Mr. James Sells, son in law of and Mrs. G. F. Hendrickson died last Sun day, at hia residence 4 miles north west of this city. He had been greatly afflicted with cancer for several years, and for the last two, has been almost helpless, so that his death came not unexpected. Mr. Sells was 46 years of age. He leaves a family of five children and his bereaved widow to mourn the loss they have sustained. His remains were interred In the Olathe Cemetery on Monday, by Summerfield Grange of which, he was a member.
 
The (Olathe) Mirror and news Letter
June 17, 1880
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