David S. Alkire.
The grim, gaunt form of Death, has made its way into the midst of a lovely Holt county home, and left behind him the tearful reminder of his presence, in robbing it of one of its dearest treasures. David S. Alkire, who died at his home in Forest City. July 3, 1897, was one the best men in Holt county. In his death the community in which he lived as well as his large circle of friends all over our county, has sustained a great loss. He was one of the few men who attach to him warm friends without having any enemies. The origin of the disease, no doubt in the minds of those intimate with the deceased, began when Mr. Alkire was "logging," from 1866 to 1870, when his head was caught by log rolling from the wagon and pressing the jaw and neck hard against a tree. He suffered greatly at that time, but recovered; but it is now believed that this was but the beginning of the end. Mr. Alkire's father had often remarked that his son David had made him more money than any of his sons. Generous, refined and cultured, he was, in the full meaning of the term, a gentleman. In the family circle and social gathering he was an excellent man. a kind husband, indulgent father, and a neighbor whom all delight to praise.
Something over a year ago Mr. Alkire realized that a peculiar formation was developing upon his right jaw, and after consultation with home physicians, they advised consultations with specialists, and it was soon agreed upon that the deceased was afflicted with cancer. For months he has suffered only as men similarly afflicted suffer. But he faced death with patience and even cheerfulness. Dave Alkire was probably as free from the ordinary faults of humanity as any man we have met during our long residence in this county. Sober, honest, industrious, persevering; kind and courteous to all; tenderly affectionate to wife, child, brothers and sisters, and showing tenderness of heart towards all who come in contact with him, yet modest reserve kept him in a measure away from the busy haunts of men, and his friendships were greater in force than in numbers. By such, therefore, will his loss be the more deeply felt, nor will his place he filled.
The deceased was born in Platte county, Missouri, April 2, 1849. His father was Elijah Alkire, who was a native of St. Charles county, Missouri, and who married a Miss Sarah Farrar, a native of Franklin county, this state; hence the deceased was a genuine son of Missouri. In 1847 his parents came to Platte county, and in the spring or 1855 they came to Holt county and settled on a farm in the bottom about three miles northwest from White Cloud, and it was upon this farm that David S. Alkire was chiefly raised. Up to his 20th year he remained on the farm, attending the district school in the winters, and doing his share of the farm work during the farming seasons. In January, 1875, he entered the Kirksville Normal school, and in 1878 finished the three years' course. During the intervals between attending school he taught in the district schools of our county. In the autumn of 1879 he came to this city, and during the winter of 1878 and 1880 was engaged in reading law in the office with Judge Daniel Zook. In September, 1880, he entered the law department of the state university, from which institution he graduated March, 1881. He immediately returned to Holt county and located at Forest Citv. where he practiced his profession, and in November, 1882, was elected to the office of circuit clerk for four years, and in 1886 was nominated for the second term, being elected each time by a handsome vote, serving eight years in this capacity, with honor to himself and credit to his party. His first experience as an official began in 1870, when he served as deputy sheriff under William G. McIntyre, serving during the term of 1870-2.
During his terms of office as circuit clerk, eight years, he resided in this city, moving here in March, 1883 where he lived until 1891, when he removed to Forest City, and engaged the drug business, and in which business he continued until his death.
Mr. Alkire was united in marriage to Hattie J. Wilkinson, September 6, 1881 and by this union two children were born: Master Fred, age 13. and Carrie, age 10, who with their mother survive. Mrs. Alkire's cup of sorrow has surely been more than filled in a short time: Her father dying November 21, 1896, and her sister Edith dying December 21, 1896, and now within so short a time she is called upon to follow her magnificent husband to his grave. We sympathize deeply with her in her sore affliction and can only say to her to trust in Him, who has promised not to leave nor forsake those who place their trust in Him. Mr. Alkire had been a member of the Christian church for some twenty years, and he believed devoutly in the teachings of his church. The deceased carried insurance in the A. O. U. W of Oregon, for $2,000 and in the Northwestern Masonic for $2,500. In addition to holding membership in these two orders he was also a member of the Odd-Fellows and Knights of Pythias, of this city, all of which orders were represented at the funeral services, although without paraphernalia, the Masonic order having charge of the obsequies.
