MADDOX, Andrew Jackson - b. January 8, 1846 - d. January 3, 1910

[Janet Harrington]

                                                                  MADDOX DEAD
                                                       Former Elk County Sheriff dies, age 66

 Word was received by telephone last Thursday that ex-Sheriff A. J. Maddox was dead at his home in Longton.  The death occurred about 4 p.m.
 Mr. Maddox has not been well for a couple of years.  He went to Eureka Springs, (Arkansas), for a month last spring and as a result his health was greatly improved but the long, hot summer, and possibly too hard work, brought back the old complaint.  Again he went to the Springs last fall but did not receive the hoped-for-benefit.  His late illness, during which time he was confined to the house, extended over a period of several weeks.  During most of that time he was able to be up and dress himself.  He was a very patient in his sickness, and seemed more considerate for others even at the last than for himself.  The end was very peaceful.  He was conscious to the last.
 The funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Longton Sunday afternoon, Rev. Estopp delivering a very impressive sermon.  The Masons had charge of the services assisted by the Eastern Star, G.A.R. and Workman lodges.  A great crowd was present.
 The deceased was about 66 years of age.  He was born in Kentucky and at the age of 16 entered the Union army serving till the end.  He moved to Johnson county, Kansas at an early day, and later to Saline county, moving to Longton about twenty-five years ago.
 He engaged in the livery business in that city, selling out about seven or eight years ago and moving to Howard, where he was in the same business.
 Mr. Maddox was a Democrat in politics, and in 1902, was the Democratic candidate and was elected sheriff.  He was a candidate again two years later but was defeated, the great Roosevelt wave carrying everything before it, though he ran many hundreds of votes ahead of the nominee for president and for governor on his party ticket.
 Whe the law was passed providing for the appointment of a county assessor Mr. Maddox was chosen and held the office until the law went out of existence by repeal the first of this month.  He was a splendid official and always did his duty fearlessly yet in a manner to make friends rather than enemies.
 He leaves a widow, she who waited on him in his last illness and who knows better than any of us what a true, noble man he was.  No man ever had more loving care and all was done that could be done to prolong his days.  Besides the widow was the daughter, Mrs. Dale Brown, who was almost constantly present to assist in the care of her father.  He also left three brothers and three sisters.
 Briefly we have sketched the life of one of the best men who has ever lived in the county.  A true friend, a good citizen, an admirable gentleman.  No warmer heart ever beat and with all his kindliness he was as firm as a rock when principle was at stake.  Thousands morn his death deeply and truly and we believe that all who knew him will try to live better lives as a result of his friendship.