Wm. H. Short died of consumption, March 19th at the home of his parents in Oxford township. Hew was 33 years, 6 monthes and 9 days old at his death. He had been for many years a very exemplary member of the M.E. church. The funeral services were Monday conducted by Rev. G.R. Houts, of Edgerton, assisted by Rev's Edndicott, Leonard and McQuoid. The church was crowded to pay a last tribute of respect to one of the people of this community have know to estem for many years.

Olathe Leader
March 24, 1892
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