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- Unknown newspaper
Old friends and relatives in Downs and vicinity were shocked Sunday morning upon learning of the death of Frank Skinner, which occurred at his home near Woolston some time during Saturday night. Mr. Skinner had been in his usual good health on Saturday and had spent the day helping a neighbor thresh. In the evening he went to his home, ate a hearty supper and after doing his chores about the farm retired. Upon awakening Sunday morning Mrs. Skinner spoke to him and, receiving no reply, felt of his face, which to her horror, was cold in death. His passing was without a struggle, for when found in the morning he lay as if in peaceful sleep. The remains were brought to the home of his brother, Ike Skinner, in Downs Sunday and funeral services were held from that home Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor of the Congregational church. Interment was made in the Cawker city cemetery.
Frank Marion Skinner was born in Mitchell county, Iowa, July 12, 1859; died at Woodston, Kans. Aug. 24, 1914, aged 65 years, 1 month, and 12 days. (sic 1924). Mr. Skinner came to Kansas in 1882, and made his home with his brother at Cawker City for a couple of years. In 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Alma Banks, the ceremony being performed at Beloit. Since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have lived on farms in the vicinity of Downs and Cawker City until two years ago, when they moved to a farm near Woodston, Having no children of their own, they took to raise, and cared for as their own, the three children belonging to Mrs. Skinner's sister.Mr. Skinner had been a member of the congregational church for fifteen years, and always lived a true christian life. He was an obliging neighbor, a loving husband and a good citizen always. Although of a retiring and unassuming disposition, he made many friends who will sincerely miss his departure. This was demonstrated by the large gathering at the srevices and the profusion of flowers at his bier. He is survived by his wife, a brother, Ike Skinner of Downs, and a half sister, Mrs. Geo. Hatfield of Mankato.
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1859 - 1924 (65 years)
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