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BS, Chattanooga University, '92 (Phi Gamma Delta). M.S., Chattanooga, 1895, and Yale, 1899; M.D., Colllege of Physicians and Surgeons, 1901; Ph.D., munich, 1904; graduate student Harvard 1896, Johns Hopkins, 1897-98, Pisa, 1903, Ohio-Miami Medical College, 1915. Retired consulting engineering Professor biology and chemistry, Ill. Wesleyan U and U. of the Pacific, 189901910; consulting eng in chemistry and metallurgy, 1910-1913. President and general manager Ohio Lesgas Corporation 1921-25 (see Who's Who in America). Has private library of nearly 5000 books, bulletins, technical papers, reprints among which are many rare publications; has collections of many curios, among which is a piece of cloth from which the original American flag was made. Mem. Gov. and Co. of Mass. Bay in N.E. (freeman), Soc. of Desc. of First Citizens of the U.S., S.A.R., Pa. German Society, IAG etc. Club: Engineers (Cincinnati). Methodist. Republican. Residence: "Cedar Cottage", Madisonville Road, Blue Ash, Ohio.
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Was born in jail, because his dad was the constable and they lived next door
to the jail Talk about getting started on the wrong foot
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Occupation: Driller, oil field.
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Died unexpectedly of a heart attack, officially a coronary occlusion, after a year of high blood pressure.
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Worked as a driller for Magnolia Oil (Petroleum) Company in Kansas most of his life. Lived near Burton Kansas while my mom was in high school and in Sterling Kansas while my mom was in college. My Aunt June received her nurses training at St. Elizabeth hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas.
"Today at noon Rev. Wharton united Leland Earl Hartzell and Josephine Fay Conner, both of Peru, Kansas, in marriage."--7 Apr 1917, The (Independence KS) Evening Star
Grandpa had a 4F military exemption due to his working in the oil fields and the critical need for fuel for the war.
Graduated from Peru High School in 1916.
WW1 Draft Registration Card gives the following information: Age: 22, Date of Birth: July 19, 1894, Place of Birth, Sedan, Kansas, Current Occupation: Tool dresser, Oil field, By Whom Employed: C. Orr Drilling Company, Sedan, Kansas, married. Tall, medium build, light brown eyes, dark brown hair, not disabled in any way.
Age given as 45 in 1940 Census. Pumper/Driller listed as occupation. Lists residence on April 1 1935 as Burton, Harvey Co, Ks.
Obituary: Leland Earl Hartzell was born July 19, 1894, at Sedan, Kansas to Samuel and Emma Hartzell. During his boyhood at Peru Kansas, he spent many happy, carefree days roaming the beautiful hills near his home with his beloved hunting dogs and gun. In high school, he particularly enjoyed music and playing basketball with his many friends, always putting good sportsmanship ahead of winning the game. On April 7, 1917, he was united in marriage to Fay Conner, a high school classmate. Two daughters, June and Virginia, were born to them, and their happy childhood was a tribute to their parents' wise and loving care.
Leland was employed as a driller by the White Eagle Petroleum Company which later merged with the Magnolia Petroleum Company and with whom he served almost thirty-seven years, being first in rank of seniority in this district at the time of his death. Over the period of years, he moved his family through the oil fields of southeastern Kansas and Oklahoma following the adventure and hard physical labor of the early cable crew.
In 1940 the family moved to their present home nine miles southeast of Ellinwood, where Leland pumped wells on the Anna Roetzel lease. Here also Leland accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of the First Christian Church in Great Bend, Kansas. His entire life was a convincing testimony to high principles and clean living both at home and at work. His keen sense of humor and happy personality will always be remembered by his loved ones and a multitude of friends.
He departed from this life at 11:30 pm, August 5, 1956, at the Ellinwood Hospital at the age of 52 years and 17 days, after a very brief illness. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Fay Hartzell; his daughters, Mrs. Ken Neely of Laramie, Wyoming, and Mrs. Wilbur Leebrick of Atwood, Kansas, a brother, Adam Hartzell of Sedan, Kansas and a sister, Mrs Lulu Hanna of Arkansas City, Kansas; seven grandchildren and a host of good friends.
Sedan (Ks) Lance Thurs Aug 12, 1909 SURPRISED MISS WARMBRODT. Friends Gathered to Celebrate Her 16th Birthday Anniversary. Last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs.s J.A. Warmbrodt planned a surprise on their daughter, Miss Avis, the occasion being her sixteenth birthday. The party was given at her home near Peru. The evening was spent playing outdoor games. Refreshments were served consisting of watermelon, lemonade, ice cream and cake. At a late hour the guests departed for their homes wishing Miss Avis many more such happy occasions. She wishes also to thank her friends for the beautiful post cards and other presents she received during the evening.
Those present were Misses Mary Alice Jones, Avis Veal, Rugh McNabb, Elsie Veal, Dorothy Hartzell, Fay Conner, Tilds Custer, Maude Warmbrodt and Ethel Bellman and Mrs. J.R. McNabb.; Messrs Lewis Ormsby, ,Victor Veal, Gus Neblock, Arley Mills, Allen Custer, Fred McNabb. Those invited who were not present were Lela Buckles, Lula Wininger, Cleo Wininger and Leland Hartzell. NOTE: Josephine Faye Conner and Leland Hartzell were both invited, later to become husband and wife.
"The male quartet composed of Ray Elliott, Carl Hines, Rollie Davidson and Leland Hartzell rendered a song at the M.E. Church Sunday morning. It was enjoyed and appreciated by every one present."--10 March 1910, Sedan (KS) Times-Star
Sedan (Ks) Times-Star, Thursday May 18, 1911. Monday being Don Haberly's twenty-second birthday his friends planned a surprise for him which took place at the home of Miss Leona Miller Monday evening. The evening was very pleasantly spent in playing games. Harry Jerrels with his violin accompanies by Leland Hartzell at the piano, gave several selections which were greatly enjoyed by all present. Refreshments of fruit and candy were served. Don received many pretty presents and at a late hour the young people departed wishing Don many more such happy birthdays."
At the bottom of a legal advertisement announcing a lawsuit appears the name of L. E. HARTZELL, Deputy Clerk of the District Court in Sedgwick County KS - 20 September 20, 1940, Negro Star (Wichita, Kansas)