The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 4 Jan 1935:
HATTIE F. KESSLER DIES AT HOME IN ULLIN

Hattie Freda Kessler, age 19, died at the home of her ___-in-law in Ullin Monday evening following a brief illness.

The young woman is survived by her husband, a ten months’ old boy, Marion Kenneth; four brothers, Thomas and Edward Taylor of Gary, Ind., and Sam and ___ Taylor of South Bend, Ind., ___ Mrs. Joe Taylor of ___, Mrs. Maude Kerley and Mrs. ___ Bradshaw of Herrin, Illinois, __ Mrs. Eulia Scrunk of John___ and Mrs. Etta Isom of ___rings; besides other relatives.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. Henry ___ officiating.  Interment was made in Mt. Olive Cemetery, __ Crain directing the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Hattie Freda Kessler was born 24 Feb 1915, in Herrin, Ill., the daughter of John Taylor, died 31 Dec 1934, in Ullin, Pulaski Co., Ill., the wife of Charles Kessler, and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery near Dongola.  Her marker there reads:  Freda Kessler 1915-1934.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MRS. MATILDA BUCKLES DIES AT HOME NEAR VILLA RIDGE

Mrs. Matilda Buckles, age 66 years, wife of W. F. Buckles, died at the home of her son, W. A. Buckles, near Villa Ridge, Tuesday night at 11:30 o’clock.

Surviving her are her husband and five children, W. A. Buckles of Villa Ridge, Ellis and Mrs. Nora Parker, of Mound City, Mrs. Allice Hughes of Dongola and Mrs. Easter Hughes of Unity, Illinois.  Twenty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.

She had been a resident of Pulaski County for more than forty years.

Funeral services were conducted at the Shiloh Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was made in the Shiloh Cemetery by G. A. James funeral director.
 
WILLIAM FREDERICK TEMKE DIES AT HOME NEAR ULLIN

William Frederick Temke, age 70 years, passed away at his home near Ullin, Friday morning at 8 o’clock following an illness of only six days.  He was well and favorably known in his community where he has resided for over 25 years.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Louise Temke; two sons, William of Ullin, and Fred of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Duffy, of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Lydia Parrot of Springfield, Illinois, and Mrs. Selma Brown of Olmstead.  Fourteen grandchildren and other relatives also survive him.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Church at Olmstead conducted by Rev. Cockel of Anna.  Interment as made in the Concord Cemetery, G. A. James of Mound City directing the funeral.

(According to his death certificate, William Frederick Temke was born 23 Feb 1864, in St. Louis Co., Mo., the son of William Temke and Louise Elstermeier, native of Germany, died 28 Dec 1934, in Road District 3, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Louise Temke.  His marker in Concord Cemetery near Olmstead reads:  William Temke Sr. 1864-1934 Louise Temke 1883-1960.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 4 Jan 1935:

Mrs. W. F. Buckle

             Mrs. Matilda Buckle, wife of W. F. Buckle, of Villa Ridge, died Tuesday night at the home of her son, W. A. Buckle, at the age of 66.  She had lived in Pulaski County for more than 40 years.

             She is survived by her husband, two sons, W. A. Buckle of Villa Ridge neighborhood, Ellis Buckle of Mound City; and three daughters, Mrs. Nora Piper of Mound City, Mrs. Alice Hughes of Dongola, and Mrs. Easter Hughes of Unity.  She also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Shiloh Church.  Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery, conducted by G. A. James.

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gannon attended the funeral of Mr. Bowers in Miller City last Wednesday.

Funeral of John A. VonNida

             Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for John Arthur VonNida of Cairo, who died at his home on Christmas night.  Mr. VonNida had been ill for the past two years, but his immediate death came as a shock to his family and friends.

             Mr. VonNida, who had been a lumber inspector in Cairo for seven years, was born in Villa Ridge January 10, 1875.  He was married to Miss Alice Baine in Villa Ridge in 1897.  Three children were born to this union, all of whom, with their mother, survive:  Chris VonNida of Middleboro, Ky.; Mrs. R. D. Elliott of Random Lake, Wis.; and Mrs. Henry Goldsmith of Cairo.  He also leaves three brothers, Seth, Charles and Phil Von Nida, all of Mounds; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Minton, Mrs. Sam Atherton and Miss Ethel VonNida, also of Mounds, and six grandchildren.

             Burial was in Thistlewood Cemetery following funeral services conducted at the home by Rev. William C. Hart, pastor of the Cairo Baptist Church.

             (John Vonnida married Sarah J. Littell on 25 Feb 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill. John A. Vonida, 22, born in Villa Ridge, Ill., son of John Vonida and Sarah Littell, married on 10 Nov 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Alice Bain, 18, of Villa Ridge, Ill., born in Anna, Ill., daughter of Thomas Bain and Sarah Polk.  According to his death certificate, John Arthur Von Nida, lumber inspector, was born 10 Jan 1875, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the son of John Von Nida and Sarah Latell, died 25 Dec 1934, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Alice Von Nida, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:  John Arthur VonNida Jan. 10, 1875 Dec. 25, 1934.—Darrel Dexter)

William F. Temke

             William Frederick Temke, 70, died Friday morning, Dec. 28, at 8 o’clock at his home east of Ullin, following an illness of less than a week.  He had lived in the same community for 25 years.

             Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise Temke; two sons, William of Ullin and Fred of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Duffey of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Lydia Parrott, of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Selma Brown of Olmstead; 14 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

             Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Olmstead Lutheran church with the Rev. Mr. Gockel of Anna officiating.  Burial was in Concord Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

REAL TRAGEDY

             Anna—Mrs. Hope Norris Hines, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Norris, of Jonesboro, and a sister of Cecil Norris, was killed in Chicago, Wednesday morning, when a train struck a bus in which six others, with Mrs. Hines, were passengers.  All were killed.

             Mrs. Hines, born and reared in Jonesboro, was a social worker engaged in relief work in Chicago.  Her mother and little son, Tommy, went to Chicago Thursday of last week to spend the holidays.  They had enjoyed Christmas together and the next day came the tragedy.

             The bus in which the relief workers were going to their relief stations in Chicago Heights was struck by a Canadian Railway passenger train.  The driver was pinioned underneath the bus and the other bodies were strewn along the track.—Talk

             (His death certificate states that Hope Rebecca Hines, county case worker, was born 10 Jun 1904, in Jonesboro, Ill., the daughter of Thomas Norris, a native of Anna, Ill., and Miss Allen, a native of Cairo, Ill., died 26 Dec 1934, in Harvey, Cook Co., Ill., divorced wife of Clifford Hines, and was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery.  Her marker there reads:  Hope Norris Hines June 10, 1903 Dec. 26, 1934.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 11 Jan 1935:

Professor French of Carbondale Dies at 94

             Professor G. H. French, age 94, and for thirty-six years a member of Southern Illinois Teachers’ College faculty, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Carbondale.  He was born near Syracuse, N.Y.  When curator of the college museum, he wrote on butterflies of the eastern United States.  The treatise was translated into several foreign languages.  Before his retirement he was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Entomological Society of New York and similar organizations in France, Great Britain and Germany.

Simon Weil Dies at Lexington, Ky., Home

Once Owned Much Land in Pulaski County and Was Known by Many Here

             The following article from a Lexington, Ky., newspaper was brought to us by Henry Devary of Pulaski.  Mr. Weil formerly was a familiar figure on the streets of Mounds and owned much land both around Mounds and Pulaski.  It is with regret that his old friends will read of his sudden death late in December.

             Simon Weil, 79 years old, widely known landowner and cattle dealer, died yesterday afternoon at his home in the Elizabethan Apartments, 206 Desha Road, following a sudden illness.

             He was born in Alsace-Lorraine in 1855 and came to this country as a young man. He first resided in New York City, and then came to Lexington, where he resided for 54 years.  He was highly successful in livestock buying and selling and was an extensive landowner.

             Jonas and Sim Weil, his two first cousins, joined him soon after his arrival in this country.
             Mr. Weil was married in 1881 to Miss Matilda Braun, of Cincinnati, who survives him.  Other survivors are his son, Leonard Weil, of Lexington; two daughters, Mrs. Hallie Weil Thurman, wife of Dr. Samuel Thurman, St. Louis rabbi, and Mrs. Clementine Weil Bing, wife of Siegfried Bing, of Lexington; and 10 grandchildren.  He was a member of Adath Israel congregation of the Ashland Avenue Temple.

             (His death certificate states that Simon Weil, of 206 DeSha Road, Lexington, Ky., land owner and cattle dealer, was born 5 Apr 1855, in Alsace Lorraine, son of Meyer Weil and Miss Salomon, natives of Alsace Lorraine, died 7 Dec 1934, of coronary occlusion, husband of Matilda Braun Weil, and was buried in Lexington Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

MARION MAN UNKNOWINGLY MET HEARSE ON ROAD WITH BODY OF HIS SISTER

             Marion—To drive along the highway and unknowingly meet a funeral procession on the way to a cemetery with the body of his sister was the sad experience recently of C. C. Tippy, who lives along the proposed state road south from Route 13 to New Dennison.

             One afternoon Mr. Tippy received a letter from his sister’s family in Murphysboro telling him she was gravely ill.  The message had been mailed the day before.  Mr. Tippy got out his automobile, but was unable to get thru the mud of the road now under construction.

             Early the next morning, he appealed to the foreman of the constructing company at work on the road, and teams were supplied to pull his car to the paved highway.  He drove to Murphysboro to visit his sister.  A few miles out of Murphysboro, he met a funeral procession on the highway.  Not connecting that incident with the illness of his sister, he drove on to his sister’s home only to learn that the procession he had met was on the way to a cemetery at DeSoto with her body.  He was too late to view the body before interment took place.—Leader

             (According to her death certificate, Nancy Caroline McIntyre, of Pomona, Jackson Co., Ill., was born 22 Nov 1868, in Williamson Co., Ill., the son of Abraham and Emeline Tippy, died 21 Dec 1934, in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Ill., the wife of B. F. McIntyre, and was buried in Alto Pass Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

MINER IS STABBED TO DEATH AT DANCE

             Benton—Stanley Borowsky, 23, a miner of Fairmount, W. Va., was stabbed to death early Sunday during a quarrel at a dance at West City near here.

             Police took Paul Sanders, 18, into custody in connection with the affair.  Borowsky had been spending the holidays here with his parents.

             (According to his death certificate, Stanley Borowski, coal miner, was born 25 Aug 1911, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of Martin Borowski and Carolina Monliski, natives of Poland, died 30 Dec 1934, in Benton, Franklin Co., Ill., and was buried in M & O Cemetery in Benton, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER MILL CREEK RESIDENT VICTIM OF MURDEROUS NEGRO

             Dongola—Dr. William E. Poole, Kirkwood, Missouri, dentist and well known owner of a farm near Mill Creek, died at a Jewish hospital in St. Louis last Saturday morning about 20 hours after he had been shot by Raymond Batson, negro, in an attack upon Justice of the Peace Philip R. Rabenau.

             Dr. Poole was in Rabenau’s courtroom last Friday afternoon when the negro entered and without warning fired four shots into the back of the magistrate.  The negro was captured shortly afterward.

RECALLS WAR DAYS OF 70 YEARS AGO

             Cobden—T. J. Holloman recalled this week that it was seventy years ago yesterday that he landed with Co. I, Illinois Infantry at Beaufort, S.C., and a few days later began the South Carolina Campaign.

             This campaign which began the last of January ended on March 2 at Goldsboro.  Mr. Holloman has made a careful check of the members of his company and to his knowledge he is the only survivor of the group which went into action in South Carolina in 1865.

             Although he will be 91 years old in March, Mr. Holloman seemed not to notice the cold weather and is as spry as many men half his age.  He clearly remembers the details of his experiences in the army and is better informed on current happenings than most young people.

             (Thomas J. Holloman of Chester, a native of Randolph Co., Ill., 18, 5’4 ½ “, brown hair hazel eyes, fair complexion, single, farmer, enlisted on 6 Aug 1861, in Chester, Ill., as a private in Co. I, 10^th Illinois Infantry.  He re-enlisted on 1 Jan 1864, at Rossville, Ga., and was promoted to sergeant and then to 1^st lieutenant on 29 Mar 1865, at Goldsboro, N.C.  He was mustered out on 4 Jul 1865, in Louisville, Ky.  According to his death certificate, Thomas J. Holloman was born 3 Mar 1844, the son of Ezekial Holloman, a native of Lester, Ill., and Mary Brown, a native of Nashville, Tenn., died 1 May 1935, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried at Cobden, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

              
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 18 Jan 1935:
MRS. KATHERINE LOUISE SMICK DIES IN WAMEGO, KAN.

Word has been received by relatives at Wetaug that Mrs. Katherine L. Smick had passed away on January 6, at her home in Wamego, Kansas.  Mrs. Smick was a sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Bird and an aunt of Mrs. Genevieve Bird of Wetaug.
 
FOSTER FATHER OF MRS. G. A. JAMES DIES

J. B. Zuber, age 78 years, foster father of Mrs. G. A. James of this city, died at his home in Vincennes, Ind., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. following an illness of several days.  Mr. Zuber had been in failing health for some time.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of which Mr. Zuber was a devout member and interment was made in the Vincennes Cemetery.

Mr. Zuber had frequently visited in Mound City and had a number of friends here. Mrs. James was called to Vincennes Thursday and was at his bedside when the end came.  Mr. James and son, Junior, left Monday to attend the funeral.

(J. B. Zuber died 13 Jan 1935, and was buried in Vincennes City Cemetery in Vincennes, Knox Co., Ind.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MRS. ANNA HOLHUBNER DIES AT HOME IN OLMSTEAD

Mrs. Anna Holhubner, age 75, wife of John Holhubner, passed away at her home in Olmstead Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock following an illness of short duration.  Mrs. Holhubner had resided in Olmstead for the past 42 years and had many friends there who deeply regret her death.

She leaves besides her husband, three children, Mrs. Johanna Holsleitner of Russellville, Mo., Mrs. Josephine Schnaare and John Holhubner, of Olmstead; one brother, Christ Reischauer, of Jonesboro, Illinois; nine grandchildren and many other relatives and a large circle of friends.

Funeral services were held in Olmstead at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. W. Calen and interment was made in the Concord cemetery. G. A. James directing the funeral.

(John Hohlhubner, 35, born in Ottenham, Austria, the son of Johann Hoehlhubner and Marie Resch, married on 26 Apr 1892, at Kornthal Church in Union Co., Ill., Anna T. Resichauer, 33, born in Kornthal, Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Matthias Reischauer and Theresia Mayr.  Her death certificate states that Anna Thresa Holhubner was born 19 May 1859, in Jonesboro, Ill., the daughter of Mathew Reischauer, died 14 Jan 1935, in Olmstead, Ill., the wife of John Holhubner, and was buried near Olmstead.  Her marker in Concord Cemetery reads:  Father John Holhubner 1857-1940 Mother Anna T. Holhubner 1859-1935.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FLORENCE AUGUST MEYER, VILLA RIDGE, PASSES AWAY

Florence August Meyer died Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at his home in Villa Ridge, the home in which he was born October 9, 1862, and where he had always made his home.

His wife, four sisters and a son preceded him in death.  Surviving him are a brother, Simon Meyer of Villa Ridge; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Wright, of Mounds; and the following grandchildren:  Mrs. Helen Hamilton of Dupo, Mrs. Agnes Rober of Mounds, Rita, Mary, Anna and Johnny, Albert Charles and Margaret Wright of Mounds, Joe, Henry, Carline and Carl August Meyer of Missouri.  He also leaves a great granddaughter, Eva Delores Hamilton, of Dupo.

Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. C. Robert Dunlap, pastor of the Lutheran Church in Cairo, officiating.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Mounds by G. A. James, who had charge of the funeral.

The casket bearers were Ed Parker, James Mahoney, Harry Wright, Dave Clancy, Claude Hayden, and George Parks.

(His death certificate states that Florence August Meyer was born 8 Oct 1862, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of Florence Meyer and Minnie Schnitger, natives of Germany, died 12 Jan 1935, in Road District 6, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Mamie Meyer, and was buried in Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MRS. PEARL JANE EGNER DIES AT HOME IN OLMSTEAD

Mrs. Pearl Jane Egner, wife of Louis Egner, of Olmstead, Illinois, died at her home Tuesday evening at 5:45 o’clock following an illness of but two days.

Surviving her are her husband, four daughters, Betty Jane and Mary Leota Egner, Edna Greer and Opal Greer; and a son, Robert Greer; a brother, Delman Foster of Cedar Grove, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Gholson of Harrisburg, Illinois; and an uncle, Veldon Foster, of Marion, Illinois.

Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Olmstead Thursday afternoon the Rev. J. W. McKinney officiating.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Olmstead, the Wilson Funeral Service directing the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Pearl Jane Egner was born 14 Nov 1892, in Galatia, Ill., the daughter of Robert Foster, a native of Galatia, and Lillie Penderton, a native of Cornerville, Ill., died 15 Jan 1935, in Road District 4, Pulaski Co., Ill., the wife of Louis Egner, and was buried in Salem, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MATILDA STOKES

Matilda A. Stokes died at her home near Goreville Wednesday morning about 10 o’clock at the age of 72.

Surviving her are a son, Willie Stokes, Goreville; and one sister, Francis Vaughn, of Anna.

Funeral services were held at Mount Hebron Church Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. Jeff Coleman of Goreville officiating.  Interment was made in the Mount Hebron Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(John Stokes, 23, born in Union Co., Ill., son of Jones Stokes and Rebecca Montgomery, married on 5 Jan 1887, in Union Co., Ill., Matilda Coleman, 24, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of George D. Coleman and Falitha A. Jones.  Her marker in Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Union Co., Ill., reads:  John T. Stokes Jan. 20, 1863 Feb. 27, 1928 Matilda A. Stokes Dec. 27, 1862 Jan. 18, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MRS. ELIZABETH SETTLEMOIR DIES AT HOME IN ANNA

Mrs. Elizabeth Settlemoir, age about 87 years, passed away at her home in Anna on Monday, January 7.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, January 9, and interment was made in the Anna Cemetery.

Mrs. Settlemoir was a sister-in-law of I. J. Settlemoir of this city, her husband having preceded her in death several years ago.

She leaves several children and grandchildren.

