From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for May 10, 1915:

• “One of the most largely attended funerals that has ever been held in Lawrence was that of W. H. Pendleton yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal Church at three o’clock. The service was conducted by Rev. E. A. Edwards. A great profusion of flowers were given for the funeral by the many friends of Mr. Pendleton, who was one of the most well known men in Lawrence and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Mr. Pendleton was one of the most progressive citizens of the city and many have been blessed by his act of kindness and charity. He has often helped those in distress and will always be held in their memory as a benefactor and friend. The kindly feeling which the people of Lawrence entertained for Mr. Pendleton were shown in various ways during the days of his final sickness. Every one was interesting in knowing of his condition and hopeful for his recovery.”
• “State of Kansas, Governor’s Office. – The home-loving, God-fearing people of Kansas have profound respect for and tenderly cherish the memory of the one who first suffered that he might live; who rocked the cradle of our infancy; who watched over us and cared for us in the days of our childhood; who sheltered us from the storm of life, sympathized with us in our misfortune, wept when we wept, rejoiced in our successes, smiled when we smiled; whom we could trust without fear of treason; whom we could depend upon without fear of desertion; whom God designed as the crowning achievement of his handiwork – Mother. To glorify and sanctify motherhood, a beautiful custom now prevails to set apart a special day to show our love for and honor the memory of a loving mother. That we may pay tribute to a mother’s love and reverence her sacred memory, I, Arthur Capper, governor of the state of Kansas, do proclaim SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1915, MOTHERS’ DAY and earnestly urge that appropriate services and exercises be held in our churches and homes as an evidence of our everlasting gratitude to the one who rocks the cradle and rules the world. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the state of Kansas, this 7th day of May, A. D. 1915. ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor.”