"Squire Reed died Sunday, May 24th, 1925, at his home, 311 West Ottawa street, Paola, in his 78th year.
Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, September 6, 1847, he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Emma Chastine, who died about forty-two years ago. He was again married to Miss Harriet Haywood, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Caddie Scott, and a son, Elmer Reed, both of Chicago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Mt. Olivet Baptist church, conducted by Reverend Rucker, and interment was in the Paola cemetery.
Mr. Reed came to Paola many years ago, having been about the second colored person to land in Paola. He was a truck gardener."
"Squire Reed died Sunday, May 24th, 1925, at his home, 311 West Ottawa street, Paola, in his 78th year.
Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, September 6, 1847, he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Emma Chastine, who died about forty-two years ago. He was again married to Miss Harriet Haywood, who survives him. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Caddie Scott, and a son, Elmer Reed, both of Chicago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Mt. Olivet Baptist church, conducted by Reverend Rucker, and interment was in the Paola cemetery.
Mr. Reed came to Paola many years ago, having been about the second colored person to land in Paola. He was a truck gardener."
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