Submitted by
Loyd Bishop

DEATH OF W. H. CORNELL

W. H. Cornell died at his residence in this city last Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. His illness was of such a nature that death had been expected for days so that announcement was not altogether unlooked for. Mr. Cornell came from the farm in Weston township about two years ago and the break in his health dates from a day when he got wet while helping hold a threatened bridge while acting in his capacity as county commissioner for this district. Mr. Cornell had been a most successful farmer and his popularity with his farmer friends and neighbors led ot his nomination and election as commissioner. He proved the justness of their faith and was one of the best officers the district ever had; he was honest, impartial and efficient. Mr. Cornell was a man of many friends and no enemies; a kind and affectionate husband and father and a generous and just neighbor . A short service was held at the residence early Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. J. Cromwell, after which the body was taken to Prairie Chapel, southeast of the city, where Mr. Cornell had been a helpful member. Some thirty to forty vehicles helped to make up the procession showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. At Prairie Chapel it looked as though the whole country had turned out to honor their dead friend and neighbor. Rev. Cromwell had charge of the services at Prairie Chapel, but was assisted by Rev. A. B. Horton of that church. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of the county were Mrs. Lillie Young, of El Dorado, Kans; a brother, Samuel Cornell, of Kensington, Kans., and Mr. J. M. Kirby, of Belle Plaine, Kans. The Times Record joins with the friends of the family in expressing sympathy to the bereaved family in this their great affliction.
William Henry Cornell was born in Cosbocton county, Ohio, June 2, 1836. When about two years of age he moved with his parents to Knox county, Ohio, where he lived until 1843, when he moved to Holmes county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1855 he was married to Sarah J. Barkley. To this union was born four children, two of whom still survive him. In 1861 Mr. Cornell moved to Pierceton, Ind., where he built and operated a saw and planning mill for a number of years. In 1884 he sold out his milling business and moved to Oxford, Kansas, where he followed farming till 1893, when he made the run to the “strip,” securing a claim in Weston township which he improved into a fine farm. He lived on the farm till 1902 when he quit farming and moved to Blackwell. Mr. Cornell was elected county commissioner from the Blackwell district and served two years. Mr. Cornell was a true Christian and was a member of the Prairie Chapel M. E. church at the time of his death.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, and for the many beautiful floral offerings which were sent.
Mrs. Sarah Cornell and Sons, Mr. Samuel Cornell, Mrs. Lillie Young, Mrs. Dollie Bissell.

CORNELL – W. H. Cornell passed away at 3 o’clock last Saturday afternoon, surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends who had been summoned the past week to await the end that for several days has seemed to be inevitable. He had been ill for the past two or three years, and nothing that earthly skill could do for his relief was of much benefit, and he gradually sank to rest.
The funeral services in memory of the late W. H. Cornell were largely attended Sunday. Short services were held at the residence in this city at 1 o’clock, consisting of music by a special choir and appropriate remarks by Rev. E. J. Cromwell. The funeral procession of about thirty carriages was then formed and drove to Prairie Chapel, about seven miles south east of town, where services were held, in the presence of a large congregation of more than twice the capacity of the chapel. Rev. E. J. Cromwell conducted the services and preached the sermon, which was supplemented by a few remarks by Rev. A. B. Horton, the pastor at Prairie Chapel, and the remains of the beloved husband and father were laid away in the little country churchyard near where he spent many happy days in his later years. Those from out of town who attended the funeral, were Mrs. Lillie Young, of El Dorado, Kans.; a brother, Samuel Cornell, of Kensington, Kans.; and Mr. J. M. Kirby, of Belle Plaine, Kans.
William Henry Cornell was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, June 2, 1836. When about two years of age he moved with his parents to Knox county, Ohio, where he lived till 1843, when he moved to Holmes county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1855 he was married to Sarah J. Barkley. To this union was born four children, two of whom still survive him. In 1861 Mr. Cornell moved to Pierceton, Ind, where he built and operated a saw and planning mill for a number of years. In 1884 he sold out his milling business and moved to Oxford, Kans., where he followed farming till 1893, when he made the “run” to the “strip”, securing a claim in Weston township, which he improved into a fine farm. He lived on the farm till 1902, when he quit farming and moved to Blackwell. Mr. Cornell was elected county commissioner from the Blackwell district and served for two years. Mr. Cornell was a true Christian and was a member of the Prairie Chapel M. E. church at the time of his death.