1934 Sep 20, Thursday "The Broadwater News" (Broadwater, Nebraska) page 1
CHRIS PAYTON DIES SUDDENLY IN OREGON
Chris C. Payton, a former prominent citizen of Broadwater, died the night of September 8 [sic], 1934, at Marshfield, Ore, following a paralytic stroke. This information was forwarded to his brother, Otto M. Payton, here by another brother, Frank Payton, of Chandler, Okla. Even meager details concerning the deceased's most recent residence, his activities and last illness are lacking at this time. Notice of his death was sent by Patrick Hughes, state emergency relief administrator of Marshfield, Ore.
Chris Payton was actively identified with the early history of Broadwater. He built the first garage here, a frame building, now located at the rear of J. W. Dolson's garage. The building originally occupied the corner lot where the Super Service Garage is now located. Mr. Payton also built this garage a year or two after the first one was constructed.
Chris C. Payton was born February 13, 1873, at Terra Haute, Ind. His parents moved from that city to Independence, Kan, while Chris was a small boy, and from there they moved to Burns, Kan, where the children were given their schooling and grew to maturity. Chris came to this section of Nebraska about 1907 and took up a Kinkaid homestead of 640 acres. Its location was northeast of the present town of Broadwater, and it was subsequently sold to H. W. Majors after Mr. Payton proved up.
Before engaging in the garage business, Mr. Payton took a mechanics course at the Sweeney Auto School of Kansas City. He was in business a while for himself, then went into partnership with C. V. Gilbert and later with Charles Munsey.
Mr. Payton left Broadwater in 1920, locating at Modesto, Calif. There he married a lady who was a schoolmate of his in Kansas, Mrs. Treacy Robinson Fink. She passed away two or three years afterward. Although Mrs. Payton left some children by her former marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Payton had no children.
Chris Payton was a member of the Odd Fellows order, also of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was a man highly respected by his many friends in this community.
The brothers and sister of Mr. Payton who are living are: Don Payton, Orlando, Okla.; Jacob Payton, Emporia, Kan.; O. W. Payton, Emmett, Ida.; O. M. Payton, Broadwater, Neb.; W. E. Payton. Emporia, Kan.; Frank Payton, Chandler, Okla.; Mrs. L. M. Lamb, Mulhull, Okla.
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1924 July 30, Wednesday "Stockton Daily Evening Record" (Stockton, California) page 9: MARRIAGE LICENSES - Christopher Columbus Payton, aged 51, of Broadwater, Nebraska, and Treacy Maritta [sic] Fink, aged 42, of Modesto
Contributor: June Thomazin (47169125) • [email protected]
CHRIS PAYTON DIES SUDDENLY IN OREGON
Chris C. Payton, a former prominent citizen of Broadwater, died the night of September 8 [sic], 1934, at Marshfield, Ore, following a paralytic stroke. This information was forwarded to his brother, Otto M. Payton, here by another brother, Frank Payton, of Chandler, Okla. Even meager details concerning the deceased's most recent residence, his activities and last illness are lacking at this time. Notice of his death was sent by Patrick Hughes, state emergency relief administrator of Marshfield, Ore.
Chris Payton was actively identified with the early history of Broadwater. He built the first garage here, a frame building, now located at the rear of J. W. Dolson's garage. The building originally occupied the corner lot where the Super Service Garage is now located. Mr. Payton also built this garage a year or two after the first one was constructed.
Chris C. Payton was born February 13, 1873, at Terra Haute, Ind. His parents moved from that city to Independence, Kan, while Chris was a small boy, and from there they moved to Burns, Kan, where the children were given their schooling and grew to maturity. Chris came to this section of Nebraska about 1907 and took up a Kinkaid homestead of 640 acres. Its location was northeast of the present town of Broadwater, and it was subsequently sold to H. W. Majors after Mr. Payton proved up.
Before engaging in the garage business, Mr. Payton took a mechanics course at the Sweeney Auto School of Kansas City. He was in business a while for himself, then went into partnership with C. V. Gilbert and later with Charles Munsey.
Mr. Payton left Broadwater in 1920, locating at Modesto, Calif. There he married a lady who was a schoolmate of his in Kansas, Mrs. Treacy Robinson Fink. She passed away two or three years afterward. Although Mrs. Payton left some children by her former marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Payton had no children.
Chris Payton was a member of the Odd Fellows order, also of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was a man highly respected by his many friends in this community.
The brothers and sister of Mr. Payton who are living are: Don Payton, Orlando, Okla.; Jacob Payton, Emporia, Kan.; O. W. Payton, Emmett, Ida.; O. M. Payton, Broadwater, Neb.; W. E. Payton. Emporia, Kan.; Frank Payton, Chandler, Okla.; Mrs. L. M. Lamb, Mulhull, Okla.
