Many friends attended the funeral services for Matthew Alexander held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wallace on east Ninth avenue. They were not gathered there for curiosity but to pay their tributes of love and respect to the memory of one of Winfield's pioneer citizens.
The Rev. Daniel H. Switzer, pastor of the First Methodist church, gave the funeral oration and a quartet composed of Clinton W. Swengel, O. G. Congdon, Mrs. P. W. Gibson, and Miss Gladys Saunders furnished the music. They sang, "Asleep in Jesus," "In the Garden," and "Crossing the Bar."
The body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. The pall bearers were members of the Masonic lodge and were: J. B. Goodwin, Ellis Fink, R. T. Richardson, S. H. Myton, Felix Sloan, and J. H. Hamilton. They gave their ritualistic burial service at the grave.
The out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Greenbank of El Dorado and Raymond Wallace of Caldwell.
Matthew Alexander was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 19, 1850, and after a long and well spent life, he died in Wichita, at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 1928.
Mr. Alexander came to America in 1868, locating in Rockford, Illinois, and came to Winfield in 1870. He established his home here and remained for about a year and returned to Rockford for an extended visit, returning to Winfield in 1883. In 1884 he engaged in the milling business and for 44 years was connected with the Alexander mills of this city. For the last four months of his life he had made his home in Wichita.
Mr. Alexander was a Christian man, having united with the Presbyterian church in Rockford, Illinois, and united with the Presbyterian church here when he came to make his home in Winfield. In his later years he had attended the Methodist church with his relatives, and in Wichita, had attended the services of the Trinity M. E. church.
He was a member of the Winfield chapter, No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, and a member of the Winfield Commandery, No. 15, Knight Templars, having been a member of both organizations since 1892.
Mr. Alexander was a man of unselfish spirit; he lived a quiet, retired, and unassuming life. He lived a Christian life, was a splendid Bible student, and in many kindly deeds showed forth the spirit of a real Christian. He was a patriotic citizen and always spoke in terms of highest appreciation of the land of his adoption and cherished her institutions and was a good citizen of this community for 57 years. He was a widely read man and a close observer and could talk most interestingly and informatively on topics connected with many phases of life.
Of a family of seven children, Mr. Alexander was the only boy. Of the six sisters, all have preceded him in death except the youngest sister, Mrs. Jean Glacken of this city. There also survive him four nephews, James Clarkson, John Clarkson, Matt Clarkson, and Matthew Miller. Also six nieces, Mrs. Miller of Utah, Mrs. Brown of Arkansas City, Mrs. Tom Parker, Mrs. Anthony Snyder, Miss Mary Glacken, and Mrs. Chas. M. Wallace, all of Winfield.
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The Rev. Daniel H. Switzer, pastor of the First Methodist church, gave the funeral oration and a quartet composed of Clinton W. Swengel, O. G. Congdon, Mrs. P. W. Gibson, and Miss Gladys Saunders furnished the music. They sang, "Asleep in Jesus," "In the Garden," and "Crossing the Bar."
The body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. The pall bearers were members of the Masonic lodge and were: J. B. Goodwin, Ellis Fink, R. T. Richardson, S. H. Myton, Felix Sloan, and J. H. Hamilton. They gave their ritualistic burial service at the grave.
The out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Greenbank of El Dorado and Raymond Wallace of Caldwell.
Matthew Alexander was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 19, 1850, and after a long and well spent life, he died in Wichita, at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 1928.
Mr. Alexander came to America in 1868, locating in Rockford, Illinois, and came to Winfield in 1870. He established his home here and remained for about a year and returned to Rockford for an extended visit, returning to Winfield in 1883. In 1884 he engaged in the milling business and for 44 years was connected with the Alexander mills of this city. For the last four months of his life he had made his home in Wichita.
Mr. Alexander was a Christian man, having united with the Presbyterian church in Rockford, Illinois, and united with the Presbyterian church here when he came to make his home in Winfield. In his later years he had attended the Methodist church with his relatives, and in Wichita, had attended the services of the Trinity M. E. church.
He was a member of the Winfield chapter, No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, and a member of the Winfield Commandery, No. 15, Knight Templars, having been a member of both organizations since 1892.
Mr. Alexander was a man of unselfish spirit; he lived a quiet, retired, and unassuming life. He lived a Christian life, was a splendid Bible student, and in many kindly deeds showed forth the spirit of a real Christian. He was a patriotic citizen and always spoke in terms of highest appreciation of the land of his adoption and cherished her institutions and was a good citizen of this community for 57 years. He was a widely read man and a close observer and could talk most interestingly and informatively on topics connected with many phases of life.
Of a family of seven children, Mr. Alexander was the only boy. Of the six sisters, all have preceded him in death except the youngest sister, Mrs. Jean Glacken of this city. There also survive him four nephews, James Clarkson, John Clarkson, Matt Clarkson, and Matthew Miller. Also six nieces, Mrs. Miller of Utah, Mrs. Brown of Arkansas City, Mrs. Tom Parker, Mrs. Anthony Snyder, Miss Mary Glacken, and Mrs. Chas. M. Wallace, all of Winfield.
Source: http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/wortman/WinfieldLeadersWallaceFamily.htm
Many friends attended the funeral services for Matthew Alexander held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wallace on east Ninth avenue. They were not gathered there for curiosity but to pay their tributes of love and respect to the memory of one of Winfield's pioneer citizens.
