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Obituaries
and Death Notices
in Pulaski County, Illinois Newspapers
The Pulaski Enterprise
5 Jan 1917 - 28 Dec 1917
Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
Transcribed and annotated by Darrel Dexter
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Friday, 5 Jan 1917:
We
desire to thank our friends for the many acts of loving kindness and tender
mercy show us in ___ our dear wife and mother.
L. A. Hawkins and Family
Col.
William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) died Wednesday afternoon at the home
of his sister in Denver, Colo., from pneumonia, from which he had been
suffering only a few days.
Mrs.
Lewis A. Hawkins, one of the old and highly esteemed residents of
Pulaski County, died early last Saturday morning at her farm home just west
of Mounds from a stroke of apoplexy, which she suffered a few days before
her death.
Mrs.
Hawkins was born at Vergennes, Illinois, about seventy-one years ago,
and at the age of twenty years was united in marriage to Mr. Hawkins
at Murphysboro and removed to Mounds where they have resided ever since.
The
deceased leaves to mourn her death her husband, five daughters, Mrs. W. E.
Crain, of Villa Ridge, Miss May Hawkins, of Mound City, Mrs.
Marion Sheffley, Mrs. Thurman Carson and Miss Hattie
Hawkins, of Mounds; two sons, John C. and Lewis Hawkins, of
Mounds, a half brother, Charles Walbridge, of Mounds, and a half
sister, Mrs. L. C. Preston, of Richview.
The
funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the residence by Rev.
John Galvin, of the Congregational Church of Mounds, of which she was
a very active member. The remains were laid to rest in Beech Grove
Cemetery.
(Warren E. Crain married Addie R. Hawkins, daughter of Lewis
A. Hawkins and Sally E. Walbridge, on 25 Mar 1896, in Pulaski
Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Fred
Briggs, a colored fellow wanted here for the murder of Babe Jones,
another colored fellow, in the saloon of H. V. Handley on September
18th, 1915, was captured in East St. Louis last week Tuesday by
Deputy Sheriff James Wilson and brought to this city where he will
await trail.
Wilson had his man located in St. Louis, but as it was necessary to get him
into the State of Illinois so as to avoid the trouble of securing
requisition papers, he trailed his man across the river on a streetcar and
landed him in East St. Louis.
Briggs
at the time of his arrest was armed with a revolver and no doubt would have
used it had he had a half chance. He is about twenty-three years of
age and gives his home at Henderson, Ky.
(Allen Taylor, son of John H. Taylor and Sarah Comston,
married Anna M. Short, daughter of Lynn B. Short and Sarah E.
Alexander, on 30 Oct 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.
Lynn B. Short married Sarah Warren on 2 Sep 1866, in
Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
We
wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during our recent
bereavement, also for the beautiful floral offerings.
The
funeral of the late George C. Roberson, who passed away Tuesday
evening at the St. Mary’s hospital at Cairo, was held Thursday morning from
the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the remains were laid to rest in the
cemetery at Mounds. The services were conducted by Rev. Fr.
Tecklenburg.
Mr.
Roberson leaves to mourn his death, his wife and seven children,
Marie, Lillian, Helen, Gale, Paul, Joseph and Elizabeth, also a sister, Miss
Mary Roberson, of this city.
(G.
C. Roberson married Rose Browner on 12 Oct 1887, in Pulaski
Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs.
Nellie Brandt, wife of J. L. Brandt, of this city, passed out
of this life on last Saturday morning at the age of seventy-two years, after
suffering only a few days paralysis with which she was stricken about two
weeks ago.
The
deceased was born in Pittsburg, Pa., on Sept. 3, 1844, and when at the age
of about fifteen years came to this city to reside. She was united in
marriage to Mr. Brandt, fifty years ago on Christmas Day. She
was a great church and charitable worker about the city and leaves a large
number of friends and relatives who extend their most heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved ones.
She
is survived by her husband and an adopted daughter, Mrs. W. T. Parker,
both of this city.
It is
our desire to extend our thanks and sincere appreciation to the dear
neighbors and friends who administered such loving service to our dear wife,
mother and sister, during her late illness and our great loss, for the many
deeds of kindness rendered to us making it possible for us to spend more
time at the bedside of our loved one. To those who sent flowers to
cheer her and make her home more cheerful when she could see and love them.
To those who sent beautiful flowers as a token of their love and esteem for
her and their sympathy for us. Especially to the telephone operators
who so cheerfully and promptly answered calls at all times. May God’s
richest blessings rest on all friends, who mourn her death and may each one
determine in their hearts to love and serve her God and meet her where there
will be no more sorrow.
Mrs.
J. W. Dille, one of our county’s most highly esteemed residents, died
at her home near Villa Ridge, on last Thursday night at the age of about
sixty-one years. The deceased was an invalid having suffered a
paralytic stroke about fifteen years ago.
At
the time of her marriage to Mr. Dille the deceased was engaged as a
schoolteacher in this county and will be remembered as Miss Libbie
Davidson.
Mrs.
Dille is survived by her husband and two daughters, Miss Rowena and
Mrs. Fred Conant, both of Villa Ridge, and one son, Dr. J. W.
Dille, of Cairo, also two brothers, C. C. Davidson, of Villa
Ridge and Clarence Davidson, of Joliet.
The
funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Villa Ridge
Congregational Church and the remains laid to rest in the Villa Ridge
cemetery.
(A
marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:
Elizabeth J. Dille Born Oct. 25, 1850 Died Jan. 18,
1917.—Darrel Dexter)
A. H.
Perrine, a former resident of this city, shot and instantly killed
himself last week Saturday at his home in Jonesboro, Ark.
As soon as the officials learned of the shooting, his wife, who was
Miss Lad Davidge,
formerly, and lived in this city for many years, was placed under arrest,
suspicion of doing the shooting. She was released the following day.
Upon
investigating, it was found that Perrine was short about eighty
dollars in his account with the Iron Mountain Railway for which he was
agent.
(Alfred H. Perrine, Jr., married Mrs. Nancy Ladd Cooper,
daughter of Charles C. Davidge and Emma Kate Bain, on
30 Nov 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.
Frederick W. Cooper married Nancy Ladd Davidge on 6 Sep
1894, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
John
Kelly died at his home at Ullin Wednesday night of a complication of
diseases. He was formerly mayor of Ullin and at the time of his death
was road commissioner of that district. He was well known among the
businessmen of Mound City. Two months ago, Mr. Kelly attended a
trial here. His condition was such at that time that it was necessary
for him to lie on a cot during the trial.
George Vaughn, one of the oldest colored residents in this county,
died on Thursday night at his home in this city.
Citizens of Villa Ridge and Pulaski County were greatly shocked last
Saturday when the sad news arrived announcing the death of Solon B.
Prindle at his home in Chicago. Mr. Prindle left this
county some years ago for Chicago, where he was engaged as an architect and
it will be remembered that he drafted the plans for the Pulaski County jail
and courthouse some three years ago.
The
deceased leaves to mourn his loss two sisters, Mrs. Harry Leidigh and
Miss Florence, and one brother, Herman, the last two being with him at the
time of his death.
The
remains were laid to rest Sunday morning at the Villa Ridge cemetery, Rev.
Galvin of Mounds conducting the services.
___
Gaunt, clerk of Pulaski County, died very suddenly Wednesday ____ of
pneumonia at the St. Mary’s Infirmary at Cairo, where he had been a patient
for only a few hours.
____
was a great shock to this city, as he was attending to his duties last
Saturday and appeared to be in pretty good health. On ___ he was taken
ill and Tuesday he was removed to Cairo.
The
deceased was about thirty years old and is survived by his father, W. A.
Gaunt, a prominent merchant of Grand Chain, and one sister, Miss Minnie
Gaunt ___ that city, also a great number of relatives residing in the
county.
A
number of years ago Mr. Gaunt ____ this city as assistant cashier in
the State Bank, then accepted a position with the First National Bank of
this city, then was appointed ___ of the Security State Bank ___, which
position he occupied until his election to county clerk. His ___ Miss
Anna O’Sullivan will attend __s duties of the office until an ___ is
made.
