64th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
1851 – 1915
Saturday, April 10th was the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell and the day found both well and enjoying life in their frugal way. "64 years is a very long time to live with one man" said Grandma Campbell "but I never cared to make a change." Both are surprisingly active and both find much pleasure in the care of their large flock of chickens and their garden. Grandpa keeps himself well posted on general happenings and he makes Grandma read the papers to him, she gets her share of the world's news. May these good people long continue to enjoy the best of health is the sincere wish of their many friends in this vicinity.
DIED AT AGE OF 94
John Campbell Lived with Mrs. O.J. McFarlin at Princeton.
The death of John Campbell occurred on Saturday night at the home of a daughter,Mrs. O.J. McFarlin of Princeton. He was nearly 94 Yrs of age & passed away at 7 p.m. Death resulting from dropsy & hardening of the arteries. He was seriously ill 3 weeks. The funeral was held this morning from the McFarlin home. Rev.Harold Hilliard of the Princeton Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services at 11 o'clock. A mixed quartet rendered "It Is Well With My Soul", One of God's Days" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Those who acted as pallbearers were J.W. Gregg,H.E. Harms, W.R. Fetlnagie, ?.L. Hobbs, W.M. Davis, and A. Johnson. Interment was in the Princeton Cemetery.
Mr Campbell was born February 14th, 1827 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was married in that state in April 10, 1851 to Mary Mitchell. Mrs Campbell died May 16, 1919. He was a farmer & came here 2 1/2 yrs ago from Axtell. Five daughters & a son who survived are Mrs. Mary Belinda Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Mrs. Nancy R. McMains and
Mrs. Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, W.J. Campbell, Ontario, Cal., Mrs. E,J, Miller, Ponoka, Canada and Mr. Ruth E. McFarlin, Princton. Besides Mrs. McFarlin, Mrs. McMains, & Mrs. Casebeer were at Princeton for the funeral.
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Word reached here Tuesday morning of the death of John Campbell which occurred Saturday, January 1st at Princeton Kansas. He was aged 93 years, 10 months and 18 days.
John Campbell was born February 14th 1827 at Beaver Co., PA. On April 10th 1851 he was united in marriage with Mary Mitchell, who preceded him in death May 16th 1919. To them were born six children: Mary B. Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Nancy R. McMains, Topeka, Kansas, William John Campbell, Ontario, Cal, Jane E. Miller, Ponoka, Canada, Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, Kansas, and Ruth E. McFarlin at whose home he passed away.
For nearly 40 years Grandpa & Grandma Campbell made Axtell their home and a better liked or more respected couple could not have been found in the state. Grandpa Campbell was a real man of the old school, a close friend of the editor and a keen observer of all the local happenings.
Funeral services were held Monday January 3rd at the home conducted by Rev Hilliard, pastor of the M.E. Church and interment was made in the Princeton cemetery.
1851 – 1915
Saturday, April 10th was the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell and the day found both well and enjoying life in their frugal way. "64 years is a very long time to live with one man" said Grandma Campbell "but I never cared to make a change." Both are surprisingly active and both find much pleasure in the care of their large flock of chickens and their garden. Grandpa keeps himself well posted on general happenings and he makes Grandma read the papers to him, she gets her share of the world's news. May these good people long continue to enjoy the best of health is the sincere wish of their many friends in this vicinity.
DIED AT AGE OF 94
John Campbell Lived with Mrs. O.J. McFarlin at Princeton.
The death of John Campbell occurred on Saturday night at the home of a daughter,Mrs. O.J. McFarlin of Princeton. He was nearly 94 Yrs of age & passed away at 7 p.m. Death resulting from dropsy & hardening of the arteries. He was seriously ill 3 weeks. The funeral was held this morning from the McFarlin home. Rev.Harold Hilliard of the Princeton Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services at 11 o'clock. A mixed quartet rendered "It Is Well With My Soul", One of God's Days" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Those who acted as pallbearers were J.W. Gregg,H.E. Harms, W.R. Fetlnagie, ?.L. Hobbs, W.M. Davis, and A. Johnson. Interment was in the Princeton Cemetery.
Mr Campbell was born February 14th, 1827 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was married in that state in April 10, 1851 to Mary Mitchell. Mrs Campbell died May 16, 1919. He was a farmer & came here 2 1/2 yrs ago from Axtell. Five daughters & a son who survived are Mrs. Mary Belinda Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Mrs. Nancy R. McMains and
Mrs. Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, W.J. Campbell, Ontario, Cal., Mrs. E,J, Miller, Ponoka, Canada and Mr. Ruth E. McFarlin, Princton. Besides Mrs. McFarlin, Mrs. McMains, & Mrs. Casebeer were at Princeton for the funeral.
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Word reached here Tuesday morning of the death of John Campbell which occurred Saturday, January 1st at Princeton Kansas. He was aged 93 years, 10 months and 18 days.
John Campbell was born February 14th 1827 at Beaver Co., PA. On April 10th 1851 he was united in marriage with Mary Mitchell, who preceded him in death May 16th 1919. To them were born six children: Mary B. Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Nancy R. McMains, Topeka, Kansas, William John Campbell, Ontario, Cal, Jane E. Miller, Ponoka, Canada, Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, Kansas, and Ruth E. McFarlin at whose home he passed away.
For nearly 40 years Grandpa & Grandma Campbell made Axtell their home and a better liked or more respected couple could not have been found in the state. Grandpa Campbell was a real man of the old school, a close friend of the editor and a keen observer of all the local happenings.
Funeral services were held Monday January 3rd at the home conducted by Rev Hilliard, pastor of the M.E. Church and interment was made in the Princeton cemetery.