The funeral services were held from the family residence in Forest City on Sunday afternoon, July 4. 1896, by Elder W. H. Hardman, of the Forest City Christian church, assisted by Prof. O. C. Hill, of Hiawatha, Kan., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest City cemetery with the honors of the Masonic order.
"The will of God is accomplished: so mote it be: amen."
The deceased left a will in which he bequeaths all his property of whatsoever kind to his wife. His estate consists of his business house and stock of drugs and a neat residence in Forest City, estimated to be worth about $6000, together with his life insurance of $4,500, making his estate worth about $10,500.
The Holt County Sentinel, July 9, 1897, page 4
The grim, gaunt form of Death, has made its way into the midst of a lovely Holt county home, and left behind him the tearful reminder of his presence, in robbing it of one of its dearest treasures. David S. Alkire, who died at his home in Forest City. July 3, 1897, was one the best men in Holt county. In his death the community in which he lived as well as his large circle of friends all over our county, has sustained a great loss. He was one of the few men who attach to him warm friends without having any enemies. The origin of the disease, no doubt in the minds of those intimate with the deceased, began when Mr. Alkire was "logging," from 1866 to 1870, when his head was caught by log rolling from the wagon and pressing the jaw and neck hard against a tree. He suffered greatly at that time, but recovered; but it is now believed that this was but the beginning of the end. Mr. Alkire's father had often remarked that his son David had made him more money than any of his sons. Generous, refined and cultured, he was, in the full meaning of the term, a gentleman. In the family circle and social gathering he was an excellent man. a kind husband, indulgent father, and a neighbor whom all delight to praise.
Something over a year ago Mr. Alkire realized that a peculiar formation was developing upon his right jaw, and after consultation with home physicians, they advised consultations with specialists, and it was soon agreed upon that the deceased was afflicted with cancer. For months he has suffered only as men similarly afflicted suffer. But he faced death with patience and even cheerfulness. Dave Alkire was probably as free from the ordinary faults of humanity as any man we have met during our long residence in this county. Sober, honest, industrious, persevering; kind and courteous to all; tenderly affectionate to wife, child, brothers and sisters, and showing tenderness of heart towards all who come in contact with him, yet modest reserve kept him in a measure away from the busy haunts of men, and his friendships were greater in force than in numbers. By such, therefore, will his loss be the more deeply felt, nor will his place he filled.
The deceased was born in Platte county, Missouri, April 2, 1849. His father was Elijah Alkire, who was a native of St. Charles county, Missouri, and who married a Miss Sarah Farrar, a native of Franklin county, this state; hence the deceased was a genuine son of Missouri. In 1847 his parents came to Platte county, and in the spring or 1855 they came to Holt county and settled on a farm in the bottom about three miles northwest from White Cloud, and it was upon this farm that David S. Alkire was chiefly raised. Up to his 20th year he remained on the farm, attending the district school in the winters, and doing his share of the farm work during the farming seasons. In January, 1875, he entered the Kirksville Normal school, and in 1878 finished the three years' course. During the intervals between attending school he taught in the district schools of our county. In the autumn of 1879 he came to this city, and during the winter of 1878 and 1880 was engaged in reading law in the office with Judge Daniel Zook. In September, 1880, he entered the law department of the state university, from which institution he graduated March, 1881. He immediately returned to Holt county and located at Forest Citv. where he practiced his profession, and in November, 1882, was elected to the office of circuit clerk for four years, and in 1886 was nominated for the second term, being elected each time by a handsome vote, serving eight years in this capacity, with honor to himself and credit to his party. His first experience as an official began in 1870, when he served as deputy sheriff under William G. McIntyre, serving during the term of 1870-2.