Mr.
Gaunt was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Grand Chain and also of
___ and K. M. K. C. Lodge of ___. The remains were taken to Grand Chain
where the funeral was held Thursday afternoon. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Roy Morgan, pastor of the Congregational
Church of this city.
(William A. Gaunt married Margaret Fallenstine on 3 Aug 1879,
in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs.
Mary Stull, one of the old and highly esteemed residents of this
county, died on last Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. W.
Hayden, at their farm house just east of Villa Ridge. She was 73
years of age.
The
funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence and the remains
were removed to Mounds, where they were interred in the Beech Grove
Cemetery. Rev. John Galvin, pastor of the Congregational Church
at Mounds conducted the services.
Springfield, Ill., Feb. 7—Gov. Lowden announced today he would
commute the death sentence of Elstone Scott, the Murphysboro negro,
to life imprisonment.
Word
was received in this city on Thursday morning of the death of Mrs. Carolina
Hayes, a former resident of this city, but recently residing in
Indianapolis at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hoffer.
The remains were expected to arrive at Mounds sometime today (Friday) and
will be interred at Beech Grove Cemetery.
The
deceased had reached the age of about seventy-one years and had been a
resident for nearly forty years. After the death of her son William
here some months ago, she removed to Indianapolis, where she resided with
her daughter, Mrs. Hoffer, who was with her at the time of her death.
She
leaves to mourn her death one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hoffer, two
brothers, W. R. Wilson, of this city, and Edward Wilson, of
Metropolis, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara McNeise, of Cincinnati, and
Mrs. G. J. Murphy, of this city.
(Edward A. Hays married Caroline M. Wilson on 10 Dec 1866, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. Charles D.
Hoffar married Pearl May Hayes on 23 Jul 1897, in Alexander Co.,
Ill. Granville J. Murphy
married Ella F. Wilson on 28 Sep 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter)
Toney
was born near America in 1864, was one of our most respected and honored
citizens and we wish to extend our sympathy to the bereaved sisters and
brother.
Labor
and sorrow cease
His
soul is found in peace.
His
memory doth live
To
his mourners give.
(Marion Atherton married Esta Odle on 25 Sep 1892, in Pulaski
Co., Ill. William Youngblood
married Martha Jane Odel on 23 Feb 1886, in Pulaski Co., Ill.
Henry L. Mangold married Annie Odle on 24 Jun 1880, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. Houston
Odel married Nancy J. Livesay on 19 Mar 1863, in Pulaski Co.,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs.
Anna Fair Stophlet, one of Mound City’s most highly esteemed
residents, passed out of this life Friday morning at 11:20 o’clock from an
illness of only a few days. The funeral arrangements have not been
made as yet, but it is expected will be held some time Sunday.
The
deceased was born in the state of Missouri about sixty-three years ago and
when a child came to this city with her parents. At the age of about
twenty-one years, she was united in marriage to L. D. Stophlet, one
of our leading merchants, who with their daughter, Mrs. H. C. Rice,
and son Loren, both of Chicago, and a sister and a brother residing in
California are the only surviving relatives.
(Loren Stophlet married Annie Fair on 28 May 1873, in Pulaski
Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
We
wish to express our sincere thanks to Herman’s and our many friends and
neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us in our great sorrow for the
loss of our dear son and brother.
Miss
Margert Ermine Miller, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S.
Miller, died at the home
of her parents at 5 o’clock Wednesday morning, after an illness of several
months of dropsy.
Miss
Miller was born in this city on May 28, 1900, and was a pupil of the
Mound City High School when illness compelled her to give up her studies.
She was a devout member of the Congregational Church and an active member of
the Camp Fire Girls. She was very popular with all due to a cheerful
disposition. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Edina and
Inez Miller, and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at 1:30 o’clock
on Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Roy B. Morgan.
Interment at Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.
(Edgar S. Miller married Girtrude Culp on 8 Jul 1897, in
Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
We
desire to thank our dear friends and neighbors for their many acts of
kindness shown Margaret Ermine during her illness and for help, sympathy and
words of consolation in the sad loss of our dead daughter and sister.
Such expressions as these can never be forgotten.
Mrs.
Mary Cunningham, one of the oldest and most highly respected
residents of this city, passed away at her home here Monday night at 7:45
o’clock, after a week’s illness of pneumonia.
The
deceased was born in Castle Isle, Ireland, 89 years ago and came to the
United States in 1858 and settled at Mound City and has resided here since
that time. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church and has many
friends. Mrs. Cunningham is survived by four sons, William
Fitzgerald, of Belleville, Patrick and Richard Fitzgerald, of
Memphis, John Fitzgerald, of California, twenty grandchildren and a
number of great-grandchildren.
The
funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday morning,
conducted by Rev. Father Tecklenburg. Interment was made in St.
Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.
(William Cunningham married Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald on 29 Jan
1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
(James Eller married Mrs. Jane Osband on 10 Jun 1879, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. James I.
Eller, 56, born in North Carolina, son of Peter Eller and Miss
Ross, married 3rd Mrs. Josephine Eastwood on 7
Apr 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill.
His marker in Ohio Chapel Cemetery reads:
James I. Eller Born Aug. 7, 1841 Died Feb. 25, 1917.—Darrel Dexter)
It is
said indeed to record the very sudden death of Miss May McIntire, of
this place (Grand Chain), which occurred at her home Saturday morning, Feb.
24, 1917.
May
was about 20 years of age and was a member of the Christian Church here and
was raised up in the Sunday school and church from which she was seldom
absent. She was a pupil of the Grand Chain High School at the time of
her death, from which she will be sadly missed by her teacher and
classmates. May was a most lovable amiable girl, whom to know was to
admire, and will be sadly missed by her many, many friends. She was
the eldest daughter of W. A. McIntire, her mother having preceded her
to the home beyond several years ago. Funeral services were held in
the Christian church Sunday at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Robert Smith,
Methodist minister of Karnak.
Interment in the family lot in the Masonic cemetery. Deceased leaves a
father, one brother, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends to
mourn her loss. In the death of May, her father loses an affectionate
daughter, her brother and sisters a loving sister, our church and community
a true and zealous member and a kind friend. While we mourn the loss
of this dear loved friend and sister, we must strive to emulate her example
while she was with us that we may meet her over there, where she has only
gone a little before.
In
the beautiful land above.
Where
all is joy, peace, and love.
her
deeds of thought and love.
But
with joy she sings above.
She
is happy without alloy.
But
oh! remember her joy.
(W.
A. McIntire married Emma Davis on 18 Nov 1894, in Pulaski Co.,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
We
desire to thank the many friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness
shown us during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Cunningham, also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Samuel, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheerer, of this city,
was instantly killed on last Saturday morning in the railroad yards at
Mounds, while he was engaged at his duties of engine foreman on one of the
switching crews for the Illinois Central Railroad. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon from the young man’s home in Mounds and the remains
were laid to rest in the Beech Grove Cemetery at that place. The
Masonic Lodge of this city had charge of the services.
Just
how the terrible accident occurred is not known for sure, but it is supposed
that Mr. Sheerer in stepping to the footboard on the front of the
engine, slipped and fell beneath the engine and was rolled for a distance of
about fifty feet before the predicament of the young man was noticed by a
brother employee, and the engine was brought to a halt immediately and the
body removed, but it was too late.
Sam
was born and raised in this city, was about twenty-seven years old and was a
valuable employee to the concern for which he was employed for the past five
or six years.
He
leaves to mourn his death his wife and four children, his father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheerer, and his brother and three sisters, all
of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
In
the Garden of God, a place was being prepared that even the angels of heaven
wondered who could be worthy to dwell therein, and as the time drew near for
the Angel of Light to descend to earth to garner the beautiful flower, it
flew first to the Great White Throne to be sure of making no mistake in
transplanting the fair blossom to its Eternal home.