(Her death cetificate states that Elizabeth Settlemoir was born 25 Jan 1849, in Dongola, Ill., the daughter of Morris Phelan and Rachael Brown, natives of North Carolina, died 9 Jan 1935, in Anna, Ill., the wife of William Settlemoir, and was buried in Anna Cemetery.  Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Father William W. Settlemoir Oct. 8, 1845 Mar 8, 1931 Mother Elizabeth Settlemoir Jan. 25, 1849 Jan. 9, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)
 
G. A. James and son, Junior, left Monday for Vincennes, Ind., where they were called by the death of Mrs. James’ foster father, J. B. Zuber.  Mrs. James, who was in Vincennes at the time of her father’s death, will remain a few days with her mother and her mother will accompany her home for an extended visit.
 
Mrs. Louie Egner died at her home early Wednesday morning after a short illness of flu. (Olmstead)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 18 Jan 1935:

Matilda A. Stokes

             Matilda A. Stokes died at her home near Goreville Wednesday morning about 10 o’clock.  Age 75 years.

             Surviving her are a son, Willis Stokes, of Goreville; one sister, Francis Vaugh, Anna.

             Funeral services were held at Mount Hebron Church Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, Jeff Coleman of Goreville officiating.  Interment was made in the Mount Hebron Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

Florence August Meyer

             Florence August Meyer died Saturday morning, January 12, at 10:30 o’clock at his home in Villa Ridge at the age of 72 years.

             He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Meyers who were pioneer residents of Pulaski County and he was born and had always lived in the same house in which he died.

             He leaves one brother, Simon Meyer of Villa Ridge; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Wright of Mounds, and the following grandchildren:  Mrs. Helen Hamilton of Dupo, Mrs. Agnes Roper of Mounds, Rita, Mary, Anna, Johnny, Alberta, Charles and Margaret Wright of Mounds; Joe Henry Carline and Carl August Meyer of Missouri.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 25 Jan 1935:

Mrs. Jack Marchbank Dies Sunday Night

             Mrs. Jack Marchbank, wife of Jack Marchbank, a mechanic for the Britt Motor Company, died Sunday night, January 20, at 10 o’clock following a year’s illness of Bright’s disease.  Her death came as a shock to her family and friends as she had been confined to her bed only about two weeks.

              Mr. and Mrs. Marchbanks came to Mounds in 1928.  They were married in 1920.

             Surviving are her husband, two children, Charlene, six, and Ira Sue, one year old; a sister, Mrs. Herbert of Newborn, Tenn.; and two brothers, S. A. and S. D. Carroll, also of Newborn.

             Funeral services were held at the residence Monday night and early Tuesday morning the funeral cortege left for Center, Tenn., where services were held and burial made.  J. T. Ryan directed the funeral.

Dennis Clark

             Funeral services for Dennis Clark, who died suddenly Thursday afternoon at his home near Grand Chain, at the age of 55, were held at the home of his brother Frank in Grand Chain, Sunday morning.

             He is survived by his wife and three brothers, John and Frank Clark of Grand Chain, and C. B. Clark of Allendale, Ill.; one sister, Cora Hoffman of Alton; and a half-sister, Belle O’Brien of Cowling, Ill.

             Interment was made in the Liberty Cemetery near Eddyville, Ill., the Rev. Monroe Osborne of Cairo officiating.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak was in charge.

Owen Eastwood Passes Away

             Owen Eastwood passed away at the home of his father, south of Grand Chain, Sunday morning, January 20, at the age of 30 years.

             Surviving him are his father, Will Eastwood; mother, Alice Eastwood; three sisters, Barbara, Bertha, and Pearline; and two brothers, Charley and Willie; two aunts, Mrs. Newt Kinslow, Metropolis, and Mrs. Lillie Gertman, of Anna; three uncles, Dow Eastwood, Poplar Bluff, and John and Charlie Hawes of Grand Chain.

             Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Pentecostal church of Olmstead, Rev. D. M. Osborne of Cairo officiating.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

Former Pulaski County Teacher Dies in Washington

             J. A. Childers has received word of the death of his half-brother, Elmer Gray, at his home in Seattle, Washington, last week.  Mr. Gray is a former Pulaski County teacher, having taught in this section for some twenty-five years.  Upon going to Washington he taught for awhile and then went into the oil business.  Many old friends of his in this county will be grieved to learn of his death.

Mrs. Pearl Jane Egner

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Pearl Jane Egner, who died at her home near Olmstead Tuesday evening.

             Surviving her are her husband, four daughters, Betty Jane and Mary Leota Egner, Edna Greer and Opal Greer; and a son, Robert Greer; a brother, Delman Foster, of Cedar Grove, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Gholson, of Harrisburg; and an uncle, Veldon Foster, of Marion.

             Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Olmstead, the Rev. J. W.  Kinney, pastor of the church, officiating.

             Interment was made in the Bankston Cemetery near Harrisburg, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones of Newborn, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. E. Harrington and Mrs. Marchbanks of Jackson, Tenn., were called here last week by the serious illness of Mrs. J. H. Marchbanks, who died Sunday night, January 20, at about ten o’clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Don Utley arrived here Monday from Omaha, Ill., where they had been called by the death of Mr. Utley’s father, J. H. Utley, which occurred on Monday, January 14.  After a brief visit here with Mrs. Utley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Koonce, they left Wednesday for their home in Plaquemine, La.

FALLS DEAD IN GENERAL STORE

             Carbondale—John Bud Summers, 73, of Sand Ridge, died at 8:30 last Friday afternoon in the Snider Store at Sand Ridge.  Mr. Summers was sitting on a keg when suddenly he slumped over and fell to the floor.  A physician was called, but Mr. Summers was already dead when he arrived.  Death was caused from Bright’s disease.

BLIND PENSIONS DRAWN FOR DEAD MEN

             Marion—Following disclosures that two dead persons, one of them dead for nearly three years, have been drawing blind pensions in Williamson County, the county board has resolved itself into an investigating committee to scrutinize the lists of persons drawing blind pensions in Williamson County.  The investigation began in the Daily Republican newspaper office, when a reporter discovered the name of a pensioner who had been dead “two years last March.”  The records revealed he had received a pension check as late as October 1934, however.  The other “ghost” pensioner has been dead a year.—Harrisburg Daily Register

AWARDED $5,500 IN COMPENSATION COURT

             Johnston City—Mrs. Della Jackson, of Johnston City, widow of Sam Jackson, who was killed by a fall of rock in Old Ben No. 18 mine on November 24, was awarded $5,500 as compensation by George Anderson, arbitrator in the compensation court at Marion Friday.

JOHNSTON CITY MERCHANT AND WIFE BURIED TOGETHER

             Johnston City—Double funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loss, of 804 Grand Avenue, were held at 9 o’clock Monday morning by Rev. John Spors at the St. Paul Church.  Their bodies were laid to rest side by side in the city cemetery.

             Mr. and Mrs. Loss had both been seriously ill with pneumonia for several days.  Their deaths came four days apart.  Mr. Loss was 64 years of age and Mrs. Loss 59.

             When Mrs. Loss passed away Monday of last week, her burial was held up awaiting the arrival of her nephew, Joe Micheli, from Wilcox, Arizona.  In the meantime, Mr. Loss died Saturday.

             The entire estate of Mr. and Mrs. Loss was left to Mr. Micheli, their only living relative.

COMMITS SUICIDE WHEN WIFE SLAPS HIM

             Peoria—Because his young and pretty wife, Helen, slapped him, William B. Greene, 27, an inspector for the Illinois Inspection Bureau, blew out his brains with a shotgun at his home here last Wednesday.  Mrs. Greene told police that she and her husband had made a round of night clubs returning home about 2 o’clock.  Because she could not immediately find the key to their home, Green chided her, she said.  She became angry and slapped him.  A minute later the key was found.  They entered the home.  Greene went to the basement.  When he failed to return, she went to the basement and found him dying.  A shotgun lay nearby, she said.  She told police she heard no shot.—Ex

             (His birth certificate states that William Barnes Greene was born 3 Apr 1907, in Oak Park, Cook Co., Ill., the son of Frank B. Greene, 32, and Katherine Barnes, 31, natives of Illinois, His death certificate states that William B. Greene, inspector, was born 3 Apr 1907, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of Franklin B. and Katherine Greene, died 9 Jan 1936, in Peoria, Peoria Co., Ill., husband of Helenora Greene, and was buried in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

BELIEVE IT OR NOT

             Golconda—The newspapers carrying Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not” feature, recently had the picture of Jesse Hanley, who made his home in Olney until several years ago, when he was taken to the Anna State Hospital.  The picture of Hanley was taken by the late Charles Mantz and which was sold by Hanley for 25 cents each.  Along with the picture in the paper appeared the following:  “The man who lived in a piano box, Jesse Hanley, of Olney, Ill., boasts that he never bathed in his life.”  The younger children at that time always called Hanley “Scaly.”  As for Hanley living in a piano box, we rather doubt that, but he did live in a little one-room hut which had a furnace built in the ground in front of the entrance.—Herald

Loses Both Father and Sister

             J. Hobart Jenkins received a message one day this week for Edgar Hawksworth, a C. C. C. camp boy whose home is in Sparland, Ill., calling him home, as his father and sister had both died.  Young Hawksworth was in bed ill with measles and could not respond to the call.

             (His death certificate states that Charles A. Hawksworth was born about 1858, the son of David and Elizabeth Hawksworth, and died 23 Jan 1935, in Milo, Bureau Co., Ill., husband of Sophia King.  Her death certificate states that Tina May Hawksworth was born about 1886, the daughter of Charles Hawksworth and Sophia King, and died 23 Jan 1935, in Milo, Bureau Co., Ill.  A marker in Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery in Camp Grove, Marshall Co., Ill., reads:  Daughter Tina M. Hawksworth 1885-1935 Father Charles A. Hawksworth 1857-1935 Mother Sophia R. Hawksworth 1861-1937 Son Edgar S. Hawksworth 1902-1926 Daughter Infant Hawksworth 1900.—Darrel Dexter)

DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER IN MARION

             Easter Adaline Miller died at the home of her daughter in Marion, Illinois, Thursday evening, age 81 years.

             Surviving her are two daughters, Omanellah Caldwell of Marion and Mary Taylor of Vienna; one brother, Marion Miller of Karnak; one sister, Martha Carter of Vienna; and a half-sister, Cynthia Harbin of Vienna.

             Funeral services were held at the Taylor Church north of Vienna Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.  Rev. Hall of Marion officiated, assisted by Rev. Kale of New Burnsides.  Interment was made in the Mount Olive Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Connell of Champaign were called to Cairo the first of the week by the death of Mrs. Connell’s grandmother, Mrs. Cyrus C. Brookins.

             (Her death certificate states that Anna Maud Brookins was born about 1874, the daughter of Gideon R. Millett and Mary Stewart, died 21 Jan 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the wife of Cyrus C. Brookins.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 25 Jan 1935:

FORMER MOUND CITY MAN DIED IN ESSEX, MISSOURI

             Word has been received by friends in this city announcing the death of Charles L. Harrison, which occurred suddenly at his home in Essex, Mo.  Although Mr. Harrison had been ill for some time, he passed away very suddenly, as he was not considered to be in a serious condition.

             Mr. Harrison formerly resided in this city and was in the grocery business here.  He will be remembered by many friends and acquaintances residing here, who will regret to learn of his death.

             (His death certificate states that Charles L. Harrison was born 16 Oct 1880, in Hardin Co., Ky., the son of A. A. Harrison and Susan Aleston, natives of Kentucky, died 4 Jan 1935, in Essex, Stoddard Co., Mo., the husband of Edna B. Harrison, and was buried in Dexter, Mo.—Darrel Dexter)

OWEN EASTWOOD DIES AT FATHER’S HOME, GRAND CHAIN

             Owen Eastwood, age 30 years, passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Eastwood, south of Grand Chain Sunday morning.

Left to mourn his passing besides his parents are three sisters, Barbara, Bertha, Pearline; and two brothers, Charles and Willie of Grand Chain; two aunts, Mrs. Newt Kinslow of Metropolis, and Mrs. Lillie Gertman, of Anna; three uncles, Dow Eastwood, Poplar Bluff and John and Charles Hawes of Grand Chain, Illinois.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal church at Olmstead, Rev. D. M. Osborne of Cairo officiating.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Home, of Karnak directing the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Owen Eastwood was born 8 Jun 1904, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of Will Eastwood and Alice Hawes, natives of Pulaski Co., Ill., died 20 Jan 1935, in Road District 4, Pulaski Co., Ill., and was buried in Olmstead, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

DENNIS CLARK DIED AT HOME NEAR GRAND CHAIN

             Dennis Clark died suddenly at his home near Grand Chain Thursday afternoon of last week at the age of 55 years.  He is survived by his wife and three brothers, John and Frank of Grand Chain, and C. B. Clark of Allendale, Illinois; one sister, Mrs. Cora Hoffman of Alton; and a half-sister, Mrs. Belle O’Brien, of Cowling, Illinois.

             Interment was made in the New Liberty Cemetery near Eddyville, Illinois.  The Wilson Funeral Service was in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Rev. D. M. Osborne of Cairo officiated.

             (Dennis Clark married Mollie Haden on 9 Jul 1895, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Dennis Clark, 27, born in Johnson Co., Ill., the son of John H. and Ann Clark, married 2^nd on 24 Apr 1899, in Jonesboro, Union Co., Ill., Francis Canada (or Kennedy), 20, born in Pope Co., Ill., the daughter of William Canada and Mary Tonson. His death certificate states that Dennis Clark, farm laborer, was born 3 Apr 1869, in Johnson Co., Ill., the son of John Clark, a native of Tennessee, died 17 Jan 1935, in Road District 5, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Frances Clark, and was buried in New Liberty Cemetery in Eddyville, Pope Co., Ill.  His marker there reads Dennis Clark Born 1872 Died 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MOUNDS WOMAN PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT

             Mrs. Jack Marchbank, age 35 years, died at her home in Mounds Sunday night at 10 o’clock following an illness of about a year of Bright’s disease.  Mrs. Marchbank had been in failing health for some time, but had only been confined to her bed two weeks.  Her death came as a great shock to her many friends and to her loved ones.

             Surviving her are her husband, two children, Charleen, 6, and Ira Sue, 1; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Jones; and two brothers, S. A. Carroll and S. D. Carroll, all of Newbern, Tenn.

             Brief funeral services were held Monday night at the residence after which the cortege left for Center, Tenn., where final services were held Tuesday and burial made in the cemetery there.

             Mr. and Mrs. Marchbank were married in 1920 and came to Mounds in 1928 where they have since made their home.

             (Her death certificate states that Ona Marchbanks was born 16 Dec 1899, in Dyer Co., Tenn., the daughter of John Carroll and Laura Hall, died 20 Jan 1935, in Mounds, Ill., the wife of Jack Marchbanks, and was buried in Newburn, Tenn.—Darrel Dexter)

BROTHER OF MOUNDS WOMAN DIES AT HOME IN CAIRO

             Ernest Dockery, age 40 years, brother of Mrs. Lenora Bour, of Mounds, died at his home in Cairo Friday morning at 1:20 o’clock following an illness of six weeks.  Surviving Mr. Dockery are his widow and five children, two step-children, four brothers and three sisters.

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Emanuel Baptist Church at 36^th and Washington Avenue and interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  Rev. W. J. Ward, pastor of the Baptist Church at Dongola, officiated.

             (According to his death certificate, Ernest Lee Dockery was born about 1895, the son of Charles Dockery and Henrietta Haley, died 18 Jan 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Rebecca Dockery.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. PEARL JANE EG,NER

             Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Jane Egner, who died at her home near Olmstead Tuesday morning, were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church at Olmstead, the Rev. J. W. McKinney, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment was made in the Bankston Cemetery near Harrisburg, the Wilson Funeral Service directing the funeral.

             Mrs. Egner is survived by her husband, Louis Egner; four daughters, Betty Jean and Mary Leota Egner, Edna Greer and Opal Greer; and a son, Robert Greer, of Olmsted; a brother, Delman Foster, of Cedar Grove, N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Gholson, of Harrisburg; and an uncle, Veldon Foster, of Marion.

MRS. SARAH O’SULLIVAN DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

             Mrs. Sarah O’Sullivan, age 80 years, passed away Tuesday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the home of daughter, Mrs. Ernest McKinney, in Memphis, Tenn.

             Mrs. O’Sullivan was one of Mound City’s oldest and most highly respected residents.  She had a kind and loving disposition and had endeared herself to all who knew her and her sudden death had saddened the hearts of her many friends in the community.  She had made her home with her daughter in Memphis for some time.  She had been in failing health for several years and she had many attacks with her hearts and it was in one of these attacks that she passed away.

             Her body arrived in Mounds at 11 o’clock Thursday morning and was met by G. A. James, who directed the funeral.  It was brought to Mound City and funeral services were held immediately at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.  Father Lawrence Gilmartin officiated.

             Casket bearers were Jim O’Sullivan, George Sweeney, Dan Hearley, Andy Campbell, Lawrence Mulroney and Alva Smith.

             Mrs. O’Sullivan is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest McKinney of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. William Elder, of Louisville, Ky.; and one son, Dan O’Sullivan of Memphis, Tenn., and several grandchildren.

             (Jeremiah O’Sullivan married Sarah J. Bray on 12 Apr 1882, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Sarah Bray O’Sullivan, of 1706 Lamar St., Memphis, Tenn., was born 8 Jul 1858, in Wisconsin, died 22 Jan 1935, of coronary occulsions, and was buried in Mounds, Ill.  Her marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Sarah J. O’Sullivan 1854-1935 Mother.—Darrel Dexter)

FATHER OF GRAND CHAIN WOMAN DIED SUNDAY

             William Grant Cooley, father of Mrs. Ethel West, of Grand Chain, passed away at his home in Buncombe, Illinois, about 10:30 o’clock Sunday at the age of 64 years.

