OBITUARIES

Raymond Johnny Alvarado, 58 of Commerce City died Sep 17, 1999 in Thornton. He was born in Lamar on 18 Feb 1941. He married Chong Kang in 1965...published in Denver Rocky Mtn News on 1 Oct 1999

Posted by Norma Hauser on 1 Dec 2000
Surname: HAUSER, TABLER

Ellen Delle Hauser, 65 passed away Feburary 22, 1966 in Presbyterian Hospital in Denver where she had been for medical treatment.

She was born in Waldo, Kansas September 29, 1900 and at the age of 14 moved with her family to Las Animas where she finished her schooling and taught school for seven years. She later moved to Holly where she resided for the past 15 years.

She was married to John Nathan Hauser in 1927.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Patsy Switzer, Holly, Mrs, Geraldine Morgan, Sugar City, Colorado, four sons John N. Hauser Jr. Arlington, Texas, Thomas Ward Hauser, Lawson, Colorado, Theodore Richard Hauser of the home and Larry D. Hauser of Swink and one brother Lewis C. Tabler, Cortez, Colorado and twenty six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister, and one grandson.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Farthing Funeral Home of Holly.

Taken form the Holly Chieftain Thursday Feburary 24,1966

Mrs. Grace V. Gibbs, of 605 North Fifth St., a resident of this vicinity since 1917, passed away early Thursday morning in Scared Heart Hospital following a short illness.

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace V. Gibbs were held Saturday afternoon in the Kirkpatrick-Duggan chapel with the Rev. Vernon Martin officiating, Harold Pearson assisted the reverend.

Interment took place in Fairmount Cemetery.

Mrs. Gibbs was born in Edmond, KS, Jan 13, 1904, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Carl Johnson. When she was 11 years old, she moved to Colorado with her parents.

She married Theodore Gibbs, Sept. 1, 1928. They had five children.

She was a member of the Nazarene church.

Survivors include her husband, three sons, James, Richard, and T. Thomas: two daughters, Gwenda and Joyce.

As per the Southeast Colorado Cemetery Index-dod was Aug 19, 1948

Lamar, Colorado, Saturday, February 18, 1961
Lamar Daily News

CAROLINE HUTCHINS
RITES TO BE MONDAY

      Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline M. Hutchins, 84 of Loveland will be held Tuesday at 10 a. m at the Kirkpatrick-Duggan Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Milfred E. Douglas officiating.
      Mrs. Hutchins died yesterday in Loveland following and extended illness. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Mrs. Florence Sermon, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Arthur F. (Bud) Hutchins, Lamar; Mrs. Shirley Tuttle, Denver, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

      Caroline "Carrie" Matilda Keairns Hutchins was the daughter of James S. & Drusilla Crabtree Keairns. She died in a rest home in Loveland, CO.

Edgar Jake Jacobs, 69, of Thornton died 13 Sept. Buried at Fort Logan Nat Cem. He was born in Lamar on 4 Jun 1930. He married Marilyn Gartz in 1989...published in Denver Rocky Mtn News on 20 Sep 1999.

Death Notice
Alma Johnson

      Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Memorial Chapel of Casper, WY. for Alma Johnson, who died Jan. 14, 1992, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a lengthy illness.
      Pastor John Spears of Highland Park Community Church will officiate at the services. Burial will be at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery.
      Mrs. Johnson was born July 7, 1922, in Stanton, Ks. She is survived by her husband, Harold "Lee" Johnson of Casper; two sons, Jimmy Joe Johnson of Glenrock, Wy., and Gary Johnson of Casper;. one daughter, Sandra Ruscioelli of Casper; two brothers, Bob Conrad of Montezuma, Ks., and Frank Conrad of Colorado City, Tx.; two sisters, Fern Burns of Lamar and Vera Wilkerson of Manter, Ks; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
      She was proceeded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel (Henry) Conrad; two sisters and an infant brother.