Because of the ones who were waiting to receive and give the welcome, the
choice must fall upon a maiden who was a daughter and a sister, a virgin
whose beautiful character was unspotted by the world, yet whom the crown of
sorrow had touched in such a way that happiness and lightness of heart
blotted out all trace of bitterness, leaving the character beautiful, noble
and unselfish. The Angel flew direct to the home of W. A. McIntire,
there finding the source of its quest, and early on the morning of Feb. 24th,
the soul of winsome May, the eldest daughter, burst its bonds of earthly
clay and in joyous flight ascended to enter the portals of its home on high
and if the veiled eyes of the loved ones on earth could have seen the
welcome of the loved ones there, though with tear-stained eyes their aching
hearts would have echoed with greater fervency, “Thy will be done.”
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday p.m., where May
had been a faithful attendant at all its services during the greater part of
her brief 20 years of life, and which was filled to its utmost capacity with
relatives, schoolmates and friends, who came to pay the last tribute to the
one so beloved. The impressive services were conducted by Rev. Robert
Smith, M. E. minister of Karnak, and carried the message of hope and
comfort to the sorrowing ones, the blessed truth of God’s promise, and at
the close of the services as eyes dimmed with tears viewed for the last time
the sweet countenance, each one whose faith clung to the Savior’s blessed
word, that better became stronger, firmer than ever before that
This
life of mortal breath
Whose
portal we called death.”
(Her
marker in Cairo City Cemetery reads:
Minnie O. Fritz Born Nov. 21, 1881 Died March 4, 1917
Mother.—Darrel Dexter)
(Thomas Martin Rendleman born Oct. 11, 1872, married Sarah A.
Dodge, on 14 Jul 1892, in Union Co., Ill.
He married Effie M. Knowlton on 27 Aug 1908, in Alexander Co.,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
(John
Carol Rendelman married Missouri Catherine Dempsey on 16 Oct
1876, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mr.
Alexander Pollock, a
former resident of Pulaski County, died at his home in Davenport, Iowa,
Saturday, March 10.
Mr.
Pollock was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 10, 1831, and came to
the United States in 1851. He came to Pulaski County in 1856, where he
was engaged in farming until a few years ago, when he moved to Iowa.
The remains accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lewis and son,
Walter Pollock, arrived at Villa Ridge Monday, where interment was
made in the Villa Ridge cemetery.
(Ira
E. Lewis married Jessie Pollock on 10 Jul 1887, in Alexander
Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Jesse
Evans, a carpenter, who has been a resident of this city for only a
short time past, was killed sometime during the night on Thursday by a train
on the Big Four line and was found lying along side the track near the
Bartlett mill.
It is
said that he and his wife had had a little quarrel earlier in the evening
and that he was going over to the Bartlett mills, where he expected
to remain over night and then seek employment there, but becoming sleepy or
tired sat down on the tracks to take a snooze and was struck by the train.
It is said that he had been drinking somewhat heavy during the day and was
intoxicated when last seen alive.
The
coroner’s inquest was immediately held and exonerated the railroad company.
He
has a son in St. Louis who was notified of the killing and is expected here
sometime today to look after the remains.
___
Conant, for many year a ___ Cairo died at his home at ___ at 6
o’clock Friday night ____s of several months of ___ble, but which was not
___ serious until a few weeks ___ been for 30 years one of ___ prominent
farmers in the ___ Villa Ridge. He was born ___ in Louisville, Ky.,
and ___ childhood days in Smithland, Ky.
___survived by his wife, who was ___ Ellis Rose Squire, of Washington
___, C., five daughters, Misses ___ Edith, Grace and Ruth ___, and three
sons, Gordon ___ living near Grand Chain, ____ Villa Ridge and Edward of
___, Iowa. He also leaves ____ Mrs. P. A. Conant, of 811 ___nd
Street, Cairo, C. W. __ Smithland, Ky., and Edward ___ of Noblesville, Ind. ___ was a Civil
War veteran ___ ed the four years of ___
joined the First Missouri ___ was wounded at the battle ___ Creek,
Mo., he served un ____ an. In that battle more ___ __rd of the member
of his ___ were killed.
___
was made Captain of Company ___ Missouri Light Artillery ___ with honor in
the battles of ___ Fort Donelson. After ___ mustered out of service at
___ war, he went to Washington ___ where he was for ten years ___ of the
post office department __ during his residence there ___ married.
Concluding his ___ Washington, he came to ____ for a number of years was ___
Bird’s Point by the Cotton ___.
Funeral was held Sunday afternoon ___ interment at Villa Ridge cemetery.
(His
marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:
John Heywood Conant 1842-1917
Rosetta Squires Conant 1847-1939.—Darrel
Dexter)
Lyle
Chastine, formerly of this city, was accidentally killed near Carmi,
Ill., on March 13, while hunting. A gun in the hands of his companion
was discharged causing his death.
Young
Chastine and his companion, Kenneth Hall, got in a boat and
went to the home of Hall’s uncle, and got out of the boat and started
up the bank. Lyle saw a bird and shot at it. Kenneth started to
shoot, but when he cocked his gun, the trigger would not stand and the gun
was discharged, Chastine getting the entire load. The accident
happened at 9 o’clock in the morning and Lyle died at 6:30 in the evening.
He told everybody that Kenneth did not intend to shoot him.
Eli
Dillow, aged 66, a prominent resident of Dongola, passed away at St.
Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo on last Thursday afternoon. The deceased was
a prominent farmer and is well known throughout this county.
The
remains were shipped to Dongola on Friday where interment was made. He
is survived by one son.
(Eli
Dillow married Vernila Worley on 11 Feb 1883, in Union Co.,
Ill. Eli Dillow
married Lilly May Clutts on 15 Aug 1889, in Union Co., Ill.
His marker in St. John’s Cemetery near Dongola reads:
Eli Dillow Born Oct. 11, 1850 Died March 15, 1917.—Darrel
Dexter)
(Henderson Perkins married Mrs. Ara Armstrong on 16 Dec
1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill. A. M.
Armstrong married Coria Morten on 24 Dec 1874, in Pulaski Co.,
Ill. Cora’s surname may be
Moten, and she may be a sister of Phoebe Moten, an ancestor of
Michelle Obama. On the
1880 census of the village of Pulaski is Emory Armstrong, 34, born in
Virginia, his wife Cora, 21, born in Missouri; and their son John, 5, born
in Illinois.—Darrel Dexter)
The
angel of death has again visited our midst and taken from us one of our
brightest flowers. It stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Ablett, Saturday, March 17th, and with it the soul of their
little ten-year-old daughter, Edyth took its flight. Deceased had been
ill only a short time with pneumonia and measles. Little Edytha was a
bright and lovable child and will be sadly missed by her relatives and many
friends. She leaves to mourn her loss a father, mother, two sisters,
one brother, one half brother, one half sister, also many friends both young
and old. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in
this their darkest hour of trouble. God’s will not ours be done.
Her
deed of thought and love
but
with joy she sings above
She
is happy without alloy
But
oh! remember her joy. (Grand Chain)
(James W. Ablett married Emily H. Terwellegor on 22 Jul 1891,
in Pope Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Hildah Lischer departed this life Saturday, March 17th,
after a few days’ illness with measles. Thus again amid the changing
scenes of this uncertain life we are called to record the death of another
true and faithful daughter, sister and friend. Deceased was about
thirty years of age. In Hildah her aged parents have lost an
affectionate daughter, her brothers and sisters a loving sister, our
community has lost a kind friend. Hildah had been an invalid all her
life and had been a most patient sufferer. The family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
We say to them while you mourn her loss, strive to illuminate her
example, while she was with you that you may meet her “over there” where she
has only gone a little before.
A
place is vacant in our home
Miss
Jessie Neadstine died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cairo on Tuesday
afternoon, March 27th, after suffering with a complication of
diseases for the past six or seven years. During that time the decline
of her health had been gradual, and about three weeks ago her condition
became so serious that she was forced to take to her bed from which she
never arose. While her death was not unexpected, yet it came as a
distinct surprise and shock to all who enjoyed the privilege of her
acquaintance.
