Fort Dodge Semi-Weekly Chronicle
Fort Dodge, IA
Friday, June 19, 1903
Page 4
Walter Burkholder, Well Known Mail Carrier, Dies.
FUNERAL TAKES PLACE WEDNESDAY
Was an Old Resident, a Respected Citizen and a Faithful Servant of the Government for Many Years.
The death of Walter Buchanan Burkholder, the veteran mail carrier, occurred Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the hospital, after suffering four days from enterolith.
Deceased was well known to everyone in Fort Dodge and in his death the county loses one, of its oldest residents, Fort Dodge a respected citizen and the government a faithful servant.
He was born in 1847 in Holmes county, Ohio, and was named in honor of the family pastor, Dr. Buchanan, brother of President Buchanan. In 1857 with his parents he moved to Fort Dodge, and has since made this city his home, growing to manhood during the trying period of early pioneer life in Iowa. He was married to Miss Lillian Ellis, a resident of Fort Dodge. At the beginning of President Harrison's first term, he entered the service of the postoffice (sic) department and remained there until his death. At that time there were three mail carriers appointed. He was carrier No. 1, and therefore enjoyed the distinction of being the pioneer letter carrier of Fort Dodge.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Lyle Burkholder, nineteen years of age; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, postmistress; and one brother, Arthur R. Burkholder, of Washington, who is here to attend the funera1.
His brother, Wm. E. Burkholder, lost his life in a blizzard, after becoming separated from his company while marching to the relief of the Spirit Lake settlers, following the Spirit Lake massacre. Another brother, Thomas Barton Burkholder, was killed at Winchester, under General Sheridan, while acting as adjutant of his battalion.
Mr. Burkholder was a model citizen and faithful to his trusts. His distinguishing trait was devotion to his family, love of children and kindness to all with whom he came in contact. He was self-sacrificing, and was always of cheerful disposition.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. Remington of the Episcopal church.
Music will be furnished by a male quartette compose of O. M. Olson, Lyric Myers, Arthur White, and one other not yet decided upon. After the service interment will take place in Oakland cemetery.
Transcribed by Leta Koll
Fort Dodge, IA
Friday, June 19, 1903
Page 4
Walter Burkholder, Well Known Mail Carrier, Dies.
FUNERAL TAKES PLACE WEDNESDAY
Was an Old Resident, a Respected Citizen and a Faithful Servant of the Government for Many Years.
The death of Walter Buchanan Burkholder, the veteran mail carrier, occurred Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the hospital, after suffering four days from enterolith.
Deceased was well known to everyone in Fort Dodge and in his death the county loses one, of its oldest residents, Fort Dodge a respected citizen and the government a faithful servant.
He was born in 1847 in Holmes county, Ohio, and was named in honor of the family pastor, Dr. Buchanan, brother of President Buchanan. In 1857 with his parents he moved to Fort Dodge, and has since made this city his home, growing to manhood during the trying period of early pioneer life in Iowa. He was married to Miss Lillian Ellis, a resident of Fort Dodge. At the beginning of President Harrison's first term, he entered the service of the postoffice (sic) department and remained there until his death. At that time there were three mail carriers appointed. He was carrier No. 1, and therefore enjoyed the distinction of being the pioneer letter carrier of Fort Dodge.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Lyle Burkholder, nineteen years of age; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, postmistress; and one brother, Arthur R. Burkholder, of Washington, who is here to attend the funera1.
His brother, Wm. E. Burkholder, lost his life in a blizzard, after becoming separated from his company while marching to the relief of the Spirit Lake settlers, following the Spirit Lake massacre. Another brother, Thomas Barton Burkholder, was killed at Winchester, under General Sheridan, while acting as adjutant of his battalion.
Mr. Burkholder was a model citizen and faithful to his trusts. His distinguishing trait was devotion to his family, love of children and kindness to all with whom he came in contact. He was self-sacrificing, and was always of cheerful disposition.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. Remington of the Episcopal church.
Music will be furnished by a male quartette compose of O. M. Olson, Lyric Myers, Arthur White, and one other not yet decided upon. After the service interment will take place in Oakland cemetery.