             He is survived by his widow, Emma A. Cooley; three daughters, Ina Clifford, Dongola, Mrs. Ethel West, Grand Chain, Mrs. Gladys James, Metropolis; seven sons, Samuel and William of Gary, Ind.; Floyd of East Gary, Ind.; John, Alvin,, Noel and Kenneth of Buncombe.  He also leaves four brothers, Oscar, George and Tom of Dongola and Joseph, who is in the U. S. Army; and two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Karraker of Dongola, and Mrs. Mollie Land of Brookport.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Methodist church at Buncombe with Rev. Bryant of Golconda officiating, assisted by Rev. W. J. Ward of Dongola.  Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola, the Wilson Funeral service of Karnak directing the funeral.

             (The death certificate states that William Grant Cooley, farmer, was born 20 Jun 1870, in Pope Co., Ill., the son of William Washington Cooley, a native of Kane Co., Tenn., died 20 Jan 1935, in Buncombe, Johnson Co., Ill., the husband of Emma A. Cooley, and was buried in Dongola I. O. O. F. Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  Father William G. Cooley 1870-1935 Mother Emma A. Cooley 1872-1953.—Darrel Dexter)

BROTHER OF REV. DIXON DIES

             The youngest brother of Rev. Thomas Dixon died at his home in Milwaukee, Wis., recently. Rev. Dixon is the pastor of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and there will not be any services at the church Friday.

Mrs. John Karraker made several trips to Buncombe the past week to see her brother, Grant Cooley.  He died Sunday morning about 10:30.  He also leaves a daughter of this place (Karraker School), Mrs. Hallie Clifford.

Mr. and Mrs. Knute Kinslow of Metropolis attended the Eastwood funeral here (Olmstead) Tuesday afternoon.

MRS. EASTER ADALINE MILLER

             Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Taylor Church north of Vienna for Mrs. Easter Adaline Miller, age 81 years, who died at the home of her daughter in Marion Thursday evening.

Surviving her are 2 daughters, Mary Miller of Vienna and Mrs. Omanellah Caldwell of Marion; a brother, Marion Miller, Karnak; a sister, Martha Carter, Vienna; and a half-sister, Cynthia Harbin, Vienna.

             Services were held in the Taylor Church, Rev. Hall of Marion officiating, assisted by Rev. Kale of New Burnside.  Interment was made in the Mt. Olive Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

             (Easter Adaline Miller was born 12 Oct 1853, in Missouri, died 17 Jan 1935, the wife of William Miller, and was buried in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery in Bloomfield, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 1 Feb 1935:

RICHARD JOSEPH SLAUGHTER DIES AT HOME IN CAIRO

             Richard Joseph, seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter, of Cairo, was found dead in bed Saturday morning.  Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter formerly resided in Mound City and lost a little girl ___ while they lived here by fire ___ their home burned.  Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter have had more than their share of trouble in losing two children, tragedy surrounding both deaths.

             ___tey Joe, as he was called, was ___d on Friday, but on Friday ____ he had a spell with his heart ____ Mrs. Slaughter had to work ___ him then for some time before ___ seemed all right.  It is the supposition that he became entangled in his covers during his sleep and smothered to death, but he might have had another heart attack and passed away during his sleep.  He was an unusually bright and lovable ____ and his short life was a happy ____ he rarely cried, and always had a smile for everyone.

             The little one is survived by his parents, two brothers, Jimmie Ray, age _, and Bobby Lee, age 4; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ____ Slaughter of Cairo; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ____ McComb of Malden, Mo., besides many other relatives.

             Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church at 1:30 o’clock, the Rev. Turner Hood officiating.  The chancel was banked with lovely floral tributes and the services were ____ attended by friends of the family.  Interment was made in the Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Karcher Bros. directing the funeral.  ____ daughter is a niece of Mrs. I. Settlemoir of Mound City.

             (According to his death certificate, Richard Joseph Slaughter was born about 1934, the son of James G. Slaughter and Jessie Ray McCombs, and died 26 Jan 1935, in Cairo, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Richard Joseph Slaughter June 23, 1934 Jan. 26, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

B. F. SIMMONS FOUND DEAD IN MOUNDS

             B. F. Simmons was found dead Wednesday morning at his home in Mounds.  Death was due to heart disease.

             Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Hessie Mize, of Mounds, and eight grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christian church with the Rev. Opal Schaffer officiating.  Interment will be made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

             (His death certificate states that Benjamin Franklin Simmons, grist miller, was born 28 Mar 1855, in Illinois, the son of William Simmons, a native of Illinois, died 30 Jan 1935, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Emma Simmons, and was buried at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MARY LELAND PAINTER PASSES AWAY THURSDAY

             Mary Leland Painter, age 14 years, 11 months and 11 days, daughter of Mrs. Lyla Corzine, died at her home in Mound City last Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock following an illness of measles and pneumonia.  She had been an invalid all her life.

             Surviving her are her mother, her paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. R. Painter, of Mound City; two uncles, Harry Painter of Cairo and Bertrand Painter of Memphis, Tenn.; and one aunt, Mrs. Addie Mae Enders of Champaign.

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Corzine’s residence in Mounds at 3 o’clock, W. T. Magee reader of the Science of Christ Church of Cairo, officiating.  The services were largely attended and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery, G. A. James, directing the funeral.

             Casket bearers were Dorothy Bowers, Fancheon Derr, Gladys Schuler and Maxine Watson.

             (Her death certificate states that Mary Leland Painter was born 13 Feb 1920, in Mound City, Ill., the son of Leland Painter and Lyla McCune, natives of Mound City, Ill., died 24 Jan 1935, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Mounds, Ill.  Her marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Mary Leland Painter Feb. 13, 1920 Jan. 24, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Dan O’Sullivan of Memphis, Tenn., left Tuesday for his home.  Mr. O’Sullivan accompanied the body of his mother, Mrs. Sara O’Sullivan, whose death occurred in Memphis here for burial.

MRS. ELIZABETH FISCHER DIES AT HOME IN MOUNDS

             Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer, age 76 years, passed away at her home in Mounds on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock, following an illness of several months.

             Mrs. Fischer was born on November 28, 1859, in Oesyringen, Baden, Germany.  She came to America and to Illinois in July 1865.  She was united in marriage to Henry L. Fischer in St. Joseph’s Church at Wetaug, Illinois, November 29, 1883.  They resided in Dongola, Illinois, until 1890 and then they moved to a farm near Wetaug, where her husband passed away in 1909 when she moved to Mounds and had lived in her present home until her death.

             Left to mourn her passing are three daughters, Mrs. Antoinette Karraker, of St. Louis and Mrs. Marie Rushing and Mrs. Marguerite Simmons of Mounds; also four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. W. A. Spence, of Cairo, besides several nieces and nephews.

             Mrs. Fischer was a member of the Mounds Woman’s Club and served as its president for a number of years.

             Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Congregational church, the Rev. S. Benninger, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing the funeral.

             (Henry Fischer married Lizzie H. Baader on 29 Nov 1883, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Elizabeth H. Fischer was born 28 Nov 1859, in Germany, the daughter of Sigmund Baader and Fransziska Buchmueller, natives of Germany, died 30 Jan 1935, in Mounds, Ill., the wife of Henry L. Fischer, and was buried in Mounds, Ill.  Her marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Elizabeth Fischer Nov. 28, 1859 Jan. 30, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

GRANT COOLEY DIES

(Vienna Times)

             With most of the immediate family at his bedside, awaiting the certain approach of death, another of Buncombe’s respected citizens passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 20^th, at his home in Buncombe.  Mr. Cooley had lived at Buncombe since in the spring of 1933, coming from the Moscow community in Union County, where for many years he had resided on his farm and reared a large family of children.  He was known as one of that community’s most extensive farmers.  His health had not been good for some time, so he quit the farm and established a gasoline filling station here at the crossing of Main Street and Route 147.  Buncombe residents came to know him as a fine, genial, old gentleman and he and family were highly respected generally.  He passed away at the age of 65 years leaving a companion of many years also a son, John Cooley and family, residents of Buncombe, and sons, Alvin, Nel, and Kenneth at home.  Three sons, William, Floyd and Sam, of Gary, Ind.; and three daughters, Mrs. Wilson James of Metropolis, Mrs. Hattie Clifford of Dongola, and Mrs. Asa West of Grand Chain, with their families; also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Della Ford of Dongola; were all present at the home at the time.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, at the Buncombe M. E. Church by Rev. J. E. Bryant, with the remains interred in the Dongola cemetery.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 1 Feb 1935:

B. F. Simmons Found Dead in Bed

             Benjamin F. Simmons was found dead in bed Tuesday morning, January 30.  Mr. Simmons for some time has conducted a feed-grinding mill just at the foot of the south end of the Illinois Central viaduct.  He lived in some rooms adjoining his mill.  His death was due to heart disease.

             He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Mize of Mounds, and eight grandchildren.

             Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Christian church building, with Miss Opal Shaffer conducting.  Burial will be made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

Elizabeth Fischer Called by Death Tuesday Morning

             Elizabeth M. Fischer died Tuesday morning, January 30, at ____ __ch.  She had not been well for some time and had been confined to her bed for a number of weeks ___ which time she had been ___ ___ attentive care of her ____ Miss Wilma Spence of Cairo, ___  __te ___.  Shortly before her ___ it was thought she had im____ her death came as a ___ to her relatives and friends.

             Elizabeth H. Baader was born in ___en, Bader, Germany, Nov. __, 18__.  She came to America and ____ to July 1865.  She was married to Henry L. Fischer in St. ____ church at Wetaug, Ill., Nov. __, 18__.  They made their home in ____, Ill. Until 1890, when they moved to a farm near Wetaug, where Mr. Fischer died on November 8, ___.  Two of her daughters were  ___, one in Mounds and the other ___ Mound City and Mrs. Fischer ___ to Mounds to reside, purchasing the home in which she has since lived and where she died.

             ____ a woman of marked indi____ ___ civic and social responsibility never shirking her part in any ____ community undertaking.  She was a charter member of the Mounds ___ Civic Club and served as president of the club 1922-1924.

             Surviving her are three daughters, ___ie (E. S.) Rushing of Mounds, _____ (T. N.) Karraker of ___ ___, and Mrs. Marguerite (J. __.) ____mons of Mounds; four grandchildren, Mrs. Sarah Karraker, Jack and ___ Simmons and Charles Evan ____; a sister, Mrs. W. A. Spence ___, several nieces and nephews. ____ daughter, Anna, her first born, died in infancy.

             Funeral services will be held this ____ afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Congregational church, the Rev. ___ Benninger, pastor, officiating.  Woman’s Club quartette will ___.  Burial will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

Baby Smothers in Bed

             Richard Joseph Slaughter, age seven months, was found dead in bed Saturday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter, of 2100 Pine Street, Cairo, having been accidentally smothered or strangled, according to the finding of the coroner’s inquest.

Loses Sister

             Harry Johnson, manager of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company in this section, was called to Moline last week by the death of his sister, Dr. Esther Johnson, age 35, who was a medical missionary in Africa, returning to this country in 1933.  She was a victim of malaria contracted in Africa.

             (According to her death certificate, Esther C. Johnson, medical missionary, was born 9 Mar 1899, in Thorsbey, Ala., the daughter of Nels Johnson and Christina Pearson, natives of Sweden, died 22 Jan 1935, in Moline, Rock Island, Ill., and was buried at Rock Island, Ill.  Esther C. Johnson, of 1215 4^th St., Moline, Ill., arrived at New York from Southampton on 3 Sep 1933, on the Europa.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Jerry O’Sullivan

             Mrs. Sarah O’Sullivan, widow of the late Jerry O’Sullivan of Mound City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest McKinney of Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 22, at the age of 80 years.  She had been a resident of Mound City for many years and was a sister-in-law to Dan, Tim and Jim O’Sullivan.

             Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mound City Thursday morning, the Rev. Father L. Gilmartin, officiating.  Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery here in Mounds, directed by G. A. James.

Mary Leland Painter

             Mary Leland Painter, 14-year-old daughter of Mrs. Ward Corzine of Mound City, formerly of Mounds, died in Mound City Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, at 4:45 o’clock following an illness of measles and pneumonia.

             Surviving are her mother, her paternal grandmother, Mrs. William Painter of Cairo and Bertrand Painter of Memphis Tenn.; an aunt, Mrs. Addie Mae Enders of Champaign, and one great-aunt, Mrs. Charles Bethel of Denver, Colo.

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Corzine’s home here in Mounds which she had recently closed in order to temporarily reside in Mound City.  W. T. Magee, reader of the Christian Science Church of Cairo, conducting.  Misses Dorothy Bower, Fancheon Derr, Gladys Schuler and Maxine Watson were the casket bearers.  Interment was in Spencer Heights Cemetery with G. A. James directing.

Mrs. Paul Essex attended the funeral of Mrs. Jack Marchbanks in Tennessee last week.

Mrs. J. H. Slaughter was called to Cairo Saturday because of the death of her little nephew, Dicky Joe Slaughter.

Mrs. Marchbanks, who was called here by the illness and death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jack Marchbanks, has returned to her home near Newburn, Tenn.  She was accompanied by her grandchildren, Charlene and Ira Sue, who will make their home with her.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Graves are moving into the house formerly occupied by Jack Marchbanks.

 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Essex and little daughter Joan attended the funeral of Dicky Joe, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Slaughter.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 8 Feb 1935:

Mrs. Mary Ellen Weber

             Mrs. Mary Ellen Weber, age 64 years, died at her home in Mound City Thursday about noon.  She had made her home there for the past 15 years.

             She is survived by her husband and eight children, namely, Mrs. Irene McGinnis, of Witt, Ill., Mrs. Grace Knight of Lincoln Park, Mich., Mrs. Pearl Atkinson of Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. Esther Smithey and Mrs. Anna Volner of Mound City, Ill., Edwin Weber of Lincoln Park, Mich., and Joseph and Louis Weber of Mattoon, Ill.  Also surviving are thirty-one grandchildren and many other relatives.

             Funeral services were conducted from the Pentecostal church in Mound City Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Mr. Osbone of Cairo officiating.  The casket bearers were Frank Caldwell, Mitchell Lessar, Wilson Allen, George Cowans, Joyce Vaughn and Will Meredith.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds with G. A. James directing.

B. L. Adams Dies at Home in Dongola

             B. L. Adams, age almost 81, died at his home in Dongola Monday morning at 12:10 o’clock.

             Surviving Mr. Adams are his widow, Mrs. Harriett Adams; four sons, Walter and Ed of this city, Oscar and Curtis of Dongola; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Norris of Anna; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist church of Dongola, the Rev. W. J. Ward, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Jonesboro, the grandchildren serving as casket bearers.

Son’s Request

             Mrs. Ida Cox, 60, of Centralia, died last week.  Word of her death was flashed to her son, Edgar Cox, a member of the Byrd Expedition in ___ America in the Antarctic.  In a return message he requested that her body be held until his return so that he may see her face again.  He is expected to return in about two months.  The body will be held.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer

             Funeral services were held Friday afternoon of last week at the Congregational church for Mrs. Elisabeth Fischer, long a prominent resident of this city.  The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends who had gathered to pay a tribute of love and respect to her memory.

             The Woman’s Club Quartette composed of Mrs. Henry Gunn, Mrs. H. J. Elkins, Mrs. Chris Bauer and Mrs. George E. Chance, sang two numbers, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. George King.

             Rev. S. C. Benninger, pastor of the church, read the scripture lesson and the poem, Crossing the Bar, by Tennyson, following the readings and prayer by a brief, but effective address.

             H. C. Moore, A. Crosson, L. B. Armstrong, Ray Mahoney, J. A. Childers and A. Simpson served as casket bearers.  The floral offerings were beautiful, befitting the passing of one who had loved and cultivated flowers.  The flower bearers were Mrs. Ray Mahoney, Mrs. Holloway Melton, Mrs. Dewey Mahoney and Miss Wilma Spence.  Burial was in Thistlewood Cemetery, directed by G. A. James.

Robert Johnson

             Robert Johnson, age 36, died at the Anna State Hospital early Friday morning and was removed to the funeral parlor of G. A. James in Mound City, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Billingsley at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

             He is survived by his wife and four small children.

Friends of Mrs. Mary A. Wall of Murphysboro will regret to hear of the death of her brother, John A. Alexander, which occurred in Murphysboro last Friday morning.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Denia Owen, of Herrin, and other relatives.

             (Willard Wall married Mary Alexander on 14 Apr 1898, in Jackson Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, John Alexander, banker, of 1903 Division St., Murphysboro, Ill., was born 12 Jun 1862, in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of James Alexander and Jessie Glenn, natives of Glasgow, Scotland, died 1 Feb 1935, in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Ill., husband of Vennie Alexander, and was buried in Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro, Ill.  His marker there reads:  John Alexander 1862-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

WILLIAM TELL STUNT

             East St. Louis—In a saloon in this city three men became intoxicated and got into an argument last Sunday morning about their marksmanship.  John Stevens challenged Berdell Childers, the proprietor of the saloon, to try a William Tell stunt, saying, “I bet you can’t shoot my hat off.”  The challenge was accepted. The hat went off and at the same time a bullet went through his head.  Childers will face trial for murder.

Attorney and Mrs. George Martin of Mound City were here Friday in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer.

Rev. S. C. Benninger of Grand Chain, pastor of both the Mounds and the Grand Chain Congregational churches, was here Friday to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer.

Among those who attended the funeral Tuesday of B. L. Adams of Dongola, father of Ed and Walter Adams were L. H. Frizzell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lowry, Mrs. Pearl Waterman, Mrs. Zon Walston, Mrs. Lester Eaves and son, Mr. and Mrs. George Sitter and George P. Hartwell.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 8 Feb 1935:

ROBERT JOHNSON OF THIS CITY DIES IN ANNA

             Robert Johnson, age 36 years, passed away Friday morning at 4 ___ at the Anna State Hospital following an illness of about a year.  He is survived by his widow and ___ children.

             Funeral services were held on ___ afternoon at 3 o’clock at ____ Funeral Home in Mound City.  Walter Billingsley officiated, with interment made in Spencer Heights Cemetery, G. A. James conducting the funeral.

             (Hughey Johnson married Clara A. Sexton on 25 May 1896, in Massac Co., Ill.  According to the death certificate, Robert Johnson, common laborer, was born 21 Nov 1898, in Massac Co., Ill., the son of Hugh Johnson and Clara Sexton, natives of Massac Co., Ill., died 1 Feb 1935, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the husband of Bessie Johnson, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill. His marker there reads:  Father Robert H. Johnson 1898-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. NELL DOUGLAS DIES AT HOME IN DONGOLA

             Mrs. Nell Douglas, age 21 years, wife of Carroll Douglas of Dongola, passed away Thursday morning following a nervous breakdown.  The infant recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas also died.