Miss
Neadstine was born in Mound City, May 5, 1883, and at the time of her
death was aged 33 years, 10 months and 3 days. She was the only
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Neadstine, both of whom
passed away in this city.
She
was a devout and active member of the Episcopal Church and Rev. Dyke,
pastor of the same, conducted the services over the remains which were laid
to rest in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds on Thursday afternoon.
On
account of poor health Miss Neadstine had not taken an active part in
the affairs of the social world for several years, living a quiet retired
life here and at summer resorts where she would go for the benefit of her
health.
She
is survived by two brothers, George, of this city, and Harry, of
Murphysboro, also a number of relatives residing elsewhere.
We
desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness
shown to our dear sister, Jessie Neadstine, during her illness and to
us at her death, also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
Miss
Anna Henderson, aged 74 years, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Mertz, at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon after an illness of
many months of a complication of diseases.
Miss
Henderson was born at Cincinnati and came to this city in 1857 with
Mr. and Mrs. George Mertz and with whom she resided until the death
of Mrs. Mertz. Since that time she has been making her home
with William Mertz and family.
Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at 1:30 o’clock
Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Roy B. Morgan. Interment
at Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.
(William S. Mertz, son of George E. Mertz and Susie Hawley,
married Gracie G. Smith on 28 Jan 1901, in Pulaksi Co., Ill.
George E. Mertz married Susan E. Hawley on 23 Feb 1876,
in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs. L. A. Harland died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. William Allen on Saturday, April 7, at 6
o’clock from a stroke of paralysis from which she suffered a week prior to
her death. Mrs. Harland was about 68 years old and has resided in
this city for many years.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas, of
Metropolis, and Edward, of Pine Bluff, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. William
Allen, of this city, Mrs. William Peasley, of Memphis, and
Mrs. Emma Aldrich, of Olmsted. Funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev. Ray B. Morgan, pastor of
the Congregational Church, interment at Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.
Mrs. L. A. Willis died Monday morning. (Ullin)
We were sorry to hear of the death of Lewis Guy, son of
John Guy, of Olmsted, but formerly of Levings. We understand the boy
was killed by a train that he had jumped on for a ride. He was about 17
years old and resided near Herrin with his mother, at which place he was
killed. The family has our heartfelt sympathy. (Levings)
(His death certificate records that Lewis Edward Guy, a coal
miner, was born 20 Aug 1900, and died 8 Apr 1917, the son of John Franklin
Guy married Mollie Haight.—Darrel Dexter)
Father Flowers, grandfather of Cham. Flowers,
passed away last Saturday. His death was due to the infirmities of old age.
His exact age is not known, but he was past 90 years old. He was buried
Monday in the Wafford Cemetery. Several relatives and friends from adjoining
places were in attendance. (Edith Chapel)
Tom McIntire, of Karnak, was called here (Grand Chain) by
the death of his mother.
George McIntire and family were called here last week by
the illness of his mother. (Grand Chain)
OBITUARY
Friday evening death again, after the absence of only six weeks, entered the
home of W. A. McIntire, and removed from the family circle his aged
mother.
Sarah Jane McIntire, or Aunt Jane or Grandma, as we all
addressed her, would have been 80 years old next month, having lived a widow
many years and raised a family of six boys and four girls, all of whom are
married with families, but Miss Mollie, who is still single. All living but
John, who preceded his mother several years ago. The surviving children are
W. A., Stanton F., Mrs. G. W. Boyd and Miss Mollie, of Grand Chain,
George, of Mounds, Mrs. Flora Laneere, Anna, Mrs. Delia Krepper
and Thomas, of Kansas. All were present at the funeral but Mrs. Krapper.
Grandma was a devout member of the Christian Church of this place (Grand
Chain) and always tried to be present at the services when her health and
age would permit. Funeral at the Christian church Monday at 10 o’clock a.m.
conducted by Rev. Rube Smith, M. E. minister of Karnak. Interment in
the Masonic cemetery. The many friends of the surviving relatives extend
their deepest sympathy to them in this their darkest sorrow. Take comfort in
what the scripture tells us of future reunion in Christ, parents and child,
husband and wife, brothers and sisters and friends will clasp hands once
more never to be torn asunder. In the New Testament our blessed Lord says,
“I am the Resurrection and life, he that believeth in me though he were dead
yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never
die.”
(G. W. Boyd married Jane McIntire on 20 Apr 1887, in
Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
We were sorry to hear of the death of Grandma McIntire, as
she was a very sweet and lovable old lady and we know that her loved ones
can rest assured that she is “Safe in the arms of Jesus.” (Ohio)
Friday, 20 Apr 1917: DEATH OF MAJOR DOMMIT
Major
Daniel Dommitt, aged 71 years, and for the past two years
superintendent of the National Cemetery, passed away on Saturday afternoon
at 1 o’clock. Death was due to a paralytic stroke from which he suffered
from Tuesday before his death. He never regained consciousness.
The deceased is survived by his wife, one son, C. W., of this city,
and one daughter, of Washington, D.C. The funeral services were held at the
lodge on Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning the body was shipped to
Arlington, Va., where it will be interred in the National Cemetery at that
city. The remains were accompanied by his wife and son. Major Dommitt
entered the army service at the age of fourteen.
G. W. Robinson has succeeded the late Major Daniel Dommitt
as superintendent of the National cemetery. Mr. Robertson has been
assistant superintendent for some time past.
DEATH OF MISS SHELTON
Miss
Anna Magdalena Shelton, aged 16, and the only child of Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Shelton, of this city, died shortly before noon Saturday of
spinal meningitis, after an illness of 36 hours. She was stricken on
Thursday and lapsed into unconsciousness Friday and up to the time of her
death never recovered consciousness.
Anna Magdalena was a bright and lovable girl and her quiet and sweet
disposition won for her many warm friends. She was a devout member of St.
Peter’s Episcopal Church and took an active part in Sunday school and church
work. For the past year she had acted as organist. Last fall she entered
Brown’s Business College at Cairo, which school she was attending at the
time of her death.
The body was taken in the hearse at two o’clock Sunday afternoon to
Mounds and interred in Beech Grove Cemetery, after which services were held
at the grave conducted by Rev. Thomas Dyke, pastor of St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church. Although friends and relatives were not permitted to go to
the home, the services at the grave were largely attended. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.
(Alonzo H. Shelton married Mary Watson on 30 Oct 1894,
in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Friday, 27 Apr 1917: CARD OF THANKS
We
desire to thank our many dear friends and neighbors for the many acts of
kindness shown during the illness and death of the late Miss Annie
Henderson, also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
George E. Mertz
William S. Mertz and Family
Mrs. John Lilly, aged 50 years, died at her home south of
this city at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening. Funeral services were conducted at
the grave at Beech Grove Cemetery at 1 o’clock on Thursday afternoon by Rev.
Roy B. Morgan, pastor of the Congregational Church.
Friday, 4 May 1917: CARD OF THANKS
We
desire to thank Mesdames John Schuler, George Wilson, Thomas
Higgins and Lucy Robbins and our other many dear friends who
so kindly and untiringly assisted us during the illness and death of our
beloved daughter and granddaughter, Anna Magdalena Shelton, also to
those who so liberally gave flowers and emblems. We also extend our thanks
to the Brown’s Business College of Cairo for memorial.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Shelton
Mrs. M. C. Richardson
Friday, 11 May 1917: KILLED BY LIGHTNING
Joseph B. Woodard, a former resident of this city, was instantly
killed last week in New Brunswick, Ga., by lightning. It is rumored that a
number of his fellow workmen were also killed and a number received severe
shocks.
Mr. Woodard was in this city about two weeks ago gathering a
crew of men to take to New Brunswick to work at the government docks and it
was while he was employed at his duties he was killed.
The remains were brought to Metropolis, his former home, and laid
to rest in the cemetery at that place.
