W. O. Laird Is Called After Long Illness
Prominent Frankfort Citizen Succumbs to Complication of Ailments Yesterday
William O. Laird, one of Frankfort's best known and highly esteemed citizens died last evening at the family home, 659 East Walnut street at 6:15 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of ailments following an illness of several years duration.
Mr. Laird had been ill for several years but his condition had not been critical until the past few months. For several days his condition had been critical and death was not wholly unexpected.
Mr. Laird, a native of Indiana, was born at Rolling Prairie, May 16, 1855, and was a son of Professor John G. and Helen A. Laird. All his early life was spent in the vicinity of his birth and in early manhood he accompanied his parents to Stockwell. To this union, five children were born, two of whom, William O. Laird and Jewel E. Laird, preceded the father in death.
Surviving are the widow, three children, Mrs. E. N. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Harry M. Laird, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Alice Walton, of the home address. He is also survived by four grandchildren, John W. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. William Hoxby, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; James Laird, of Colorado Springs, and Merrill Walton, of this city, and one great grandson, Billy Hoxby, of Colorado Springs. One brother, A. A. Laird, of this city, also survives.
A Friend of Children
Mr. Laird was widely known and held in highest esteem in this city and in his former home. He was possessed of sterling qualities, an outstanding friend of children and among his acquaintances were many little children of the neighborhood in which he resided who had learned to know him as a friend. He possessed a sympathetic understanding of all with whom he came in touch. While not a man of means, he was charitable and it was known to those who knew him best that he sacrificed and deprived himself at times in order to aid those with whom he sympathized. He was a devout Christian and a true friend.
Mr. Laird was a member of the Masonic lodge for more than 52 years and was a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges, holding his memberships in the orders at Kansas City.
Practiced Law Many Years
For a number of years he had practiced law in Tippecanoe county and served as an assistant to the prosecuting attorney. More than twenty-five years ago, with his family, he established his home in Kansas City, and until five years ago held a responsible position with the National Biscuit Company at Kansas City.
Five years ago he gave up his position and home in Kansas City, coming to Frankfort, Nov. 7, 1923, accompanied by Mrs. Laird., his daughter, Mrs. Walton, and grandson, Merrill Laird Walton, to maintain the home for his brother, A. A. Laird.
Three years ago, suffering from impaired health, both Mr. and Mrs. Laird went to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Walton.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed pending word from the children residing at a distance.
-- The Frankfort Morning Times, October 2, 1928
Contributor: Jim Oliver (48463954)
Prominent Frankfort Citizen Succumbs to Complication of Ailments Yesterday
William O. Laird, one of Frankfort's best known and highly esteemed citizens died last evening at the family home, 659 East Walnut street at 6:15 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of ailments following an illness of several years duration.
Mr. Laird had been ill for several years but his condition had not been critical until the past few months. For several days his condition had been critical and death was not wholly unexpected.
Mr. Laird, a native of Indiana, was born at Rolling Prairie, May 16, 1855, and was a son of Professor John G. and Helen A. Laird. All his early life was spent in the vicinity of his birth and in early manhood he accompanied his parents to Stockwell. To this union, five children were born, two of whom, William O. Laird and Jewel E. Laird, preceded the father in death.
Surviving are the widow, three children, Mrs. E. N. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Harry M. Laird, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Alice Walton, of the home address. He is also survived by four grandchildren, John W. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. William Hoxby, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; James Laird, of Colorado Springs, and Merrill Walton, of this city, and one great grandson, Billy Hoxby, of Colorado Springs. One brother, A. A. Laird, of this city, also survives.
A Friend of Children
Mr. Laird was widely known and held in highest esteem in this city and in his former home. He was possessed of sterling qualities, an outstanding friend of children and among his acquaintances were many little children of the neighborhood in which he resided who had learned to know him as a friend. He possessed a sympathetic understanding of all with whom he came in touch. While not a man of means, he was charitable and it was known to those who knew him best that he sacrificed and deprived himself at times in order to aid those with whom he sympathized. He was a devout Christian and a true friend.
Mr. Laird was a member of the Masonic lodge for more than 52 years and was a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges, holding his memberships in the orders at Kansas City.
Practiced Law Many Years
For a number of years he had practiced law in Tippecanoe county and served as an assistant to the prosecuting attorney. More than twenty-five years ago, with his family, he established his home in Kansas City, and until five years ago held a responsible position with the National Biscuit Company at Kansas City.
Five years ago he gave up his position and home in Kansas City, coming to Frankfort, Nov. 7, 1923, accompanied by Mrs. Laird., his daughter, Mrs. Walton, and grandson, Merrill Laird Walton, to maintain the home for his brother, A. A. Laird.
Three years ago, suffering from impaired health, both Mr. and Mrs. Laird went to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Walton.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed pending word from the children residing at a distance.
