Veteran: Civil War
George Rader, was the first man to settle in Carthage after the Civil War. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1829. His father, Henry Rader, was a native of PA, and his mother, Nancy Black Rader, was a native of VA. In 1860 he had enlisted and served as a soldier for 18 months and transferred to the commissary department, where he served until the end of the war. He was Postmaster of Carthage for thirteen years. He was elected Mayor of Carthage in 1879 and served a term in that office. He died at his home in Carthage, Sept 8, 1886.
From his former marriage, he had two sons: Martin and John (both resided in St Louis).
His other children were Malcolm M (St. Louis), Mrs Georgia Osborn (Carthage) and Mrs Lydia Billings of Kingman Kansas.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
SEPTEMBER 8, 1886
A PIONEER GONE
This morning at 2:30, Mr. George Rader quietly breathed his last at his residence on South McGregor street, surrounded by his family and a few friends.
Mr. Rader had been gradually failing for several months, his disease terminating with dropsy of the heart.
There are probably few men better known or more warmly admired by the people of this country for his many good qualities than Mr. Rader. He was the pioneer settler at this place after the late war [Civil], coming here in July 1865 with a small stock of goods that he kept in one of the three old buildings which survived the ravages of that struggle.
He was the first Post Master appointed here after the war, holding that position for twelve years, giving entire satisfaction to all of its patrons. In 1879 he was elected Mayor of the City, and faithfully performed the duties of the office.
Mr. Rader was born in Fairfield county, Ohio March 29, 1829; emigrated when quite young to Indiana, and from there to Fort Scott, Kansas where at the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Kansas Infantry serving in the Commissary Department until the close of the war.
His call "to go up higher" was not unexpected to him. He had settled up most of his business affairs and was resigned, remarking to his wife and friends that "It is all right."
He leaves a wife and four children here, two boys and two girls; also two sons by a former marriage, Martin and John, who are now in St. Louis.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Hughey and the remains interred at Park Cemetery, a large concourse of his fellow citizens attending.
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CARTHAGE WEEKLY BANNER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1886
Death of Geo. Rader
Mr. George Rader, who has been sick several weeks with dropsy of the heart, died at his home on McGregor street, at half past two o'clock Wednesday. He had been failing gradually for a week past and was unable to lie down for several days.
Mr. Rader was one of the oldest citizens of Carthage, having located here in September 1865, twenty-one years ago, at which time he established the first store, opening a general stock of about one hundred dollars worth of goods, which he brought with him from Fort Scott, in partnership with a Mr. Anderson - Rader & Anderson being the name of the firm. Deceased was the first treasurer of Jasper county after the war, which office he held by appointment six or eight months. He was also first postmaster of Carthage after the war and held the office a little over twelve years - first appointed by President Johnson in 1866, and re-appointed by President Grant in 1870 and in 1874. He was elected mayor of the city of Carthage, in April 1879 and held the office one year.
Being one of the pioneers of the city deceased had an extensive acquaintance over the county and had a large circle of warm friends. He leaves a wife and four children - two of whom are grown sons - to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock, attended by a large concourse of citizens. The remains were buried in Park Cemetery.
George Rader, was the first man to settle in Carthage after the Civil War. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1829. His father, Henry Rader, was a native of PA, and his mother, Nancy Black Rader, was a native of VA. In 1860 he had enlisted and served as a soldier for 18 months and transferred to the commissary department, where he served until the end of the war. He was Postmaster of Carthage for thirteen years. He was elected Mayor of Carthage in 1879 and served a term in that office. He died at his home in Carthage, Sept 8, 1886.
From his former marriage, he had two sons: Martin and John (both resided in St Louis).
His other children were Malcolm M (St. Louis), Mrs Georgia Osborn (Carthage) and Mrs Lydia Billings of Kingman Kansas.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
SEPTEMBER 8, 1886
A PIONEER GONE
This morning at 2:30, Mr. George Rader quietly breathed his last at his residence on South McGregor street, surrounded by his family and a few friends.
Mr. Rader had been gradually failing for several months, his disease terminating with dropsy of the heart.
