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- Plaindealer
Topeka, Kansas
Friday, January 30, 1903
The funeral of Mr. Albert Bass will be held from St. John A.M.E. Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. He will be buried under the Masonic rites.
Messrs. D. Sheppard of Paola and H. C Fouse of Leavenworth are among the guests at Chiles’ Hotel.
Plaindealer
Topeka, Kansas
Friday, January 30, 1903
Albert Bass
Albert Bass who departed this life on last Tuesday, was born in Howard County, Missouri, 51 years ago. He came overland to Topeka in the 70’s where he has resided ever since and has always been known as one of our best citizens. He was a prominent church worker having for years been treasurer of St. John’s church. He was also prominent as a Mason and Odd Fellow. Mr. Bass leaves a wife, seven children, two sisters, a brother and a host of relations and friends who mourn his loss. We extend our heart sympathy in this their hour of sorrow. The funeral service will be held Sunday from St. John’s A.M.E. Church at 1 o’clock, conducted by the Masonic and Odd Fellows.
Topeka Daily Capital
January 31, 1903
Lived A Good Life
Good Character of the Late Albert Bass
Faithful to His Family, His Church, His Employers
A Large Funeral Yesterday
Yesterday afternoon in St. John’s A.M.E Church, in which for many years he had held membership, the funeral services for Albert Bass, who died at his home in this city last Tuesday night, were held. They were in charge of the Reverend Mr. Snelson, pastor of the church, who was assisted by the Reverend Mr. Ransom and the Reverend Dr. Gamble, the Odd Fellows lodge, of which Mr. Bass was a member, also participating. Interment took place in the city cemetery, and there the Masonic Lodge took part in the services. The casket, almost hidden under a beautiful mane of floral offerings, was followed to its resting place by a great number of friends of the Bass family.
Albert Bass was born in Maryland, November 15, 1851. Ever since 1880 he had been a resident of Kansas. The year after he came to this state he married, and his wife and seven children survive him. For some time past he had been affected with heart and lung trouble, and last summer he went to Colorado, hoping to find relief, but the trip did him no good; in fact, resulted in harm, as he contracted a severe cold in the mountains which caused him much trouble after his return home. But he insisted that he was able to work, and attended to his regular duties up to within a few days before his death.
Faithfulness, honesty and industry are three qualities that command respect in whatever walk of life they are found. These three traits were conspicuous in Albert Bass. For more than fifteen years he acted as janitor of the Capital office, and he did his work well; always gave satisfaction to his employers. He was not only industrious, but he was a man of most exemplary habits; a credit to the colored race. He made no loud talk, but was a force for good. The example he set was a creditable one, and he trained his children up to habits of industry and thrift. He owned his own home, made a practice of attending to his own business, and was a good citizen in every respect.
Ever since his residence in Topeka he has been a member of St. John’s A.M.E. Church, and it was largely owing to his efforts that the organization made the progress it has scored. For years he was one of the church trusted, and was treasurer of the board. In his sermons the Reverend Mr. Snelson paid a find tribute to the integrity of Mr. Bass, and mentioned one incident which illustrated the esteem in which he was held. It was a time, Dr. Snelson said, when the financial outlook of the church was gloomy in the extreme. It became absolutely necessary to raise $600, and there appeared no way possible to get the sum. When all other means had been tried without avail, Mr. Bass went to the Bank of Topeka, stated the case, and on his own note was given the $600, which lifted the church out of the most embarrassing financial plight in its history.
Mr. Bass left some insurance; not much. But he left a good name, which is more to be desired, after all. He leaves a host of real friends to keep him in kindly remembrance, and on the part of all connected with the Capital office, where he worked so faithfully for so many years, there is genuine regret over the death of this worthy man.
W.E. Fagan, Probate Judge
Will, Topeka, Kansas, January 26, 1903
I, Albert Bass, realizing that I am about to die, make this my Last Will and testament. To my wife, Jennie Bass, I beqeath all my property whatsoever, consisting of the residence, and 1 1/2 lots 927 Spruce Street, City of Topeka, and insurance on my life, to be used for her benefit during her life and upon her death, the property of whatsoever nature is to be divided equally between my seven children, namely: Thomas, Margaret, Lutie, Gal, Oda, Richard and Edward.
Signed Albert Bass X his mark
Witnesses
W.E. Jackson
Richard L. Thomas
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1851 - 1903 (51 years)