             Mrs. Douglas was prominent in the community in which she lived and was graduated from the local high school in the class of ‘33.  She is the daughter of Bearl Gillispie, formerly manager of the local telephone exchange.

             Mrs. Douglas is survived by her husband, her father, her mother, Mrs. Ethel Mavis, of Galesburg; two half-brothers, LeRoy and Bobbie Mavis; two aunts, as well as other relatives and a host of friends.

             Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Dongola, Rev. W. J. Ward officiating and interment was made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

             (Her death certificate states that Juanita Nell Douglas was born 2 Sep 1913, in Noble, Ill., the daughter of Pearl Gillispie, a native of Noble, Ill., and Ethel Shaw, a native of Arkansas, died 31 Jan 1935, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill., the wife of Carroll Douglas, and was buried in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola.  Her marker there reads:  Mother Nell Douglas 1913-1935 Inf. Dau. Carol Jean Douglas 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER RESIDENT OF MOUND CITY DIES IN MOBILE, ALA.

             Thomas H. Walker, former resident of Mound City, passed away at his home in Mobile, Ala., Sunday according to word received by relative here.  Funeral services were held on January 29, in Mobile followed by interment in the Pine Crest Cemetery.

             Mr. Walker was the brother of the late Mrs. Met Quarrels of Mounds and Mrs. Charles Livesay of Mound City.  He resided here many years ago and had many friends here among the older people of the community who will regret to learn of his death.

             Mr. Walker is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Walker; a son, Thomas Harrington, Jr., of New York City; and a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Allen, of Mobile; and a sister, Mrs. Belle Pollock of Cairo.  His brother died last September in Richland, Mo.

             (Thomas H. Walker, 31, of Mound City, Ill., lawyer, born in Illinois, the son of John J. Walker and N. J. Harrington, married on 23 Aug 1896, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Mary A. Schwartz, 21, of Mound City, Ill., born in Texas, the daughter of Jacob Schwartz.   His death certificate states that Thomas Harrington Walker, a wood ship builder, of 7 mile Post Moffat Road, Mobile Co., Ala., was born 21 Feb 1865, in Mound City, Ill., the son of John Walker and Miss Harrington, natives of Illinois, died 27 Jan 1935, in Mobile, Ala., the husband of Bertha Garo, and was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, Ala.  His marker there reads:  Thomas H. Walker 1865-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

B. L. ADAMS DIES AT HIS HOME IN DONGOLA

             B. L. Adams passed away at his home in Dongola Monday morning at 12:10 o’clock.  He was the father of Walter and Ed Adams of Mounds.

             Besides his sons at Mounds, he is survived by his widow, Mr. Harriet Adams; two other sons, Oscar and Curtis of Dongola; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Norris of Anna.  He also leaves 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with the Rev. W. J. Ward, pastor of the Baptist church officiating.  Interment was made in the Jonesboro Cemetery.

MRS. MARY ELLEN WEBER DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITY

             Mrs. Mary Ellen Weber, age 64 years, 11 months and 24 days, died at her home 529 Commercial Avenue, in this city Thursday at noon.

             Mrs. Weber had been ill for some time.  She was a devoted member of the Pentecostal Church of his city.

             Left to mourn her passing are her aged husband, five daughters, Mrs. Irene McGinnis of Witt, Illinois, Mrs. Grace Knight, Lincoln Park, Mich., Mrs. Pearl Atkinson, Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. Esther Smithey, and Mrs. Anna Volner of Mound City; three sons, Louis and Joseph Weber of Mattoon, Illinois, and Edwin Weber of Lincoln Park, Mich.; and 31 grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Osborne of Cairo officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing the funeral.

             Casket bearers were Frank Caldwell, Mitchell Lessar, Wilson Allen, George Cowans, Joyce Vaughn and Will Meredith.

             (Her death certificate states that Mary Ellen Weber was born 7 Feb 1870, in St. Marie, Ill., the daughter of George Shelly, a native of Indiana, died 31 Jan 1935, in Mound City, Ill., the wife of A. Weber, and was buried in Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. G. A. James, who was called to Vincennes, Ind., by the death of her foster father, J. B. Zuber, has returned to her home in this city.  Mrs. James was accompanied to her home in this city by her foster mother, Mrs. Zuber, who will make an extended visit.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 15 Feb 1935:

CYNTHIA JANE HOLBROOK

             Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock at the Palestine Church for Cynthia Jane Holbrook, who died at her home near Goreville Monday night at the age of 76 years.  Surviving her she leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters.

             Rev. Knoll of Herrin officiated at the services and interment was made in the Palestine Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Services of Karnak directing the funeral.

             (Her death certificate states that Cynthia Jane Holbrook was born 11 Oct 1858, in Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Joseph Burpo, a native of Tennessee, and Polly Stanley, died 11 Feb 1935, in Goreville Township, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of Levi L. Holbrook, and was buried in Palestine Cemetery in Williamson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

RUTH SMITH DIES OF INJURIES IN WRECK

             Miss Ruth Smith, age 17 years, passed away at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo at 10 o’clock Saturday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred on the Tuesday before.  Miss Smith was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith of South Front Street of Mounds.  She was a member of the Junior Class of the Mounds Township High school.  She suffered a badly mangled right leg and other severe cuts and bruises.  She was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after receiving emergency treatment by a physician in Mound City.  She was known to be in a very serious condition, yet her family and many friends held out hope until the last for her recovery.

             The accident in which Miss Smith was injured occurred shortly after 6 p.m. last Tuesday at the northeast spur of the Y at the National Cemetery.  John Diepenbrock and Marvin Wilmouth of Grand Chain were also injured in the accident.  Diepenbrock was not seriously injured, but Mr. Wilmouth received several cuts and bruises and was a patient at the hospital for several days.  The exact cause of the accident has not been determined, but it was reported to be blinding lights.

             Funeral services for Miss Smith were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist church in Mounds, the Rev. M. A. Souers pastor of the First M. E. Church in Cairo officiating.  Following the services at the church the cortege left for Spencer Heights Cemetery where interment was made by the Ryan Funeral Service, funeral directors.

             Casket bearers were selected from members of the Mounds Township High School and were Miles Hartman, Harold Schaffer, Henry Britt, James Howard Thomas, Freddy McRoy and Elmer Koonce.  

The flowers bearers were also classmates of the deceased.

             Miss Smith is survived by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers and other relatives and a large circle of friends.

             (The death certificate states that Ruth Dimple Smith was born 26 Jul 1918, in Mounds, Ill., the daughter of Edward Pernell Smith, a native of Millcreek, W. Va., and Bessie Scully, a native of Cobden, Ill., and died 9 Feb 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Ruth D. Smith 1918-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

IMO WEBB

             Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock for Imo Webb, who died at the Holden Hospital, Carbondale, Sunday morning about nine o’clock, age 6 years.  Surviving her are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Webb and three sisters and brothers.  Funeral services were held at Tunnel Hill Church with Rev. Clyde Sutton officiating, Rev. Wilbur Simmins assisting.  Interment was made in the Mormon Temple Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak was in charge.

             (Her death certificate states that Sylvia Imo Webb was born 25 Nov 1929, in Buncombe, Ill., the daughter of Owen Webb, a native of Tunnel Hill, Ill., and Emma Wighell, a native of Oklahoma, died 10 Feb 1935, in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., and was buried in Webb Cemetery in Tunnel Hill Township, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

SON OF MR. AND MRS. FRED BAILEY DIES

             Word has been received in Mound City by Mrs. T. O’Sullivan that her grandson, Fred Bailey, had passed away in Chicago at 6:45 Wednesday evening following an operation a week ago.  The little boy was the only son of Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Bailey, the mother being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O’Sullivan.

Complete arrangements for the funeral had not been made at the time the paper went to press, but it will probably be held sometime Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in this city.

             (His death certificate states that Fred W. Bailey was born 20 Feb 1916, in Paducah, Ky., the son of Frederick Bailey, a native of Arlington, Ky., and Inez O’Sullivan, a native of Mound City, Ill., died 13 Feb 1935, in Chicago, Ill., and was buried in Mounds, Ill.  His marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Fred W. Bailey Jr. Feb. 20, 1916 Feb. 13, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

ALBERT L. MABREY OF AMERICA DIED MONDAY

             Albert L. Mabrey, age about 59 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Hows, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.,  Mr. Mabrey had resided at America, Illinois, for some time.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Wadlers’ Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau, followed by burial in the cemetery there.

             Mr. Mabrey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Effie Mabrey; and Mrs. Herbert Hews, of Cape Girardeau; Mrs. Carrie Morrow of Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. George Davis of St. Louis and Miss Mary Margaret Mabrey and Glen Albert Mabrey, both of America.  He also leaves four grandchildren and other relatives.

             (His marker in Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, Mo., reads:  Albert L. Mabrey Born Apr. 12, 1875 Died Feb. 11, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

JASPER SMILEY OF KARNAK FATALLY INJURED SUNDAY

             Jasper Smiley of Karnak, age 60 years, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car Sunday night.  Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were returning home from church at the time of the accident.  Mrs. Smiley was knocked down, but not seriously injured and her husband died two hours later, the result of the accident.

The machine which struck Smiley was driven by Wilbur Sichling of Grand Chain.  Testimony at the inquest which was held Monday morning at the Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak indicated that Sichling was blinded with the lights from an approaching car and could not see Mr. and Mrs. Smiley until it was too late to avoid the accident.

             Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Elmer, B. T., and Forest, of Karnak; one brother, in Bloomington and six brothers, of Breckinridge County; and several other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Pentecostal church in Karnak, the Rev. Mr. Hearn officiating.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Karnak, the Wilson Funeral Service directing the funeral.

             (His death certificate states that Jasper N. Smiley, farmer, of Karnak, Ill., was born 17 Jul 1879, in Kentucky, the son of Thomas Smiley, a native of Kentucky, died 10 Feb 1935, in Karnak, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Minnie Smiley, and was buried in Anderson Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill.  His World War I draft registration states that Jasper Nuten Smiley of Harned, Breckenridge Co., Ky., was born 17 Jul 1879, and was medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair.  His marker in Anderson Cemetery reads:  Jasper N. Smiley July 17, 1879 Feb. 10, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Charles McGinnis and wife of Witt, Illinois, came down to attend the funeral of Mrs. Tony Weber of Mound City.  (Perks)

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

             This column appears for the first time in this week’s issue of The Enterprise and it is hoped that it will prove interesting.  It is not the intention to give a complete biography, but only a few facts, many of which are well known to the general public, others not so well.  The person written about this week is one who is well known, none other than

M. F. BROWNER

             Was born in Mound City not many years removed from the three-quarters mark of the eighteenth century and has spent his entire life thus far in his native city.  The house of his birth stood on the same lot on which he now lives.

             His parents, Thomas and Mary Browner, immigrated from Ireland and spent the first six months in this country in the East.  In 18__ they migrated west and settled in Mound City where they presided until called to the World Beyond.

             M. F. or Miles, as he is known to his many friends, was educated in the common schools of his time.  He received no college education, but the “School of Experience” taught him many lessons which were very valuable to him when called upon to make important decisions.  His advice has been respected and almost always accepted when offered as his education came from experience and was tried.

             In June 1913 he was married to Miss Etta Kennedy of Cairo and in 1928 Mrs. Browner passed to her final reward.

             In speaking of his courtship days, Mr. Browner tells of the hard time he had going to Cairo in early 1913 to visit his sweetheart.  The town was surrounded by water and it was necessary to try all means to get there.  At times it was necessary to go to Mounds in a heat and then by Illinois Central to Cairo, but “love will always find a way” and so it did.

             Mr. Browner entered in the grocery business in his early life and spent 33 years in his store started by his father.  The store, located in the building now occupied by J. S. Barkett, enjoyed a splendid business.

             In all the 38 years that he spent in the grocery business running a credit store not one time was anyone sued for a debt.  Even after closing out the business, no one was sued and a number of accounts were never collected for collections were never pressed.  While in this store he received the name of “Honest Mike” because of his honesty in dealing with his customers.  He would probably not qualify as a clerk in many of the stores of today.

             Just after rounding the age here a young man becomes his own boss, 21, Mr. Browner entered into city politics.  His first office was that of treasurer which he held for one term.  He was next elected as clerk and filled that office for two terms.  In 1899 he was elected mayor and held that office for 26 consecutive years when he refused to run.  Four years later he was urged to run and was again elected and later again for another term, making in all 30 years that he served the city as mayor.

             A story is told concerning his last term as mayor.  He was a member of the Legislature and was only in Mound City on weekends and wished to be relieved of his mayoralty duties.  But, nevertheless, in his absence, friends filed his petition and when the final date for withdrawal came along he made a written withdrawal and handed it to a friend on Sunday for him to file the following day because he ahd to be in Springfield to attend the Legislature.  But the friend did not file the withdrawal on purpose and Mr. Browner’s name was again on the ticket and he was elected.

             All during his years as mayor city warrants were always worth face value and the first time he relinquished the office the city was free of any indebtedness, including bonded and a tidy balance was on hand.

Mound City has gone through many changes since the first time he became mayor.  During his first year all the levees were rebuilt.  In 1914 they were rebuilt again.  Other major developments in Mound City had behind them the hand of Mr. Browner.

In speaking of the ability of Mr. Browner to keep a cool head and as a leader the story is told of the high water in 1923.  It seems that things were not going just right and leadership was badly needed.  Mr. Browner was prevailed upon to take the helm and in 24 hours had things running on schedule and organized.

             He has always been a staunch Republican and was precinct committeeman for 35 years and chairman of the county central committee for 26 years of that time.

             He is now serving his third term in the state legislature from the 50^th Senatorial District and at each election his majority has increased.  This time he went in, despite large Democratic majorities for other offices with the largest vote of any candidate, Republican or Democrat.

             Mr. Browner is a charter member of the Mound City Building and Loan which was organized some years ago.  He served as the president for 20 years and upon his resignation as president was made chairman of one of its important committees.

             He is at present president of the First State Bank and has been for about 10 years.  This bank remained solvent when banks all around crashed several years ago and it is to the guidance of Mr. Browner that a great deal of the credit should go.

             He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank in 1904 and served as a director.  When disaster came to banks he worked hard to save the First National though it was forced to the wall.

             In taking an invoice of M. F. Browner’s life thus far it can be said that it has been a life devoted to his fellowman, one open and frank, and one that has been invaluable to the community in which he has lived.  And yet his life is not lived for he is still very active and his guiding hand is still felt.

             (The death certificate states that Michael Francis Browner, retired banker, was born 19 May 1863, in New Jersey, the son of Thomas Browner and Mary McCarthy, natives of Ireland, died 14 Oct 1941, in Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., and was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mounds, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Michael F. Browner 1862-1941.   Markers for his parents there read:  Thomas Browner 1832-1901 Father and Mother Browner 1832-1912.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 15 Feb 1935:

Ruth Smith Dies from Injuries in Wreck

             Ruth Smith, who was injured ___day evening, Feb. 5, when ____ automobile in which she and ____ were riding on their ___ Cairo was wrecked at the Y ____ near the National Cemetery ___ Saturday morning just ____ o’clock.  Her tragic death ___ of gloom over the entire ____.  A beautiful girl with _____ disposition, Ruth made ____ wherever she went.  She was ____ in Mounds Township High school ____.  Her age was seventeen.

             Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith, two brothers, ___ of Cairo and Joe of Texas; ____ Mrs. Arthur Williams ____, N.C., and Mrs. Har___ ___ of Mounds.

             Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the ____ Methodist church, the Rev. ___ of the Cairo Methodist Church officiating.  Only one vocal ____ was rendered—a duet by ___ckmeyer and Charles ___.

             Mounds Township High School was closed for the afternoon and the ___ attended the service in a body.  The casket bearers selected ____ class, were Miles Hartman, ___ Britt, Harold Shaffer, ___rd Thomas, Frederick ___ and Elmer Koonce.  The flower bearers, also juniors, were Zelda ____, Pauline Moore, Ruth Cruse, ____ __abeth, Cora LaClede ____ and Helen Scott.  The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.

             Burial was in Spencer Heights Cemetery with the James ____ Funeral Service conducting.

Elmer F. Gray

             A few weeks ago the Independent carried the news of the death of Elmer F. Gray, half-brother of J. A. Childers of this city.  Below is an obituary of Mr. Gray received this week by Mr. Childers from Seattle, Wash., where Mr. Gray was living at the time of his death.

ELMER F. GRAY

             Elmer F. Gray, age 59, passed away at his home in Seattle, Washington, January 16, 1935, after several months’ illness.

             Members of his immediate family were with him during his illness.  Funeral services were held in the University Methodist Temple Church, where he and his family were members.  Whenever possible, he attended church.  Being so well known in his community, the people looked upon him as one who practiced the golden rule every day.  During the service, his favorite songs—“Rock of Ages,” “In the Garden,” “Lead Kindly Light,” and “I Need Thee Every Hour,” were played upon the pipe organ.  The soloist sang “It Is Well with My Soul.”

             The Rev. Dr. Stafford built his sermon around the beautiful sayings of Mr. Gray.  Some of his favorite sayings were:  “Christianity begins in the home,”  “If everyone observed the Beatitudes, we would need no laws,” and “Every person has some good qualities if only we have the power to see them.”

“Crossing the Bar,” one of his favorite poems, was read by Dr. Stafford.

             He was laid to rest in the beautiful Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle.

             He was born in Franklin County, Illinois, Oct. 22, 1875, later moving to Pulaski County, where he taught in the public schools of Round Pond, Swan Lake, Levings, Olmstead, Friendship, and Karnak.  In 1918 he moved to Seattle, Washington, where he was on the Y. M. C. A. teaching staff for six years.  In 1931 and in 1933 he and Mrs. Gray had the privilege of returning to Illinois where they visited their many relatives and friends, many being former pupils of Mr. Gray.

             In recent years Mr. Gray and his sons have operated the E. F. Gray & Sons Service Station.