Transcribed by Leta Koll
Fort Dodge Semi-Weekly Chronicle
Fort Dodge, IA
Friday, June 19, 1903
Page 4
Walter Burkholder, Well Known Mail Carrier, Dies.
FUNERAL TAKES PLACE WEDNESDAY
Was an Old Resident, a Respected Citizen and a Faithful Servant of the Government for Many Years.
The death of Walter Buchanan Burkholder, the veteran mail carrier, occurred Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the hospital, after suffering four days from enterolith.
Deceased was well known to everyone in Fort Dodge and in his death the county loses one, of its oldest residents, Fort Dodge a respected citizen and the government a faithful servant.
He was born in 1847 in Holmes county, Ohio, and was named in honor of the family pastor, Dr. Buchanan, brother of President Buchanan. In 1857 with his parents he moved to Fort Dodge, and has since made this city his home, growing to manhood during the trying period of early pioneer life in Iowa. He was married to Miss Lillian Ellis, a resident of Fort Dodge. At the beginning of President Harrison's first term, he entered the service of the postoffice (sic) department and remained there until his death. At that time there were three mail carriers appointed. He was carrier No. 1, and therefore enjoyed the distinction of being the pioneer letter carrier of Fort Dodge.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Lyle Burkholder, nineteen years of age; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, postmistress; and one brother, Arthur R. Burkholder, of Washington, who is here to attend the funera1.
His brother, Wm. E. Burkholder, lost his life in a blizzard, after becoming separated from his company while marching to the relief of the Spirit Lake settlers, following the Spirit Lake massacre. Another brother, Thomas Barton Burkholder, was killed at Winchester, under General Sheridan, while acting as adjutant of his battalion.
Mr. Burkholder was a model citizen and faithful to his trusts. His distinguishing trait was devotion to his family, love of children and kindness to all with whom he came in contact. He was self-sacrificing, and was always of cheerful disposition.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. Remington of the Episcopal church.
Music will be furnished by a male quartette compose of O. M. Olson, Lyric Myers, Arthur White, and one other not yet decided upon. After the service interment will take place in Oakland cemetery.
Transcribed by Leta Koll
Fort Dodge, IA
Friday, June 19, 1903
Page 4
Walter Burkholder, Well Known Mail Carrier, Dies.
FUNERAL TAKES PLACE WEDNESDAY
Was an Old Resident, a Respected Citizen and a Faithful Servant of the Government for Many Years.
The death of Walter Buchanan Burkholder, the veteran mail carrier, occurred Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the hospital, after suffering four days from enterolith.
Deceased was well known to everyone in Fort Dodge and in his death the county loses one, of its oldest residents, Fort Dodge a respected citizen and the government a faithful servant.
He was born in 1847 in Holmes county, Ohio, and was named in honor of the family pastor, Dr. Buchanan, brother of President Buchanan. In 1857 with his parents he moved to Fort Dodge, and has since made this city his home, growing to manhood during the trying period of early pioneer life in Iowa. He was married to Miss Lillian Ellis, a resident of Fort Dodge. At the beginning of President Harrison's first term, he entered the service of the postoffice (sic) department and remained there until his death. At that time there were three mail carriers appointed. He was carrier No. 1, and therefore enjoyed the distinction of being the pioneer letter carrier of Fort Dodge.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Lyle Burkholder, nineteen years of age; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, postmistress; and one brother, Arthur R. Burkholder, of Washington, who is here to attend the funera1.
His brother, Wm. E. Burkholder, lost his life in a blizzard, after becoming separated from his company while marching to the relief of the Spirit Lake settlers, following the Spirit Lake massacre. Another brother, Thomas Barton Burkholder, was killed at Winchester, under General Sheridan, while acting as adjutant of his battalion.
Mr. Burkholder was a model citizen and faithful to his trusts. His distinguishing trait was devotion to his family, love of children and kindness to all with whom he came in contact. He was self-sacrificing, and was always of cheerful disposition.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. Remington of the Episcopal church.
Music will be furnished by a male quartette compose of O. M. Olson, Lyric Myers, Arthur White, and one other not yet decided upon. After the service interment will take place in Oakland cemetery.
Transcribed by Leta Koll
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