Daniel McCormick

     Daniel McCormick was born on 30 June 1894 at McDonald Station, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Daniel McCormick and Hannah Gavin.

Daniel was enumerated with Daniel McCormick on the census of 1 June 1900 at Mineral Twp, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Daniel McCormick. Daniel is a 4 year old white male born June 1895 in Pennsylvania. Hid father was born in Scotland and his mother was born in Ireland.²
The following appeared in the Scammon paper 29 Aug 1903: Young Dan McCormick was kicked by a mule at No. 7 last Saturday and was unconcious for two or three hours, but came out of it all OK.³

Daniel was enumerated with Hannah Gavin on the census of 15 April 1910 at Mineral Twp, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Daniel McCormick. Daniel is a 14 year old white male born in Pennsylvania. Both of his parents were born in Ireland and he can read and write.⁴

Daniel was enumerated with Hannah Gavin on the census of 15 April 1915 at Mineral Twp, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas, as Dan McCormick. Daniel is a 19 year old white male born in Pennsylvania. He works as a barber.⁵
On the southwest corner of Third and Main was a brick building, a pool hall operated by Al Morgan, Dan McCormick had a barber chair in the pool hall.⁶

Daniel McCormick married Thelma Hamilton on 29 December 1917 at Girard, Crawford County, Kansas. Private Daniel McCormick of Scammon who is stationed at Camp Funston, and Miss Thelma Hamilton one of the best known ladies of Weir City, stole a march on their friends last Saturday and slipped married. When Dan came home on furlough, none of his most intimate friends suspected that he would go back to the soldier camp a benedict but nevertheless we all wish himself and bride a happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr. McCormick returned Wednesday morning to Camp Funston.⁷
The following appeared in the Scammon paper dated 27 Oct 1927: The Post Office, Keiter and McCormick's Barber Shop, and the Boomer's office are sporting new signs painted on their windows.⁸
The following appeared in the Scammon paper dated 1 Sep 1933: One of the finest flocks of White Leghorns of about 500 hens is owned by Dan McCormick of Scammon. He has been about 18 months assembling the chickens. It is the most thoroughly culled lot of chickens in the entire state, every bird being practically the same size and weight with no apparent discoloration of feathers. Admirers of poultry could not hope to find a more perfect flock. Mack says that he sold over 45,000 eggs last year, and next year hopes to double that number with an increase in the number of hens. All this flock is fed and cared for on strickly a scientific basis, according to Mack. Many of Mack's friends told him he was making an error by entering the poultry business on such an extensive scale, but since his flock has increased so rapidly and considering the number of eggs he sold last year they are rapidly being convinced that Mack is right in his judgement.⁹
From the Scammon paper dated 17 Aug 1934: Mr and Mrs. Dan McCormick, accompanied by Miss Genevieve Kierl left for Wichita last Friday afternoon. Mr. McCormick will undergo a leg operation while there, in the Veteran's Hospital. Mr. McCormick was in world's war and spent time in France and was in several battles. He was seriously injured in one leg while in a battle, and has suffered much from the wound since, which may neccessitate having the leg amputated. Last Tuesday in the Veteran's hospital in Wichita, Dan McCormick had his right leg amputated. He was injured in France in the world war. The leg was injured by shrapnel just above the ankle, and it has been very painful for several years. Clint Kelter of Pittsburg, is working in the barber shop during Mr. McCormick's absence. Mack's friends hope he will soon recover.¹⁰
From the Scammon paper dated 17 Aug 1934: Dan McCormick received his commission for postmaster of Scammon recently. Miss Mildred Gallagher received the appointment as assistant in the postoffice. Harold Keiter, who has been the postmaster for the past eight years will conduct his dance orchestra and furnish music for night clubs in this section of the state. For the present he will assist Ralph Keener in his barber shop.¹⁰
Postmasters of Scammon: Daniel P. McCormick May 7, 1936-February 28, 1947.¹¹
From the Scammon paper dated 10 Apr 1934: Last Sunday the Associated Press carried a story that Daniel P. McCormick had been reccommended for the appointment of postmaster for Scammon. Up to the time of going to press, Dan said that he had not received notification of official appointment to the office. When notification is received, he says that he will not likely take over the affairs of postmastership before about May 1. In the meantime he says he will spend time in acquainting himself with the duties of the position. Up to this time Mc. says he has not decided as to whom will be appointed as assistant. There were two other applicants for the postmaster job, Mrs. Joe Fern and Miss Mary O'Donnell. Harold Keiter, sho has been postmaster for the past eight years, says he has no definte plans for the future at prersent.¹²
From the Scammon paper dated 1 Mar 1937: The free hair cutting established by Dan McCormick on Sunday morning to poor boys and girls whose parents are financially unable to pay the price was well patronized last Sunday. We understand that this opportunity will be extended soon again. Watch his window for announcement cards. Now folks, do not hesitate to take advantage of this generous and considerate offer. You are just as welcome to this free hair cut as though you were able to pay the regular price. Dan just wants to "show you" that he understands that times are hard and work and money scarce and hard to get, and he is more than willing to serve you free at such a time. Wherefore, accept his generous offer in the spirit of good fellowship.¹³

Daniel McCormick died on 27 April 1948 at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 53.¹

An obituary was in the Columbus newspaper: Daniel P. McCormick, 53, former postmaster of Scammon died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Springfield, Mo. He had been ill the past year and death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. McCormick was born June 30, 1894 at McDonald Station, Penn., and had lived in Scammon many years. He was a veteran of World War 1 and lost one of his lower limbs overseas during the first war. He retired from the postmaster's position in Scammon about a year ago, moving to Springfield. He was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American War Veterans. Survivors are the widow, Mrs Thelma McCormick of the home; a son, Robert McCormick of the home; four brothers, Jack McCormick and Barney McCormick of Collinsville, Ill., Leo McCormick of Coffeyville and Patrick McCormick of Yellville, Ark; and two sisters, Miss Barbara McCormick of Scammon, and Mrs. Hanna Richardson of Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St Bridget's Catholic Church in Scammon with Father Herbert Hertel in charge. Interment will be in Scammon. The body will be taken to the home of the sister, Miss McCormick, today.¹⁴ He was buried on 29 April 1948 at St. Bridget's Cemetery, Scammon, Cherokee County, Kansas.¹