             He is survived by his widow, Mirtie Gray; a daughter, Mrs. E. R. Parsons; three sons, Talmage, Loren and Homer; one granddaughter, Donna Jean Gray; one sister, Mrs. Charles Wood of Seattle; and five brothers, Rantsom, Moody and Sankey Gray of Seattle, J. A. Childers of Mounds, Illinois, and George Childers of Grand Chain, Illinois.

             (Published with the obituary is a picture of Elmer F. Gray.—Darrel Dexter)

Karnak Man Killed Sunday Night by Automobile

             Jasper Smiley of Karnak, age 60, was fatally injured Sunday night when hit by an automobile while he and his wife were on their way home from church about nine o’clock.  Mrs. Smiley also was knocked down but was only slightly injured.  Smiley lived only two hours after being struck.

             The accident was caused by blinding lights as two machines approached each other from opposite directions.  Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were walking along the pavement, and Wilbur Sichling, driver of the car that hit them, failed to see the couple.  The jury at the inquest conducted a verdict of death as a result of an unavoidable accident.

             Mr. Smiley is survived by his widow and three sons, Elmer, B. T. and Forrest Smiley.

Miss Bertha Zurayda Brown

             Miss Bertha Z. Brown of Cairo, assistant postmaster in the Cairo post office, died Sunday at her home in that city following a brief illness of pneumonia.

             Miss Brown was the only sister of Mrs. John C. Fisher, wife of the publisher of the Cairo Evening Citizen.  She is also survived by a brother, Harrison I. Brown, two nieces and two nephews, all of Cairo and many more distant relatives in Cairo and elsewhere.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brown and was a member of one of Alexander County’s most prominent families, tracing her ancestry back to Revolutionary War days.

             She was born in Thebes and her body was taken to Thebes for burial by the side of her parents.

             (Alfred Brown married Zade Irvin on 21 Dec 1879, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Bertha Zorayda Brown was born 6 Jun 1883, in Thebes, Ill., the daughter of Alfred Brown and Zorayda Irvin, natives of Thebes, Ill., died 10 Feb 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., and was buried in Thebes Cemetery.  Her marker there reads:  Bertha Z. Brown 1883-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Fannie Owens

             Mrs. Fannie Owens, widow of the late Cornelius Owens, at one time a prominent colored resident of the town and county, died early Tuesday morning at her home, corner of Elm and First streets, at about the age of 80 years.

             In his lifetime, her husband owned the row of houses along First Street from Elm to what is now the Britt Garage.  She continued to occupy the corner house and in favorable weather sat for hours each day on the porch answering greetings from many of those who passed by.

             She is survived by an adopted son, Arthur Owens, of Mounds.

             Funeral services were held Thursday at 12 o’clock noon at St. John’s Baptist Church, the Rev. J. T. Dodson officiating.  Burial was in Lincoln Cemetery, the Donaldson Funeral Service conducting.

             (Cornelius Owens married Fanny Quigley on 27 Mar 1881, in Alexander Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Fannie Owens, of 11^th & Elm streets, Mounds, Ill., was born about 1855, died 12 Feb 1935, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Cornelius Owen, and was buried in Lincoln Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Accident in Fog, One Dead, Five Injured

             S. L. Thorpe, of Ullin, colored, school teacher and county surveyor, was killed and five young men, white, all of Ullin, were injured in a terrific head-on collision between two automobiles on Highway No. 2 between Pulaski and Ullin last Friday evening during a heavy fog.

             Thorpe, a teacher in the colored school at Pulaski, was returning to his home in Ullin.  He was alone in his car.  The five young men, Vaughn and Harold Hart, Delbert Stoner, Lewis Frechette and Leon Smith were traveling south on their way to the county basketball tournament in progress at Mound City.  Both cars were straddling the black line, according to reports, and the impact was so great that the two cars could not be pulled apart until intertwining parts of the two could be separated.  Thorpe was killed instantly and all five boys were severely cut and bruised.  It was at first thought that Stoner had suffered a fractured skull, but emergency treatment by physicians revealed no serious injury, except from laceration.

             Traffic was blocked so long that the Ullin bus, occupied by the Ullin High School basketball team, which was scheduled for a game that evening, could not get by and, after an hour’s wait by restless fans, that particular game was dropped.

             Thorpe was known throughout the county as a successful school teacher and also for his work as surveyor.

             (The World War I draft registration for Stewart Lyman Thorpe states he was a cobbler in Ullin, Ill.  According to his death certificate, Stewart L. Thorpe, school teacher, was born 16 May 1878, in Tennessee, the son of Henderson Thorpe, a native of South Carolina, and Kate Titigin, a native of North Carolina, died 8 Feb 1935, in Ullin, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Maud Thorpe, and was buried in Ullin Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  Stewart L. Thorpe 1878-1935 God has claimed thee as His own.  Maud Thorpe his wife 1882-1950 Christ is my hope.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Keiser of Duluth, Minn., have been guests of Mrs. Ida Weaver and family.  They were en route home from Union City, Tenn., where they were called by the death of Mr. Keiser’s brother, C. E. Keiser, who had been in the jewelry business in Union City for more than 40 years.  He was also a brother of Mrs. J. W. Arnn, who was ill at her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and unable to attend her brother’s funeral.  In Duluth, Mr. and Mrs. Keiser have experienced some real winter this year, the thermometer registering 38 below zero and the snow piling almost as high as their doors.  Mrs. Keiser will be remembered as Miss Susie Weaver.  Mr. and Mrs. Keiser and Mrs. J. W. Arnn and family are former residents of this city.

             (The death certificate of Charles Edward Keiser, Sr., of East Exchange St., Union City, Obion Co., Tenn., retail hardware merchant, was born 19 Feb 1871, in Waynesboro, Va., the son of W. A. Keiser and Fannie Shumker, natives of Virginia, died 6 Feb 1935, of coronary thrombosis, and was buried in East View Cemetery in Union City, Tenn.—Darrel Dexter)

PRISONER HANGS HIMSELF

             Douglas Miller, 52, proprietor of a repair shop in Anna, committed suicide in the Union County jail Saturday night by hanging himself with a blanket taken from his bunk.  He had been taken to the jail earlier that same evening following an argument with Chief of Police H. H. Woods of Anna over possession of a revolver.  His body was found about 8 o’clock Sunday morning by a cell mate.  Miller was divorced from his wife who lives in Anna.

             (According to his death certificate, Samuel Douglas Miller, painter and paper hanger, of Anna, Ill., was born 1 Nov 1884, in Elizabethtown, Ill., the son of Samuel D. Miller, a native of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Kathayn Steele, a native of Hardin Co., Ill., died 10 Feb 1935, in Jonesboro, Union Co., Ill., the divorced husband of Esther Miller, and was buried in Elizabethtown Cemetery in Hardin Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY HUSBAND

             Grayville—Mrs. Margaret Rankin, 34, was accidentally shot and killed about 10 o’clock last Friday by her husband, Vern Rankin, at their home in the vicinity of Dick Pond, about 12 miles south of here.

             Death was instantaneous, as the top part of her head was blown off by a charge from a .20 gauge shotgun.  The load of No. 6 shot struck her in the pact part of the head, as she was working about the kitchen.

             Rankin told a coroner’s jury impaneled by Coroner R. C. Brown at noon that the gun was accidentally discharged when the hammer struck a door in the house as he was rushing outside to shoot a dog.

             The jury exonerated Rankin, returning a verdict of accidental death.

             Several of his hogs had been killed by dogs recently, he said, and one hog was missing that morning.  He had the gun outside earlier in the morning, but had placed it on a bench in a shed and later he took it into the house and placed it behind a door leading into a small bedroom.

             When he went upstairs, according to his story, he glanced outside and noticed the dogs were chasing some hogs again.  He rushed down the stairs, picked up the gun hurriedly with his left hand and in pulling it around the edge of the door the hammer struck the edge with sufficient force to discharge the shell.

             Mrs. Rankin was in the kitchen adjoining the bedroom, either washing or preparing to wash, he told, with her back toward the door so that the load from the gun struck her in the back of the head just at the base of her skull.

             With exception of Rankin and his wife, only a two-year-old daughter, Phyllis Joan, was present, the other members of the family having left a short time before.

             (Her death certificate states that Sadie Margaret Rankin, housewife of R. F. D. 5, Carmi, Ill., was born 19 Nov 1900, in Uniontown, Ky., the daughter of Ed Jacobs and Stella Wathen, natives of Kentucky, died 1 Feb 1935, in Hawthorne, White Co., Ill., wife of Vern Rankin, and was buried in Grayville Cemetery, White Co., Ill.  Her marker in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville, Edwards Co., Ill., reads:  Margaret Rankin 1900-1934 Vern Rankin 1896-1980.—Darrel Dexter)

FAITHFUL DOG GUARDS DEAD MAN

             Murphysboro—When Thomas Anglin, 60, was found dead in his house here, Sunday night of last week, an undertaker was called to remove the body.  As they approached the body, which was found sitting in a chair, the dead man’s faithful dog rushed between the undertaker and body and refused to let them touch his master.  The dog was finally coaxed out in the front yard and the body removed.  As if in anguish, the poor dog ran off into the darkness howling as if someone had injured him.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams and little daughter of Charlotte, N.C., who were called here on account of the serious condition of Mrs. Williams’ sister, Miss Ruth Smith, arrived only after her death.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 22 Feb 1935:

Former Mounds Resident Fatally Injured in Subway

             Alfred Jones, 32, son of C. C. Jones, died in a Brooklyn, N.Y., hospital Sunday, Feb. 17, from the effects of injuries received the day before in a subway accident in Brooklyn, according to word received by relatives.

             Jones, familiarly called Buck, was in the United States Navy and had just completed a round the world trip on the S. S. Tuscaloosa.  He was on his way back to Long Beach, Calif., where he was to be stationed permanently.

             The Chicago Tribune of Monday carried the news that Jones had been found unconscious on the subway track and that police and navy officials said he apparently had been beaten severely.  The supposition is that he had been waylaid, beaten and robbed.

             Mr. Jones is survived by his widow, his father, two brothers, Bruce Jones of Mounds and Sam Jones of Malden, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Harding Cooley of Laramie, Wyoming; an aunt, Mrs. Julia Crippen of Mounds; and other relatives.

             The body will be brought here and taken to James Funeral Home to await the arrival of Mrs. Jones, who will come from Long Beach to attend the funeral.

Former Mound City Resident Dies in Jonesboro

             Adolph Murphey, age 73, died Monday, Feb. 18, at his home in Jonesboro, where he had lived for the last 12 years.

             Mr. Murphey, previous to moving to Jonesboro, resided at Mound City for 47 years.

             Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Hattie Murphey; one son, Clyde Murphey, of Peoria; four grandchildren and one brother, G. J. Murphy of Mound City.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Methodist church in Jonesboro, the Rev. Mr. Smith officiating.  Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery, Mounds, G. A. James directing.

Mrs. Myrta Miriam Jones

             Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16, at 2 o’clock at the Lutheran Chapel Church for Mrs. Myrta Miriam Jones of Casco, Illinois.

             Mrs. Jones was well known and had many friends in Cypress and Karnak.  Her husband, W. H. Jones, operates a dairy farm between Karnak and Cypress and she took an active part until she became sick.

             She leaves a husband, two sons, Austin and Lester; three daughters, Estie Short, Lorena Basham, and Lovena Turner; one half-sister, Beatrice Osman of Cypress; one half-brother, Alfred Daywalt; and a stepmother, Emma Daywalt.

             Burial was made in the Lutheran Chapel Cemetery, Rev. Elmer Smith of Ullin officiating.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

Miss Mildred Sims, Teacher, Dies Saturday Morning

             Miss Mildred Sims, a teacher in Mounds Township High School for the past 12 years, died Saturday morning, Feb. 16, at her home in Mound City.  She had been in failing health for some time, but had continued her teaching until the last week in January.

             Miss Sims, age 41, was born in Mound City and received her education in the Mound City schools, graduating from the Mound City High School.  She first taught in the Mound City Grade School, coming from there to Mounds.  In all, she taught 23 years.

             Surviving her are her invalid mother, Mrs. S. E. Sims; two sisters, Miss Ora Sims of Mound City and Mrs. Florence Reid of Champaign; a brother, J. W. Sims of Cairo; four nephews and one niece.  Her father, John W. Sims, preceded her in death a number of years ago.

             Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church of Mound City, the Rev. Everett Hayden officiating.  Miss Sims had been active in the work of this church and was a member of the church choir.

             Mounds Township High School was dismissed for the day and the Thistlewood Grade School for the afternoon as a token of respect to her memory, the teachers and many of the pupils attending the funeral services.

             Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

Mrs. U. S. A. Gadbois

             Mrs. U. S. A. Gadbois, 73, of Villa Ridge neighborhood, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, at about 9:30 o’clock at her home.

             She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. G. A. Piper of McClure, Mrs. A. R. P. Herbert and Mrs. J. M. Clancy of Villa Ridge; two sons, Roy of Natchez, Miss., and Everette of Chicago; two granddaughters, Mrs. Wallace MacKinney of Aurora, and Miss Jean Clancy of , also other relatives

             Funeral arrangements will be made after the arrival of the two sons.

Dr. and Mrs. O. T. Hudson were in Granite City last Friday, called there by the death of Alec Heidig, father of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Victor Hudson, of Memphis, Tenn.

             (His death certificate states that Alex Hideg, restaurant owner, was born 17 Oct 1889, in Motcsolad, Hungary, the son of Frank Hideg and Elizabeth Flietos, natives of Hungary, died 13 Feb 1935, in Granite City, Madison Co., Ill., husband of Ethel Hideg, and was buried in Edwardsville Township, Madison Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 22 Feb 1935:

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FRED W. BAILEY, JR.

             Funeral services for Fred W. Bailey, Jr., age 18, whose death occurred in Chicago Wednesday night of last week following an operation, were held Saturday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mound City and interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.

             Prior to coming to Mound City funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Chicago.  The young man was a senior at St. Vincent’s de Paul Academy, Chicago.

             Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailey; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Sullivan of Mound City; and the following other relatives:   Mrs. Arch Mathis of Tamaroa, Illinois, Mrs. A. C. Kavanaugh, of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Elmer Cowell and Mrs. Herbert Neff of Cairo, and Mrs. DeWitt Kuykendall, all aunts of the deceased; and an uncle, F. A. O’Sullivan, of Cleveland, Ohio.

             Casketbearers were Bernard Langan, Charles Walder, Billy Hartman, J. B. Brewer, Jr., Charles Pierceall, Lawrence Duggan, Robert Williams and Lloyd Huffman.

ADOLPH MURPHY DIES AT HOME IN JONESBORO, ILL.

             Adolph Murphy, age 73 years and 8 months, died at his home in Jonesboro, Illinois, at 2:45 o’clock Monday morning.  Mr. Murphy was the son of Dr. James and Rachael Murphy and was born June 19, 1861, in Paducah, Ky.

             Soon after the Civil War, Dr. Murphy, with his family, moved to Pope County, Illinois, to a settlement known as Stringtown.  When the deceased was fourteen years of age they came to Mound City where he made his home until he left for Jonesboro where he has been for 12 years.

             While quite a lad, Mr. Murphy secured work in the Mound City Stave Mill, where he worked for A. J. Dougherty for a period of thirty years.  In May 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Freeze, the ceremony being performed in the M. E. church in Mound City and to this union two children were born, one dying in infancy.

             Several years ago Mr. Murphy professed faith in Christ and received the ordinance of baptism at the hand of Rev. Baker, who was pastor of the M. E. Church of Mound City at that time.  Later Mr. Murphy united with the Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Illinois.

             Left to mourn his departure are his faithful and constant companion, Mrs. Hattie Murphy; his son, Clyde; and four grandchildren of Peoria, Illinois, and one brother, G. J. Murphy of Mound City; and a host of friends in Jonesboro and Mound City.

             Funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in Jonesboro, Illinois, the Rev. O. C. Smith, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery by G. A. James of Mound City, funeral director.  Many Mound City friends met the body at the cemetery at Mounds and attended the services there.

             (His birth record states that Adolphus Murphy was born in June 1861, the son of J. H. Murphy and Rachel Butler. Adolphus Murphey, 28, of Mound City, Ill., married on 15 May 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Hattie Freeze, 17, of Mound City, Ill.  His marker in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Adolphus Murphy June 18, 1861 Feb. 18, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

J. D. McREYNOLDS DIED IN CAIRO

             J. D. McReynolds, age 8 years, son of Mrs. C. E. McReynolds, passed away at his home in Cairo at 4:30 o’clock Sunday evening.  He was the son of C. E. McReynolds, who was killed in Mound City about six years ago while riding in a car.

             The body was brought to the funeral home of G. A. James in Mound City and later was taken to Barlow, Ky., and funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church at 2 o’clock.  Interment was made in the Barlow Cemetery.

             (His death certificate states that J. D. McReynolds was born 21 Jan 1927, in Detroit, Mich., the son of C. E. McReynolds and Goldie May Moore, natives of Kentucky, died 17 Feb 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., and was buried in Barlow Cemetery in Barlow, Ballard Co., Ky.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. MYRTA MIRIAM JONES DIED THURSDAY NIGHT

             Mrs. Myrta Miriam Jones, age 55 years, wife of W. H. Jones, of Cypress, Illinois, passed away at her home at 11 o’clock Thursday night following an illness of about six days of pneumonia.  Mrs. Jones was held in very high esteem throughout the community in which she lived.  Mr. Jones operates a dairy farm between Cypress and Karnak and she took an active part in the business until she became ill.

             Funeral services were held Saturday, February 15, at 2 o’clock at the Lutheran Chapel Church west of Cypress, the Rev. Elmer Smith, of Ullin, officiating.  Interment was made in the Lutheran Chapel Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service directing the funeral.

             Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, two sons, Austin and Lester; and three daughters, Mrs. Estie Short, Mrs. Lorena Basham and Mrs. Lovena Turner; one half-sister, Mrs. Beatrice Osman of Cypress; and one half-brother, Alfred Daywalt; and a step-mother, Mrs. Emma Daywalt.

