Obituary

A. L. Barnes, aged 79, pioneer of this section, widely known and unique figure in the history and development of Lake Township, passed away this (Thurday) morning at the home at 9:00 o'clock. Mr. Barnes was a native of Kentucky and served as a Confederate veteran of the civil war. He migrated to Kansas in the '70's, settling on the farm near Patterson where he continued until 1910 when he retired and the family moved into Burrton. Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be made in Star Cemetery.

Burrton Graphic. (The Newton Kansan, Newton Kansas. September 7, 1923, Page 6).