He was well known in this city and worked at the Marine Ways for
a number of years, leaving here about fifteen years ago for Metropolis where
his wife and four children survive him.
Mr. and Mrs. John Herald were called to Joppa Sunday on
account of the severe illness of Mrs. Herald’s brother. (Ohio)
The remains of Frank Haight were brought here Friday from
West Frankfort for burial by his wife who preceded him in death several
years ago. Three daughters and one son were present at the burial, one son
being absent. (Grand Chain)
The many friends of Uncle Manny Baccus were sorry to hear
of his sudden death. He lived here at Bryan several years. To know him was
to love him. We extend our sympathy to his aged wife in this her darkest
hour. Her loss is surely his gain.
Friday, 25 May 1917:
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Robertson will leave Saturday for
Culpeper, Va., where Mr. Robertson has been transferred to the
National Cemetery at that place. Mr. Garit, of Newbern, N.C., will be
the new superintendent of the National Cemetery at this place.
Grand Tower—Duff Cady, marshal, killed an unidentified
burglar.
Friday, 1 Jun 1917:
Mrs. W. J. Price received a message Saturday informing her
of the death of her brother, Capt. Henry Campbell, who died in
Mobile, Ala.
(William J. Price married Lena Campbell on 2 May 1867,
in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs. Samuel Thornton went to Wickliffe, Ky., Sunday where
she was called on account of the death of her mother, who was killed near
there in the cyclone Sunday.
Leonard Robinson, who was ill for several months with a
complication of diseases, passed away last week. (Levings)
Friday, 8 Jun 1917:
The 5-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams was
found dead in bed lying by the side of his mother on Tuesday morning. The
coroner’s jury found that death was due to natural causes. The body was
interred in Beech Grove Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas Capes , a veteran of the Civil War, died at his
home on upper Commercial Avenue Sunday evening at 9 o’clock, after an
illness of a week. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his wife. The body
was interred in the National Cemetery at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon.
(Thomas Cape, private, U. S. Army, died 3 Jun 1917, and was
buried in Mound City National Cemetery Section F site 4433A.—Darrel
Dexter)
Will Herald, brother of John Herald, of this place
(Ohio), died at his home at Joppa last Sunday night. Deceased had been an
invalid for more than twenty years, but had not been bedfast, but three or
four weeks. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, father, mother, two sisters,
two brothers and a number of friends. They have our sympathy.
W. A. Victor and wife, N. Holder and Dennis
Swanrer attended the funeral of Will Herald at Joppa Tuesday.
(Ohio)
Friday, 15 Jun 1917: OBITUARY
William David Herald, son of I. N. and Susan Herald, was born
March 2, 1873, in Pope County, Illinois, aged 44 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Died June 4, 1917.
He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife, who nursed him through
his sickness, a father and mother, of Joppa, three brothers, Guy, of
Olmsted, John, of Grand Chain, Charles, of Baton Rouge, La., and two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Bise, of Olmsted, and Mrs. J. L. Dougherty,
of Mound City, and a host of other relatives and friends. The entire family
was with him at his death except his brother Charles.
To know him was to love him. He made a profession of faith in our
Lord Jesus when about 18 years of age, but after he became a cripple from a
stroke of paralysis about 23 years ago, and could not get about except by
being wheeled in his chair, he did not take a very active part in church
work, but was a believer and well wisher of the cause. During his illness,
he told those at his bedside that he did not want to leave them, but was
ready to go and not afraid to die.
He was engaged in the milling business in Joppa and was a fine
businessman, more industrious than the average considering his crippled
condition. His death was caused from peritonitis, following a five weeks’
illness with blood poisoning.
Funeral services were conducted from the residence by Rev. Robert Smith,
pastor of the M. E. Church at Karnak. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery,
Joppa, Ill.
Died, at her home two miles east of Pulaski, Wednesday morning,
Miss Helen Calvin, after many weeks suffering from dropsy. Miss Helen
was eighteen years of age and a sweet lovable girl and so patient. She bid
all goodbye and said that she was going home. (Bryan)
Friday, 22 Jun 1917: OBITUARY
Helen
M. Calvin was born Dec. 21, 1898, departed this life June 13, 1917,
aged 18 years, 5 months and 22 days. She was a member of the Christian
Church and confessed her Savior Oct. 12, 1913.
Helen leaves a mother, two sisters, three brothers and a host of
friends to mourn her loss, her father having preceded her to the great
beyond. She suffered from dropsy for the past six months. We extended our
sympathy to the bereaved ones in this their dark hour.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hollman, pastor of
Christian Church at Anna. Interment at Liberty.
She was too good, too gentle and fair
To dwell in this cold world of care
And God’s unseen angel o’er our pathway crossed
Looked on us all and loving her most
Straightway received her to the Heavenly gold
So fold her, O Father! in thine arms
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and Thee.
Word has been received here of the serious illness of Fred
Schoenfeldt, of Ravenswood, W. Va. Mr. Schoenfeldt is confined in
the hospital at Huntington, W.Va., where he recently underwent an operation
for the removal of a tumor.
James and Charles Rushing returned Tuesday from Anna,
where they attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Mina Rushing,
who died at the home of her daughter in that city Sunday morning.
(Robert W. Rushing married Minnie M. Palmer on 30 Jun
1875, in Union Co., Ill. Her
marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:
Mina M. Rushing Born Feb. 23, 1858 Died June 18, 1917.—Darrel
Dexter)
PROMINENT MOUNDS CITIZEN DIES
Lee
Free, aged 42, died at 11:30 o’clock Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C.
J. Morrow, on Oak Street, in Mounds, after an illness of five months
duration. The deceased leaves to mourn two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Macy,
of St. Louis, Mrs. Nellie Lloyd, of Tacoma, Wash., and one brother,
James Free, of Tacoma, Washington.
The funeral was held from the residence of Mrs. Morrow in
that city Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. John P. Galvin
officiating and interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Friday, 29 Jun 1917:
Nashville—H. C. Rice, miner, while searching for his
daughter, sixteen, got embroiled with Sheriff J. K. May and City
Marshal August Leher, and shot them dead, while he was probably
fatally wounded.
Benton—Night Chief of Police, W. P. Murphy, shot and
killed his assistant, Roy Toddon, of West Frankfort during an
argument.
Nashville—Hiram Rice, sixty, who killed Sheriff May
and Marshal Leker, and then shot himself, is dead.
The remains of Mrs. E. A. or Grandma Moyers were brought
here Saturday from Poplar Bluff, Mo. Grandma was an old resident of Grand
Chain, having reared ten children to manhood and womanhood here. Eight are
still living, William and Jack, of Mound City, Lem, of Morrison, Iowa,
Mikel, of Poplar Bluff, with whom she was living at the time of her death.
Also four daughters, two of Morrison, Iowa , one of Mt. Carrol, Ill., and
one of Kansas. Two daughters were unable to be present and one son arrived
too late for the funeral. Mrs. Moyers lived to attain near the age of
82 years.
Funeral was conducted Sunday at 11 a.m. at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Aliff, by Brother James Adams.
Interment in the Masonic cemetery beside that of her son, Charlie.
There remains a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but our
loss is heaven’s gain, as she prepared for many, many years to meet her
Savior and awaits with outstretched hands to gather her loved ones home in a
happy reunion of a large family.
Friday, 13 Jul 1917:
Mrs. Monhundro died Tuesday of typhoid fever at the home
of her son, C. B. Monhundro. The remains were taken to Grand Chain
for interment.
The two-year-old son of Tom Disbennett died Tuesday night
and was buried Thursday afternoon in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Quite a number of our folks attended the funeral of the late
Mother Perkins, of Villa Ridge, last Saturday afternoon. (Edith
Chapel)
(Her death certificate records that Mary Elizabeth Perkins
died 5 Jul 1917, in Villa Ridge Precinct, Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mrs. Rosa Tharp was buried in Pea Ridge Cemetery Monday.