Note: Mrs. Johnson's husband is the s/o Oscar and Nannie Smeltz Johnson and the grandson of John Marion & Rebecca Tope Smeltz. This was sent to me by the dau., Sandra Johnson Rusciolelli-and original in my files.

MRS. ALVADA KARN,
DROWNED IN FLOOD

Former Canton Resident and Nephew Victims

      Mrs. John Masters of 439 1-2 McKinley Ave. NW, has received word that her sister, Mrs. Alvada Karn, 65, and her Nephew Leo Karn, 28, were drowned Thursday when the high flood waters reached their home 25 miles south of Granada, Col. Details of the drowning were not given in the message received here.
      Mrs. Karn, was a former Canton resident and left her a number of years ago. A brother-in-law, William Karn, resides in North Canton.
      Mrs. Karn and her __ ___ be buried in Granada.

Note: This is from a Carrollton, Carroll, CO, Ohio newspaper, a copy is in my files. Alvada was born Alvada Lotz in Carroll County, Ohio in 1870, she died in 1935. Leo was born 1906 and died 1935. Both are buried Granada AKA Hillside Cemetery, Granada, CO.

      George W. Karn, 64, postmaster of Granada, Colo., died at 1:45 o'clock Sunday morning, November 23, (1931), after an illness of about three weeks. He was born August 28, 1866, in Carrollton, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Karn. He was one of five children. Four boys and one girl. A sister and a brother, together with the parents preceded him in death. Mr. Karn completed his public education in Carrollton, attended high school at Harlem Springs, and later took a normal course at Ohio Northern. His preparation for the ministry began at the Methodist Protestant college at Adrian, Mich., but owing to the financial difficulties of his father gave up school and the ministry and returned home. On March 17, 1895, he untied in marriage to Miss Alvada Lotz, and to this union three children were born, J. Lewis, Mary Blanch and Leo L. They moved to Dade City, Fla., but owing to Mr. Karn's failing health, returned to Ohio. After a brief stay they moved to near Granada, Colo., in July 1898. In 1921 President Harding appointed him postmaster of Granada and in that position he served until his death. Surviving are his widow. Mrs. Alvada Karn; tow sons, J. Lewis Karn, of Kaw City, Okla., and Leo L. Karn, of Granada, and two brothers, Walter N. Karn, of Canon City, Colo., and William Karn of Canton. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, November 24.
      Burial was made in the cemetery in Granada.

Note: George W. Karn was born 1866, died 1931. This obituary appeared in a Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio newspaper. A copy is in my files.

THE LAMAR DAILY NEWS
Feb. 24, 1936
HOSTS ATTEND FUNERAL RITES
FOR LAMAR MAN

      Hosts of friends were present Monday afternoon at the Cheatum-Kirkpatrick Mortuary Chapel here to pay their last respects to J. F. Keairns, well known Lamar resident who died Saturday afternoon.
      The last rites were conducted by Rev. J. T. Miller, pastor of the Methodist church in Lamar. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
      Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Booth sang "Abide with me" "No night there" and "Old Rugged Cross"
      Pallbearers were H. F. Decker of Holly, Vernon Rosebrough of Bristol, J. W. Bressler, Giles Strong, R. O. Tripp and Attorney Herschel Horn of Lamar.
      Interment was made in Fairmont cemetery with Cheatum-Kirkpatrick Mortuary of Lamar in charge. The Lamar Masonic lodge conducted the burial service at the grave.

