FOUND DEAD IN BED
Hunter Atchison, 88, died at his home in Effingham early Wednesday morning. His wife found him dead in the bed, after she had got up to close the draft in the stove, when her call was unanswered.
He went to bed feeling as well as usual.
He was an old settler south of Effingham and well known to many of our readers.
The Farmers' Vindicator (Valley Falls) Friday, 12 December 1919
The Angel of Death visited the Hunter Acheson home Sunday and without a moments warning ushered Mr. Acheson to his Heavenly Home. He was in his usual good health when he retired Saturday night after entertaining guests from Nortonville, at the home, who remained with them through the night. At their usual waking time 5 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Acheson was surprised that her husband didn't get up to attend to the fire but thought because he had been up a little later than usual he was just sleeping longer. So she attended to the fire herself and went back to bed. At six o'clock she spoke to him again and when he didn't respond she put her hand on his face to discover that he was dead. Dr. P. H. Moore was called and he decided Mr. Acheson had been dead for only a short time when the discovery was made. For a man of more than 88 years, he was wonderfully active. He seldom failed to be up at the post office early each morning for the mail and to greet his friends in his usual cordial manner. Hunter Acheson was born May 12, 1831, and came to Kansas 51 years ago from Ohio, his native state. He settled on a farm near Effingham, where he resided until eighteen years ago when he moved to Effingham. In 1874, he returned to Ohio, where he married Miss Anna Groves, who survives with three children, Mrs. Henry McLenon, Effingham; Mrs. Ellen Smith, El Campo, Texas; and Paul Acheson, Vinton, Louisiana. One child died in infancy. Four granddaughters, and seven grandsons are also left to mourn the loss of an indulgent grandfather. Mr. Acheson had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years and despite his advanced years, he never failed to be in his usual place on Sunday morning when the weather was at all permissible. And whenever she was able he was always accompanied by his estimable wife. Often have we heard the remark "Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Acheson are just the nicest elderly couple," and it was always spoken meaningly. Neighbors are usually the ones that can give the best attest to the goodness of those living near and the neighbors of Mr. Acheson speak in the highest term of him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with internment in the Evergreen cemetery His brothers, Alex and John Acheson, both aged men, were unable to attend.
Hunter Atchison, 88, died at his home in Effingham early Wednesday morning. His wife found him dead in the bed, after she had got up to close the draft in the stove, when her call was unanswered.
He went to bed feeling as well as usual.
He was an old settler south of Effingham and well known to many of our readers.
The Farmers' Vindicator (Valley Falls) Friday, 12 December 1919
The Angel of Death visited the Hunter Acheson home Sunday and without a moments warning ushered Mr. Acheson to his Heavenly Home. He was in his usual good health when he retired Saturday night after entertaining guests from Nortonville, at the home, who remained with them through the night. At their usual waking time 5 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Acheson was surprised that her husband didn't get up to attend to the fire but thought because he had been up a little later than usual he was just sleeping longer. So she attended to the fire herself and went back to bed. At six o'clock she spoke to him again and when he didn't respond she put her hand on his face to discover that he was dead. Dr. P. H. Moore was called and he decided Mr. Acheson had been dead for only a short time when the discovery was made. For a man of more than 88 years, he was wonderfully active. He seldom failed to be up at the post office early each morning for the mail and to greet his friends in his usual cordial manner. Hunter Acheson was born May 12, 1831, and came to Kansas 51 years ago from Ohio, his native state. He settled on a farm near Effingham, where he resided until eighteen years ago when he moved to Effingham. In 1874, he returned to Ohio, where he married Miss Anna Groves, who survives with three children, Mrs. Henry McLenon, Effingham; Mrs. Ellen Smith, El Campo, Texas; and Paul Acheson, Vinton, Louisiana. One child died in infancy. Four granddaughters, and seven grandsons are also left to mourn the loss of an indulgent grandfather. Mr. Acheson had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years and despite his advanced years, he never failed to be in his usual place on Sunday morning when the weather was at all permissible. And whenever she was able he was always accompanied by his estimable wife. Often have we heard the remark "Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Acheson are just the nicest elderly couple," and it was always spoken meaningly. Neighbors are usually the ones that can give the best attest to the goodness of those living near and the neighbors of Mr. Acheson speak in the highest term of him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with internment in the Evergreen cemetery His brothers, Alex and John Acheson, both aged men, were unable to attend.