             (William Jones, 21, born in Illinois, a farmer in Lincoln Green, Johnson Co., Ill., the son of Mr. Jones and Miss Hodges, married on 30 Oct 1898, at the home of the bride’s father in Union Co., Ill., Myrtle Davault, 19, from Dongola, born in Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Mr. Davault and Miss Porter.   John M. Daywalt married Dora I. Porter on 31 Mar 1878, in Johnson Co., Ill.  John M. Daywalt, 28, a farmer near Dongola, born near Dongola, the son of J. R. Daywalt and S. J. Clifford, married 2^nd on 5 Sep 1886, at the home of J. M. Phelan in Union Co., Ill., Emma E. Phelan, 19, born near Dongola, Ill., the daughter of J. M. Phelan and Rachel Brown.  According to her death certificate, Myrta Miriam Jones was born 3 Jan 1879, in Union Co., Ill., the son of John M. Daywalt, a native of Illinois, and Dora Porter, a native of Johnson Co., Ill., died 14 Feb 1935, in Cypress, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of W. H. Jones, and was buried in Road District 10, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

C. E. RICHEY’S STEP-MOTHER DIED SUNDAY NIGHT

             Mrs. James Richey of Indianapolis, Ind., step-mother of C. E. Richey of this city, died at her home Sunday night.  No particulars have been learned of her death, but Mr. Richey and daughters, Mrs. Paul Baccus and husband left Monday to attend the funeral.

MRS. ALICE GADBOIS DIES AT HOME NEAR VILLA RIDGE

             Mrs. Alice Gadbois, age 73 years, wife of U. S. A. Gadbois, died at her home near Villa Ridge about 9:30 o’clock Wednesday night.

             She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. G. A. Piper of McClure, Mrs. A. R. P. Herbert, and Mrs. J. M. Clancy, of Villa Ridge; two sons, Roy Gadbois of Natchez, Miss., and Everett Gadbois of Chicago.  Also two granddaughters, Mrs. Nellie McKinney, of Aurora, Illinois, and Miss Jean Clancy, of Springfield, Illinois, besides a number of other relatives and a large circle of friends.

             Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed awaiting the arrival of her sons.

             (U. S. A. Gadbois married M. Alice Spencer on 25 Nov 1885, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Mary Alice Gadbois was born 17 Sep 1861, in Leeds, Wis., the daugher of E. T. Spencer, a native of Vermont, and Sarah Taylor, a native of Maine, died 20 Feb 1935, in Road District 4, Pulaski Co., Ill., the wife of U. S. A. Gadbois, and was buried in Villa Ridge, Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill., reads:  Uregus S. A. Gadbois 1860-1941 Mary Alice Gadbois 1860-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

FATHER OF MOUND CITY MAN DIED IN CAIRO

             Patrick B. Duggan, age 77 years, father of Michael Duggan of Mound City, passed away at his home in Cairo early Monday morning following an illness of about a month.  He became critical about a week before his death.

             Mr. Duggan was born in Jefferson City, Mo., March 4, 1857.  He came to Cairo in 1865 and had since made his home there.  He had served in the post office department in Cairo for 37 years as a mail carrier and superintendent of mails.  He was well known throughout the community and his death has caused sincere sorrow to all who knew him.  He was a devout member of St. Joseph’s Church, where funeral services were held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning.  Following the services at the church the cortege left for Villa Ridge where interment was made in Calvary Cemetery.  Father R. E. Jantzen officiated at the funeral.

             Surviving Mr. Duggan are his widow and six children, Michael Duggan of Mound City, Wilfred of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. John Heman of London, Ont., and Miss May Duggan, Joseph and Lawrence Duggan, all of Cairo.  He also leaves two brothers, Joseph Duggan of Los Angeles, Calif., and John Duggan of San Diego, Calif.; besides four grandchildren.

             (According to his death certificate, Patrick Bernard Duggan was born 4 Mar 1857, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Michael Duggan and Ellen Mulvehill, natives of Ireland, died 18 Feb 1935, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Catherine Duggan, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Patrick B. Dugan 1858-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MISS MILDRED SIMS DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITY

             Miss Mildred Sims, age 41 years, passed away at her home in this city at 2 o’clock Saturday morning following a lingering illness.  Miss Sims had only been confined to her bed about a week, but had been in failing health for the past years.  She was born in Mound City and grew to womanhood in this city, receiving her education in the Mound City schools.  She was a graduate of the Mound City High School and went several terms to the University of Illinois at Urbana.  She had been a teacher in the Mound City and Mounds schools for the past 23 years.

             Miss Sims was a devout member of the Methodist Church and also a member of Class Nine of the First M. E. Sunday School.  The many friends of the family in this community deeply sympathize with them in this their great bereavement.  And especially do they sympathize with the invalid mother who depended upon her so much.  She will be greatly missed by her family, and her chair, which is now vacant, can never be filled.  She will also be missed by her friends and associates.  She was always in attendance at all church gatherings and entertainments given by her Sunday school class, and in these gatherings she will also be greatly missed.

             Surviving her are her mother, Mrs. S. E. Sims; two sisters, Miss Ora Sims of this city and Mrs. Florence Reid of Champaign, Illinois; a brother, J. W. Sims of Cairo; and four nephews and one niece.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First M. E. Church in this city, the Rev. Everette Hayden, pastor of the church, officiating.  A short service was held at the residence prior to going to the church.  Mrs. Sims was unable to attend the services at the church.  Rev. Hayden’s remarks were very impressive and the church choir sang three beautiful hymns, “When the Mists Have Rolled Away,” “Lead Me Gently Home,” and “No Night There.”  “Some Time We’ll Understand,” was sung at the home before going to the church.  The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful and were a silent tribute to the departed as the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends.

             Casket bearers were all members of the faculty of the Mounds high school and grade school and were:  Donald Berst, James Tucker, Benson Britton, George King, Charles Moore, and Lawrence Snyder.  G. A. James of Mound City directed the funeral and interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

             (Her death certificate states that Mildred Sims, a school teacher, was born 17 Aug 1893, in Mound City, Ill., the daughter of John W. Sims and Sarah E. Neal, natives of Indiana, died 16 Feb 1935, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Mildred Sims 1893-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Laverne Armstrong spent Saturday and Sunday in Mound City, being called on account of the death of Miss Mildred Sims.

CARD OF THANKS

             Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Bailey will always remember with deep gratitude your kind expressions of sympathy and consolation in their recent sorrow, the loss of their dear son, Fred, Jr.

CARD OF THANKS

             To our friends who contributed their service, expressions of sympathy and floral offerings in the hour of bereavement, we acknowledge our heartiest and sincere thanks.

Wife—Mrs. S. L. Thorpe and

Sister—Mrs. Gertrude Hall

Obituary Written by Founder of Olmstead

             The obituary of Mrs. Jemima Cloud, which was written in long hand and may or may not have been published, is in the possession of W. L. Deahl of Mound City.  The obituary was written by the founder of the village of Olmstead, E. B. Olmstead.  Mrs. Cloud died in 1880.  She was the grandmother of Mrs. Elmer Boyd of Mound City.  Following is the obituary:

             “The last of the pioneers of America gone—Died, at America Saturday last, September 25^th, Mrs. Jemima Cloud, widow of George Cloud, aged 75 years, 6 months and 17 days.  The burial services were conducted by Rev. Hanson and J. M. Gore of the Methodist Church, the former delivering the discourse.  Mrs. Cloud’s mother, Elizabeth Wright, was a native of Edinburg, Scotland, her father, John Bowman, falling in with the current of emigration even at that early day, setting westward, landed his family and affects from a keel boat at America in 1818.  James W. Bowman, the last of the family, except Mrs. Cloud, died last month in California.  Mrs. Cloud, at the time of the arrival of the family, was 13 years old.  In October, 1823, she was united in marriage with Captain George Cloud, who had served his country faithfully in the War of 1812 and was subsequently surveyor of Alexander County and held, besides other important offices.  Mrs. Cloud united with the Methodist Church in 1829.  For half a century she retained the confidence and esteem of her neighbors and the unfailing love of those who knew her best.  A very retentive memory had stored up many a reminiscence of the past, which told with tenderness and earnestness, made the listener a favored one.  She left two children, Mr. Harvey Cloud with whom she lived and Mrs. William Lyerly.  These with ten grand and three great-grandchildren, rise up to call her blessed.  What changes did this grand old lady see.  The town of America of which so much was expected, desolated by yellow and malarial fever and abandoned of its numerous inhabitants not less than a thousand, perhaps two thousand.  The last four known heads of families were Judge Field of New Orleans, Major Webb of Makanda, Col. Hacker of Anna and Mrs. Cloud.  For a couple of years past the latter has been the sole survivor.  She saw the scores of comfortable houses of her childhood pass away until only three were left.  But on the other hands she saw the State of Illinois admitted as a state with 35,220 inhabitants the year she entered it, push her way until in the class of ‘39 she stands fourth in population and perhaps third in agriculture, general education, state and general charities, and in sustaining and encouraging morality and religion.  Would we see our state advance until she becomes as her shape and position would indicate, the seal keystone of the arch.  Let us emulate the pious examples of the great and good who have gone before.”

E. B. Olmstead”

             (George Cloud married Jemima Bowman on 12 Oct 1823, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Her marker in Lyerly-Cloud Cemetery reads:  Jemima Cloud Born March 8, 1805 Died Sept. 25, 1880.—Darrel Dexter)

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

W. L. DEAHL

             Washington Lafayette Deahl, who signs his name W. L., is one of the most interesting persons in Pulaski County to talk to concerning the history of the village of America and Mound City and the folks who have lived in those places.  It is probable he can tell much about other parts of Pulaski County.

             He was born in 1850 about a city block east of the Walter Schwarz farm at America, or between the Schwarz farm and the Ohio River, and celebrated his 86^th birthday on February 9, this year.  Several of his friends of long standing called on him on his birthday at his home in the Phoenix block where he is confined because of a condition in his knees that prevents him from walking about.

             Concerning his ancestors, his parents were Jacob Deahl and Sarah Deahl nee Wilson.  His father immigrated from Germany.  His mother’s parents came to America from Pittsburg in 1819 and Mrs. Wilson was born at America.  An interesting note about his maternal grandmother, Mrs. William Wilson, is that she circulated the petition to build the Franklin School at America in 1831.  That was the first school there.

             When Mr. Deahl was one year old, he moved with his parents from the home of his birth to the Deahl home near the America school and was reared in that location.

             His first few years of school were spent in a log building then called the America School, the same as now, and on the same site as the present school.  It was in the same building where his mother received her education.  In 1860 the building was rebuilt and again in 1883.

             In 1864, near the close of the Civil War, Mr. Deahl was a clerk in the Wilson and Clogg Store in Mound City.  It seems though that although he worked enough to keep his job, the owners of the store had a time keeping him at work.  Much drilling of soldiers went on between the street now known as Commercial Avenue, on which the store was located, and the river, and boy-like, he would much rather watch the soldiers drill then sell groceries.

             It was probably the fact that he saw the soldiers drill each day that created in him a desire to join the army.  He and Frank Lyerly, both friends, tried to enlist, but were rejected.  However, had they tried as Dan Hogan, another friend, they might have made it, because some way he was admitted.  Mr. Hogan and Mr. Deahl were somewhat near the same age, but Mr. Hogan was accepted while Mr. Deahl was rejected because of his age.

             One incident Mr. Deahl recalls concerning the war, is when Colonel Lawler was thrown from his horse and put in the hospital in the building which is now the Sears Nichols Canning factory.  He was mounting his horse when the incident happened.  Colonel Lawler was officer of the 18^th Illinois regiment.

             In reference to the Civil War, he remembers a number of things.  Among them he recalls hearing the cannon boom at the battles at Belmont and Fort Donnelson.  He recalls the day the ammunition storehouse on the site of the old Glenn-Trammell mill exploded.  This explosion created quite a sensation.  The storehouse had been a foundry and was confiscated by the army.  Squire Mertz, grandfather of the late Al Mertz, came to Mound City from Cincinnati as a pattern cutter in that foundry.

             Eighteen or twenty years of Mr. Deahl’s life was spent in the store, railroad station and post office combined at America.  He bought the store from Boyd and Gross.

             Another part of his life was spent in Memphis, Tenn., where he was in the merchandising business.  Later he was a watchman for the Illinois Power and Light in Mound City and spent about 10 years at that job.  He is now retired and unable to work.  His wife was Miss Annie Dunn before their marriage and was the daughter of B. F. and Jane Dunn, who lived on the place on which William Schwarz now resides.  She passed to her reward in1913 while they were in Memphis.

             Three children graced the Deahl home, L. L. and Frank Deahl and a daughter whose name is now Mrs. Harry Biggs.  L. L. Deahl was called to his final reward in 1923.  Frank Deahl lives in Mound City and Mrs. Harry Biggs resides in Mississippi.

             As stated at the beginning, Mr. Deahl is among the most interesting in the county to talk to.  He has a host of historical facts in his mind and when relating them he is able to give accurately the date of almost every happening.  He also has in his possession a record book of the meetings of the trustees of the Village of America.  His grandfather Wilson was clerk of the board of trustees and that is how the book came into the possession of Mr. Deahl.  He can quote accurately many of the things in that book without looking at it.

             Until recently when he was forced to stay in his room from an injury to his hip, and now because of his knees, he had spent much of his time in front of or inside of some store relating happenings of years ago of which he has a very clear memory.  Many have listened with interest to his conversations.

             His knees, which will not support him, force him to remain in his room.  Aside from that trouble, he is well and bids fair to reach the century mark.

             Later on, an account will be given of some of the proceedings of America, which once had a population of more than 1,000.

             (Washington L. Deahl married Anna C. Dunn on 28 Jun 1877, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Benjamin Franklin Deahl, 71 E. 137^th St., C. & E. I. railroad switchman, was born 10 Sep 1881, in America, Ill., the son of W. L. Deahl, died 17 Nov 1923 in Riverside, Cook Co., Ill., and was buried at Mound City, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 1 Mar 1935:

BODY OF ALFRED JONES ARRIVES IN MOUNDS

             The body of Alfred Jones, age 32 years, son of C. C. Jones of Mounds, who died in a hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., February 17, following injuries he received in an accident in a Brooklyn subway, arrived in Mounds Saturday.  Mr. Jones was in the U. S. Navy and had just completed a trip around the world on the S. A. Tuscaloosa.  His widow arrived from Long Beach, Calif., last week and it was her request that the funeral services be postponed until Tuesday.

             Mrs. Jones and her husband had only been married two years and Mr. Jones had been on a world cruise for the past year and he was en route to San Diego, Calif., where he expected to join his wife and where his headquarters would have been when the accident occurred.

             The body was accompanied from Brooklyn by a fellow sailor, Oscar Walgman, and was taken to the home of his cousin, William Crippen.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church in Mounds, followed by interment in the National Cemetery.  Rev. Earl Phillips, pastor of the church, officiated at the funeral.  G. A. James directed.

             Company “K” of Cairo furnished members for a color guard, firing squad and commanding officers for full military honors, which were given at the funeral.  The sailor boys from his ship sent a very large floral anchor and the other floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.

             Surviving Mr. Jones, besides his widow, are his father, C. C. Jones, of Mounds; and two brothers, Bruce and Samuel Jones, of Mounds.   His mother passed away several years ago.

             Casket bearers were Roy Wanura, Earl Taylor, Gene Roberts, Joe ____oner, Harley Lentz, and Clyde Crippen.

             (His interment record states that Alfred Buck Jones, Quartermaster 3^rd class served on the U. S. S. Tuscaloosa in the U.S. Navy and died 13 Feb 1935, while in the service at the Brooklyn Navy Hospital, N.Y., and was buried 26 Feb 1935, at Mound City National Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

JERRY HOLT DIES THURSDAY

             Jerry Holt, age 50 years, passed away at his home in Karnak Thursday night following an illness of the past five years.

             Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Lura Holt; four children, Dorothy, Charles, Betty and Jack; two brothers, Charles and William Holt of Karnak; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Brown of Kenilsworth, Illinois, and Mrs. Ada Evers of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. J. E. Holt.

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Anderson Church east of Karnak.  The Wilson Funeral Service directed the funeral.

             (His death certificate states that Jerry Thomas Holt, a railroad fireman, was born 21 Jul 1885, in Pope Co., Ill., the son of J. E. Holt, a native of Bedford, Pa., and Martha Ann Cummins, a native of Kentucky, died 21 Feb 1935, in Road Distrct 5, Massac Co., Ill., the husband of Lura Holt.  His marker in Anderson Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill., reads:  Jerry T. Holt 1885-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

NEPHEW OF MOUND CITY LADY DIES IN CAIRO

             Harry Emerson, Jr., age 14 years, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Emerson, of Cairo, and nephew of Miss Belle Goldsmith of this city, passed away at his home in Cairo Monday morning at 6:30 o’clock following an illness of but a few days, which resulted from an ear operation.  The boy’s mother was, before her marriage, Miss Blanche Faulkner, and was born and reared in Mound City.

             Besides his parents and his great aunt in Mound City he is survived by a great uncle, Mason Goldsmith; and three uncles, Hugh Faulkner of Kansas and Ray and Glenn Faulkner of Memphis, Tenn.; and a number of paternal relatives.

             Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, the Rev. Curtis E. Fletcher, Rector of the Grace Episcopal Church of Paducah, conducting the services and interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

             (His death certificate states that Harry E. Emerson was born 22 Mar 1921, in Cairo, Ill., the son of Harry E. Emerson, a native of Anna, Ill., and Blanch Faulkner, a native of Mound City, Ill., died 25 Feb 1935, in Cairo, Ill., and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. ELIZA BROOKS DIES AT HOME NEAR KARNAK

             Mrs. Eliza Ann Brooks, age 83 years, passed away Saturday at her home near Karnak.

             Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock with the Rev. John Morpheus of Evansville, Ind., officiating.  Interment was made in New Fellowship Cemetery west of Goreville, Illinois, the Wilson Funeral service of Karnak directing the funeral.

             Surviving Mrs. Brooks are three children, Mrs. Clark Yackley, Mrs. Ida Jones, and Louise Brooks; and a sister, Mrs. Myra Wheeler; besides other relatives.  She was a devout church worker and was a pioneer resident of the community in which she died.

