KELLER, Kirk King 1890 - 1913

KELLER, METZGER, CASADY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, February 10, 1913
Page 2, Column 2

THROAT INJURY CAUSES DEATH
Curtis KELLER, Well Known Young Man, Dies Following Peculiar Accident.

Curtis (sic) KELLER, the 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene KELLER, who who reside six miles southeast of this city, died this morning at 3:10 o'clock after suffering great agony since last Thursday. On that morning as Mr. KELLER was eating breakfast some hard substance became lodged in his throat tearing the tissues in such a manner that his speech was impaired and his death ultimately followed.

For several hours previous to his death the young man's head, throat and chest were swollen nearly twice their normal size and death came as a great relief to him.

Mr KELLER was born and reared in Jefferson county and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs. Eugene KELLER, and six brothers, Will of California, Reuben of Portland, Oregon, Ed of Oklahoma, Clinton of Missouri, Elmer of Stockport, and James of this city, and two sisters Mrs. E. M METZGER of near Fairfield and Mrs. Belle CASADY of LuVerne, Mo.

The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock at the home and interrment (sic) will take place in the cemetery near there (sic - Wright Cemetery). Dr. Thomas Osborn of the First Methodist church of this city will conduct the funeral.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, February 12, 1913
Page 4, Column 3

KELLER--Kirk King KELLER died this morning at the KELLER home six miles southeast of the city, aged 22 years.

Kirk King KELLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene KELLER, living about 6 miles southeast of the city died early this morning under peculiar circumstances.

Thursday while eating, something lodged in his wind-pipe and although not considered dangerous, serious developments resulted which caused death. Although everything that medical aid and care could avail, the young man steadily grew worse until this morning after intense suffering he passed away, just in young manhood, when life seemed brightest and best.

The family have the deep sympathy of the entire city and community in their affliction, the untimely death of their beloved son.

Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 1:00 o'clock p.m., by Rev. Thomas Osborn, from the KELLER home.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, February 14, 1913
Front Page, Column 3

Curtis (sic) KELLER who lived with his parents about six miles southeast of this city died very suddenly Monday morning. Thursday of last week while eating his breakfast something hard lodged in his throat, injuring the tissues and from that time until his death his suffering was intense. He was about 22 years, born and raised in this county and was well liked by a large circle of friends. The funeral services, conducted by Rev Thos. Osborne, were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest KELLER.

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