There are probably few men better known or more warmly admired by the people of this country for his many good qualities than Mr. Rader. He was the pioneer settler at this place after the late war [Civil], coming here in July 1865 with a small stock of goods that he kept in one of the three old buildings which survived the ravages of that struggle.
He was the first Post Master appointed here after the war, holding that position for twelve years, giving entire satisfaction to all of its patrons. In 1879 he was elected Mayor of the City, and faithfully performed the duties of the office.
Mr. Rader was born in Fairfield county, Ohio March 29, 1829; emigrated when quite young to Indiana, and from there to Fort Scott, Kansas where at the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Kansas Infantry serving in the Commissary Department until the close of the war.
His call "to go up higher" was not unexpected to him. He had settled up most of his business affairs and was resigned, remarking to his wife and friends that "It is all right."
He leaves a wife and four children here, two boys and two girls; also two sons by a former marriage, Martin and John, who are now in St. Louis.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Hughey and the remains interred at Park Cemetery, a large concourse of his fellow citizens attending.
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CARTHAGE WEEKLY BANNER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1886
Death of Geo. Rader
Mr. George Rader, who has been sick several weeks with dropsy of the heart, died at his home on McGregor street, at half past two o'clock Wednesday. He had been failing gradually for a week past and was unable to lie down for several days.
Mr. Rader was one of the oldest citizens of Carthage, having located here in September 1865, twenty-one years ago, at which time he established the first store, opening a general stock of about one hundred dollars worth of goods, which he brought with him from Fort Scott, in partnership with a Mr. Anderson - Rader & Anderson being the name of the firm. Deceased was the first treasurer of Jasper county after the war, which office he held by appointment six or eight months. He was also first postmaster of Carthage after the war and held the office a little over twelve years - first appointed by President Johnson in 1866, and re-appointed by President Grant in 1870 and in 1874. He was elected mayor of the city of Carthage, in April 1879 and held the office one year.
Being one of the pioneers of the city deceased had an extensive acquaintance over the county and had a large circle of warm friends. He leaves a wife and four children - two of whom are grown sons - to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock, attended by a large concourse of citizens. The remains were buried in Park Cemetery.
Veteran: Civil War
George Rader, was the first man to settle in Carthage after the Civil War. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1829. His father, Henry Rader, was a native of PA, and his mother, Nancy Black Rader, was a native of VA. In 1860 he had enlisted and served as a soldier for 18 months and transferred to the commissary department, where he served until the end of the war. He was Postmaster of Carthage for thirteen years. He was elected Mayor of Carthage in 1879 and served a term in that office. He died at his home in Carthage, Sept 8, 1886.
From his former marriage, he had two sons: Martin and John (both resided in St Louis).
His other children were Malcolm M (St. Louis), Mrs Georgia Osborn (Carthage) and Mrs Lydia Billings of Kingman Kansas.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
SEPTEMBER 8, 1886
A PIONEER GONE
This morning at 2:30, Mr. George Rader quietly breathed his last at his residence on South McGregor street, surrounded by his family and a few friends.
Mr. Rader had been gradually failing for several months, his disease terminating with dropsy of the heart.
There are probably few men better known or more warmly admired by the people of this country for his many good qualities than Mr. Rader. He was the pioneer settler at this place after the late war [Civil], coming here in July 1865 with a small stock of goods that he kept in one of the three old buildings which survived the ravages of that struggle.
He was the first Post Master appointed here after the war, holding that position for twelve years, giving entire satisfaction to all of its patrons. In 1879 he was elected Mayor of the City, and faithfully performed the duties of the office.
Mr. Rader was born in Fairfield county, Ohio March 29, 1829; emigrated when quite young to Indiana, and from there to Fort Scott, Kansas where at the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Kansas Infantry serving in the Commissary Department until the close of the war.
His call "to go up higher" was not unexpected to him. He had settled up most of his business affairs and was resigned, remarking to his wife and friends that "It is all right."
He leaves a wife and four children here, two boys and two girls; also two sons by a former marriage, Martin and John, who are now in St. Louis.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Hughey and the remains interred at Park Cemetery, a large concourse of his fellow citizens attending.
