The Topeka Daily Capital Saturday January 13, 1951 Zell Harris. Zell HARRIS, 80, resident of the Auburn community 75 years, died Friday afternoon at his home in Auburn. He was born October 3, 1870, in Berry, Ill. He was custodian of the Auburn High School and sexton of the Auburn Cemetery many years. He was a member of the Auburn Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Olive Harris, of the home; a brother, John Harris, Topeka; four nieces and five nephews.