Fancher, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at his home in Elk Falls, Friday, November 14th, age 81 years. He was born in New York, where he grew to manhood, coming to Kansas in 1875 with his father, brothers and sisters, his mother having died when he was young. He was married at Elk Falls to Miss Kate Ransom, July 4, 1876, and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. Chas. C. McDiarmid of Howard, and a son, W. R. Fancher of Wichita.
He was first a farmer, but is 1884 moved to Elk Falls and engaged in mercantile business, which he continued til his death.
He was appointed postmaster in 1901 under the first McKinley administration and held the office to the day of his death, and was exceptionally efficient in his official duties, taking pride in the service.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Elk Falls, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. R. Ward of Longton, assisted by Revs. Dewey of Moline and Hill of Elk Falls.
The mourning family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Howard Courant - November 20, 1930
David Byron Fancher, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at his home in Elk Falls, Friday, November 14th, age 81 years. He was born in New York, where he grew to manhood, coming to Kansas in 1875 with his father, brothers and sisters, his mother having died when he was young. He was married at Elk Falls to Miss Kate Ransom, July 4, 1876, and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. Chas. C. McDiarmid of Howard, and a son, W. R. Fancher of Wichita.
He was first a farmer, but is 1884 moved to Elk Falls and engaged in mercantile business, which he continued til his death.
He was appointed postmaster in 1901 under the first McKinley administration and held the office to the day of his death, and was exceptionally efficient in his official duties, taking pride in the service.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Elk Falls, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. R. Ward of Longton, assisted by Revs. Dewey of Moline and Hill of Elk Falls.
The mourning family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Howard Courant - November 20, 1930
DEATH OF D. B. FANCHER
David Byron Fancher, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at his home in Elk Falls, Friday, November 14th, age 81 years. He was born in New York, where he grew to manhood, coming to Kansas in 1875 with his father, brothers and sisters, his mother having died when he was young. He was married at Elk Falls to Miss Kate Ransom, July 4, 1876, and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. Chas. C. McDiarmid of Howard, and a son, W. R. Fancher of Wichita.
He was first a farmer, but is 1884 moved to Elk Falls and engaged in mercantile business, which he continued til his death.
He was appointed postmaster in 1901 under the first McKinley administration and held the office to the day of his death, and was exceptionally efficient in his official duties, taking pride in the service.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Elk Falls, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. R. Ward of Longton, assisted by Revs. Dewey of Moline and Hill of Elk Falls.
The mourning family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Howard Courant - November 20, 1930
David Byron Fancher, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at his home in Elk Falls, Friday, November 14th, age 81 years. He was born in New York, where he grew to manhood, coming to Kansas in 1875 with his father, brothers and sisters, his mother having died when he was young. He was married at Elk Falls to Miss Kate Ransom, July 4, 1876, and to them were born a daughter, now Mrs. Chas. C. McDiarmid of Howard, and a son, W. R. Fancher of Wichita.
He was first a farmer, but is 1884 moved to Elk Falls and engaged in mercantile business, which he continued til his death.
He was appointed postmaster in 1901 under the first McKinley administration and held the office to the day of his death, and was exceptionally efficient in his official duties, taking pride in the service.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Elk Falls, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. R. Ward of Longton, assisted by Revs. Dewey of Moline and Hill of Elk Falls.
The mourning family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Howard Courant - November 20, 1930
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