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CARTHAGE WEEKLY BANNER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1886
Death of Geo. Rader
Mr. George Rader, who has been sick several weeks with dropsy of the heart, died at his home on McGregor street, at half past two o'clock Wednesday. He had been failing gradually for a week past and was unable to lie down for several days.
Mr. Rader was one of the oldest citizens of Carthage, having located here in September 1865, twenty-one years ago, at which time he established the first store, opening a general stock of about one hundred dollars worth of goods, which he brought with him from Fort Scott, in partnership with a Mr. Anderson - Rader & Anderson being the name of the firm. Deceased was the first treasurer of Jasper county after the war, which office he held by appointment six or eight months. He was also first postmaster of Carthage after the war and held the office a little over twelve years - first appointed by President Johnson in 1866, and re-appointed by President Grant in 1870 and in 1874. He was elected mayor of the city of Carthage, in April 1879 and held the office one year.
Being one of the pioneers of the city deceased had an extensive acquaintance over the county and had a large circle of warm friends. He leaves a wife and four children - two of whom are grown sons - to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock, attended by a large concourse of citizens. The remains were buried in Park Cemetery.
George Rader, was the first man to settle in Carthage after the Civil War. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1829. His father, Henry Rader, was a native of PA, and his mother, Nancy Black Rader, was a native of VA. In 1860 he had enlisted and served as a soldier for 18 months and transferred to the commissary department, where he served until the end of the war. He was Postmaster of Carthage for thirteen years. He was elected Mayor of Carthage in 1879 and served a term in that office. He died at his home in Carthage, Sept 8, 1886.
From his former marriage, he had two sons: Martin and John (both resided in St Louis).
His other children were Malcolm M (St. Louis), Mrs Georgia Osborn (Carthage) and Mrs Lydia Billings of Kingman Kansas.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
SEPTEMBER 8, 1886
A PIONEER GONE
This morning at 2:30, Mr. George Rader quietly breathed his last at his residence on South McGregor street, surrounded by his family and a few friends.
Mr. Rader had been gradually failing for several months, his disease terminating with dropsy of the heart.
There are probably few men better known or more warmly admired by the people of this country for his many good qualities than Mr. Rader. He was the pioneer settler at this place after the late war [Civil], coming here in July 1865 with a small stock of goods that he kept in one of the three old buildings which survived the ravages of that struggle.
He was the first Post Master appointed here after the war, holding that position for twelve years, giving entire satisfaction to all of its patrons. In 1879 he was elected Mayor of the City, and faithfully performed the duties of the office.
Mr. Rader was born in Fairfield county, Ohio March 29, 1829; emigrated when quite young to Indiana, and from there to Fort Scott, Kansas where at the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Kansas Infantry serving in the Commissary Department until the close of the war.
His call "to go up higher" was not unexpected to him. He had settled up most of his business affairs and was resigned, remarking to his wife and friends that "It is all right."
He leaves a wife and four children here, two boys and two girls; also two sons by a former marriage, Martin and John, who are now in St. Louis.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Dr. Hughey and the remains interred at Park Cemetery, a large concourse of his fellow citizens attending.
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CARTHAGE WEEKLY BANNER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1886
Death of Geo. Rader
Mr. George Rader, who has been sick several weeks with dropsy of the heart, died at his home on McGregor street, at half past two o'clock Wednesday. He had been failing gradually for a week past and was unable to lie down for several days.
Mr. Rader was one of the oldest citizens of Carthage, having located here in September 1865, twenty-one years ago, at which time he established the first store, opening a general stock of about one hundred dollars worth of goods, which he brought with him from Fort Scott, in partnership with a Mr. Anderson - Rader & Anderson being the name of the firm. Deceased was the first treasurer of Jasper county after the war, which office he held by appointment six or eight months. He was also first postmaster of Carthage after the war and held the office a little over twelve years - first appointed by President Johnson in 1866, and re-appointed by President Grant in 1870 and in 1874. He was elected mayor of the city of Carthage, in April 1879 and held the office one year.
Being one of the pioneers of the city deceased had an extensive acquaintance over the county and had a large circle of warm friends. He leaves a wife and four children - two of whom are grown sons - to mourn his loss. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock, attended by a large concourse of citizens. The remains were buried in Park Cemetery.
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