OBITUARY
      James Franklin Keairns was born in Scioto County, Ohio, January 21, 1873, and died in Lamar, Colo., February 22, 1936, aged 63 years, one month and one day.
      In 1894 he came with his parents to Colorado and located near Towner. Here he taught school and for a short time conducted a store at Astor, Kan. When the Hon. J. C. Funderburg was elected to the Ninth General Assembly from this district he appointed Frank Keairns from Kiowa county and N. N. McLean from Baca count as clerks in the legislature. In 1896 Keairns was proffered the nomination for county school superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket in Kiowa county. but as he had already made arrangements to move to Granada he declined the nomination.
      He came to Granada in 1896 and engaged in the confectionery and grocery business. He also taught school for several terms in the various distinct near Granada. Being a forcible talker and having a pleasing manner on the platform, he delighted in participating in debates in the debating societies which were organized in almost all the school districts at the time.
      Shortly after coming to Granada he organized the Farmers cantaloupe growers association and conducted it successfully as manager for several years. After he severed his connection with it, the association disintegrated and dissolved.
      He was appointed postmaster of Granada by President Theodore Roosevelt and was reappointed under President Taft. He held this position until the change of administration and Wilson was elected president. After retiring from the post office he served as a ranch clerk at the Manvel farm for a short time. He then went to work for the Page Trading Co., in charge of their meat department and when they sold to the Snodgrass Food Co., he was sent to their Lamar store of that company in 1920.
      He made his home in Lamar until 1926 when he moved to Colorado Springs, returning to Lamar in the fall of 1935.
      In his youth, Mr. Keairns joined the United Brethren church. He married April 14, 1903, to Miss. Gertrude Morris of Granada, who survives him. During his residence in Granada, he served the people well and faithfully as a member of the town board of trustees and was reelected several times.
      In his early manhood Mr. Keairns suffered a paralytic stroke and had high blood pressure the rest of his life. From that time forward a shadow hung over his life, grim fear stalked at his side. Not the fear of death but the fear of the uncertainty of life. The courageous man must be timid; the young strong swimmer must stay close to the shore. The man who excelled and delighted in feats of strength must not exert himself. The man whose blood ran more swiftly and whose pulse beat faster when participating in contests of sport or the chances of business, must avoid excitement. Notwithstanding of a devoted wife. Mr. Keairns suffered five severe paralytic strokes the last five years ago, incapacitating him to work at his trade or perform manual labor. Mr. Keairns often expressed hope that when his final summons should come that his death be a sudden and not a lingering one. This wish was realized last Saturday when the death angel called and he passed at once from his earthy labors.
      This little sketch is written by one who was his chum: who knew him well for many years; who was familiar with his desires and aspirations; his ideas and ideals; his hopes and fears; his failures and successes--and looking back upon his life which is now completed, we find much to praise and commend and but little to censure.
      Mr. Keairns were initiated an Entered Apprentice in Granada Masonic Lodge No. 72, April 13, 1907, passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft May 11, 1907, and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason June 8, 1907.
      He held various officers in the lodge and was elected and installed Worshipful Master Dec. 9, 1911. He demitted June 10, 1922 and joined the Lamar Lodge No. 90 and was a member of that lodge at the time of his death. In the Royal Arch Chapter, orient Chapter, No. 32, Lamar, Colo. He was promoted a Mark Master, Oct. 6, 1920; elected and presided a Past Master, Oct. 6, Royal Arch degree, Dec. 15, 1920. He was made Royal Master and Select Master in Oriental Council, No. 15, Lamar, Colo., March 28, 1922

Note: J. F. Keairns was the s/o James S. & Drusilla Crabtree Keairns.
Note: The obituary was copied exactly as written.

PIONEER WOMAN DIED THURSDAY
Granada. Colo., Aug. 22, Mrs. Druzilla Keairns died at her home in Granada, Colorado on Thursday, Aug. 21, 1924, age 76 years.
      Mrs. Keairns was born in Jacksonville, Ohio, August 21, 1848. She grew to womanhood in Jacksonville and was married to James S. Keairns Oct. 31, 1869. Seven children were born to this union of which four are living. They are Frank Keairns of Lamar, Walter S. Keairns of Kendall, Kansas, Mrs. Carrie Hutchins of Lamar and Claire Keairns of Granada. Mr. and Mrs. Keairns with their family moved from Ohio to Glencoe, Minnesota in 1889. In 1892 they moved to Colorado, locating near Towner where they resided for two years, coming to Granada in 1894. Mr. Keairns died January 5, 1909.
      Mrs. Keairns during her long residence in the west lived the life common to a pioneer woman, enduring many of the hardships and privations which were the lot to all. Assisting in caring for the sick, administering to the comfort and welfare of the unfortunate, doing many acts of kindness daily as a mother of course without thought of a reward. To these women the west owes a debt of gratitude, which is not always recognized or appreciated. In Granada Mrs. Keairns had many friends, especially among the other residents, who will be sorry to hear of her death.
      Besides the immediate relatives mentioned above, Mrs. Keairns is survived by two brothers. J. M. Crabtree of Troy, Kansas, Dock Crabtree of Waldick, Minnesota, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.
      Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and interment made in the Granada cemetery. H. B. Hoggatt, funeral director is in charge of arrangements.

