Jefferson County KS Archives Obituaries.....RANKIN, Charles M., Jr. February 5, 1909
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The McLouth Times
Jefferson County
Friday
February 5, 1909

Charles M. RANKIN, jr., was born at Parkersburg, West Virginia, Dec. 15th, 1862,
died at McLouth, Kansas, Jan. 28th,  1909.
He moved with the family from West Virginia to Seneca County, Ohio, Nov. 10,
1864; from there they moved to Mexico, Mo., March 1st, 1873; from that place to
Valley Falls, Kansas, Nov. 15th, 1873, moving to Ottawa, Kansas, in 1883, where
he and his brother, Dr. E.C. Rankin, engaged in the drug business. He came to
McLouth, Feb. 1st, 1885, where he has since resided with the exception of one
year which he spent at Kingsley and Larned.
He was married to Miss Olive LLOYD, July 27, 1885. His wife, one daughter,
Maude, two sons, Lloyd and Marcus and his mother, one brother, and two sisters
survive to mourn his loss.
WHile living at Kingsley, Mr. Rankin joined the Presbyterian church. Through
faith and good works he conquered in life's battles. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge, a Royal Arch Mason and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Also a
member of the Modern Woodman of America, and a member of the Pharmaceutical
Association.
With the exception of six months he has served as City Clerk since McLouth was
incorporated. He served 5 terms on the school board. He served as secretary of
the United Brethren Sunday School for 14 consecutive years and was always at his
place and was greatly appreciated.
"What is death to him who meets it with an upright heart? A quiet haven, where
his shattered bark harbors secure till the rough storm is passed, perhaps a
passage overhung with clouds, but at its entrance a few leagues beyond, opening
to kinder skies and milder suns and seas pacific as the soul that seeks them."
Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church, Sunday, Jan. 31st, at
10 a.m. conducted by Rev. E. E. McAferty assisted by Rev. G.D. Kuns and Rev.
G.F. Sanders. Interment was in the McLouth cemetery. M. 

Card of Thanks.
To the many friends who so kindly gave their services during the affliction
caused by the dath of our loved one, Charles M. Rankin, and to the many more who
so kindly tendered their sympathy, to Rev. McAferty and the assisting ministers,
to the choir, to the Masons, Woodmen and Eastern Star, to those who had charge
of the funeral services, to the entire community as well as visiting friends and
for the many tributes of respect expressed in God's emblems of purity, the
beautiful flowers, we tender our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. C.M Rankin and Family.
Mrs. S.J. Rankin
E.C. Rankin
Mrs. J.D. Corbet
Mrs. J.D. Trower.


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