The Life of Robert Bell
Robert Bell, who was struck by a cable car in Kansas City some two weeks ago, and seriously injured, died Sunday afternoon. His remains were brought to Olathe Monday and taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Charles Hammond, from which the funeral was preached Tuesday at 1:30 by Rev. A. V. Stout, after which the remains were buried in the Olathe cemetery.
Olathe Mirror
November 15, 1900
Page 3, Col 4
Olathe Mirror
November 15, 1900
Page 3, Col 4
Robert Bell.
Robert Bell died on Sunday November 11, 1900 at St Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., age 47 years 7 months and 23 days. As he was returning home from work about 7 o'clock Saturday evening October 27, he was struck by a cable car, his skull was fractured and he received many cuts and bruises from which he could not recover.
He was born in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1863, coming to Kansas in 1869 with his parents and resided in Johnson county until 1886 when he went to Kansas City, Mo., where he worked as check clerk at the Missouri Pacific freight depot until his death. '
He was a man of extraordinary good habits and always had a kind word for everyone. He leaves two sisters and three brothers besides a host of friends to mourn his sad death. He was a member of the M. W. A. which showed their love and respect by sending a large pillow of chrysanthemums and roses. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. He was an active member in both lodges in which he will be sadly missed.
The employes of the Missouri Pacific freight depot showed their love and is honor by sending a lovely pillow of carnations and roses. He was also remembered with flowers fromi other friends.
The remains were brought to Olathe on Tuesday where the funeral services were held at the residence of his sister, Mrs. G. E. Hammond at1:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.V. Stout, after which the remains were laid to rest beside his father and mother in the Olathe cemetery
Olathe Mirror
November 29, 1900
Page 3, col 5
Robert Bell died on Sunday November 11, 1900 at St Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., age 47 years 7 months and 23 days. As he was returning home from work about 7 o'clock Saturday evening October 27, he was struck by a cable car, his skull was fractured and he received many cuts and bruises from which he could not recover.
He was born in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1863, coming to Kansas in 1869 with his parents and resided in Johnson county until 1886 when he went to Kansas City, Mo., where he worked as check clerk at the Missouri Pacific freight depot until his death. '
He was a man of extraordinary good habits and always had a kind word for everyone. He leaves two sisters and three brothers besides a host of friends to mourn his sad death. He was a member of the M. W. A. which showed their love and respect by sending a large pillow of chrysanthemums and roses. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. He was an active member in both lodges in which he will be sadly missed.
The employes of the Missouri Pacific freight depot showed their love and is honor by sending a lovely pillow of carnations and roses. He was also remembered with flowers fromi other friends.
The remains were brought to Olathe on Tuesday where the funeral services were held at the residence of his sister, Mrs. G. E. Hammond at1:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.V. Stout, after which the remains were laid to rest beside his father and mother in the Olathe cemetery
Olathe Mirror
November 29, 1900
Page 3, col 5
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BELL, Robert Obituary
Johnson County Births, Deaths, Marrriages; Excerpts from The Olathe Mirror.
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