Joseph Ryan, aged twenty... died at his home in Olathe on his home in Olathe on Saturday, December 28, after a long suffering with that dreaded of all diiseases consumption. Joe was one of Olathe's best young men and had a host of friends among the young people of this city. He was a member of the Olathe Band and Modern Woodmen. Both of these organizations participated in the funeral services which were held Sunday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. J. D. M. Buckner
 
Olathe Mirror
January 2, 1902
Page 2, col 4