Thayer Kansas

Biography of William Paxton Hazen

William Paxton Hazen, a prominent Kansas banker and public figure, passed away on April 16, 1909, in Chetopa. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1858, he moved to Kansas in 1880, where he held key banking positions and served as assistant bank commissioner, overseeing 108 banks. A man of strong principles, Hazen was involved in political reform and community service. He was married to Addie Glass, a noted philanthropist, and they raised three accomplished children, each pursuing meaningful careers.

Biography of John Norval Sherman, M. D.

Dr. John Norval Sherman, born July 11, 1884, in Ohio, is a respected physician in Thayer, Kansas, renowned for his medical training and ethical practice. After graduating from the University of Louisville, he gained experience in several hospitals before settling in Thayer in 1916. His practice quickly garnered community trust due to his kindness and dedication. A member of various medical societies and the Masonic Lodge, he balances his professional life with family, including his wife, Palmer Hibbs, and their daughter, Eunice.

Wright, Charles – Obituary

Charles William Wright, 73, passed away on June 15, 1944, at Pondosa. A native of Thayer, Kansas, he was a farmer and moved to Baker last December. He is survived by his wife, Nannie V. Wright; a son, John Wesley; a daughter, Eunice W. Dryden; a brother, Frank; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Davis and Mrs. Eva Fraser. Funeral services took place with Rev. O. L. Kendall officiating, and he will be buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Biography of Henry Edward Reece, M. D.

Dr. Henry Edward Reece, born December 27, 1877, in Jefferson, Iowa, was a prominent physician in Thayer, Kansas. After graduating from the University Medical College of Kansas City in 1900, he practiced medicine across Oklahoma and Kansas before settling in Thayer in 1911. Renowned for his dedication to medical ethics, Dr. Reece maintained a flourishing practice, contributing significantly to the community’s health. He was active in several medical societies and fraternal organizations. Dr. Reece married Elizabeth Quinton in 1901, and they had two children, Halley and Ethel.