Mrs. C.A. Allen, well known and highly respected resident of Clay Center passed away from life Sunday evening, June 15th, after a long period of declining health. She belonged to the older generation whose early years in Kansas were replete with interesting experiences. She had nearly reached the century mark, and nearly all her old time friends and neighbors had preceded her in death. However, she kept her own home and maintained an interest in her church and community affairs until a few months before the end came. Mrs. Allen was a quiet, unassuming person, but possessed the good qualities which make for the best in life. Her home at the corner of Fifth and Clark street was open to her relatives and friends and different ones were glad to find shelter there. They will remember her kindly.
Her life story follows:
Martha Jane Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, was born in New Madison, Ohio, and passed away at her home in Clay Center, Kan., June 14, 1941, at the advanced age of 91 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William J. Dunable in 1867. They were the parents of two sons, Charles F. Dunable, born October 8, 1871, and Franklin L. Dunable, born July 18, 1874. Her husband, Wm. Dunable, passed away December 3, 1896, and both of the sons have departed this life.
The subject of this sketch came to Kansas in 1870, and settled on a homestead near Oak Hill, making the journey in a covered wagon from Richmond, Ind.
In the year 1880 she united with the First Baptist church of this city and retained her membership there until her death. She had been a member of the church for a period longer than any other present member.
On February 2, 1911, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Allen. He preceded her in death in January 1931. When but two years of age, a niece, now Mrs. R.H. Greer of Chicago, was taken into the home and reared as a daughter. Mrs. Greer, known to many Clay Center residents as Mary Dunable, had been with Mrs. Allen during the last months of her last illness. One adopted grandson, William Dunable, survives, also several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allen joined the Queen Esther Rebekah lodge November 3, 1906, and retained membership there until her death. She also belong to the Woman's Relief Corps for many years.
Mrs. Allen had lived in the property at 920 Fifth street which she and her husband purchased on March 28, 1877, since that time. She will be missed by the few old timers left in Clay Center, as well as the neighbors and friends of more recent years.
She had been in failing health for several years and her last and most serious illness began about four months ago. During these days she has been a patient and hopeful sufferer and made a struggle in the last days to keep the candle of her life burning.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, June 17th, at 10:30 o'clock, at the Mert Schwensen Chapel in Clay Center, with the Rev. Herbert T. Beatty in charge. Mrs. Alfred Humfeld and Mrs. Wilber Neill, with Mrs. Andrew Carlson as accompanist, sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "Under His Wings" and "No Night There." Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The body bearers were Verner Alquist, Edward Kurz, C.J. Spencer, Wayne Ryan, Clesson Williams and Elmer Rose.
The floral tributes and the presence of relatives and long time friends were silent expressions of regard for the departed pioneer resident.
Tombstone says: Martha J. Allen: Nov 25, 1849 - June 15, 1941
Her life story follows:
Martha Jane Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, was born in New Madison, Ohio, and passed away at her home in Clay Center, Kan., June 14, 1941, at the advanced age of 91 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William J. Dunable in 1867. They were the parents of two sons, Charles F. Dunable, born October 8, 1871, and Franklin L. Dunable, born July 18, 1874. Her husband, Wm. Dunable, passed away December 3, 1896, and both of the sons have departed this life.
The subject of this sketch came to Kansas in 1870, and settled on a homestead near Oak Hill, making the journey in a covered wagon from Richmond, Ind.
In the year 1880 she united with the First Baptist church of this city and retained her membership there until her death. She had been a member of the church for a period longer than any other present member.
On February 2, 1911, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Allen. He preceded her in death in January 1931. When but two years of age, a niece, now Mrs. R.H. Greer of Chicago, was taken into the home and reared as a daughter. Mrs. Greer, known to many Clay Center residents as Mary Dunable, had been with Mrs. Allen during the last months of her last illness. One adopted grandson, William Dunable, survives, also several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allen joined the Queen Esther Rebekah lodge November 3, 1906, and retained membership there until her death. She also belong to the Woman's Relief Corps for many years.
Mrs. Allen had lived in the property at 920 Fifth street which she and her husband purchased on March 28, 1877, since that time. She will be missed by the few old timers left in Clay Center, as well as the neighbors and friends of more recent years.
She had been in failing health for several years and her last and most serious illness began about four months ago. During these days she has been a patient and hopeful sufferer and made a struggle in the last days to keep the candle of her life burning.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, June 17th, at 10:30 o'clock, at the Mert Schwensen Chapel in Clay Center, with the Rev. Herbert T. Beatty in charge. Mrs. Alfred Humfeld and Mrs. Wilber Neill, with Mrs. Andrew Carlson as accompanist, sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "Under His Wings" and "No Night There." Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The body bearers were Verner Alquist, Edward Kurz, C.J. Spencer, Wayne Ryan, Clesson Williams and Elmer Rose.
The floral tributes and the presence of relatives and long time friends were silent expressions of regard for the departed pioneer resident.