She leaves a husband and infant besides a host of friends. She is gone, but
not forgotten. (Perks)
East St. Louis—Over 100 negroes were killed in the race rioting
at East St. Louis. More than 500 were wounded. Mobs put the torch to the
negro sections and the damage by fires will reach $3,000,000. Twenty
thousand negroes were terrorized and most of them are in flight. White women
and girls joined in the rioting, boarding cars and dragging forth negro
women to the streets.
Friday, 27 Jul 1917:
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker, of Valley
Recluse, Sunday afternoon, died afterwards and the body was buried in Beech
Grove Cemetery Monday. Mrs. Parker was formerly Miss Adelaide
Wehrenberg, of this city.
Word was received by W. W. Hough of the death of his
brother, Jesse R. Hough, on Monday night at his home in Indianapolis,
Ind. He was a member of the
Masonic order.
DEATH OF M. J. BARGER
M. J.
Barger, a well known and very highly esteemed real estate owner of
Danville, Illinois, died last week Saturday afternoon at his home in that
city from heart failure and was buried on Monday.
The deceased was very well known in this county, being at the time of
his death interested in many hundreds of acres of land in the northern part
of the county, which is rented and leased out to many of the well known
farmers of this county.
Mr. Barger was connected with the Old Soldiers home in
Danville for many years and was also circuit clerk of Vermillion County for
a number of terms.
He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters.
Friday, 3 Aug 1917:
Mrs. E. T. Snyder and children and Mrs. L. F. Orr,
of Mayfield, Ky., arrived Saturday, being called home on account of the
death of their father, W. R. Rodman. Mrs. Snyder and children
were visiting their sister when the sad news was received.
Word has been received by Mrs. W. N. Moyers of the death
of her uncle, T. N. Elliott, on July 17, at Springtown, Texas, at the
Weatherford Hospital following an operation and illness of several weeks.
Mr. Elliott was formerly a resident of Grand Chain and a number of
his old friends will be pained to learn of his death.
LEONA FREEMAN COMMITS SUICIDE
Word
has just been received in this city by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sexton,
telling of the death of Miss Leona Freeman at the home for feeble
minded children at Lincoln, Ill.
It will be remembered that the young lady was brought to this city
some time ago with her sister, Lillie, to be tried for insanity, but both
children were found to be of very sound mind, but were ordered by the court
to be returned to the institution until a suitable home could be found for
them.
A letter from the institution states that the young lady was being
punished for something she had done and was being wrapped in an ice blanket
for the third time in an attempt to make her apologize for the act, when she
leaped from the window of the third story and received injuries from which
she never recovered.
The young lady had remarked many times that she would rather die than
to think of spending her life in such a place as she was in and which there
is no doubt that it was the wrong place, as the two children were examined
thoroughly by a number of physicians and found to be of perfectly sound
mind, yet still ordered by the court to go back to the insane asylum.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Davis died at
their home Wednesday morning, funeral services were conducted at the
residence Thursday afternoon and the body interred at Beech Grove Cemetery.
DEATH OF MIRIAH CROSS
Miriah Cross was summoned July 19, 1917, by a death angel from this
world and she answered the call to join a heavenly host. She was born in the
State of Georgia in the year 1836, and was 81 years old. She was a faithful
Christian and a dutiful member to her church, which she lived in over 60
years.
The funeral was preached Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. John
Stovall, assisted by Rev. Cantrell at the F. W. Baptist
church. She died triumphant in the faith of Christ. She is survived by one
daughter, three sons. Interment took place at Villa Ridge cemetery.
A loved one from us is gone
But we would not have her stay
The parting gives us pain
For she has walked the narrow way
And reached a fairer plain
And in the garden of God’s love
A flower she will be
And we will join her up above
For all eternity.
Con.
(A marker in Cairo City Cemetery in Villa Ridge reads:
Alex Cross Born Nov.
13, 1883 Died July 12, 1916.
Mariah Cross Born May 15, 1837 Died July 17, 1917.—Darrel Dexter)
The aged father of Charles Dover died at his home near
Thebes Friday and was buried in the Olmsted Cemetery, Saturday. Deceased had
suffered with dropsy for quite a while. (Ohio)
Friday, 10 Aug 1917:
Mrs. John Oliver died suddenly at her home on Monday
morning. She had been ill for some time of dropsy. The remains were interred
in Beech Grove Cemetery Monday afternoon. She is survived by her husband and
two small children.
Mrs. Rosa Farrington, a highly respected colored woman,
died suddenly at her home Tuesday evening and was buried at Beech Grove
Cemetery Friday morning.
John Herald and wife attended the funeral of their nephew,
Robert Bise, near
Friendship Monday. (Ohio)
Nick Dover, an old time resident of this place (Levings),
was buried in the Masonic cemetery near Olmsted Saturday. (Too late for last
week)
James McCormic died at St. Mary’s Infirmary at Cairo and
was buried at Butter Ridge. Mr. Cormick lived here (Perks) for
several yeas. He leaves a wife
and son, Arthur, two daughters, Alpha and one in Ohio.
Friday, 17 Aug 1917:
Mr. and Mrs. Med Travis, of St. Louis, Mrs. Ethel
Sparks, of Kokoma, Ind., and Mrs. Rolla Collins, of Tulsa, Okla., who were called here on account of the death of
their father, James Armstrong, left Tuesday for St. Louis. They were
accompanied by Fred Armstrong,
of this city, who will make his home with his sister, Mrs. Travis.
Mrs. Sparks and Mrs. Collins will spend a week in St. Louis
before returning to their homes.
The remains of Jodie Carr, who died at Muncie, Ind., last
week were brought here for interment.
A GOOD CITIZEN DEAD
Robert Lee Bise, second son of Joseph and Anna Bise, was born
Feb. 5, 1893, died Aug. 4, 1917, aged 24 years, 5 months and 24 days. He
united in marriage to Ruby Misenheimer, March 2nd, 1915.
To this union was born a little daughter, Naoma Ruth. Robert made the wise
choice and gave his heart to God and united with the Methodist Church, Aug.
9, 1912. Though not always living up to his duty and privileges, yet in the
last few weeks of his life, he, like the Prodigal child, came back to his
Father’s house and made his humble profession and was able to say in the
last minutes of his life, “All is well.”
Robert numbered his friends all over the county by the score. He was
of a jolly disposition, which brought his acquaintances to him in close
friendship that lasted to the end. While surrounded by his family and
friends, as the day was fading Saturday evening, his soul took its flight
home.
He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and little daughter, Naoma
Ruth, his mother, Mrs. Anna Bise, two brothers, Ralph and Russell,
two sisters, Mrs. Frances Ledbetter and Miss Margie, grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Herald, of Joppa, and several uncles and aunts,
other relations and many friends.
Funeral services conducted at New Hope by Rev. H. E. Benton,
pastor of M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. M. S. Bumpus, of Mt. Vernon,
and W. F. Jackson, of Perks, Ill. Interment at New Hope Cemetery.
(Joseph Bise married Annie Herald on 29 Nov 1887, in
Alexander Co., Ill. His marker
in New Hope Cemetery near Ullin reads:
Robert L. Bise Born Feb. 5, 1893 Died Aug. 4, 1917.—Darrel
Dexter)
Friday, 24 Aug 1917:
Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Dunsworth and son Leo went to Vienna
Thursday where they were called on account of the death of a relative.
WIDOW COMMITS SUICIDE
Mrs.
John Knupp, a well known and highly esteemed resident near Wetaug,
this county, committed suicide on Monday morning by taking an overdose of
carbolic acid. Medical attention was immediately summoned as soon as the act
was committed, but the physicians could not get to the farm in time to save
the woman’s life.
The deceased had been in the very best of health, but she had been
worrying greatly over the war and it is supposed on account of her son
George being drafted recently was the cause for the taking of the poison.
Mrs. Knupp is survived by two sons and four daughters, her
husband having passed away about two years ago from Bright’s disease. She
also has a couple of sisters residing in the country.
(John C. Knupp married Mrs. Mollie George, daughter of
Anthony George and Louisa Augustine, on 15 Sep 1885, in
Union Co., Ill. Andrew J.
