TESH, Charles Edwin - b. August 3, 1861 - d. April 14, 1899

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CHARLES EDWIN TESH
Son of F. H. and Winifred Tesh, was born in Edwards county, Illinois, August 3rd, 1861.  He came with his parents to Eureka, Kansas, when about nine years old, and, in a few months located permanently on Elk River, six miles west of Howard, where he continued to reside until his death, April 14th, 1899.  He was the third in a family of five children, three of whom preceded him.  He and his older brother Oscar were inseparable companions during childhood, and the death of Oscar, when Edwin was 11 years old, cast a shadow over the latter which time could only mellow but not remove.  Wen through the district school, Edwin continued his education for two years at Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, making his home with J. L. Bristow, between whom a close friendship was formed.  Then he took his old place upon the farm, with which his life has been since identified, and with whose duties his whole being was absorbed.  At the age of twenty-six, September 25, 1887, he was married to Miss Hallie Mullendore, by Rev. S. S. Martin, of the Howard M. E. church.  He made his home upon his father's ranch, having entire charge the last few years.  To this husband and wife were born four children; Minnie, Frances, Mary and Frankie, who are left fatherless save that the Good Father "careth for them."  Overwork and exposure brought on pneumonia, which naturally weak lungs were unable to throw off.  The attack proved fatal in less than six days.  During his brief illness loving hands ministered assiduously, and all was done that human hands could do to avert death; either his mother or his wife were at his bedside every moment.  The funeral services were held in the M. E. church Saturday afternoon, April 15, Rev. J. W. Mackenzie, pastor, officiating.  A host of neighbors and friends attended.  Interment was made in the Cemetery south of town.  Mr. Tesh was very highly esteemed by the entire community, whose sympathy is given without stint to the bereaved family.
                                   J. W. M.
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The funeral of C. E. Tesh was very largely attended.  Twenty-nine vehicles followed the remains from his home six miles west of town.  A large concourse of friends gathered in the M. E. Church an hour before the cortege arrived. A very brief sermon was preached by the pastor from Ex. 10:29, and the mortal remains of a loving son, a devoted husband and father, and a worthy citizen were taken to his long resting place.  This death and the death of Mrs. Killam were so sudden and unexpected that the shock to friends was almost unbearable, and to the community very great.