HERREMAN O. MEEK (City Marshal, Chillicothe). That Chillicothe has become such a quiet, orderly place, and one in which so little disturbance occurs, is a just compliment to its present efficient marshal, Herreman O. Meek, who never takes advantage of his position, though never failing to do his duty when occasion requires.
He is now little past the age of 32 years, having been born February 20, 1854, in Hancock county, Ind. His parents are John F. and Sarah A. Meek, nee Hunt, the former of Wayne county and the latter of Hancock county, Ind. John F. Meek removed to Mercer county, Mo., in 1856, and after a two years' residence there came to Livingston county in 1858; by trade he was a bricklayer. In the family of himself and wife were six children: H. Ora, Surrethna, wife of Gran. Cooper; Jim E., Bazel J., John F. and Alpha May.
Having been so young when brought to Chillicothe, H. Ora has been reared in this city, and after learning the trade of bricklaying with his father he continued to work at it until his appointment to his present position in May, 1885. His official duties are discharged in a manner which leaves the impression that he is naturally fitted for the office, as doubtless he is. He is a man of family, Miss Irene Gharky having become his wife March 8, 1875. Her birthplace was in Tuscarawas county, O. Three children have been born to them: Herreman J. W., Eva. I., and Mary. Mr. Meek is a member of Friendship Lodge No. 89, A. F. and A. M.
His maternal grandmother, Priscilla Hunt, is still living in Chillicothe. She was born end reared in Maysville, Mason county, Ky., her birth occurring March 2, 1806. Notwithstanding her advanced age she is well preserved in mind and body. Her husband, Herreman H. Hunt, was also of Kentucky nativity, end they had 12 children. He was a farmer by calling, and died in Mercer county, Mo., in 1857. Mrs. Hunt's maiden name was Willett." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"H. O. Meek died at the ASO Hospital in Kirksville Sunday morning at six o'clock from a complication of ailments resulting from an attack of influenza early in February. The body arrived in Chillicothe at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was taken directly to the Norman Funeral Home, later being removed to the home of Mr. Meek's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek, 123 Locust street, from which the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Frank C. Fay of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Meek was 68 years old last February, having been born in Greenfield, Ind. on February 20, 1854. When he was one year old, his parents moved to Mercer county, Missouri and in 1858 moved from there to Chillicothe, where Mr. Meek resided continuously with the exception of the four years he served as chief of police in Garden City, Kansas and the three years he lived in Brunswick and Kirksville. He served several terms as police chief in Chillicothe and was widely known as a fearless and conscientious officer. He was elected recorder of deeds in Livingston county in 1894 and re-elected to the office in 1898. Later, he became a special officer for the Milwaukee Railroad Company and served in that capacity for several years. He was a brick mason by trade and for several years followed the business of building contractor. At one time, he conducted a furniture and second hand store and 33 years ago founded the business now conducted by his brother, Jim E. Meek, on South Locust street.
Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Irene Gharkey; three children, Herre J. and Eva Meek of Los Angeles, California and Irene Meek of Kirksville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek; a sister, Mrs. Gram Cooper of Curtis, Nebraska; and the following brothers, J. E., B. J., J. F. and A. M. Meek, all of Chillicothe.
H.O. or Orra Meek, as the deceased was familiarly known, was of the type of men that are often referred to as God's noblemen. Big of heart, broad-minded, charitable, and easily moved to pity, he endeared himself to the hundreds of people in Chillicothe and Livingston county who knew him intimately. He was especially popular with laboring men, many of whom, at one time or another, as one of his old friends remarked on hearing of his death yesterday morning, had enjoyed his ever-ready generosity. Although not a member of any church, Orra Meek lived an upright life and practiced the golden rule from early boyhood until he came to the end in the hospital in Kirksville." The Chillicothe Constitution, September 11, 1922
He is now little past the age of 32 years, having been born February 20, 1854, in Hancock county, Ind. His parents are John F. and Sarah A. Meek, nee Hunt, the former of Wayne county and the latter of Hancock county, Ind. John F. Meek removed to Mercer county, Mo., in 1856, and after a two years' residence there came to Livingston county in 1858; by trade he was a bricklayer. In the family of himself and wife were six children: H. Ora, Surrethna, wife of Gran. Cooper; Jim E., Bazel J., John F. and Alpha May.
Having been so young when brought to Chillicothe, H. Ora has been reared in this city, and after learning the trade of bricklaying with his father he continued to work at it until his appointment to his present position in May, 1885. His official duties are discharged in a manner which leaves the impression that he is naturally fitted for the office, as doubtless he is. He is a man of family, Miss Irene Gharky having become his wife March 8, 1875. Her birthplace was in Tuscarawas county, O. Three children have been born to them: Herreman J. W., Eva. I., and Mary. Mr. Meek is a member of Friendship Lodge No. 89, A. F. and A. M.
