Date of Death: 11 May 1899
Subject: Anthony S. Keeves
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 May 1899, p. 1
R. S. Keeves and wife went to Savannah Saturday to attend the funeral of his Uncle, Tony Keeves, who died in that city, Thursday, May 11, and was buried, Sunday, May 14.
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Many of the older citizens of Oregon, will learn with sorry [sic] of the death of Anthony S. Keeves, (Tony), as he was familiarly called by his old associates. His death occurred at his home in Savannah, on May 11, 1899, from a second stroke of paralysis. About one year ago he suffered his first stroke from which he had never fully recovered. On the day previous he was in his usual health and appeared in a very happy mood. He retired at about 10 p.m. and in a short time he was again stricken, and after lingering for about six hours expired. He was about 72 years of age, and leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. He had been in business in Savannah for a number of years, and was one of her most highly respected citizens. R. S. Keeves, of this city, a nephew, and his wife attended the funeral which occurred on Sunday last.