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Hunter Atchison, 88, died at his home in Effingham early Wednesday morning. His wife found him dead in the bed, after she had got up to close the draft in the stove, when her call was unanswered.
He went to bed feeling as well as usual.
He was an old settler south of Effingham and well known to many of our readers.
The Farmers' Vindicator (Valley Falls) Friday, 12 December 1919
The Angel of Death visited the Hunter Acheson home Sunday and without a moments warning ushered Mr. Acheson to his Heavenly Home. He was in his usual good health when he retired Saturday night after entertaining guests from Nortonville, at the home, who remained with them through the night. At their usual waking time 5 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Acheson was surprised that her husband didn't get up to attend to the fire but thought because he had been up a little later than usual he was just sleeping longer. So she attended to the fire herself and went back to bed. At six o'clock she spoke to him again and when he didn't respond she put her hand on his face to discover that he was dead. Dr. P. H. Moore was called and he decided Mr. Acheson had been dead for only a short time when the discovery was made. For a man of more than 88 years, he was wonderfully active. He seldom failed to be up at the post office early each morning for the mail and to greet his friends in his usual cordial manner. Hunter Acheson was born May 12, 1831, and came to Kansas 51 years ago from Ohio, his native state. He settled on a farm near Effingham, where he resided until eighteen years ago when he moved to Effingham. In 1874, he returned to Ohio, where he married Miss Anna Groves, who survives with three children, Mrs. Henry McLenon, Effingham; Mrs. Ellen Smith, El Campo, Texas; and Paul Acheson, Vinton, Louisiana. One child died in infancy. Four granddaughters, and seven grandsons are also left to mourn the loss of an indulgent grandfather. Mr. Acheson had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years and despite his advanced years, he never failed to be in his usual place on Sunday morning when the weather was at all permissible. And whenever she was able he was always accompanied by his estimable wife. Often have we heard the remark "Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Acheson are just the nicest elderly couple," and it was always spoken meaningly. Neighbors are usually the ones that can give the best attest to the goodness of those living near and the neighbors of Mr. Acheson speak in the highest term of him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with internment in the Evergreen cemetery His brothers, Alex and John Acheson, both aged men, were unable to attend.
Hunter Atchison, 88, died at his home in Effingham early Wednesday morning. His wife found him dead in the bed, after she had got up to close the draft in the stove, when her call was unanswered.
He went to bed feeling as well as usual.
He was an old settler south of Effingham and well known to many of our readers.
The Farmers' Vindicator (Valley Falls) Friday, 12 December 1919
The Angel of Death visited the Hunter Acheson home Sunday and without a moments warning ushered Mr. Acheson to his Heavenly Home. He was in his usual good health when he retired Saturday night after entertaining guests from Nortonville, at the home, who remained with them through the night. At their usual waking time 5 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Acheson was surprised that her husband didn't get up to attend to the fire but thought because he had been up a little later than usual he was just sleeping longer. So she attended to the fire herself and went back to bed. At six o'clock she spoke to him again and when he didn't respond she put her hand on his face to discover that he was dead. Dr. P. H. Moore was called and he decided Mr. Acheson had been dead for only a short time when the discovery was made. For a man of more than 88 years, he was wonderfully active. He seldom failed to be up at the post office early each morning for the mail and to greet his friends in his usual cordial manner. Hunter Acheson was born May 12, 1831, and came to Kansas 51 years ago from Ohio, his native state. He settled on a farm near Effingham, where he resided until eighteen years ago when he moved to Effingham. In 1874, he returned to Ohio, where he married Miss Anna Groves, who survives with three children, Mrs. Henry McLenon, Effingham; Mrs. Ellen Smith, El Campo, Texas; and Paul Acheson, Vinton, Louisiana. One child died in infancy. Four granddaughters, and seven grandsons are also left to mourn the loss of an indulgent grandfather. Mr. Acheson had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years and despite his advanced years, he never failed to be in his usual place on Sunday morning when the weather was at all permissible. And whenever she was able he was always accompanied by his estimable wife. Often have we heard the remark "Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Acheson are just the nicest elderly couple," and it was always spoken meaningly. Neighbors are usually the ones that can give the best attest to the goodness of those living near and the neighbors of Mr. Acheson speak in the highest term of him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with internment in the Evergreen cemetery His brothers, Alex and John Acheson, both aged men, were unable to attend.
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