His maternal grandmother, Priscilla Hunt, is still living in Chillicothe. She was born end reared in Maysville, Mason county, Ky., her birth occurring March 2, 1806. Notwithstanding her advanced age she is well preserved in mind and body. Her husband, Herreman H. Hunt, was also of Kentucky nativity, end they had 12 children. He was a farmer by calling, and died in Mercer county, Mo., in 1857. Mrs. Hunt's maiden name was Willett." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"H. O. Meek died at the ASO Hospital in Kirksville Sunday morning at six o'clock from a complication of ailments resulting from an attack of influenza early in February. The body arrived in Chillicothe at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was taken directly to the Norman Funeral Home, later being removed to the home of Mr. Meek's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek, 123 Locust street, from which the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Frank C. Fay of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Meek was 68 years old last February, having been born in Greenfield, Ind. on February 20, 1854. When he was one year old, his parents moved to Mercer county, Missouri and in 1858 moved from there to Chillicothe, where Mr. Meek resided continuously with the exception of the four years he served as chief of police in Garden City, Kansas and the three years he lived in Brunswick and Kirksville. He served several terms as police chief in Chillicothe and was widely known as a fearless and conscientious officer. He was elected recorder of deeds in Livingston county in 1894 and re-elected to the office in 1898. Later, he became a special officer for the Milwaukee Railroad Company and served in that capacity for several years. He was a brick mason by trade and for several years followed the business of building contractor. At one time, he conducted a furniture and second hand store and 33 years ago founded the business now conducted by his brother, Jim E. Meek, on South Locust street.
Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Irene Gharkey; three children, Herre J. and Eva Meek of Los Angeles, California and Irene Meek of Kirksville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek; a sister, Mrs. Gram Cooper of Curtis, Nebraska; and the following brothers, J. E., B. J., J. F. and A. M. Meek, all of Chillicothe.
H.O. or Orra Meek, as the deceased was familiarly known, was of the type of men that are often referred to as God's noblemen. Big of heart, broad-minded, charitable, and easily moved to pity, he endeared himself to the hundreds of people in Chillicothe and Livingston county who knew him intimately. He was especially popular with laboring men, many of whom, at one time or another, as one of his old friends remarked on hearing of his death yesterday morning, had enjoyed his ever-ready generosity. Although not a member of any church, Orra Meek lived an upright life and practiced the golden rule from early boyhood until he came to the end in the hospital in Kirksville." The Chillicothe Constitution, September 11, 1922
HERREMAN O. MEEK (City Marshal, Chillicothe). That Chillicothe has become such a quiet, orderly place, and one in which so little disturbance occurs, is a just compliment to its present efficient marshal, Herreman O. Meek, who never takes advantage of his position, though never failing to do his duty when occasion requires.
He is now little past the age of 32 years, having been born February 20, 1854, in Hancock county, Ind. His parents are John F. and Sarah A. Meek, nee Hunt, the former of Wayne county and the latter of Hancock county, Ind. John F. Meek removed to Mercer county, Mo., in 1856, and after a two years' residence there came to Livingston county in 1858; by trade he was a bricklayer. In the family of himself and wife were six children: H. Ora, Surrethna, wife of Gran. Cooper; Jim E., Bazel J., John F. and Alpha May.
Having been so young when brought to Chillicothe, H. Ora has been reared in this city, and after learning the trade of bricklaying with his father he continued to work at it until his appointment to his present position in May, 1885. His official duties are discharged in a manner which leaves the impression that he is naturally fitted for the office, as doubtless he is. He is a man of family, Miss Irene Gharky having become his wife March 8, 1875. Her birthplace was in Tuscarawas county, O. Three children have been born to them: Herreman J. W., Eva. I., and Mary. Mr. Meek is a member of Friendship Lodge No. 89, A. F. and A. M.
His maternal grandmother, Priscilla Hunt, is still living in Chillicothe. She was born end reared in Maysville, Mason county, Ky., her birth occurring March 2, 1806. Notwithstanding her advanced age she is well preserved in mind and body. Her husband, Herreman H. Hunt, was also of Kentucky nativity, end they had 12 children. He was a farmer by calling, and died in Mercer county, Mo., in 1857. Mrs. Hunt's maiden name was Willett." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"H. O. Meek died at the ASO Hospital in Kirksville Sunday morning at six o'clock from a complication of ailments resulting from an attack of influenza early in February. The body arrived in Chillicothe at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was taken directly to the Norman Funeral Home, later being removed to the home of Mr. Meek's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek, 123 Locust street, from which the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Frank C. Fay of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Meek was 68 years old last February, having been born in Greenfield, Ind. on February 20, 1854. When he was one year old, his parents moved to Mercer county, Missouri and in 1858 moved from there to Chillicothe, where Mr. Meek resided continuously with the exception of the four years he served as chief of police in Garden City, Kansas and the three years he lived in Brunswick and Kirksville. He served several terms as police chief in Chillicothe and was widely known as a fearless and conscientious officer. He was elected recorder of deeds in Livingston county in 1894 and re-elected to the office in 1898. Later, he became a special officer for the Milwaukee Railroad Company and served in that capacity for several years. He was a brick mason by trade and for several years followed the business of building contractor. At one time, he conducted a furniture and second hand store and 33 years ago founded the business now conducted by his brother, Jim E. Meek, on South Locust street.
Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Irene Gharkey; three children, Herre J. and Eva Meek of Los Angeles, California and Irene Meek of Kirksville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek; a sister, Mrs. Gram Cooper of Curtis, Nebraska; and the following brothers, J. E., B. J., J. F. and A. M. Meek, all of Chillicothe.
H.O. or Orra Meek, as the deceased was familiarly known, was of the type of men that are often referred to as God's noblemen. Big of heart, broad-minded, charitable, and easily moved to pity, he endeared himself to the hundreds of people in Chillicothe and Livingston county who knew him intimately. He was especially popular with laboring men, many of whom, at one time or another, as one of his old friends remarked on hearing of his death yesterday morning, had enjoyed his ever-ready generosity. Although not a member of any church, Orra Meek lived an upright life and practiced the golden rule from early boyhood until he came to the end in the hospital in Kirksville." The Chillicothe Constitution, September 11, 1922
He is now little past the age of 32 years, having been born February 20, 1854, in Hancock county, Ind. His parents are John F. and Sarah A. Meek, nee Hunt, the former of Wayne county and the latter of Hancock county, Ind. John F. Meek removed to Mercer county, Mo., in 1856, and after a two years' residence there came to Livingston county in 1858; by trade he was a bricklayer. In the family of himself and wife were six children: H. Ora, Surrethna, wife of Gran. Cooper; Jim E., Bazel J., John F. and Alpha May.
Having been so young when brought to Chillicothe, H. Ora has been reared in this city, and after learning the trade of bricklaying with his father he continued to work at it until his appointment to his present position in May, 1885. His official duties are discharged in a manner which leaves the impression that he is naturally fitted for the office, as doubtless he is. He is a man of family, Miss Irene Gharky having become his wife March 8, 1875. Her birthplace was in Tuscarawas county, O. Three children have been born to them: Herreman J. W., Eva. I., and Mary. Mr. Meek is a member of Friendship Lodge No. 89, A. F. and A. M.
His maternal grandmother, Priscilla Hunt, is still living in Chillicothe. She was born end reared in Maysville, Mason county, Ky., her birth occurring March 2, 1806. Notwithstanding her advanced age she is well preserved in mind and body. Her husband, Herreman H. Hunt, was also of Kentucky nativity, end they had 12 children. He was a farmer by calling, and died in Mercer county, Mo., in 1857. Mrs. Hunt's maiden name was Willett." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886
"H. O. Meek died at the ASO Hospital in Kirksville Sunday morning at six o'clock from a complication of ailments resulting from an attack of influenza early in February. The body arrived in Chillicothe at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was taken directly to the Norman Funeral Home, later being removed to the home of Mr. Meek's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek, 123 Locust street, from which the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Frank C. Fay of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Meek was 68 years old last February, having been born in Greenfield, Ind. on February 20, 1854. When he was one year old, his parents moved to Mercer county, Missouri and in 1858 moved from there to Chillicothe, where Mr. Meek resided continuously with the exception of the four years he served as chief of police in Garden City, Kansas and the three years he lived in Brunswick and Kirksville. He served several terms as police chief in Chillicothe and was widely known as a fearless and conscientious officer. He was elected recorder of deeds in Livingston county in 1894 and re-elected to the office in 1898. Later, he became a special officer for the Milwaukee Railroad Company and served in that capacity for several years. He was a brick mason by trade and for several years followed the business of building contractor. At one time, he conducted a furniture and second hand store and 33 years ago founded the business now conducted by his brother, Jim E. Meek, on South Locust street.
Mr. Meek is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Irene Gharkey; three children, Herre J. and Eva Meek of Los Angeles, California and Irene Meek of Kirksville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Meek; a sister, Mrs. Gram Cooper of Curtis, Nebraska; and the following brothers, J. E., B. J., J. F. and A. M. Meek, all of Chillicothe.
H.O. or Orra Meek, as the deceased was familiarly known, was of the type of men that are often referred to as God's noblemen. Big of heart, broad-minded, charitable, and easily moved to pity, he endeared himself to the hundreds of people in Chillicothe and Livingston county who knew him intimately. He was especially popular with laboring men, many of whom, at one time or another, as one of his old friends remarked on hearing of his death yesterday morning, had enjoyed his ever-ready generosity. Although not a member of any church, Orra Meek lived an upright life and practiced the golden rule from early boyhood until he came to the end in the hospital in Kirksville." The Chillicothe Constitution, September 11, 1922
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