      Drusilla Crabtree Keairns was born Jackson County, Ohio and was the daughter of James Lewis & Drusilla Throckmorton Crabtree.

Note: Unknown as to which newspaper contained this obituary.

Another Pioneer Passes Away
      Word was received from Granada last Thursday of the death of Mrs. James Keairns, one of the old time and most highly respected citizens of the Granada Territory. Mrs. Keairns came to Granada in the early days of the town's history with her husband and family. She has resided there continuously since. Mr. Keairns died in 1909. This couple will always be remembered by many old residents of that section now scattered throughout the west for their many kindly and neighborly acts. During the trials of days when living in this county was mostly a serious affair, they were ever known for their readiness to help any who were in trouble or afflicted. Both are gone now but their good deeds will be kindly remembered by many for years to come. Several children are left to mourn a mother's loss, two of whom, Mr. J. Franklin Keairns and Mrs. L. J. Hutchins, are residents of Lamar.

The Lamar Register
Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, January 13, 1909
Death of J. S. Keairns

Again death has taken fro our midst one of Granada's respected citizens who has lived in this city for over 13 years.
James Keairns was born in Jackson County, Ohio, May 26, 1847, and died in Granada, Jan. 5, 1909, about midnight, of rheumatism of the heart, aged 61 years., 7 mos., 10 days.
      Mr. Keairns was married to Miss. Drusilla Crabtree Oct. 31, 1869, of which 8 children were born, 5 of whom are living--two sons and three daughters. He enlisted in the first Ohio Heavy Artillery, Company A, in August 1864, at the age of 17 years. He united with the United Brethren church in February 1874. He removed from Ohio to Glencoe, Minn., in 1891, and came from there to Colorado in 1892 and has lived in Granada since March, 1895.
      The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. A. T. Henry at the church and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery south of town. Mr. Keairns had many friends who mourn his loss.-Granada Times

James Stephen Keairns was the son of John S. & Mary Toland Keairns.

W. S. Keairns Rites held at Rose Hills. Funeral services for Walter Stephen Keairns, 77, of 7976 Cleta, were conducted at 10 o'clock Saturday morning by Rose Hill Mortuary in Rainbow Chapel. Interment followed in Rose Hills Memorial Park with the Rev. William E. Theile officiating.

Mr. Keairns, a former employee of All American Markets and a resident of California was born in Ohio. He died Wednesday in his home leaving his wife, Cecile; a son, Harland E. Keairns of Downey; a daughter, Miss Donna Le Keairns of the home address, and three grandchildren.

Note: Walter S. Keairns s/o James Stephen & Drusilla Crabtree Keairns. He came to Granada, Prowers County about 1895 with his parents & siblings. He grew to manhood in Granada, married and moved to Kansas where he worked for the railroad before coming to California. The Keairns family bible lists him as being born Feb. 19, 1887.

From: THE EDINA SENTINEL AND KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Thursday Feb 12, 1931, page 1:

BODY SENT FROM COLORADO

Mrs. J.W. Lee Buried Friday by Mate Who Died 52 Years Ago.

