In Account with D. W. Newcomer, / Undertaker. /, 2107- 2109 East Ninth St. Telephone 2454 [caption head printed in red].
Kansas City, MO: Feb 1 st , 1897. 8vo. single sheet (22 cm), printed one side in red, illustrated at head (2 x 4 inches) by a horse-drawn carriage serving as a hearse, driver with whip in hand, casket loaded. R. W. Wilson was charged $68 for the “Funeral of Wm. P. Wilson, including $50 for the casket and smaller amounts for “Washing and laying out,” shaving, robe, hearse, and carriage, with a special price of $45 if paid by February 17. Very good. [With:] To D. W. Newcomer, Dr. / Undertaker. / Telephone 24 East 2107-2109 East Ninth St.. [caption head printed to the right of an illustration, the undertaker’s shield]. Kansas City, MO, March 23, 1911. 8vo single sheet (24 cm), printed one side in black. R. G. Wilson, Jr., was charged $92 for the “Funeral of Robt. G. Wilson, including $65 for the casket and smaller amounts for “Laying out remains,” outside box,, hearse, and newspaper notice, Noted “Received Payment” and signed by Newcomer. Record of funeral charges for father and son, fourteen years apart. For the pair, Item #71004
Price: $150.00