During his terms of office as circuit clerk, eight years, he resided in this city, moving here in March, 1883 where he lived until 1891, when he removed to Forest City, and engaged the drug business, and in which business he continued until his death.
Mr. Alkire was united in marriage to Hattie J. Wilkinson, September 6, 1881 and by this union two children were born: Master Fred, age 13. and Carrie, age 10, who with their mother survive. Mrs. Alkire's cup of sorrow has surely been more than filled in a short time: Her father dying November 21, 1896, and her sister Edith dying December 21, 1896, and now within so short a time she is called upon to follow her magnificent husband to his grave. We sympathize deeply with her in her sore affliction and can only say to her to trust in Him, who has promised not to leave nor forsake those who place their trust in Him. Mr. Alkire had been a member of the Christian church for some twenty years, and he believed devoutly in the teachings of his church. The deceased carried insurance in the A. O. U. W of Oregon, for $2,000 and in the Northwestern Masonic for $2,500. In addition to holding membership in these two orders he was also a member of the Odd-Fellows and Knights of Pythias, of this city, all of which orders were represented at the funeral services, although without paraphernalia, the Masonic order having charge of the obsequies.
The funeral services were held from the family residence in Forest City on Sunday afternoon, July 4. 1896, by Elder W. H. Hardman, of the Forest City Christian church, assisted by Prof. O. C. Hill, of Hiawatha, Kan., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest City cemetery with the honors of the Masonic order.
"The will of God is accomplished: so mote it be: amen."
The deceased left a will in which he bequeaths all his property of whatsoever kind to his wife. His estate consists of his business house and stock of drugs and a neat residence in Forest City, estimated to be worth about $6000, together with his life insurance of $4,500, making his estate worth about $10,500.
The Holt County Sentinel, July 9, 1897, page 4
David S. Alkire.
The grim, gaunt form of Death, has made its way into the midst of a lovely Holt county home, and left behind him the tearful reminder of his presence, in robbing it of one of its dearest treasures. David S. Alkire, who died at his home in Forest City. July 3, 1897, was one the best men in Holt county. In his death the community in which he lived as well as his large circle of friends all over our county, has sustained a great loss. He was one of the few men who attach to him warm friends without having any enemies. The origin of the disease, no doubt in the minds of those intimate with the deceased, began when Mr. Alkire was "logging," from 1866 to 1870, when his head was caught by log rolling from the wagon and pressing the jaw and neck hard against a tree. He suffered greatly at that time, but recovered; but it is now believed that this was but the beginning of the end. Mr. Alkire's father had often remarked that his son David had made him more money than any of his sons. Generous, refined and cultured, he was, in the full meaning of the term, a gentleman. In the family circle and social gathering he was an excellent man. a kind husband, indulgent father, and a neighbor whom all delight to praise.
Something over a year ago Mr. Alkire realized that a peculiar formation was developing upon his right jaw, and after consultation with home physicians, they advised consultations with specialists, and it was soon agreed upon that the deceased was afflicted with cancer. For months he has suffered only as men similarly afflicted suffer. But he faced death with patience and even cheerfulness. Dave Alkire was probably as free from the ordinary faults of humanity as any man we have met during our long residence in this county. Sober, honest, industrious, persevering; kind and courteous to all; tenderly affectionate to wife, child, brothers and sisters, and showing tenderness of heart towards all who come in contact with him, yet modest reserve kept him in a measure away from the busy haunts of men, and his friendships were greater in force than in numbers. By such, therefore, will his loss be the more deeply felt, nor will his place he filled.