The Rev. Daniel H. Switzer, pastor of the First Methodist church, gave the funeral oration and a quartet composed of Clinton W. Swengel, O. G. Congdon, Mrs. P. W. Gibson, and Miss Gladys Saunders furnished the music. They sang, "Asleep in Jesus," "In the Garden," and "Crossing the Bar."
The body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. The pall bearers were members of the Masonic lodge and were: J. B. Goodwin, Ellis Fink, R. T. Richardson, S. H. Myton, Felix Sloan, and J. H. Hamilton. They gave their ritualistic burial service at the grave.
The out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Greenbank of El Dorado and Raymond Wallace of Caldwell.
Matthew Alexander was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 19, 1850, and after a long and well spent life, he died in Wichita, at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 1928.
Mr. Alexander came to America in 1868, locating in Rockford, Illinois, and came to Winfield in 1870. He established his home here and remained for about a year and returned to Rockford for an extended visit, returning to Winfield in 1883. In 1884 he engaged in the milling business and for 44 years was connected with the Alexander mills of this city. For the last four months of his life he had made his home in Wichita.
Mr. Alexander was a Christian man, having united with the Presbyterian church in Rockford, Illinois, and united with the Presbyterian church here when he came to make his home in Winfield. In his later years he had attended the Methodist church with his relatives, and in Wichita, had attended the services of the Trinity M. E. church.
He was a member of the Winfield chapter, No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, and a member of the Winfield Commandery, No. 15, Knight Templars, having been a member of both organizations since 1892.
Mr. Alexander was a man of unselfish spirit; he lived a quiet, retired, and unassuming life. He lived a Christian life, was a splendid Bible student, and in many kindly deeds showed forth the spirit of a real Christian. He was a patriotic citizen and always spoke in terms of highest appreciation of the land of his adoption and cherished her institutions and was a good citizen of this community for 57 years. He was a widely read man and a close observer and could talk most interestingly and informatively on topics connected with many phases of life.
Of a family of seven children, Mr. Alexander was the only boy. Of the six sisters, all have preceded him in death except the youngest sister, Mrs. Jean Glacken of this city. There also survive him four nephews, James Clarkson, John Clarkson, Matt Clarkson, and Matthew Miller. Also six nieces, Mrs. Miller of Utah, Mrs. Brown of Arkansas City, Mrs. Tom Parker, Mrs. Anthony Snyder, Miss Mary Glacken, and Mrs. Chas. M. Wallace, all of Winfield.
Source: http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/wortman/WinfieldLeadersWallaceFamily.htm
The Rev. Daniel H. Switzer, pastor of the First Methodist church, gave the funeral oration and a quartet composed of Clinton W. Swengel, O. G. Congdon, Mrs. P. W. Gibson, and Miss Gladys Saunders furnished the music. They sang, "Asleep in Jesus," "In the Garden," and "Crossing the Bar."
The body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. The pall bearers were members of the Masonic lodge and were: J. B. Goodwin, Ellis Fink, R. T. Richardson, S. H. Myton, Felix Sloan, and J. H. Hamilton. They gave their ritualistic burial service at the grave.
The out of town relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Greenbank of El Dorado and Raymond Wallace of Caldwell.
Matthew Alexander was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 19, 1850, and after a long and well spent life, he died in Wichita, at 7:30 p.m. on April 17, 1928.
Mr. Alexander came to America in 1868, locating in Rockford, Illinois, and came to Winfield in 1870. He established his home here and remained for about a year and returned to Rockford for an extended visit, returning to Winfield in 1883. In 1884 he engaged in the milling business and for 44 years was connected with the Alexander mills of this city. For the last four months of his life he had made his home in Wichita.
Mr. Alexander was a Christian man, having united with the Presbyterian church in Rockford, Illinois, and united with the Presbyterian church here when he came to make his home in Winfield. In his later years he had attended the Methodist church with his relatives, and in Wichita, had attended the services of the Trinity M. E. church.
He was a member of the Winfield chapter, No. 31, Royal Arch Masons, and a member of the Winfield Commandery, No. 15, Knight Templars, having been a member of both organizations since 1892.
Mr. Alexander was a man of unselfish spirit; he lived a quiet, retired, and unassuming life. He lived a Christian life, was a splendid Bible student, and in many kindly deeds showed forth the spirit of a real Christian. He was a patriotic citizen and always spoke in terms of highest appreciation of the land of his adoption and cherished her institutions and was a good citizen of this community for 57 years. He was a widely read man and a close observer and could talk most interestingly and informatively on topics connected with many phases of life.
Of a family of seven children, Mr. Alexander was the only boy. Of the six sisters, all have preceded him in death except the youngest sister, Mrs. Jean Glacken of this city. There also survive him four nephews, James Clarkson, John Clarkson, Matt Clarkson, and Matthew Miller. Also six nieces, Mrs. Miller of Utah, Mrs. Brown of Arkansas City, Mrs. Tom Parker, Mrs. Anthony Snyder, Miss Mary Glacken, and Mrs. Chas. M. Wallace, all of Winfield.
Source: http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/wortman/WinfieldLeadersWallaceFamily.htm
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