             (According to her death certificate, Eliza Ann Brooks was born 17 Mar 1852, in Illinois, the daugher of Benjamin Keller and Mary Jane Latterman, natives of Tennessee, died 23 Feb 1935, in Road District 1, Union Co., Ill., the wife of John Brooks, and was buried in New Fellowship Cemetery in Road District 1, Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Old Brooks Cemetery in Union Co., Ill., reads:  John Brooks 1854-1934 Eliza A. Brooks 1852-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. HELEN CHILDERS DIES MONDAY

             Mrs. Helen Olive Childers, age 23 years, wife of Alton Childers of Cache, Illinois, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bagby, east of Pulaski at 4 o’clock Monday morning, following an illness of but a few days.  The infant son who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Childers Sunday morning was interred with his mother.

             Mrs. Childers was, before her marriage, Miss Helen Bagby, and she spent about 8 years in Mound City with her aunt, Mrs. L. C. Settlemoir and family while attending high school.  She was a graduate of the Mound City Community High School and also of the Nurses’ Training School at St. Mary’s Infirmary at Cairo, of the class of ‘33.  While residing in Mound City, Mrs. Childers had made many friends, her sunny and jovial disposition, endearing her to all who knew her.  The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family in the loss of their daughter, wife and sister.

             Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Center Church near Pulaski, the Rev. Mr. Corey officiating.  The chancel was banked with beautiful floral emblems and the church was filled to capacity and many were standing which signified the high esteem in which Mrs. Childers was held in the community in which she was born and reared.

             Left to mourn her passing besides her husband and parents, are three sisters, Mrs. Floella McNeile, Misses Mabel and Dorothy Bagby; and four brothers, Earl, Ervin, Austin and Cecil; and an aunt, Mrs. L. C. Settlemoir of Mound City; two uncles, J. O. Essex and Cecil Essex, both of Pulaski; and many other relatives and many friends.

             Interment was made in Concord Cemetery, George C. Crain directing the funeral.

             (The death certificate states that Helen Olive Childers was born 22 Jul 1911, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the daughter of Richard M. Bagby, a native of Villa Ridge, Ill., and Flora I. Essex, a native of Pulaski, Ill., died 25 Feb 1935, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the wife of Afton Childers, and was buried in Concord Cemetery near Olmsted.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. U. S. A. GADBOIS

             Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Gadbois, age 73 years, wife of U. S. A. Gadbois, who passed away at her home near Villa Ridge Wednesday night, February 20, at 9 o’clock, were held at the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Ellsworth Lyon, pastor of the Villa Ridge Union Church, officiating.  Rev. Lyon was assisted by Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the M. E. Church of Mound City.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge cemetery, G. A. James of Mound City directing the funeral.

             Mrs. Gadbois was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Spencer, who were pioneer residents of Pulaski County.  She was born in Leeds, Wis., September 17, 1865, coming to Pulaski County when a small child.  She was married on November 25, 1885, to Mr. Gadbois and plans were being made at the time of her death to celebrate the Golden Wedding anniversary next November.

             Mrs. Gadbois is survived by her husband, and three daughters, Mrs. George Piper of McClure, and Mrs. A. R. P. Herbert and Mrs. J. M. Clancy of Villa Ridge.  She also leaves two sons, Roy Gadbois of Natchez, Miss., and Everett Gadbois of Chicago; besides two granddaughters, Mrs. Wallace McKinney of Aurora and Miss Jean Clancy of Springfield, Illinois, besides a host of dear friends.

             Mrs. Gadbois was an honorary member of the Villa Ridge Household Science Club and a member of the Villa Ridge Rebekah Lodge, with which she had been affiliated for 25 years.  She was held in high esteem and affection in her home community and her death has caused much sorrow to all who knew her.

             Casket bearers were nephews of the deceased and were Charles Clem and Henry Spencer of Cairo, Chris Rife of Pulaski, Forrest Spencer of Mounds and Henry Hudson of Cairo.  The Rebekah Lodge of Villa Ridge held their final rites at the grave.

Delmar Bagby was absent from school Tuesday on account of the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Helen Childers.

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Settlemoir, Mrs. G. A. James and Mrs. J. W. Settlemoir attended the funeral of Mrs. Alton Childers which was held at Center Church Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Victor Hudson was called to Granite City on account of the death of her father, visited with Dr. and Mrs. O. T. Hudson Saturday, en route to her home in Memphis.  (Mounds)

Has Obituary Published in 1856 in Emporium

             Among other things of interest in the possession of W. L. Deahl is another obituary, that of William Wilson, grandfather of Mr. Deahl.  The obituary was published in 1856 in The Emporium, the newspaper of that time.  Mr. Wilson died on December 29^th of that year.  Several things of interest are mentioned in the obituary.

             “DIED—At his residence in America, Pulaski County, Illinois, on Monday, the 29^th ult., after a short illness, Mr. William Wilson, age 67 years.

             “Mr. Wilson was born in Harrisburg, Pa., in the year 1789 and located in this county in or about the year 1816, being among the first settlers of the southern part of the then Illinois Territory.  The town of America had just been laid out and a few log cabins it contained were the only traces of the ‘March of Empire’ then to be found in a vastly wide extent of surrounding territory.  America then was a trading post for several tribes of Indians, a small defenseless village, but grew up under his eye to be a flourishing town of twelve or fifteen hundred inhabitants, containing several stores, a brick courthouse and jail, and, in fact, became the leading town within fifty miles of the mouth of the Ohio River.  The town since has almost entirely disappeared, leaving Mr. Wilson’s and two or three other families as the entire population of the place.

             “All the great changes made in our country he witnessed.  He saw the steamer on our western rivers displace the keelboat, the white man displace the Indian, our hills and valleys emerge from their wildness to become the haunts of busy people, and the steam car clattering thro’ the wilderness where the foot of the white man had scarcely ever trodden.  All the great manifestations of art everywhere visible around us he witnessed, and to his early energy and perseverance many of them owe their creation.  But he is sleeping his eternal sleep—Has passed time’s portals and earth shall know him no more forever.  Peace to his name and consolation to his stricken family.

“Ed. Emporium”

             (His marker in Wilson Cemetery near America reads:  William Wilson Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 17, 1790 Died Dec. 29, 1856 Aged 66 Yrs., 4 Mos., & 12 Ds.—Darrel Dexter)

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

THOMAS BOYD

             One cannot think of the few men who have attained a ripe old age, and are still able to get about nicely, without his mind turning to Thomas Boyd.  Mr. Boyd was born on the 6^th day of September 1847, which makes him 87 years old.  The percentage of people that reach this age is small and many times they are semi-invalids, but Mr. Boyd is still active.  His memory is clear.  Until a few years ago he did not even need glasses to read.

             Mr. Boyd was born in Randolph County, Illinois.  His parents were William and Isabelle Boyd.  His mother came from Scotland and his father migrated to Randolph County from the State of Georgia.

             For an education he attended the grammar schools of his time.  During that age these schools were about the only ones in existence.  Boys and girls often went to the same school from time they were old enough until they matured into young men and women.  In fact, as Mr. Boyd says, “They went to school until they knew as much as the teacher, then quit.”  The older boys were generally rather rough with the younger.

             In 1878 Mr. Boyd was married to Mrs. Sallie Hight, the wedding taking place in St. Louis.  It was while Mrs. Boyd was visiting in Pinckneyville, Illinois, that the romance began.  Mrs. Boyd is a native of Pulaski County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hughes.  After over a half century of married life they are still sharing each other’s burdens.

             Four children were born into the Boyd home.  Two of them passed on, Maude at the age of one year, and Pearl at the age of five.  Mrs. Blanche Hood, who is postmistress in Mound City, and Loren Boyd, county judge of Pulaski County, are the other two.

             Mr. Boyd was admitted to the bar in January 1875 and was active in law practice until 1905.  From

1875 to 1878 he practiced in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

             He ceased his active practice of law in 1905 when he was made president of the First National Bank in Mound City.  He was the only president the bank ever had, being made president of the bank upon organization and remaining in that capacity until the bank closed in December of 1931.  In the near future this bank will pay its last dividend.  Depositors will then have received 82.57 percent of their deposits, which may be a record for closed banks in Southern Illinois.

             As with nearly everyone else, the depression has taken its toll in the financial standing of Mr. Boyd.  He was at one time a large land owner in the county, but today his acres do not number near as many and no land can be valued very high in actual dollars and cents today.  He has made and lost quite a lot.

             It was in 1882 that Mr. Boyd came to Mound City.  He says a vast change has taken place since that day.  Concrete sidewalks have replaced the sidewalks of that day which made it hard for one to walk on them without falling.  Electric lights now light up the streets where there were none at all then or maybe just kerosene lamps which were about the same as none.  Pavement has replaced dirt streets.  And frame buildings have been replaced with brick.

             The year Mr. Boyd located in Mound City was about three years after the fire which burned out all the buildings between Main Street and the Big Four Railroad and Railroad Avenue and Walnut Street.  It lacked a great deal of being rebuilt by that time and gave a bad appearance.

             Mr. Boyd also witnessed the fire in 1887 which spread destruction in Mound City.  This time the buildings on both sides of Main Street from Railroad Avenue to East First Street burned.

             Politically Mr. Boyd has been a staunch Democrat all his life.  He inherited his politics from his parents.  He has held two political offices in his life time, both at the same time.  In about 1883 he was elected mayor of Mound City.  At the same time he served on the Board of County Commissioners.  The other two who made up the Board at that time were W. A. Hight and William Minnich.

             Since the close of the bank Mr. Boyd has maintained an office on Main Street.  He did not go back to his law practice but has some business in real estate.  He is able to spend each day in his office.  His health seems good and he has every appearance of spending many more years in this world in spite of his advanced age.          

             (William Boyd married Isabella Douglas on 12 Jan 1832, in Randolph Co., Ill.  Aurelius Hight married Sarah J. Hughes on 10 Nov 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  A marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug, Ill., reads:  Aurelius Hight March 20, 1840 July 1, 1875.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 1 Mar 1935:

Alfred B. Jones Buried with Full Military Honors

             Funeral services for Alfred B. Jones, 30, who died in a hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sunday morning, Feb. 17, following an accident which happened in a subway in Brooklyn, were held Tuesday afternoon.  His body which arrived Saturday at 1 p.m. had been taken to the home of his cousin, W. A. Crippen, where it remained until the funeral hour.  A fellow sailor, Oscar Walgman, accompanied the remains.  His widow arrived here Friday noon from Long Beach, Calif., where she had been making her home while her husband, a member of the U. S. Navy, was making a world cruise.

             The services were held in the Methodist church with the pastor, Rev. Earl C. Phillips, officiating.  Interment was made in the National Cemetery between here and Mound City.  Full military honors were accorded him, the color guard, firing squad and commanding officer being furnished by Co. K, of Cairo.

             There were many beautiful flowers.  The sailors of his ship, the S. S. Tuscaloosa, sent a very large floral anchor.

             The casket bearers were Roy Wanura, Joe Horner, Earl Taylor, Harley Lentz, Eugene Roberts, and Clyde Crippen.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

             Surviving him are his widow, his aged father, two brothers, Bruce Jones of Mounds and Sam Jones of Malden, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Harding Cooley of Laramie, Wyoming; an aunt, Mrs. Julia Crippen; and other relatives less near.

Funeral Services for Mrs. U. S. A. Gadbois

             Funeral services for Mrs. U. S. A. Gadbois, 70, who died Feb. 20, nine p.m. at her home near Villa Ridge, were held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 23, at the family residence, the Rev. Ellsworth Lyon of Villa Ridge officiating, assisted by the Rev. Everett Hayden of Mound City.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge cemetery, G. A. James directing.  The casket bearers were Clem, Charles, Henry and Forrest Spencer, Chris Rife and Henry Hudson.

             Mrs. Gadbois was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Spencer, pioneer residents of Pulaski County.  She was born in Leeds, Wis., Sept. 17, 1865, coming to Pulaski with her parents in her early childhood.  She was married November 25, 1885, to Mr. Gadbois, who survives as do three daughters, Mrs. G. A. Piper of McClure, Mrs. A. R. T. Herbert and Mrs. J. M. Clancy, both of Villa Ridge; two sons, Roy Gadbois of Natchez, Miss., and Everette Gadbois of Chicago; also two granddaughters, Mrs. W. McKinney of Aurora and Miss Jean Clancy of Springfield.  A sister, Mrs. Chris Rife of Pulaski; and two brothers, F. M. Spencer of Cairo and C. J. Spencer of Mounds preceded her in death.

Harry Emerson Jr.

             Harry Emerson, Jr., 14-year-old son and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Emerson of Cairo, died at the home of his parents, early Monday morning after a short illness, which resulted in an ear operation.

             He was born in Cairo, where his father is assistant cashier and trust officer of the First Bank & Trust Company.  He was an honor student of the junior high school, in the eighth grade work and was also a member of the high school band and of the Boy Scouts organization.

             Miss Belle Goldsmith of Mound City was the lad’s great-aunt.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, the Rev. Custis E. Fletcher, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Paducah, Ky., officiating.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery, Mounds.

STRANGER JUMPS IN WELL

             West Salem—Mrs. Villa Dunham Hoover, 45, until recently a resident of California, stopped at the home of Mrs. Pearl Hook, near here yesterday and drowned herself by jumping into the well.  Mrs. Hook was away, but discovered the body in the well upon her return.  She was unable to get the body from the well or unable to identify it, so she called Kelly Dunham, who identified the body as his sister.  He said she had until recently lived on the west coast and had come to stay with a sister.—Marion Post

TRUNK MURDERERS PASSES THROUGH CARBONDALE

             Carbondale—One of the better known murderers passed through Carbondale Wednesday morning on his return trip from California to Michigan.

             A few weeks ago in Detroit, Mich., a chauffeur murdered his boss, a man named Roberts, and stuffed his body into the trunk on the back of the automobile.  He drove the car to California.  He was caught last week by California detectives.

             The Michigan police sent two men out to California to bring him back for trial.

             Wednesday morning the trio came through here in the same automobile with which the murderer made the trip out.  The two detectives were in the front seat as they pulled up to the filling station operated by Willard Keller on South Illinois Avenue.  They got out of the car and bought gasoline and oil.

             In the back seat was the trunk murderer.  He was safely manacled and strapped to the side of the car.  The trunk which had carried the body of his victim from Michigan to California was still on the automobile.—Herald

FORMER CARBONDALE MAN ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

             Carbondale—Arthur Lee, 52, brother to Homer Lee, Mrs. J. M. Etherton and Mrs. Minor McCracken of Carbondale, was accidentally killed in his home in Valley City, N. Dakota, Wednesday morning when the shotgun he was cleaning discharged and struck him in the head.

             Mr. Lee was vice-president of the State Teachers College at Valley City, North Dakota.  He was a graduate of the Teachers’ College here.  During the war he served as registrar of S. I. T. C.  

             Mr. Lee is survived by his widow and two children, Julia Elizabeth and Arthur Melvin.  Mrs. Lee was formerly Miss Minnie Smith of Carbondale.—Herald

             (A marker in Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City, Barnes Co., N.D., reads:  C. Arthur Lee 1881-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

KILLED CRANKING AUTOMOBILE

             Marion—John Coleman, seventy years of age, was fatally injured Saturday night a little after nine o’clock when he cranked his car at his home on North Carfield St., and it was in gear.  The motor started and the auto ran over him, breaking four ribs, an arm, and crushing him in such a way he died a few hours later.

             He was rushed to the Herrin hospital, where he suffered intense pain and failed to rally.  The crush had reached his heart and his many years helped bring the end.

             Mr. Coleman is a brother of the late Dr. Coleman of Carterville, and is a native of Goreville, but had been living in Marion in recent years.

             Coroner L. W. Gasaway held an inquest which returned a verdict of death from accident, unavoidable.

             (His death certificate states that John L. Coleman, retired farmer, was born 22 May 1864, in Illinois, the son of R. W. Coleman and Martha J. Lansing, natives of Illinois, died 23 Feb 1935, in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., and was buried in Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Union Co., Ill.  His marker there reads:  John L. Coleman 1863-1935.  Another marker there reads:  Absalom W. Coleman Born Jan. 29, 1823 Died July 2, 1891.  Martha J. wife of Absalom W. Coleman Born Jan. 22 1825 Died Nov. 28, 1883.  Their children:  1843 Marion Clay (Prior) Coleman, 1846 Charles Pinkerton Coleman, 1848 Sarah Ann Coleman Montgomery, 1850 James H. Coleman, M.D., 1854 Ruth Alice Coleman Hiller, 1856, Mary Ann Coleman Stanley, 1859 Josephine Coleman Keen, 1863 John Lindsey Coleman, 1865 Joseph C. Coleman, 1870 Lara Bertie Coleman.  Absalom William Coleman and Martha Jane Gaston were married on Oct. 3, 1842, in Monroe Co., Tenn.  They emigrated to Illinois in the early 1850s with his parents and their family.  Absalom William Coleman, first son of Marshall & Ruth, died in a log wagon accident while carrying timber for the erection of a new house of worship for Mount Hebron Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding o’er the spoils that death has won, we would at this solemn meeting calmly say, thy will be done.  Restored A. D. 1996 by their descendants.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 8 Mar 1935:

Mrs. Maud Steers

             Mrs. Maud Steers, wife of Thomas Steers of Mound City, died at her home Monday after a lingering illness.

             Mrs. Steers’ maiden name was Maud Ulen.  She was a graduate of the Mound City High School and taught in the grade schools.

             Surviving are her husband, three sons, Sam of Mound City, Roger of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stanley, a student at the University of Illinois; two brothers and two sisters.

             Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the Mound City M. E. Church officiating.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery, Mounds.

Dr. S. T. Sealy Dies Sunday at Noon

             Dr. S. T. Sealy, for many years the only colored physician in Mounds, died Sunday, March 3, at his apartment of which he had long been proprietor.  He had not been well for some time, but was confined to his bed only about two weeks.

             Surviving are one son, two brothers and two sisters.

             Dr. Sealy was a native of Trinidad, British West Indies.  He was graduated from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., in 1909, at the age of 24.  He was granted his certificate to practice medicine in the State of Illinois Nov. 1, 1909, and shortly afterward began the practice of medicine in Mounds, continuing until his death.

             Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon.

             His body was taken to Chicago for cremation.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 8 Mar 1935:

WILLIS ADAMS DIES AT HOME IN DONGOLA, ILL.

             Willis E. Adams, age 49 years, passed away at his home in Dongola Sunday following an illness of about six months.

