Northern
Lyon Co. Journal
Allen, Kansas
January 5, 1921
Mrs. Chas. Hancock Dead
Once again the angel
of death visits Allen and takes from its now desolate home, the last jewel
from a trio of pearls that had inhabited it during the past quarter of a
century, the others, two daughters, preceding her to the other shore during
the flu epidemic.
Mrs. Hancock departed this life in her home Saturday morning, Jan.
1, at the age of 65.
Funeral services were held at the M.P. church, which was crowded to
its capacity, conducted by Rev. Knox, pastor of the M.P. church at Neosho
Rapids, who reviewed a touching portrayal of the life and character of the
departed one, being assisted by a select quoir. The floral offerings
which were both numerous and beautiful, seemed to inspire the words of the
pastor. AFter the funeral her remains were conveyed to the Allen cemetery
and laid to rest.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Harry
Hoffer and wife, of Plymouth; Mrs. Blauvelt, of Ottawa; S.M. Bell, J.C. Anderson
and wife, Herbert Anderson and wife, of Americus; Frank St.John and wife
, of Kansas City; W.J. Bell, of Joplin, Mo.; Roy Hammon and wife, of Strawn.
The deceased was a pioneer
citizen, who experienced the hardships of early day life, but yet she lived
to a ripe old
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age in spite of her life
and by kindness she exemplified its great worth. Was not her life full
of God likeness?
One can gather up the elements of her life and weave a picture of
them, a picture for the walls of memory. The book of life was opened
when she passed from among us and a new name was written therein by the hand
of love. Soon would the unfolding beauties of springtime have with
everlasting glories, belongs, to our sister. Her life was a rare jewel,.
Her spirit is gold refined in the fire, ready for Heaven.
To her the struggle and burden, bearing of earth are ended, and we
confidently trust like one who awakes from a troubled dream, she has awaked
to see life's endless morning break and knows herself at home with all of
her loved ones gone on before, safe about her. Her home instincts were
strong here in this fevered world of disappointment. her affection
for friends and kindred was tender and abiding.
Those of the once happy home circle who are left to mourn her loss
will not bear the burden of her loss alone as this entire community will
not only extend sympathy to her survivors, especially her husband, but deeply
mourn her departure, remembering her only as a life-long friend and neighbor
whom they hope to meet again.
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Northern Lyon Co. Journal
Allen, Kansas
January 5, 1921
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