The body of Mrs. J.W. LEE, a former Edina resident and the widow of Dr. J.W. LEE, who died Monday morning of last week at Lamar, Colo., arrived at Baring Friday afternoon from where it was taken immediately to the Linville cemetery at Edina for committal at 3 o'clock by the Rev. S.E. Botsford. Mrs. Lee was 87 years old. Death was at the home of Mrs. Zoa Lee MERRILL, a daughter, and the body was accompanied here by another daughter, Mrs. Maud Lee STEWART, of Denver, Colo. Burial was beside the gave (sp) of Mrs. Lee's husband, Dr. John W. Lee, a physician, who died here fifty-two years ago.

Besides the daughters mentioned Mrs. Lee is survived by another daughter and son: Mrs. Susannah Lee JOHNSTON of Nevada and Charles E. LEE of California. And at the time of her death was survived by still another daughter, Mrs. Eva Lee MERRILL, of Lamar, who died Friday morning while the body of the mother was on the way to Edina. A son, Frank LEE of Hayden Lake, Idaho, died in March, 1930. Another son, Fred, died in infancy.

Four grandchildren and a great grandson also survive: Helen and Margaret MERRILL, New York City; Richard Lee MERRILL, Rico, Colo., John Will MERRILL and George Will MERRILL, Lamar; as well as a sister, Mrs. Ratoria ANDERSONof Kirksville and a half-sister, Mrs. Kate AMSLEY SHEETS of Pomona, Calif. A sister, Miss Eliza J. CRAWFORD of Kirksville and a half-sister, Anna WOODWORTH ANDERSON, died a few years ago.

As Nancy Ellen CRAWFORD, the third child of William Grimes and Susannah BEATY CRAWFORD, Mrs. Lee was born Sept. 24, 1841, at Green Bay Bottom, Lee County, Iowa. She came to Knox County with her family and was married Dec. 22, 1859, at the home near Edina of her mother and step-father, T.O. WAMSLEY, to Dr. Lee. To Dr. and Mrs. Lee were born the children named.

DIED-At her home in Granada, on Thrusday, January 19, 1905, Mrs. Barbara McCain. Deceased was born in Jackson County, Ohio, May 16, 1835, She was married to Samuel McCain July 16, 1852, and her husband and four children survive her; one daughter, Mrs. John Q. Hagerman, resides at Lamar. A sister Mrs. J. S. (James Stephen) Keairns, also resides here. Mr. & Mrs. McCain first came to Granada in 1887, but their present length of residence dates back but a few weeks. The body was interred in the Lamar cemetery. The TIMES and their many other friends extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

This obituary was in the personal papers of Mrs. Druzilla Crabtree Keairns (Mrs.J. S.) at the time of her death in Granada, CO. on August 21,1924.

ANNA P. (PAULINE) OLIVER

Ventura County Star Free Press, Tuesday, February 14, 1984.

   Anna P. (Pauline) Oliver
   Private graveside services for Anna P. Oliver, 80, Ventura, will be at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, with Bishop Raymond Heagle officiating.
   Mrs. Oliver died Saturday in a Ventura hospital after a long illness.
   She was born April 27, 1903, in Granada, Colo., and was a 37 year Ventura County resident, coming from Colton (CA).
   She was retired, having formerly worked as an officer at the California Youth Authority, near Camarillo, for 20 years.
   She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Ventura, First Ward and of the Order of the Eastern Star in Colton.
   She is survived by her son Gordon of San Dimas; brother Walter Smeltz of Avenal, and Robert Smeltz of Ventura; grandchildren Steven Oliver and Tracy Winterowd, both of Utah; and four great-grandchildren.
   Arrangements are under the direction of the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura.

Note: Anna known as Pauline was the d/o Charles Grant & Minnie Keairns Smeltz. Granddaughter of James S. & Drusilla Crabtree Keairns.

Submitted by Hallie Martinson February 25, 2001

From the Ventura County, CA Star Free Press. Appeared Aug 3, 1988
Date of death was August 3rd, 1988

Robert Smeltz
Robert "Bob" Smeltz, 75 Ventura, died Monday in a Ventura Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Smeltz was born April 3, 1913, in Lamar, CO., and was a 44 year resident coming from Long Beach.

