| Obit For | Dr. John Strick Foster |
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| Headline | Dr. J. S. FOSTER DEAD Had Practiced Medicine At Seligman For 51 Years |
| Text - Outline | Dr. J. S. Foster, widely known resident of Seligman for more that one- half a century, passed away at the home of his son, Clyde Foster, in Kansas City, May 26, at the age of 86. His body was brought back to his old home town, Seligman, for funeral services and burial. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, conducted by a Presbyterian minister of Rogers, Ark. A more detailed sketch of Dr. Foster and of the funeral service will be found in the Seligman correspondent’s column in this paper. Dr. Foster located in Seligman for the practice of his profession a short time after that town was established. The remainder of his active life was spent there. His life was that of the average American country doctor. For a little more than a half century he answered the calls of those needing the care and treatment of a physician. He was faithful to his profession and also endeavored to do his share of the work necessary in carrying on community activities. In 1932, after having passed his eightieth year, he retired from active professional duties and went to Kansas City to make his home with his son. Mrs. Foster passed away a number of years ago. Seligman News: Dr. J. S. Foster was born at Pea Ridge, Ark., Feb. 26, 1850, and died at the home of his son, Clyde, in Kansas City, May 26, 1936, at the age of 86 years and 3 months. Funeral services were held at the Seligman Union church on May 30th by a Presbyterian minister from Rogers, assisted by a local choir of singers. A short but fine eulogistic talk was made by Senator Gene Frost, now of Cassville but a native of Seligman. He was laid to rest in the Seligman cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him some years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing on son, Clyde, two sisters one brother, Edward of Pea Ridge, Ark., besides others relatives and numerous friends. In 1881, when the town was about a year old, he located with his father-in-law, the late Dr. H. K. Legg, in Seligman for the practice of medicine; and was actively engaged here in that profession until 1932, when the infirmities of old age compelled him to give it up and go to Kansas City to live with his son. He graduated from Cane Hill College in Washington county, Ark., in the 70’s, and for some time taught school. He studied law also and was admitted to the bar. The sympathies of all surely go out to the bereaved in their time of trouble. Research Note: Missouri Death Cert. #18659 Name: J. S. Foster Born: Feb. 26, 1850, AR Parents: George and Elizabeth (Parsous) Foster. Died: May 26, 1936 in St. Joseph, State Hospital, Buchanan Co., MO Widowed wife listed as Jane Legg Burial Kansas City, MO (Incorrect) Barry Co. Web Site Seligman Cemetery lists Dr. J. S. Foster (1852-1936), Jean L. (1858-1928) & Clyde (1882- 1943) as being buried in Cemetery at Seligman. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | June 4, 1936 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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