Walnut Valley Times
February 12, 1914
El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas

Children Here for the Funeral

Miss Virgil Crook came from Kansas City and Mrs. J. G. Smith, from Tulsa, Okla., Friday night for the funeral of their father. Mrs. Julius Nelson came over from Wichita Friday and Charles Crook from St. Joseph, Saturday. Edward Crook and Frank Crook are expected from Great Falls, Mont., Sunday for the funeral, which will be at 2 p.m. Monday.


Walnut Valley Times
February 13, 1914
El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas

Frank Crook Dies Late Thursday

Frank M. Crook, 66, pioneer butcher, for more than 35 years a resident of El Dorado, died at his home on South High street late Thursday night. His death is believed to be due to a blood clot on the brain.

Mr. Crook was thrown from a wagon on January 5 and his right knee was fractured. He was improving rapidly from that injury and it was thought that he would be able to be out soon. He was apparently well Thursday and ate a hearty supper. About 10 p.m. he called his family and told them that he was sick. A physician was called but Mr. Crook was dead before he arrived.

Mr. Crook came to El Dorado about 35 years ago and had been in the butcher business since that time. He had been working for George E. Browne for some time. He formerly was in business with J. A. Secrest.

Surviving Mr. Crook are his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Julius Nelson, of Wichita; Mrs. Louis Kiser, Mrs. Ruth Gleason, of El Dorado; Mrs. Charles Smith, of Tulsa, Okla., Miss Virgil Crook of Kansas City, four sons, Charles of St. Joseph, Mo., Frank Crook and Edward Crook of Montana, and Jacob Crook of El Dorado.

Neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kiser were having a surprise party at their home Thursday evening when news of Mr. Crook's death was received.

The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m.