The deceased was born in Platte county, Missouri, April 2, 1849. His father was Elijah Alkire, who was a native of St. Charles county, Missouri, and who married a Miss Sarah Farrar, a native of Franklin county, this state; hence the deceased was a genuine son of Missouri. In 1847 his parents came to Platte county, and in the spring or 1855 they came to Holt county and settled on a farm in the bottom about three miles northwest from White Cloud, and it was upon this farm that David S. Alkire was chiefly raised. Up to his 20th year he remained on the farm, attending the district school in the winters, and doing his share of the farm work during the farming seasons. In January, 1875, he entered the Kirksville Normal school, and in 1878 finished the three years' course. During the intervals between attending school he taught in the district schools of our county. In the autumn of 1879 he came to this city, and during the winter of 1878 and 1880 was engaged in reading law in the office with Judge Daniel Zook. In September, 1880, he entered the law department of the state university, from which institution he graduated March, 1881. He immediately returned to Holt county and located at Forest Citv. where he practiced his profession, and in November, 1882, was elected to the office of circuit clerk for four years, and in 1886 was nominated for the second term, being elected each time by a handsome vote, serving eight years in this capacity, with honor to himself and credit to his party. His first experience as an official began in 1870, when he served as deputy sheriff under William G. McIntyre, serving during the term of 1870-2.
During his terms of office as circuit clerk, eight years, he resided in this city, moving here in March, 1883 where he lived until 1891, when he removed to Forest City, and engaged the drug business, and in which business he continued until his death.
Mr. Alkire was united in marriage to Hattie J. Wilkinson, September 6, 1881 and by this union two children were born: Master Fred, age 13. and Carrie, age 10, who with their mother survive. Mrs. Alkire's cup of sorrow has surely been more than filled in a short time: Her father dying November 21, 1896, and her sister Edith dying December 21, 1896, and now within so short a time she is called upon to follow her magnificent husband to his grave. We sympathize deeply with her in her sore affliction and can only say to her to trust in Him, who has promised not to leave nor forsake those who place their trust in Him. Mr. Alkire had been a member of the Christian church for some twenty years, and he believed devoutly in the teachings of his church. The deceased carried insurance in the A. O. U. W of Oregon, for $2,000 and in the Northwestern Masonic for $2,500. In addition to holding membership in these two orders he was also a member of the Odd-Fellows and Knights of Pythias, of this city, all of which orders were represented at the funeral services, although without paraphernalia, the Masonic order having charge of the obsequies.
The funeral services were held from the family residence in Forest City on Sunday afternoon, July 4. 1896, by Elder W. H. Hardman, of the Forest City Christian church, assisted by Prof. O. C. Hill, of Hiawatha, Kan., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest City cemetery with the honors of the Masonic order.
"The will of God is accomplished: so mote it be: amen."
The deceased left a will in which he bequeaths all his property of whatsoever kind to his wife. His estate consists of his business house and stock of drugs and a neat residence in Forest City, estimated to be worth about $6000, together with his life insurance of $4,500, making his estate worth about $10,500.
The Holt County Sentinel, July 9, 1897, page 4
The grim, gaunt form of Death, has made its way into the midst of a lovely Holt county home, and left behind him the tearful reminder of his presence, in robbing it of one of its dearest treasures. David S. Alkire, who died at his home in Forest City. July 3, 1897, was one the best men in Holt county. In his death the community in which he lived as well as his large circle of friends all over our county, has sustained a great loss. He was one of the few men who attach to him warm friends without having any enemies. The origin of the disease, no doubt in the minds of those intimate with the deceased, began when Mr. Alkire was "logging," from 1866 to 1870, when his head was caught by log rolling from the wagon and pressing the jaw and neck hard against a tree. He suffered greatly at that time, but recovered; but it is now believed that this was but the beginning of the end. Mr. Alkire's father had often remarked that his son David had made him more money than any of his sons. Generous, refined and cultured, he was, in the full meaning of the term, a gentleman. In the family circle and social gathering he was an excellent man. a kind husband, indulgent father, and a neighbor whom all delight to praise.