Tombstone says: Martha J. Allen: Nov 25, 1849 - June 15, 1941
Mrs. C.A. Allen, well known and highly respected resident of Clay Center passed away from life Sunday evening, June 15th, after a long period of declining health. She belonged to the older generation whose early years in Kansas were replete with interesting experiences. She had nearly reached the century mark, and nearly all her old time friends and neighbors had preceded her in death. However, she kept her own home and maintained an interest in her church and community affairs until a few months before the end came. Mrs. Allen was a quiet, unassuming person, but possessed the good qualities which make for the best in life. Her home at the corner of Fifth and Clark street was open to her relatives and friends and different ones were glad to find shelter there. They will remember her kindly.
Her life story follows:
Martha Jane Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, was born in New Madison, Ohio, and passed away at her home in Clay Center, Kan., June 14, 1941, at the advanced age of 91 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William J. Dunable in 1867. They were the parents of two sons, Charles F. Dunable, born October 8, 1871, and Franklin L. Dunable, born July 18, 1874. Her husband, Wm. Dunable, passed away December 3, 1896, and both of the sons have departed this life.
The subject of this sketch came to Kansas in 1870, and settled on a homestead near Oak Hill, making the journey in a covered wagon from Richmond, Ind.
In the year 1880 she united with the First Baptist church of this city and retained her membership there until her death. She had been a member of the church for a period longer than any other present member.
On February 2, 1911, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Allen. He preceded her in death in January 1931. When but two years of age, a niece, now Mrs. R.H. Greer of Chicago, was taken into the home and reared as a daughter. Mrs. Greer, known to many Clay Center residents as Mary Dunable, had been with Mrs. Allen during the last months of her last illness. One adopted grandson, William Dunable, survives, also several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allen joined the Queen Esther Rebekah lodge November 3, 1906, and retained membership there until her death. She also belong to the Woman's Relief Corps for many years.
Mrs. Allen had lived in the property at 920 Fifth street which she and her husband purchased on March 28, 1877, since that time. She will be missed by the few old timers left in Clay Center, as well as the neighbors and friends of more recent years.
She had been in failing health for several years and her last and most serious illness began about four months ago. During these days she has been a patient and hopeful sufferer and made a struggle in the last days to keep the candle of her life burning.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, June 17th, at 10:30 o'clock, at the Mert Schwensen Chapel in Clay Center, with the Rev. Herbert T. Beatty in charge. Mrs. Alfred Humfeld and Mrs. Wilber Neill, with Mrs. Andrew Carlson as accompanist, sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "Under His Wings" and "No Night There." Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The body bearers were Verner Alquist, Edward Kurz, C.J. Spencer, Wayne Ryan, Clesson Williams and Elmer Rose.
The floral tributes and the presence of relatives and long time friends were silent expressions of regard for the departed pioneer resident.
Tombstone says: Martha J. Allen: Nov 25, 1849 - June 15, 1941
Her life story follows:
Martha Jane Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, was born in New Madison, Ohio, and passed away at her home in Clay Center, Kan., June 14, 1941, at the advanced age of 91 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was united in marriage with William J. Dunable in 1867. They were the parents of two sons, Charles F. Dunable, born October 8, 1871, and Franklin L. Dunable, born July 18, 1874. Her husband, Wm. Dunable, passed away December 3, 1896, and both of the sons have departed this life.
The subject of this sketch came to Kansas in 1870, and settled on a homestead near Oak Hill, making the journey in a covered wagon from Richmond, Ind.
In the year 1880 she united with the First Baptist church of this city and retained her membership there until her death. She had been a member of the church for a period longer than any other present member.
On February 2, 1911, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Allen. He preceded her in death in January 1931. When but two years of age, a niece, now Mrs. R.H. Greer of Chicago, was taken into the home and reared as a daughter. Mrs. Greer, known to many Clay Center residents as Mary Dunable, had been with Mrs. Allen during the last months of her last illness. One adopted grandson, William Dunable, survives, also several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Allen joined the Queen Esther Rebekah lodge November 3, 1906, and retained membership there until her death. She also belong to the Woman's Relief Corps for many years.
Mrs. Allen had lived in the property at 920 Fifth street which she and her husband purchased on March 28, 1877, since that time. She will be missed by the few old timers left in Clay Center, as well as the neighbors and friends of more recent years.
She had been in failing health for several years and her last and most serious illness began about four months ago. During these days she has been a patient and hopeful sufferer and made a struggle in the last days to keep the candle of her life burning.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning, June 17th, at 10:30 o'clock, at the Mert Schwensen Chapel in Clay Center, with the Rev. Herbert T. Beatty in charge. Mrs. Alfred Humfeld and Mrs. Wilber Neill, with Mrs. Andrew Carlson as accompanist, sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "Under His Wings" and "No Night There." Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The body bearers were Verner Alquist, Edward Kurz, C.J. Spencer, Wayne Ryan, Clesson Williams and Elmer Rose.
The floral tributes and the presence of relatives and long time friends were silent expressions of regard for the departed pioneer resident.
Tombstone says: Martha J. Allen: Nov 25, 1849 - June 15, 1941
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