West married Mollie George on 4 Nov 1881, in Union Co., Ill., and
they divorced on 10 Sep 1885.
Her marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug reads:
John C. Knupp Born Jan. 1, 1866 Died March 18, 1915 Mollie
Knupp his wife Born Feb. 7, 1860 Died Aug. 20, 1917.—Darrel Dexter)
An aged man, who has been working for Tom Tolley, one half
mile below Echols Landing, died suddenly Monday evening. (Ohio)
Mrs. Nancy Steers died last Wednesday night of typhoid
fever and was buried Thursday at Grand Chain Cemetery. She leaves a
daughter, Mrs. Lee Walker, a brother, John Kline, and a
sister, Mrs. Hileman, of Olmsted. Deceased was past 69 years of age.
(Ohio)
Mrs. Nancy Steers departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 15th,
at one o’clock p.m. Aunt Nancy (as she was called) was an old and highly
respected resident of Grand Chain and had attained a good old age. She
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lee Walker, an aged brother, Uncle John
Klein, and a sister, Mrs. Hileman, of Olmsted, some grandchildren
and other relatives to mourn her loss. Interment in Masonic Cemetery
Thursday p.m. (Grand Chain)
(Cyrus Steers married Nancy Cline on 22 Jul 1877, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. Lee Walker
married Cyrus A. Steers on 22 Jul 1900.—Darrel Dexter)
Friday, 7 Sep 1917: WILLIAM PARKER DEAD
William Parker, a prominent farmer of Valley Recluse, who has been
ill for some time, passed away early this morning.
Friday, 14 Sep 1917:
Bart Craig, a well known and highly esteemed old colored
resident of this city, died on last Tuesday night at his home here from a
complication of diseases, at the age of about seventy-five years. The
remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at the National Cemetery. He
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Irene Clark, of Mounds, and Mrs.
Mollie Henderson, of this city.
(Bart Carig married Mrs.
Florence Kannedy on 11 Apr 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter)
The 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Smith died at
their home Sunday afternoon and was buried on Monday afternoon in Beech
Grove Cemetery.
WOMAN KILLED, DAUGHTER HURT IN A RUNAWAY
Mrs.
Mary King was killed and her daughter, Mrs. Laura McClelland,
was seriously injured Thursday morning when the horse they were driving ran
away on the Pulaski hill.
Mrs. King formerly ran the Illinois Hotel here. The women were
driving through to Cape Girardeau in a spring wagon. Robert Ozmond of
Pulaski, son-in-law of Mrs. King, was in the wagon with them, on the
rear seat. Mrs. McClelland was driving. It is believed that a rock
flew up and struck the horse and he started running down the steep hill. All
three were thrown out, and were severely bruised. Mrs. King lived for
about half hour after the accident.
Friday, 21 Sep 1917:
Mrs. Eliza Lockhart, aged 87, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Henry Chamberlain, Wednesday morning after a lingering
illness. The funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock
this afternoon conducted by Rev. Roy B. Morgan. The body will be
taken to Grand Chain on the Big Four train at 4 o’clock and will be interred
in the Masonic Cemetery.
Friday, 28 Sep 1917: DEATH OF PATRICK MCNEIL
Patrick McNeile died suddenly of apoplexy in the office of Dr. J. J.
Rendleman, of Cairo, at about 4 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. McNeil had gone to the doctor’s office for treatment and
was waiting his turn when he was suddenly stricken and he died in about 10
minutes. The news of his death came as a distinct shock to our citizens. Mr.
McNeil was born in this city about 46 years ago and spent his entire
life here. He was one of the leading young businessmen of this city and by
his quiet manner had won for himself many warm friends among whom he will be
greatly missed. He is survived by three brothers, Peter, John and William,
five sisters, Misses Mary, Rose, and Catherine McNeil, and Mrs.
Daniel O’Sullivan, of this city, and Sister Sebastine of Cairo.
The funeral services were held at 9 o’clock Friday morning at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. F. Tecklenburg. Interment
at St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.
CARD OF THANKS
We
desire to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness and floral
offerings during our sad bereavement.
Mrs. Annie Parker and Family
The remains of Mrs. Eliza Lockhart, of Mound City, were
brought here Friday for burial. They were accompanied by her son, John
Guy, and family, daughter, Mrs. Callie Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs.
Pink Dunsworth, Mesdames Harris, Norton and Rose,
Miss Julia Yoakum, and Rev. Roy Morgan, the Congregational
minister of Mound City. (Grand Chain)
(Arthur Lockhart married Eliza F. Guy on 5 Apr 1874, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. John E. Guy,
26, married Martha Scarlot on 9 Jun 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.
W. J. Yoakum married Callie Guy on 22 Dec 1885.—Darrel
Dexter)
Jim Jones, an old and highly respected citizen, died at
his home Thursday evening Sept. 20. Mr. Jones had been employed in
the post office here (Grand Chain) for quite awhile. He has many friends
here and in surrounding towns who were sorry indeed to hear of his death. He
leaves an aged wife, three daughters, Mrs. Lela Calhoun and Mrs.
Bessie Lamkin, of this place, Mrs. Clatie Wheeler, of Anna,
three grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn his
loss. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Grandma Lockhart,
of Mound City, formerly of this place (Levings), died Wednesday. She was
quite old. (Too late for last week)
Drs. Tarr and Caraker were called to see the sick
child Fred Trenton, Tuesday, but too late, the little one died about
2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. It was the only child. The parents have our
sympathy. Mrs. Trenton has been sick for quite awhile. (Ohio)
DEATH OF MR. BAGBY
George W. Bagby, 74 years___ prominent farmer of Pulaski County and
residing near Levings ___ home there at 4:30 o’clock ___ afternoon of last
week after ___ of several weeks of can___ stomach. The remains were ___ the
Concord Cemetery on Friday ___noon.
He is survived by his wife ___ children, all of whom were ___side
when he passed away ___ been a member of the Mason___ fraternity for thirty
years.
(His marker in Concord Cemetery near Ullin reads:
George W. Bagby Born March 4, 1844 Died Sept. 20, 1917.
George W. Bagby married Flora M. Freeze on 7 Jul 1878,
in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Friday, 5 Oct 1917: L. M. BRADLEY DEAD
L. M.
Bradley, of Carbondale, for many years a prominent attorney of this
city, died at his home in Carbondale, Sunday afternoon at 12:15 o’clock
after a long illness.
Mr. Bradley removed to this city from Johnson County in the
early ‘70s and established himself in the practice of law. At one time he
was interested in the newspaper business here and was for five years State’s
Attorney of Pulaski County. He removed from his city 15 years ago to
Carbondale where he has since resided practicing his profession up to a few
years ago when he retired. He owns considerable property in this county.
Mr. Bradley was 65 years old and is survived by his wife, a
son, Lloyd Bradley, a daughter, Miss Lucille Bradley. The
funeral was held at Carbondale Tuesday afternoon.
CARD OF THANKS
We
desire to express our great appreciation of the kindness and sympathy shown
by our friends in our bereavement at the loss of our brother Patrick
McNeile. We also thank those who sent floral tributes and to parties for
the use of their automobiles.
Brothers and sister of Patrick McNeile
Friday, 12 Oct 1917:
Gus Ewings’ daughter, Nellie, died on Tuesday afternoon on
the 9th at 4 o’clock. Nellie had been sick for about eight
months. She had been in Chicago for some time, but all done no good, as she
had consumption and had to go. (Pulaski)
Friday, 19 Oct 1917:
David Kennedy, a well known and former resident of this
city, died of paralysis Sunday at the Soldiers Home at Quincy, where he has
made his home for the past few years.
Friday, 26 Oct 1917:
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell, of upper Main
Street, died at their home here Saturday. The body accompanied by the
parents, was taken Sunday morning to Missouri for burial.
MRS. HAMBLETON DEAD
Mrs.
S. E. Hambleton, an old and highly respected former resident of this
place, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Berry,
in Memphis, with whom she had made her home for the past few years.
