The Belleville Telescope
21 June 1928
Belleville, KS
W. F. Whitney was born near Atchison, Kan., September 4, 1868 and died at his home near Miltonvale, Kans., May 8, 1928, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father took up a homestead near Belleville, in Republic county, in an early day and here Mr. Whitney spent his boyhood days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Jellison on March 19, 1890. Five children were born into the home, Bess and Dorothy, Miltonvale, Kans., Dr. C. J., Concordia, Kans., Mrs. Maye Elder, Salina, Kans., Mrs. Glyde Cary, El Dorado, Kans. In 1909 Mr. Whitney moved from the farm to Miltonvale that his children might receive a Christian education in MIltonvale Wesleyan college, from which all have been graduated. In 1907 he was converted and since then his life was a changed life. He united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, espoused and loved her doctrines and labored for the support of both church and school in this place.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He was unselfish in his life, a man of integrity and uprightness. In this he cleaved a legacy to his family more to be desired than wealth. For more than a year, Mr. Whitney had been in failing health, but his energy and interests in his work kept him active until within a short time of his death when it was found that a cancer of the stomach had laid its unrelenting grip upon him and there was on remedy that availed. His last days were quiet, peaceful and with full assurance of being ready to meet his Savior.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mrs. Cora Whitney, and immediately family. Also his mother above 80 years of age, who still resides on the old homestead. Four brothers, four sisters and six grandchildren, besides a large number of friends. He will be greatly missed in his home and church and community. Any community is made better by the life of a good man and all suffer loss in his untimely departure. The funeral services were conducted from the college chapel by the writer assisted by Rev. H. H. Williams. The text used is found in Revelations 14:13 and 19:9. A large concourse of loved ones and friends followed to the Miltonvale cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the glorious Resurrection day.
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21 June 1928
Belleville, KS
W. F. Whitney was born near Atchison, Kan., September 4, 1868 and died at his home near Miltonvale, Kans., May 8, 1928, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father took up a homestead near Belleville, in Republic county, in an early day and here Mr. Whitney spent his boyhood days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Jellison on March 19, 1890. Five children were born into the home, Bess and Dorothy, Miltonvale, Kans., Dr. C. J., Concordia, Kans., Mrs. Maye Elder, Salina, Kans., Mrs. Glyde Cary, El Dorado, Kans. In 1909 Mr. Whitney moved from the farm to Miltonvale that his children might receive a Christian education in MIltonvale Wesleyan college, from which all have been graduated. In 1907 he was converted and since then his life was a changed life. He united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, espoused and loved her doctrines and labored for the support of both church and school in this place.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He was unselfish in his life, a man of integrity and uprightness. In this he cleaved a legacy to his family more to be desired than wealth. For more than a year, Mr. Whitney had been in failing health, but his energy and interests in his work kept him active until within a short time of his death when it was found that a cancer of the stomach had laid its unrelenting grip upon him and there was on remedy that availed. His last days were quiet, peaceful and with full assurance of being ready to meet his Savior.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mrs. Cora Whitney, and immediately family. Also his mother above 80 years of age, who still resides on the old homestead. Four brothers, four sisters and six grandchildren, besides a large number of friends. He will be greatly missed in his home and church and community. Any community is made better by the life of a good man and all suffer loss in his untimely departure. The funeral services were conducted from the college chapel by the writer assisted by Rev. H. H. Williams. The text used is found in Revelations 14:13 and 19:9. A large concourse of loved ones and friends followed to the Miltonvale cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the glorious Resurrection day.
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The Belleville Telescope
21 June 1928
Belleville, KS
W. F. Whitney was born near Atchison, Kan., September 4, 1868 and died at his home near Miltonvale, Kans., May 8, 1928, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father took up a homestead near Belleville, in Republic county, in an early day and here Mr. Whitney spent his boyhood days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Jellison on March 19, 1890. Five children were born into the home, Bess and Dorothy, Miltonvale, Kans., Dr. C. J., Concordia, Kans., Mrs. Maye Elder, Salina, Kans., Mrs. Glyde Cary, El Dorado, Kans. In 1909 Mr. Whitney moved from the farm to Miltonvale that his children might receive a Christian education in MIltonvale Wesleyan college, from which all have been graduated. In 1907 he was converted and since then his life was a changed life. He united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, espoused and loved her doctrines and labored for the support of both church and school in this place.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He was unselfish in his life, a man of integrity and uprightness. In this he cleaved a legacy to his family more to be desired than wealth. For more than a year, Mr. Whitney had been in failing health, but his energy and interests in his work kept him active until within a short time of his death when it was found that a cancer of the stomach had laid its unrelenting grip upon him and there was on remedy that availed. His last days were quiet, peaceful and with full assurance of being ready to meet his Savior.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mrs. Cora Whitney, and immediately family. Also his mother above 80 years of age, who still resides on the old homestead. Four brothers, four sisters and six grandchildren, besides a large number of friends. He will be greatly missed in his home and church and community. Any community is made better by the life of a good man and all suffer loss in his untimely departure. The funeral services were conducted from the college chapel by the writer assisted by Rev. H. H. Williams. The text used is found in Revelations 14:13 and 19:9. A large concourse of loved ones and friends followed to the Miltonvale cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the glorious Resurrection day.
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21 June 1928
Belleville, KS
W. F. Whitney was born near Atchison, Kan., September 4, 1868 and died at his home near Miltonvale, Kans., May 8, 1928, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father took up a homestead near Belleville, in Republic county, in an early day and here Mr. Whitney spent his boyhood days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Jellison on March 19, 1890. Five children were born into the home, Bess and Dorothy, Miltonvale, Kans., Dr. C. J., Concordia, Kans., Mrs. Maye Elder, Salina, Kans., Mrs. Glyde Cary, El Dorado, Kans. In 1909 Mr. Whitney moved from the farm to Miltonvale that his children might receive a Christian education in MIltonvale Wesleyan college, from which all have been graduated. In 1907 he was converted and since then his life was a changed life. He united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, espoused and loved her doctrines and labored for the support of both church and school in this place.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He was unselfish in his life, a man of integrity and uprightness. In this he cleaved a legacy to his family more to be desired than wealth. For more than a year, Mr. Whitney had been in failing health, but his energy and interests in his work kept him active until within a short time of his death when it was found that a cancer of the stomach had laid its unrelenting grip upon him and there was on remedy that availed. His last days were quiet, peaceful and with full assurance of being ready to meet his Savior.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mrs. Cora Whitney, and immediately family. Also his mother above 80 years of age, who still resides on the old homestead. Four brothers, four sisters and six grandchildren, besides a large number of friends. He will be greatly missed in his home and church and community. Any community is made better by the life of a good man and all suffer loss in his untimely departure. The funeral services were conducted from the college chapel by the writer assisted by Rev. H. H. Williams. The text used is found in Revelations 14:13 and 19:9. A large concourse of loved ones and friends followed to the Miltonvale cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the glorious Resurrection day.
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