The Death of Major J.M. Haworth

 

A week ago today the telegraph brought the sad news to the people of Olathe that one of its best citizens had passed away. On Friday morning the 6th inst. Major J. M. Haworth, Superintendent of all the Indian Schools in the United States, took an affectionate leave of his family in this city and started west in the discharge of his official duties. On Wednesday the 11th inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening he arrived at Albuequerque, New Mexico, and stopped at the Armajo House where he met Mr. P. H. Folsom of Washington City, D. C. Special United States Indian Agent. At 11 o'clock Major Haworth retired and about two hours thereafter he called the clerk and requested him to send for Dr. Kirkwood and Mr. Folsom as he was feeling quite sick. In a very few minutes the Doctor and Mr. Folsom arrived and soon after the administration of medicine the patient expressed the belief that he was better. In a few minutes however he complained of a numbness in his left arm and a strange glare of the eyes was noticed by Mr. Folsom.

The Major said Dr. I feel very strangely and in a minute more he turned on his right side and expired.

 

Mr. Folsom immediately notified the Interior department at Washington City of the death of Major Haworth, one of its most efficient officials and he was directed by the department to take charge of the remains and accompany them to his late home in this city. The remains were met in Kansas City, Monday morning by a special guard of honor from the Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges of Olathe; consisting of H. C. Livermore, S. E. Mackey, 1. E, Steyenson, W. A. Ochekree, J. Mahaffie and William Henry.

 

At 11 o'clock the funeral train was met at the Southern Kansas depot by a large number of sympathizing friends. The remains were taken to his late residence West Park street where they were affectionately received by sorrowing relatives and friends. At 1 o'clock chief marshall William Julien, assisted by his aids William Pellett and S.R. Bureh formed the civic societies in line and marched to the familv residence to escort the remains to the M. E. Church where the funeral services were held.

 

The services were conducted bv Kev. A. L. Vail of this citv and Rev. Dr. Marvin of Lawrence. The large audience was crowded and scores were turned away for want of standing room. Such was the evidence of th respect in which he was held at his home, where he was known and appreciated. Among those present from a distance were noticed, Mrs. Caroline E. Harlan, sister, A. E. Clevinger and Geo. D. Glass, nephews of the deceased. Wilmington, Ohio; Mrs. Ellen Cherry, and Mrs. Sarah Woodward and Orlando Woodard of Lawrence, cousins. Dr. and W. G. Collin of Leavenworth and Mr. P. H. Folsom, Special U. S. Indian Agent of Washington City, who was with Mr. Haworth in Albuquerque at the time of his death. Next week we to be able to give a sketch of Mr. Haworths life and public services. 

 

Olathe Mirror

March 19, 1885

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