Deceased was 77 years of age and was married in this city to Capt.
William Hambleton, Dec. 31, 1863. Her husband passed away several
years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Berry, of
Memphis, and Mrs. Ira Huckleberry, of this city, and one son, Albert,
of Caruthersville, Mo.
The body was brought to this city Monday afternoon and took to the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Huckleberry. The funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at the Grace M. E. Church conducted by Rev. J. B.
Johnson. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.
(Ira Huckelberry married Jessie Hambleton on 30 Dec
1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Mary Huckleberry, who is a member of the freshman class,
has returned to school. Her absence was caused by the death of her
grandmother, Mrs. Hambelton. This is the first time since Mary
entered the first grade at six years of age that she has ever been absent
from school. She has never been tardy, which shows that she is a very
earnest and diligent pupil.
FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE
James
F. Beggs, a well known young farmer residing near Perks, committed
suicide last Tuesday afternoon at the home of his neighbor, Clarence Wolf,
who resides in the same neighborhood.
Beggs, who had only been married about six months was among
the many to be called before the local board for examination in the great
national army, but was exempted. After the board had seen fit to grant
exemption to the young man he decided that he wanted to go to the front with
his friends, but it was then too late.
It is stated that the young man had worried so much over his
exemption that his mind became unbalanced and it was while he was in that
condition that the act was committed.
A. J. Droney’s little child died Friday morning and was
buried at Pea Ridge Saturday. (Perks)
Friday, 2 Nov 1917:
Mrs.
Mary Wehrenberg, wife of Charles Wehrenberg, died at her home
in this city at 5:00 o’clock Tuesday morning after an illness of two weeks.
Mrs.
Wehrenberg was born June 16, 1856, at Center, near Pulaski, in
Pulaski County. She was married April 16, 1873, and moved to Mound
City in December 1889, when her husband was sheriff. She is survived
by her husband, two children, Mrs. Roy Parker, at Valley Recluse,
County Clerk Charles E. Wehrenberg, of this city, eight grandchildren
and one brother, John Curry.
The
funeral services were held at the Grace M. E. Church at one o’clock on
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. B. Johnson. The
officers of the Queen of Egypt Chapter O. E. S. rendered the order’s last
rites over the body. Interment was in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.
(Charles Wehrenberg married Mary Curry on 15 Apr 1873, in
Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
The
fifth death to occur among drafted men was reported Thursday by Maj.
Worthington, commanding officer at the Base Hospital. The victim
was William R. Crippen, who died of pneumonia at the city hospital in
Louisville, Ky. He was a private in the 333rd Infantry and came to the
camp from Ullin, Ill. His parents have been notified. According
to Maj. Worthington, there are sixty cases of measles in the hospital
and thirty cases of pneumonia. No new cases of measles were reported
yesterday and the epidemic is believed to have been checked.
(His
marker in Mt. Olive Cemetery near Dongola reads:
Jim Beggs 1889-1917.—Darrel Dexter)
(Thomas James Kinney married Cora F. Keeler, 24, born in North
McGregor, Iowa, daughter of Oscar J. Keeler and Mary Mooney,
on 14 Sep 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
James
Willard, who has been making his home with George E. Lentz,
one mile west of Wetaug, committed suicide Sunday morning at Mr. Lentz’s
home by shooting himself in the right temple. The deceased had been
laboring under the false impression that the government was going to
confiscate all his property and that he would be left destitute. He
was past 49 years of age and come to Pulaski County about two years ago from
California and is said to have several thousand dollars worth of property
and bonds. Deputy Sheriff A. B. Sexton was appointed special coroner
and the inquest was held by him at 12 o’clock Sunday.—Ullin Times
(William N. Moyers married Nellie McGee on 17 Aug 1893, in
Pulaski Co., Ill. James A. T.
Evers married Annie E. McGee on 11 Sep 1865, in Pulaski Co.,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
John
Evers, son of James Evers, of Grand Chain, was instantly
killed on Tuesday when he fell beneath the rear wheels of a wagon loaded
with corn. The body had been driving the team, riding with his father
to Grand Chain, where the boy attended school. The boy growing cold
turned the reigns over to his father and crawled back on the load to avoid
the wind.
He
laid down on the corn and when the corn shifted with a jolt of the wagon,
the boy rolled off and fell under the back wheel. As he fell, he
screamed and when his father reached his side, he was dead.
On
July 17th, at a sanitarium in Weatherford, Texas, the death of
Prof. T. N. Elliott occurred, aged 68. Prof. Elliott was
a well known educator of Texas, coming there from his native state,
Kentucky, at the age of 32 years. He was a man of extraordinary
intellectual attainments, being a Greek and Latin scholar, as well as a
modern language, history, and science. He taught for 26 years in
Texas, 18 of which were spent as superintendent of various schools in Ellis
County. After retiring from active education of work, he devoted
himself to the elevation of the community in which he lived. At the
time of his death he was president of a national mathematics association.
Surviving him are his wife, who was Miss Mary Dance, of Woodville,
Kentucky, and seven children. (Grand Chain)
(Hugh
McGee married Amanda Elliott on 7 May 1865, in Pulaski Co.,
Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
Henry
Niemeyer, a well known and highly esteemed resident and merchant of
Karnak, died about eleven o’clock Wednesday morning at the St. Mary’s
Hospital in Cairo, where he was taken after suffering an attack of apoplexy
about a week ago. Mr. Neimeyer was about seventy years of age.
He
leaves to mourn his death his wife and six children.
(George Niemyer, son of Henry Niemyer and Julia Baker,
married Rosie E. Bange on 20 Jul 1901, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel
Dexter)
We
desire to thank our many kind friends and neighbors for the kindness and
sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement in the death of our dead son and
brother, Johnny Evers, also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
Robert Porter, a supposed resident of LaCenter, Ky., was run down and
almost instantly killed last Sunday afternoon by the interurban car while it
was coming through the drainage district. The man had just started out
of Futrell’s Drug Store and was going across the track when the car
came in sight and as soon as she saw it he turned around to go back, but
slipped on the track and fell in the path of the car, which struck him on
the head, killing him almost instantly.
The
body was immediately carried into Cairo where an inquest was held and the
remains prepared for burial.
It
was learned that the fellow had just been released from the Cairo jail where
he had been confined on the charge of vagrancy and was making his way for
Mound City, where it is claimed he had friends.
Bert
Barnett, engine foreman at Mounds, died in a hospital at Chicago Sunday, as
a result of a stroke of paralysis, which came about a month ago, when he was
there on business for the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
His wife
and mother were with him when he died. The body was brought down to Mounds
Monday and will be buried Wednesday from the M. E. church at Mounds, with
internment at the Beech Grove Cemetery.
The
deceased was 34 years of age and is survived by a son and daughter in addition
to his wife, father, and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnett, of Valley
Recluse, and three brothers, George, of Texas, and John and Henry, of Valley
Recluse.
Isaac
Butram, son of D. F. and Mary J. Barnett, was born at Villa Ridge, Ill.,
July 19th, 1883, and departed this life at Chicago, Ill., December 16, 1917.
Age 34 years.
Deceased
was twice married. First to Luela Atherton, of Villa Ridge.
To this union was born a daughter, Mary Lucile, who survives her parents.
Second to Netta Brown, of Mounds City, who had a
son from a previous marriage. She and son, together with father,
mother, three brothers and many other relatives survive. The wife
Luella died at Shawnee, Oklahoma, August 27, 1909.
Deceased was in
Chicago representing the local Brotherhood of Trainmen when taken ill.
He died of paralysis from unknown cause. He was attended by his wife
and mother during his illness and made his confession of the Christ to his
mother and a Chicago minister. He died in the triumph of a saving grace, and
admonished his brethren to change their lives and live for Christ.
After asking his Christ to let him go easily, he simply went away without a
struggle—falling asleep. Funeral December 19th, 2 p.m. at
M. E. Church by Rev. Dunn. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. |
