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- Death of J.P. McCurdy.
Another Pioneer of Reno County Passes to the Other Side.
J.P. McCurdy died at his home in North Main street at 12:15 o'clock Wednesday night. The direct cause of death was anaemia. He had been in failing health for the past two years, but until a few days ago was able to get around with some difficulty. On November 8 he went to the polls in the First ward and voted, being taken in a carriage, and only two weeks ago was able to go out to his farm. He had been unconscious for the past several days, however, and this morning passed away peacefully. He had not suffered pain any since his sickness began and death came as sweet as restful slumber.
The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence. Dr. Yetter will conduct the service at the house. The pallbearers will be from the comrades of the Grand Army, of which organization he was a member. After the services at the house the remains will be taken to Eastside cemetery, where the Masonic lodge will conduct its ritualistic service for the dead.
John Patterson McCurdy was born in Center county, Pennsylvania, on February 29, 1837. At the time of his death he was nearly 68 years old. He lived in Pennsylvania till the age of 37 years and married there in 1865 to Margaret Updegraff, who mow survives him. In 1874 Mr. McCurdy removed his family to Hutchinson and for thirty years has lived in this city an honored and respected citizen. He had been a property owner and a progressive citizen and one who has been a factor in the building of the city. He served as a member of the city council.
Early in the war of the Rebellion Mr. McCurdy enlisted as a private in Company K, Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, and served one enlistment. He was in later years a member of the Grand Army in this city. He was an attendant at the First Methodist church, though not a member of the church. His lodge relations consisted of membership in the Royal Arch Mason.
Mr. McCurdy was the father of eight children, five of whom are living: Dr. U.B. McCurdy of Kansas City, Dr. H.U. McCurdy of Hutchinson, Mrs. G.E. Cassity of Kansas City, Mrs. R.A. Stewart and Mrs. S.A. Poe of Hutchinson.
The Saturday Bee, Hutchinson, Kansas. Saturday, 19 November 1904.
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