Mr. Smeltz was retired, having worked as a steamfitter for the Plumber & Steamfitters Union Local 484 for 30 years.

He is survived by wife Peggy, daughters Hallie Martinson of Ventura and April Griggs of San Diego; brother Walter Smeltz of Avenal, CA; grandchildren Jason Griggs of San Diego and Rebbecca Jensen of Ventura; and a great-grandson David Jensen of Ventura.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. Memorial contributions may be made the Arthritis Foundation of Ventura County.

Note: He was the son of Charles Grant & Minnie Keairns Smeltz. Grandson of James & Drusilla Crabtree Keairns of Granada, CO.

Submitted by Hallie Martinson Aug 31, 1999

Ralfe Francis Seals, 68, of Denver Died 8 Oct. He was born in Holly on 1 Mar 1931. He married Nancy Louise Barnes in 1961...published in Denver Rocky Mtn News on 15 Oct 1999.

In Memory of
Charles Grant Smeltz

Born in Carrollton, Ohio
April 4, 1872

Passed away in Exeter, California
October 12, 1958

Aged 86 Years

Funeral Services at Brooks Funeral Home
Woodlake, California

Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 1958
at 2:00 o'clock
Clergyman
The Reverend William B. Wann
Soloist
Clarice Rodgers
Organist
Lucille Mills Interment
Woodlake Cemetery
Casket Bearers

Mr. Smeltz was the husband of Minnie Keairns, brother of John Marion Smeltz, Father of Charles Donavon, William Wallace, Anna Pauline, Walter A., Harold T. and Robert Dean Smeltz.

The original of the funeral card & the funeral book are in my files.

Harold T. (Theodore) Smeltz, 83, Los Angeles died Thursday, Nov. 25,
Arrangements by Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura, CA.
Source Ventura County Star Free Press.

Note: Harold was the son of Charles Grant & Minnie Keairns Smeltz. He was born in Lamar, Prowers County, CO., May 22, 1910. He is buried at Ivy Lawn Cemetery, Ventura, CA.

Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio Newspaper

Marion Smeltz, aged 70, born in Union Township, Carroll County, Ohio died in Granada, Col., Sunday. The body was shipped to Carrollton, arriving here Wednesday evening. Mr. Smeltz was married in 1876 to Rebecca Tope, who died in 1886. Howard, who resides in the state of Wyoming; Wayne, living in Utah; Mrs. Nannie Johnson and Ruth, who live near Granada, are surviving children. The two daughters accompanied the body, William L. Smeltz, Mrs. Frank Moody, Mrs. Elsie Wagner, of Carrollton; Grant of Pueblo, Col., are full brothers and sisters, Ross A. Smeltz of Canton, Mrs. Mack Moore and James T. Smeltz of Carrollton are half brothers and sisters.
      Mr. Smeltz was a member of the Methodist church and Odd Fellows. He went west in 1889, and for many years was a prominent and successful cattle dealer. Four years ago he spent the winter here, most of the time staying with his sister, Mrs. Wagner.
      The funeral services will be held at the home of W. L. Smeltz, Sr., this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, following which the body will be taken to the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church, where services will be held and the body laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. At both services, Rev. Boyd J. Yorke will officiate.

Note: He was the son of Peter and Nancy Norris Smeltz. His date of death was Aug. 7, 1925, aged 70Y, 3M, 17D. His full name was John Marion Smeltz. Source photo of his headstone.

The Lamar Sparks
Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado Thursday, April 26, 1917
Died at La Junta
      Mrs. C. G. Smeltz, sister of Mrs. L. J. Hutchins of this city, died at La Junta early this morning. Mrs. Smeltz underwent and operation at the La Junta hospital last Sunday and was unable to rally from the shock. Mr. Smeltz and Mrs. Hutchins went to La Junta last night when word was received of the serious condition of Mrs. Smeltz.
      Mrs. Smeltz was 38 years of age and belonged to one of the pioneer families of Granada. For the past six years she has resided at Bristol, where Mr. Smeltz, who formerly county superintendent, was engaged in school work. Five sons ranging in age from 5 to 20 years and a daughter aged 14 are left to mourn the untimely loss of their loving mother. Besides her husband she also leaves a mother, a brother and a sister. The funeral services will be held in Granada, but the time has not yet been announced.