Something over a year ago Mr. Alkire realized that a peculiar formation was developing upon his right jaw, and after consultation with home physicians, they advised consultations with specialists, and it was soon agreed upon that the deceased was afflicted with cancer. For months he has suffered only as men similarly afflicted suffer. But he faced death with patience and even cheerfulness. Dave Alkire was probably as free from the ordinary faults of humanity as any man we have met during our long residence in this county. Sober, honest, industrious, persevering; kind and courteous to all; tenderly affectionate to wife, child, brothers and sisters, and showing tenderness of heart towards all who come in contact with him, yet modest reserve kept him in a measure away from the busy haunts of men, and his friendships were greater in force than in numbers. By such, therefore, will his loss be the more deeply felt, nor will his place he filled.
The deceased was born in Platte county, Missouri, April 2, 1849. His father was Elijah Alkire, who was a native of St. Charles county, Missouri, and who married a Miss Sarah Farrar, a native of Franklin county, this state; hence the deceased was a genuine son of Missouri. In 1847 his parents came to Platte county, and in the spring or 1855 they came to Holt county and settled on a farm in the bottom about three miles northwest from White Cloud, and it was upon this farm that David S. Alkire was chiefly raised. Up to his 20th year he remained on the farm, attending the district school in the winters, and doing his share of the farm work during the farming seasons. In January, 1875, he entered the Kirksville Normal school, and in 1878 finished the three years' course. During the intervals between attending school he taught in the district schools of our county. In the autumn of 1879 he came to this city, and during the winter of 1878 and 1880 was engaged in reading law in the office with Judge Daniel Zook. In September, 1880, he entered the law department of the state university, from which institution he graduated March, 1881. He immediately returned to Holt county and located at Forest Citv. where he practiced his profession, and in November, 1882, was elected to the office of circuit clerk for four years, and in 1886 was nominated for the second term, being elected each time by a handsome vote, serving eight years in this capacity, with honor to himself and credit to his party. His first experience as an official began in 1870, when he served as deputy sheriff under William G. McIntyre, serving during the term of 1870-2.
During his terms of office as circuit clerk, eight years, he resided in this city, moving here in March, 1883 where he lived until 1891, when he removed to Forest City, and engaged the drug business, and in which business he continued until his death.
Mr. Alkire was united in marriage to Hattie J. Wilkinson, September 6, 1881 and by this union two children were born: Master Fred, age 13. and Carrie, age 10, who with their mother survive. Mrs. Alkire's cup of sorrow has surely been more than filled in a short time: Her father dying November 21, 1896, and her sister Edith dying December 21, 1896, and now within so short a time she is called upon to follow her magnificent husband to his grave. We sympathize deeply with her in her sore affliction and can only say to her to trust in Him, who has promised not to leave nor forsake those who place their trust in Him. Mr. Alkire had been a member of the Christian church for some twenty years, and he believed devoutly in the teachings of his church. The deceased carried insurance in the A. O. U. W of Oregon, for $2,000 and in the Northwestern Masonic for $2,500. In addition to holding membership in these two orders he was also a member of the Odd-Fellows and Knights of Pythias, of this city, all of which orders were represented at the funeral services, although without paraphernalia, the Masonic order having charge of the obsequies.
The funeral services were held from the family residence in Forest City on Sunday afternoon, July 4. 1896, by Elder W. H. Hardman, of the Forest City Christian church, assisted by Prof. O. C. Hill, of Hiawatha, Kan., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest City cemetery with the honors of the Masonic order.
"The will of God is accomplished: so mote it be: amen."
The deceased left a will in which he bequeaths all his property of whatsoever kind to his wife. His estate consists of his business house and stock of drugs and a neat residence in Forest City, estimated to be worth about $6000, together with his life insurance of $4,500, making his estate worth about $10,500.
The Holt County Sentinel, July 9, 1897, page 4
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