BARACKMAN, James Allen - b. March 17, 1865 - d. October 23, 1927

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Howard Courant
October 27, 1927

DEATH OF JAS. A. BARACKMAN

Operated On for Gallstones, Oct. 17 -----Passed Away at Wesley Hospital, Oct. 23

A wave of sorrow swept over this community when it became known that Jim Barackman was dead.  About three weeks ago, after suffering many days with painful illnes, he was taken to Wesley Hospital, Wichita for diagnosis.  An operation was at once deemed necessary, but his condition was not good for the ordeal, so he was given preparatory treatment and special nursing until the 17th inst. when he was operated on for gallstones, and he appeared to come through in fairly good shape and his case was pronounced as favorable, and for some days he seemed to improved.  But Saturday he suddenly took a bad turn and his brothers and daughters were sent for.  His wife had been with him all the time.  Sunday evening he passed away.

The remains were brought home to Howard, Monday afternoon.  Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. the funeral was held at the home.

This community boasted no better citizen than Jim Barackman.  He was honest, industrious, thrifty, kind, friendly, and charitable.   For more than half a century he had lived among us--from the time he was a young lad of nine years till he was past sixty two, building up and maintaining an honored name, respected and beloved by all.  His untimely death is a sad bereavement to his wife, his two spendid young daughters, his brothers and other reliatives, and a distinct loss to this community and county.

The following obituary was read at the funeral yesterday:

James Allen Barackman was born in Stevenson county, Illinois, March 17, 1865, and passed away at the Wesley hospital, Wichita, Kansas, October 23, 1927 at 8:30 o'clock p.m. at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 6 days.

He was the fourth son of Kinnard and Mary Barackman.  When at the age of one year the family moved to Missouri, where they lived until he reached the age of nine years, then moving to Elk county where he grew to manhood. He was married to Cora Bogue, September 3, 1891.  To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Criger, of Howard and Lona Lee Barackman of Independence, Kansas.

Mr. Barackman was converted and joined the Methodist church December 8, 1907 and retained his membership until his death.

He leaves to mourn his going, his wife and two daughters, one grandchild, (this namesake), four brothers, a large family of relatives and a host of friends.

His father and mother and one brother having preceded him to his reward.

His family were at his bedside during his last illness.

Like one falling to sleep, his last moments wre peaceful and quiet, no struggle marking the moment when his spirit took its flight.

Funeral services were held at the home west of Howard, Wednesday at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Hoopingarner, pastor of the M. E. church, a great crowd of neighbors and friends, many from quite long distances attending. A quartette composed of Mrs. Noel Mullendore, Mrs. Fred Osborn, Thos. E. Thompson, and F. L. Dobyns sang favorite hymns.  Burial was in  Grace Lawn Cemetery, Howard, Kansas.