Funeral for Mrs. Smeltz
      The funeral services of the late Mrs. Smeltz, who died at La Junta last week were held at the Methodist church in Lamar on Sunday afternoon. Many friends and family from the East end of the county were in attendance, and the floral tributes were numerous. The services were conducted by Revs White of Granada, Scarffe of Bristol and Lee of Lamar. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

Note: Mrs. Minnie M. Keairns Smeltz had 2 brothers, James Franklin Keairns and Walter Keairns and 2 sisters, Caroline "Carrie" Keairns Hutchins and Clara Keairns living at the time of her passing.

Walter A. Smeltz, aged 83 years passed away in Avenal Saturday, December 2. He was a retired Standard Oil worker where he was employed for 42 years. He spent 48 years in Avenal where he and his wife owned Avenal Sporting Goods. Mr. Smeltz was an original charter member of the Coalinga Masonic Lodge and was best remembered for his love of children, their love for him and his never ending help for those in need. He is survived by his wife, Lenora, of Avenal and a brother, Harold Smeltz. Visitation was held Tuesday and Graveside services at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Wednesday under the direction of Buccheim Family Chapel. Officiating was Rev. John F. Briles and Masons Raymond A. Booth Master; and Andrew Broderson, Chaplain. From the Avenal Progress, Avenal, California.

Walter Aderon "Cub" Smeltz was born in Lamar, Prowers County, CO. Aug 28, 1906. The son of Charles Grant & Minnie M. Keairns Smeltz.

Ventura County Star Free Press
WILLIAM W. (WALLACE) SMELTZ

      Graveside services for William W. Smeltz, 67 of 1219 Cypress St. Anaheim, were held at 9:30a. m. Saturday at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Montalvo. Mr. Smeltz died May 30th in an Anaheim hospital after a sudden illness. Born June 12, 1900, in Granada, Colo., he had lived in the Los Angeles area since 1926.
      Surviving are his brothers, Walter of Anaheim, Robert of Ventura, C. D. of Denver, Colo.; sister, Pauline S. Oliver of Ventura, and a nephew and three nieces.

      William known as Wallace was the s/o Charles Grant & Minnie Keairns Smeltz. He was born June 12, 1900, in Granada, CO. and died May 30, 1968.

Error in the obituary, Walter Smeltz lived in Avenal, CA., Pauline S. Oliver's name was Anna Pauline Smeltz Oliver.

Lamar Daily News, Wednesday, January 18, 1933.

FUNERAL FOR TABLER TO BE ON WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for C. E. Tabler Lamar blacksmith who died of a paralytic stroke Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Cheatum-Kirkpatrick Mortuary Chapel. Rev. N. M. Van Cleave of the Foursquare Gospel church will officiate.
   Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery with the Cheatum-Kirkpatrick Mortuary of Lamar in charge.

      Samuel H. Tope of Tenino, Wash. died Aug. 3, from injuries received in an auto accident on July 28. Mr. Tope was born in Union Township (Carroll County, Ohio) August 1, 1862. In 1885 he went to Colorado (Prowers County) where he worked on a cattle ranch (for John Marion Smeltz, his brother-in-law). In 1897 he was married to Eva Elder. In 1898 they returned to Ohio, living on the old Tope farm until after the death of his parents when he again went to Colorado (Prowers County). In 1908 he went from Colorado to the state of Washington where he has been employed in the lumber mills.
      Mr. Tope is survived by his wife, two daughters Lena and Thelma, and one son Harry. Burial was made at Centralia, Wash. His numerous friends in Ohio extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

Note: This appeared in a Carroll County, Ohio newspaper on Aug. 18, 1918, a copy is in my files.