64th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
1851 – 1915
Saturday, April 10th was the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell and the day found both well and enjoying life in their frugal way. "64 years is a very long time to live with one man" said Grandma Campbell "but I never cared to make a change." Both are surprisingly active and both find much pleasure in the care of their large flock of chickens and their garden. Grandpa keeps himself well posted on general happenings and he makes Grandma read the papers to him, she gets her share of the world's news. May these good people long continue to enjoy the best of health is the sincere wish of their many friends in this vicinity.
DIED AT AGE OF 94
John Campbell Lived with Mrs. O.J. McFarlin at Princeton.
The death of John Campbell occurred on Saturday night at the home of a daughter,Mrs. O.J. McFarlin of Princeton. He was nearly 94 Yrs of age & passed away at 7 p.m. Death resulting from dropsy & hardening of the arteries. He was seriously ill 3 weeks. The funeral was held this morning from the McFarlin home. Rev.Harold Hilliard of the Princeton Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services at 11 o'clock. A mixed quartet rendered "It Is Well With My Soul", One of God's Days" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Those who acted as pallbearers were J.W. Gregg,H.E. Harms, W.R. Fetlnagie, ?.L. Hobbs, W.M. Davis, and A. Johnson. Interment was in the Princeton Cemetery.
Mr Campbell was born February 14th, 1827 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was married in that state in April 10, 1851 to Mary Mitchell. Mrs Campbell died May 16, 1919. He was a farmer & came here 2 1/2 yrs ago from Axtell. Five daughters & a son who survived are Mrs. Mary Belinda Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Mrs. Nancy R. McMains and
Mrs. Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, W.J. Campbell, Ontario, Cal., Mrs. E,J, Miller, Ponoka, Canada and Mr. Ruth E. McFarlin, Princton. Besides Mrs. McFarlin, Mrs. McMains, & Mrs. Casebeer were at Princeton for the funeral.
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Word reached here Tuesday morning of the death of John Campbell which occurred Saturday, January 1st at Princeton Kansas. He was aged 93 years, 10 months and 18 days.
John Campbell was born February 14th 1827 at Beaver Co., PA. On April 10th 1851 he was united in marriage with Mary Mitchell, who preceded him in death May 16th 1919. To them were born six children: Mary B. Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Nancy R. McMains, Topeka, Kansas, William John Campbell, Ontario, Cal, Jane E. Miller, Ponoka, Canada, Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, Kansas, and Ruth E. McFarlin at whose home he passed away.
For nearly 40 years Grandpa & Grandma Campbell made Axtell their home and a better liked or more respected couple could not have been found in the state. Grandpa Campbell was a real man of the old school, a close friend of the editor and a keen observer of all the local happenings.
Funeral services were held Monday January 3rd at the home conducted by Rev Hilliard, pastor of the M.E. Church and interment was made in the Princeton cemetery.
1851 – 1915
Saturday, April 10th was the 64th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell and the day found both well and enjoying life in their frugal way. "64 years is a very long time to live with one man" said Grandma Campbell "but I never cared to make a change." Both are surprisingly active and both find much pleasure in the care of their large flock of chickens and their garden. Grandpa keeps himself well posted on general happenings and he makes Grandma read the papers to him, she gets her share of the world's news. May these good people long continue to enjoy the best of health is the sincere wish of their many friends in this vicinity.
DIED AT AGE OF 94
John Campbell Lived with Mrs. O.J. McFarlin at Princeton.
The death of John Campbell occurred on Saturday night at the home of a daughter,Mrs. O.J. McFarlin of Princeton. He was nearly 94 Yrs of age & passed away at 7 p.m. Death resulting from dropsy & hardening of the arteries. He was seriously ill 3 weeks. The funeral was held this morning from the McFarlin home. Rev.Harold Hilliard of the Princeton Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services at 11 o'clock. A mixed quartet rendered "It Is Well With My Soul", One of God's Days" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Those who acted as pallbearers were J.W. Gregg,H.E. Harms, W.R. Fetlnagie, ?.L. Hobbs, W.M. Davis, and A. Johnson. Interment was in the Princeton Cemetery.
Mr Campbell was born February 14th, 1827 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was married in that state in April 10, 1851 to Mary Mitchell. Mrs Campbell died May 16, 1919. He was a farmer & came here 2 1/2 yrs ago from Axtell. Five daughters & a son who survived are Mrs. Mary Belinda Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Mrs. Nancy R. McMains and
Mrs. Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, W.J. Campbell, Ontario, Cal., Mrs. E,J, Miller, Ponoka, Canada and Mr. Ruth E. McFarlin, Princton. Besides Mrs. McFarlin, Mrs. McMains, & Mrs. Casebeer were at Princeton for the funeral.
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Word reached here Tuesday morning of the death of John Campbell which occurred Saturday, January 1st at Princeton Kansas. He was aged 93 years, 10 months and 18 days.
John Campbell was born February 14th 1827 at Beaver Co., PA. On April 10th 1851 he was united in marriage with Mary Mitchell, who preceded him in death May 16th 1919. To them were born six children: Mary B. Dickey, Tomahawk, Wis., Nancy R. McMains, Topeka, Kansas, William John Campbell, Ontario, Cal, Jane E. Miller, Ponoka, Canada, Nevada A. Casebeer, Topeka, Kansas, and Ruth E. McFarlin at whose home he passed away.
For nearly 40 years Grandpa & Grandma Campbell made Axtell their home and a better liked or more respected couple could not have been found in the state. Grandpa Campbell was a real man of the old school, a close friend of the editor and a keen observer of all the local happenings.
Funeral services were held Monday January 3rd at the home conducted by Rev Hilliard, pastor of the M.E. Church and interment was made in the Princeton cemetery.
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