Hiram Haver, for fifty years and more, a prominent citizen of this locality, passed away Sunday evening, April 11th, at the home adjoining Douglass on the east, aged 75 years, and 28 days. He had been ill for several years, suffering from a stroke of paralysis, and other complications, but was in rational mind until his last hours.
The funeral was held at the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by the pastor Rev. Geo. Watts. Friends and old time acquaintances from far and near gathered to show the esteem they had for the deceased. The floral offerings were profuse.
Hiram Haver was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1851. At the age of 12 years he came west with his parents, who settled in Appanoose county, Iowa, whre he grew to manhood.
In 1871 he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Clark, who with their three children survive him.
In 1875, with his family, he came to southern Butler county, securing a considerable tract of land upon Rock Creek, which he continually held, and upon which productive oil wells were brought in a few years ago. He resided upon the ranch for a number of years, but later established a home adjoining this city that has been for a long time since the family residence.
Until illness came upon him he was a man of much vigor, pursuing active business operations in live stock lines. He was honest, friendly, kind and jovial. From his great heart be enjoyed extending favors to others.
His children are James H. Haver, Miss Maude Haver, Mrs. Frank Bush, all residing here at Douglass. There are three grandchildren, Miss Phyllis Haver, of Hollywood, California, who has gained national distinction as a moving picture artist; Master Frank Haver and little Miss Patrica Ann, children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush.
He also leaves one brother in Iowa, and quite a number of relatives in Kansas.