-- The Frankfort Morning Times, October 2, 1928
Contributor: Jim Oliver (48463954)
W. O. Laird Is Called After Long Illness
Prominent Frankfort Citizen Succumbs to Complication of Ailments Yesterday
William O. Laird, one of Frankfort's best known and highly esteemed citizens died last evening at the family home, 659 East Walnut street at 6:15 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of ailments following an illness of several years duration.
Mr. Laird had been ill for several years but his condition had not been critical until the past few months. For several days his condition had been critical and death was not wholly unexpected.
Mr. Laird, a native of Indiana, was born at Rolling Prairie, May 16, 1855, and was a son of Professor John G. and Helen A. Laird. All his early life was spent in the vicinity of his birth and in early manhood he accompanied his parents to Stockwell. To this union, five children were born, two of whom, William O. Laird and Jewel E. Laird, preceded the father in death.
Surviving are the widow, three children, Mrs. E. N. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Harry M. Laird, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Alice Walton, of the home address. He is also survived by four grandchildren, John W. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. William Hoxby, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; James Laird, of Colorado Springs, and Merrill Walton, of this city, and one great grandson, Billy Hoxby, of Colorado Springs. One brother, A. A. Laird, of this city, also survives.
A Friend of Children
Mr. Laird was widely known and held in highest esteem in this city and in his former home. He was possessed of sterling qualities, an outstanding friend of children and among his acquaintances were many little children of the neighborhood in which he resided who had learned to know him as a friend. He possessed a sympathetic understanding of all with whom he came in touch. While not a man of means, he was charitable and it was known to those who knew him best that he sacrificed and deprived himself at times in order to aid those with whom he sympathized. He was a devout Christian and a true friend.
Mr. Laird was a member of the Masonic lodge for more than 52 years and was a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges, holding his memberships in the orders at Kansas City.
Practiced Law Many Years
For a number of years he had practiced law in Tippecanoe county and served as an assistant to the prosecuting attorney. More than twenty-five years ago, with his family, he established his home in Kansas City, and until five years ago held a responsible position with the National Biscuit Company at Kansas City.
Five years ago he gave up his position and home in Kansas City, coming to Frankfort, Nov. 7, 1923, accompanied by Mrs. Laird., his daughter, Mrs. Walton, and grandson, Merrill Laird Walton, to maintain the home for his brother, A. A. Laird.
Three years ago, suffering from impaired health, both Mr. and Mrs. Laird went to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Walton.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed pending word from the children residing at a distance.
-- The Frankfort Morning Times, October 2, 1928
Contributor: Jim Oliver (48463954)
Prominent Frankfort Citizen Succumbs to Complication of Ailments Yesterday
William O. Laird, one of Frankfort's best known and highly esteemed citizens died last evening at the family home, 659 East Walnut street at 6:15 o'clock. Death resulted from a complication of ailments following an illness of several years duration.
Mr. Laird had been ill for several years but his condition had not been critical until the past few months. For several days his condition had been critical and death was not wholly unexpected.
Mr. Laird, a native of Indiana, was born at Rolling Prairie, May 16, 1855, and was a son of Professor John G. and Helen A. Laird. All his early life was spent in the vicinity of his birth and in early manhood he accompanied his parents to Stockwell. To this union, five children were born, two of whom, William O. Laird and Jewel E. Laird, preceded the father in death.
Surviving are the widow, three children, Mrs. E. N. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Harry M. Laird, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Alice Walton, of the home address. He is also survived by four grandchildren, John W. Stout, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. William Hoxby, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; James Laird, of Colorado Springs, and Merrill Walton, of this city, and one great grandson, Billy Hoxby, of Colorado Springs. One brother, A. A. Laird, of this city, also survives.
A Friend of Children
Mr. Laird was widely known and held in highest esteem in this city and in his former home. He was possessed of sterling qualities, an outstanding friend of children and among his acquaintances were many little children of the neighborhood in which he resided who had learned to know him as a friend. He possessed a sympathetic understanding of all with whom he came in touch. While not a man of means, he was charitable and it was known to those who knew him best that he sacrificed and deprived himself at times in order to aid those with whom he sympathized. He was a devout Christian and a true friend.
Mr. Laird was a member of the Masonic lodge for more than 52 years and was a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges, holding his memberships in the orders at Kansas City.
Practiced Law Many Years
For a number of years he had practiced law in Tippecanoe county and served as an assistant to the prosecuting attorney. More than twenty-five years ago, with his family, he established his home in Kansas City, and until five years ago held a responsible position with the National Biscuit Company at Kansas City.
Five years ago he gave up his position and home in Kansas City, coming to Frankfort, Nov. 7, 1923, accompanied by Mrs. Laird., his daughter, Mrs. Walton, and grandson, Merrill Laird Walton, to maintain the home for his brother, A. A. Laird.
Three years ago, suffering from impaired health, both Mr. and Mrs. Laird went to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Walton.
Funeral arrangements will not be completed pending word from the children residing at a distance.
-- The Frankfort Morning Times, October 2, 1928
Contributor: Jim Oliver (48463954)
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