Butler County KS Archives Obituaries.....Crook, Frank M. February 12, 1914
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Walnut Valley Times, February 13, 1914
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.

Walnut Valley Times, February 13, 1914 (same paper different article)

Children Here For the Funeral

Miss Virgil Crook came from Kansas City, and Mrs. J. C. 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, January 9, 1914

Injured in Runaway

Frank M. Crook, pioneer butcher of El Dorado, employed by George E. Browne, and 
residing on South High street, was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when he 
ws thrown from his wagon when the team ran away. The accident happened near the 
alfalfa mill.

Mr. Crook had been to the slaughter house and was returning to the Browne 
market when the team became frightened and ran off throwing Mr. Crook out. The 
team collided with a tree and the wagon was broken. He was taken to his home by 
Dr. Preston and his injuries attended.

Mr. Crook's right knee was fractured and he was bruised. It is belied that 
there are no internal injuries.



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