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1924 July 30, Wednesday "Stockton Daily Evening Record" (Stockton, California) page 9: MARRIAGE LICENSES - Christopher Columbus Payton, aged 51, of Broadwater, Nebraska, and Treacy Maritta [sic] Fink, aged 42, of Modesto
Contributor: June Thomazin (47169125) • [email protected]
1934 Sep 20, Thursday "The Broadwater News" (Broadwater, Nebraska) page 1
CHRIS PAYTON DIES SUDDENLY IN OREGON
Chris C. Payton, a former prominent citizen of Broadwater, died the night of September 8 [sic], 1934, at Marshfield, Ore, following a paralytic stroke. This information was forwarded to his brother, Otto M. Payton, here by another brother, Frank Payton, of Chandler, Okla. Even meager details concerning the deceased's most recent residence, his activities and last illness are lacking at this time. Notice of his death was sent by Patrick Hughes, state emergency relief administrator of Marshfield, Ore.
Chris Payton was actively identified with the early history of Broadwater. He built the first garage here, a frame building, now located at the rear of J. W. Dolson's garage. The building originally occupied the corner lot where the Super Service Garage is now located. Mr. Payton also built this garage a year or two after the first one was constructed.
Chris C. Payton was born February 13, 1873, at Terra Haute, Ind. His parents moved from that city to Independence, Kan, while Chris was a small boy, and from there they moved to Burns, Kan, where the children were given their schooling and grew to maturity. Chris came to this section of Nebraska about 1907 and took up a Kinkaid homestead of 640 acres. Its location was northeast of the present town of Broadwater, and it was subsequently sold to H. W. Majors after Mr. Payton proved up.
Before engaging in the garage business, Mr. Payton took a mechanics course at the Sweeney Auto School of Kansas City. He was in business a while for himself, then went into partnership with C. V. Gilbert and later with Charles Munsey.
Mr. Payton left Broadwater in 1920, locating at Modesto, Calif. There he married a lady who was a schoolmate of his in Kansas, Mrs. Treacy Robinson Fink. She passed away two or three years afterward. Although Mrs. Payton left some children by her former marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Payton had no children.
Chris Payton was a member of the Odd Fellows order, also of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was a man highly respected by his many friends in this community.
The brothers and sister of Mr. Payton who are living are: Don Payton, Orlando, Okla.; Jacob Payton, Emporia, Kan.; O. W. Payton, Emmett, Ida.; O. M. Payton, Broadwater, Neb.; W. E. Payton. Emporia, Kan.; Frank Payton, Chandler, Okla.; Mrs. L. M. Lamb, Mulhull, Okla.
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1924 July 30, Wednesday "Stockton Daily Evening Record" (Stockton, California) page 9: MARRIAGE LICENSES - Christopher Columbus Payton, aged 51, of Broadwater, Nebraska, and Treacy Maritta [sic] Fink, aged 42, of Modesto
Contributor: June Thomazin (47169125) • [email protected]
CHRIS PAYTON DIES SUDDENLY IN OREGON
Chris C. Payton, a former prominent citizen of Broadwater, died the night of September 8 [sic], 1934, at Marshfield, Ore, following a paralytic stroke. This information was forwarded to his brother, Otto M. Payton, here by another brother, Frank Payton, of Chandler, Okla. Even meager details concerning the deceased's most recent residence, his activities and last illness are lacking at this time. Notice of his death was sent by Patrick Hughes, state emergency relief administrator of Marshfield, Ore.
Chris Payton was actively identified with the early history of Broadwater. He built the first garage here, a frame building, now located at the rear of J. W. Dolson's garage. The building originally occupied the corner lot where the Super Service Garage is now located. Mr. Payton also built this garage a year or two after the first one was constructed.
Chris C. Payton was born February 13, 1873, at Terra Haute, Ind. His parents moved from that city to Independence, Kan, while Chris was a small boy, and from there they moved to Burns, Kan, where the children were given their schooling and grew to maturity. Chris came to this section of Nebraska about 1907 and took up a Kinkaid homestead of 640 acres. Its location was northeast of the present town of Broadwater, and it was subsequently sold to H. W. Majors after Mr. Payton proved up.
Before engaging in the garage business, Mr. Payton took a mechanics course at the Sweeney Auto School of Kansas City. He was in business a while for himself, then went into partnership with C. V. Gilbert and later with Charles Munsey.
Mr. Payton left Broadwater in 1920, locating at Modesto, Calif. There he married a lady who was a schoolmate of his in Kansas, Mrs. Treacy Robinson Fink. She passed away two or three years afterward. Although Mrs. Payton left some children by her former marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Payton had no children.
Chris Payton was a member of the Odd Fellows order, also of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He was a man highly respected by his many friends in this community.
The brothers and sister of Mr. Payton who are living are: Don Payton, Orlando, Okla.; Jacob Payton, Emporia, Kan.; O. W. Payton, Emmett, Ida.; O. M. Payton, Broadwater, Neb.; W. E. Payton. Emporia, Kan.; Frank Payton, Chandler, Okla.; Mrs. L. M. Lamb, Mulhull, Okla.
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1924 July 30, Wednesday "Stockton Daily Evening Record" (Stockton, California) page 9: MARRIAGE LICENSES - Christopher Columbus Payton, aged 51, of Broadwater, Nebraska, and Treacy Maritta [sic] Fink, aged 42, of Modesto
Contributor: June Thomazin (47169125) • [email protected]
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