The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1906 From the Star, published at Eskridge, Kas., we take the following mention of the death of PROF. W.L. SOUTHWICK, which will be sorrowful news to the many friends here. "A young man whose material form has gone from among us but whose memory will remain green in the hearts of loving relatives and admiring friends, departed this life of appendicitis at Keith's Hospital in Topeka on January, 6, 1905, aged 27 years and 10 months. The deceased was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1878 and came to Kansas with his parents, MR. and MRS. (?) A. SOUTHWICK in 1890, since which time he has been almost a continuous resident of this county. He received his education in the public schools of the county in 1897, worthily and successfully performing his professional duties for seven years, winning approval and advancement as his merits became more and more recognized. Something over a year ago, he entered the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Ill., expecting to attain the summit of business law, commercial form and execution; that his untiring and persevering efforts were crowned with success, it's only necessary to state that a few months ago he was chosen as manger of a business college at Chariton, Iowa, a position he faithfully filled and held until his death. Coming home a few days before Christmas, he enjoyed the happy season with loved ones for about ten days when he was taken suddenly and seriously ill. Thinking to place him under the best medical aid obtainable he was taken to Topeka where all that medical science knew and the care and vigilance of trained nurses could supply, was afforded him but without avail. His task was finished and his life ended. Comforting to his sorrowing parents and relatives was his expression, "I am ready to die". The body was brought to Dover for interment. Funeral services were held in one of the churches there and the building was filled to overflowing by those who would do honor to the departed and sympathize with the mourning family. Besides his parents he leaves five brothers and three sisters to grieve over the loss of a genial and helpful comrade. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their great affliction." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 18, 2004 [email protected]