In the old home where the children were reared their golden wedding was celebrated September 26, 1911.
He was a life of labor and service of humble parentage, one of thirteen children, all of whom reached maturity, his early life was spent in helping subdue the mighty wilderness of the Wabash valley, his later years in bringing cultivation the prairies of Kansas. He became a member of the M. E. church in 1875. His character was one of the major sweetness, unassuming and sincere, sunny and patient with always a smile and cheery word of greeting. Never in an acquaintanceship covering a period of twenty-five years has the writer heard one word against Jim Helvie.
He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Ida Walthour, W.F. Helvie and Mrs. Edna Wickman of Newton; J.M. Helvie, of Argentine, Kan; and L.C. Helvie, of Coldwater, Kan. Three children, Bertha, Frank and Lulu preceded him in childhood to an eternal home. There are also twenty-one grandchildren, most of whom reside in Kansas and three great grandchildren.
To the family and especially the stricken wife may the Comforter come with the healing, which no human sympathy can give.
The Kansan-Republican
Newton, Kansas
Feb 2, 1915 pg 6
Mirco Film #20407
In the old home where the children were reared their golden wedding was celebrated September 26, 1911.
He was a life of labor and service of humble parentage, one of thirteen children, all of whom reached maturity, his early life was spent in helping subdue the mighty wilderness of the Wabash valley, his later years in bringing cultivation the prairies of Kansas. He became a member of the M. E. church in 1875. His character was one of the major sweetness, unassuming and sincere, sunny and patient with always a smile and cheery word of greeting. Never in an acquaintanceship covering a period of twenty-five years has the writer heard one word against Jim Helvie.
He is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. Ida Walthour, W.F. Helvie and Mrs. Edna Wickman of Newton; J.M. Helvie, of Argentine, Kan; and L.C. Helvie, of Coldwater, Kan. Three children, Bertha, Frank and Lulu preceded him in childhood to an eternal home. There are also twenty-one grandchildren, most of whom reside in Kansas and three great grandchildren.
To the family and especially the stricken wife may the Comforter come with the healing, which no human sympathy can give.
The Kansan-Republican
Newton, Kansas
Feb 2, 1915 pg 6
Mirco Film #20407
Family Members
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William Kennedy Helvie
1826–1902
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William M. Helvie
1828–1905
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George Helvie
1829–1883
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Malinda Jane Helvie Fidler
1832–1912
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Catharine Helvie Gish
1833–1866
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John Helvie
1835–1924
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Rebecca White Helvie Jack
1837–1875
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Jacob Helvie
1841–1924
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Isaac Ulery Helvie
1842–1918
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Mary E Helvie Harrison
1846–1921
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Abraham U. Helvie
1848–1914
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Eliza Ann Helvie Puterbaugh
1849–1928
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Samuel S. Helvie
1852–1913
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