             He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maude Adams; and two brothers, Ben of Chicago and Clarence of Dongola.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the family home near Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. Leon Darnell of Cypress officiating.  Interment was made in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

             (Elmore E. Adams married Mary J. Gorden on 8 Feb 1883, in Johnson Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Willis E. Adams was born 21 Dec 1885, in Union Co., Ill., the son of Elmer E. Adams and Mary I. Gordon, native of Illinois, died 3 Mar 1935, in Johnson Co., Ill., husband of Maude Adams, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Dongola.  His marker there reads:  Willis E. Adams 1884-1935 Maud Z. Adams 1879-1949.—Darrel Dexter)

DR. S. T. SEALY OF MOUNDS, DIED SUNDAY AT NOON

             Dr. S. T. Sealy, well known colored physician, of Mounds, passed away at his home in Mounds Sunday at noon, following an illness of about two weeks.

             Dr. Sealy was a native of Trinidad, British West Indies, and was graduated from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., in 1909 at the age of 24.  He was granted his certificate to practice medicine in the state of Illinois November 1, 1909, and shortly afterwards began a very successful practice of medicine in Mounds, his practice remaining very good until his last illness.

             He is survived by one son, two sisters, and two brothers.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his office in Mounds and interment was made in the cemetery there.  Ed. Ruffian, undertaker of Cairo, directed the funeral.

             (According to his death certificate, Samuel T. Sealy, medical doctor, of N. Front St., Mounds, Ill., was born 14 Feb 1885, in Trinidad, British West Indies, died 3 Mar 1935, in Mounds, Ill., husband of Hortence Sealy, was cremated and buried in Chicago, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. THOMAS STEERS PASSED AWAY MONDAY MORNING

Mrs. Maud Steers, age about 60 years, wife of Thomas Steers, passed away at her home in Mound City at 3 o’clock Monday morning following an illness of long duration.

Mrs. Steers was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ulen, who were pioneer residents of this city.  Her father was formerly a member of the school board in this city and Mrs. Steers spent many years as teacher in the Mound City schools.  She was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of this city, but for many years she had been unable to attend any church, her health being so bad.

In 1905 she was united in marriage to Thomas Steers and to this union three sons were born, all of whom survive their mother.  The sons are Roger of Cincinnati, Stanley of the University of Illinois, Urbana, and Sam of Mound City.  The husband also survives her.  Other relatives are two brothers, Jerome Ulen of Hot Springs, Alaska; George Ulen of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Morgan of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Grace Jenkins of Beaumont, Tex., besides several other relatives.

Mrs. Steers was a woman of unusual mental attainments.  She was very well read and very capable.  Only those close to her knew of her fine courage and spirit and of her devotions to her family.  She was one of those fine women who walk humbly through this world, attract little attention, receive faint praise, but who, after all, make of life, hard as it is, a success.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence at 2 o’clock, Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiating.  The choir, which was composed of members of the Congregational and Methodist choirs, very sweetly sang two beautiful hymns, “Some Day We’ll Understand” and “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.”  Immediately following the services at the residence, the cortege moved by automobiles to Beech Grove Cemetery, where interment was made.  Ellenwood and Commings had charge of the funeral.

Casket bearers were George R. Martin, M. L. Capoot, R. M. Hurst, Sr., John Trampert, J. B. Blankinship and George Gunn.

(According to her death certificate, Eva Maud Steers, of 311 Poplar St., Mound City, Ill., was born 29 Nov 1874, in Mound City, Ill., the daughter of B. L. Ulen, a native of Kentucky, and Ella Herrick, a native of Bengor, Maine, died 4 Mar 1935, in Mound City, Ill., wife of Thomas S. Steers, and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Thomas S. Steers 1869-1947 Eva Maude Steers 1874-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Several from here (Olmstead) attended Mrs. Childers’s funeral at Center Tuesday of last week.

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

JAMES H. HARBISON

             It is almost 82 years ago that James H. “Uncle Jim” Harbison of Olmstead saw the light of day on a farm near Levings.  Much water has passed over the dam at that old mill of time and many changes have been wrought.  But Uncle Jim is probably as interested in the future as a man half of his age.  He is keenly alert to the happenings of these days.

             Living alone as he does, “batchin’,” he is as independent as any man can be.  One would not guess wrong at all if he were to say that Uncle Jim could and would climb upon a scaffold and start roofing a house without blinking an eye.  How many men who will see 82 next June could care to do that?

             His life began in that turbulent pre-Civil War period.  It ran through the days of the rivermen and on to the time of building or traveling about with sawmills or threshing crews.  The soil of several states has felt the imprint of his feet and if the chance came along, Uncle Jim would travel along again.  He has now seen hard roads, automobiles, radios, and electric lights.

             To be perfectly frank about it, Uncle Jim was not born at home.  He was born at the home of his grandmother, where his mother had gone.  His step-grandfather, Dr. Smith, now long gone, ushered him into this world.

             The first school that he attended was on the hill at Olmstead, then called New Caledonia.  He was four years old when he started and recalls that the teacher’s name was Mauford.  His family had moved from the home near Levings to what is known as the Riddle place not far from Olmstead.

             From this place the family moved to Pulaski.  He was about five when they moved and remained at Pulaski for two years.  It was while there that a tragedy befell which cast its shadow upon its life.  It was the tragic death of his father who was stabbed to death in a fight.

             Political fever was high in the fall of 1860.  The Lincoln and Douglas campaign was on.  Sides were taken and Harbison, Irish that he was, did not keep back his opinions.  Hiram Boren was running on the Republican ticket for sheriff of Pulaski County and William A. Hughes was running on the Democratic ticket.  Harbison was supporting Hughes.

             At that time Harbison ran a store.  The teacher of the Pulaski school was Patrick H. Ayers and he was a Republican.  Ayers had boarded at the home of Harbison and the two were friends.

             On Election Day, words led to a quarrel and Harbison, who had been a fist fighter, swung a pair of brass knucks and Ayers retaliated with a knife thrust that reached the heart of Harbison.

             That tragedy, which happened not from where Uncle Jim, then a boy of 7, was, left its imprint.  Ayers was sent to the penitentiary, but when war broke out in 1861, he was released and joined the Union army.  Jim remembers the lawyers who prosecuted Ayers.  They were E. B. Watkins and J. M. Davidge.

             Later on Mrs. Harbison married a man by the name of Jim Sheehan, which was about the time they moved back to the neighborhood of Olmstead.  Sheehan met a peculiar fate.  In jumping off a barge at Mound City, a pistol which he carried fell from his pocket and the hammer, resting on the cap, struck on a pile of iron and the pistol fired.  Sheehan died in a few moments.

             Uncle Jim attended the Spence School and the Concord School.  His mother married the third time, and this was to Jesse Lewis.  It was about this time that they were living on the Steers farm north of Olmstead.

             Harbison, by this time, was becoming a young man and took to operation of steam engines at sawmills.  From then on he did many things and traveled about.  Many places in southeast Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee saw him.  A steam engine was a joy to him.

             For a period of twelve years he operated flatboats down the river to New Orleans.  These boats, about 40 feet long, made of the lighter woods, were piled high with staves and hoop poles.  The staves were barrel staves and the hoop poles were hickory poles, which when split, made barrel hoops.  They were wrapped about a barrel and nailed.

             Trips down the river with two of these barges lashed together were interesting.  Harbison says that he left Olmstead one morning, went to New Orleans on a boat and was back in 18 days.  The men slept on the flat boat and traveled day and night, tying up only when high winds were encountered.  At New Orleans, the entire load was sold and the boat sold for lumber.  The coming of the planning mills and of railroads put an end to that business.  That was before and at the time the Illinois Central bridged the river at Cairo.  Harbison recalls seeing it for the first time while taking a flatboat down.

             From 1889 to 1895 Harbison ran a hotel at Olmstead.  He left that to operate the engine for thresher crews and for sawmills.  He had threshed wheat on most of the farms of this county.  In later years he has done much carpentry work and there are few houses in Olmstead that have not seen him at work.

             Harbison was married to Miss Louise Kraatz in 1885.  His children are:  Mrs. Hattie Upchurch of Pontiac, Mich., Carl Harbison of Braceville, Ind., and George Harbison of Karnak.  Mrs. Harbison passed away in 1901.  He has 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

             For almost 17 years he has been village clerk in Olmstead and for nearly 12 years he has been justice of the peace.  Possessed with a strong sense of honesty and a ruggedness of will which makes him stand up for the things he considers fair and right he has given excellent service in these offices.  Few men do it so well.

             Uncle Jim keeps busy most of the time, but he likes to chat over politics and things which happen.  He was a pronounced Democrat until Wilson ran for a second term and since then Uncle Jim has been batting for the Republicans.  Uncle Jim is not afraid to bat, either, and bespeaks his mind on religion or politics.  Because of his honesty and sincerity, he gets a hearing where others would fail.

             But it is a long life he has lived, filled with sorrows, disappointments and pleasures, and with courage and cheerfulness he faces the future.  That strong old Irish heart of his will not quit until the final bell rings.  Yes, it is a long time ago since he saw the light of day in a log house near Levings.

             And not to forget, Uncle Jim is a dry.  He has no respect for liquor and talks against it most of the time.  He plainly tells people that he has seen both sides of the question in his life time and that his judgment is now mature.

             (Patrick H. Ayers, 27, of Caledonia, Pulaski Co., Ill., married, school teacher, a native of Franklin Co., Tenn., 5’6” with light hair, hazel eyes, and fair complexion, enlisted as a private in Co. F, 31^st Illinois Infantry, on 31 Aug 1861.  He was promoted to first lieutenant on 19 Apr 1862, and to captain on 28 May 1863, at Walnut Hills, Miss.  He was mustered out of the service on 25 May 1865.  James Sheehan married Harriet J. Harbison on 5 May 1864, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Jesse E. Lewis married Mrs. Harriet J. Sheehan on 5 Aug 1868, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  J. H. Harbison married Nancy L. Kraatz on 4 Feb 1886, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 15 Mar 1935:

FORMER MOUND CITY MAN DIES AT ANNA, ILLINOIS

W. L. Wiley, a former resident of Mound City, age 69 years, passed away at the state hospital in Anna Monday evening.  The body was brought to G. A. James Funeral Home in Mound City where it remained until Wednesday afternoon when funeral services were held at the First M. E. Church, the Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the church officiating.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  The family had lived in Mound City from 1912 until 1925, when they removed to Paducah later going to Marion, where they conducted a restaurant at 305 W. Jefferson Street.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Daisy Wiley; and three sons, Glenn and Alfred of Marion and Arthur, whose address is unknown.  Mrs. Wiley and Glenn and Alfred accompanied his body to Mound City.

Casket bearers were George Gunn, Imon Bankson, R. M. Hurst, Sr., Arthur Cheek, Frank Beshers, and Alva Smith.

             (The death certificate states that W. F. Wiley, carpenter, of Marion, Ill., was born 31 May 1865, in Illinois, the son of John Wiley, a native of New York, and Miss Laird, a native of Kentucky, died 11 Mar 1935, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., husband of Sadie Wiley, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds.—Darrel Dexter)

CHARLES GOODMAN DIES AT HOME NEAR DONGOLA

Charles Henry Goodman, age 8 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Goodman, died at the home of his parents on their farm near Dongola Saturday morning at 4:10 a.m. from scarlet fever.

A private funeral service was held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. J. Ward.  Interment was made in the Mt. Zion Cemetery by E. J. Ford, funeral director.

He is survived by his parents, one brother, Carl Jean; a half-brother, Harold Goodman; and a half-sister, Mrs. Opal Dillow, of Dongola.  He also leaves his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman and Rev. H. W. Karraker, all of Dongola.

(The death certificate states that Charles Henry Goodman was born 9 Sep 1926, in Union Co., Ill., the son of John H. Goodman and Elsie D. Karraker, natives of Union Co., Ill., died 9 Mar 1935, in Road District 3, Union Co., Ill., and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Dongola.  His marker there reads:  Charles H. son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Goodman Sept. 9, 1927 March 9, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HARVEY JOHNSON MONDAY

Funeral services for Harvey Johnson, age 26 years, who died at the Hale-Willard Hospital in Anna Sunday afternoon following an operation Friday, was held at the First Baptist Church in Dongola Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. W. J. Ward, pastor of the church officiating.  E. J. Ford was the funeral director and interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Dongola.

He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Johnson; three brothers, Howard, Earl and James; and three sisters, Mrs. Lora Hargan and Mrs. Mildred Peeler and Beatrice Johnson, all of Mounds.

(William R. Johnson, 20, farmer, of Cobden, Ill., born in Johnson Co., Ill., son of James P. Johnson and Miss Moore, married on 3 Aug 1898, in Cobden, Union Co., Ill., Etta Wright, 18, of Cobden, born in Johnson Co, Ill., daughter of William Wright and Miss Whitehead.  His death certificate states that Harvey Johnson, laborer, of Dongola, Ill., was born 29 Apr 1908, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of W. R. Johnson, and Mary Wright, natives of Illinois, died 10 Mar 1935, in Anna, Ill., and was buried in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Dongola, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Harvey Johnson 1908-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. MARIE KOONCE DIED TUESDAY MORNING

Mrs. Marie L. Koonce, age 73 years, widow of the late L. H. Koonce, died at her home in Mounds at 4:40 o’clock Tuesday morning.  Mr. Koonce passed away about ten years ago and since that time she has been living in the old home with her son, Ivan Koonce, and wife.  She had lived in Mounds for the past 45 years and was widely known and held in the highest esteem by her many friends.

Surviving Mrs. Koonce are her son, Ivan Koonce; one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Thomas, of Jackson, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. J. M. Deveneau, of Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren, Mrs. A. L. Boyd, Mrs. C. M. Cole and Billy Thomas; and one great-granddaughter, Jay Fue Cole, all of Jackson, Tenn.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Congregational Church, Christian Science services were held and interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, J. T. Ryan directing the funeral.

Casket bearers were Clem Melton, C. C. Taylor, C. L. Pulley, August Crosson, George Schuler, and George Sitter.

(Louis H. Koonce married Marie L. Miller on 12 Oct 1880, in Pope Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Marie L. Koonce, retired coal and ice dealer, was born 29 Jul 1861, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel P. Miller, a native of Kentucky, and Emiline Pickering, died 12 Mar 1935, in Mounds, Ill., the wife of L. H. Koonce, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Father Lewis H. Koonce 1858-1925 Mother Marie L. Koonce 1861-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

WATSON WRIGHT DIES IN CALIFORNIA HOME

Word has been received of the death of Watt Wright, which occurred at his home in San Bernardino, Calif., Saturday.  Mr. Wright was a former resident of Pulaski County, residing in Valley Recluse.  He was the owner of the farm across from Walter Leidigh’s farm on the Meridian Road, where Jesse Cunningham and family now reside.  Mr. Wright and family left here in 1920, going to California where they have since made their home.

Surviving him are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. John Tobin; two grandsons, Wendall Estes and Jack Tobin, all of San Bernardino, Calif.; and one brother, Harry Wright of Villa Ridge; a number of more distant relatives and many friends in the county who deeply regret to learn of his death.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at San Bernardino and burial was made at that place.  Mrs. John Travis of this city is a distant relative of Mrs. Wright.

(Watson Wright married Sarah Davis on 13 Oct 1885, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. ANNIE GRAY DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITY

Mrs. Annie Gray, age 77 years, wife of W. H. Gray, of this city, passed away at her home on North Main Street at 8:15 Tuesday night following a lingering illness.

Mrs. Gray has no immediate relatives except her husband.  She was married to Andrew Williams in early life, who was blind, and he lived for a number of years.  After his death, she was married to Mr. McDaniels, who passed away a few years ago and later she married to Mr. Gray, who survives her.

Funeral services were held at the residence at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds by the side of her first husband.  G. A. James of Mound City directed the funeral.

             (Her death certificate states that Annie Williams Gray was born in 1857, died 12 Mar 1935, in Mound City, Ill., wife of W. H. Gray, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. HUGHES NEAR DEATH

Mrs. Fredonia Hughes, a lifelong resident of this county and a resident of this city for many years, was near death’s door yesterday.  She had sunk into a coma on Wednesday and her physician held no hopes for her recovery.  She is suffering from high blood pressure and heart trouble.  Mr. and Mrs. Warner Wall had come in from the country to take care of her for Mrs. Hughes has no one of close kin now living.

MRS. ANNIE STEPHENSON DIES AT STATE HOSPITAL, ANNA

Mrs. Annie Stephenson, age 78 years, passed away Sunday night at 7:15 at the state hospital in Anna, Illinois.  The body was brought to the G. A. James Funeral Home where services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Knight, pastor of the Pentecostal Church.

Mrs. Stephenson was a former resident of this city when she made her home with her son, Frank Nellius, now residing at America.

Interment was made in the Brookport cemetery, G. A. James directing the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Annie Stephenson, of America, Ill., was born 30 Jul 1856, in Middle Tennessee, the daughter of Dock Finch, a native of Tennessee, died 10 Mar 1935, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the wife of John Stephenson, and was buried in Pell Cemetery in Brookport, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ALBERT R. HIATT HELD TUESDAY

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Ohio Chapel Church for Albert R. Hiatt, who passed away at his home near Ullin Saturday at the age of 67 years.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. M. Osborne of Cairo.

Surviving him are his widow and eight children, six sons, Luther, Cletis, Silas, Clarence, and Herbert Hiatt, all at home, and Roy of Fender, Ark.; four daughters, Laura, Cretie, and Bertha at home and Mrs. Myrtle Lewis of Topeka, Kan., and one brother, James Hiatt.

Interment was made in Ohio Chapel Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Home directing the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Albert R. Hiatt, farmer, was born 12 Oct 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of John Hiatt, a native of North Carolina, and Amanda Easter, a native of Illinois, died 9 Mar 1935, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Ola Hiatt, and was buried in Ohio Chapel Cemetery near Grand Chain, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Albert Hiatt 1867-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

INFANT DIES NEAR OLMSTEAD

Harold George Tennis, six months old only child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tennis, died at his home near Olmstead Friday morning following an illness of pneumonia.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Catholic Church, Grand Chain, by Rev. Fr. Manion.

The child was the grandson of Alex Schoenborn, former president of the First State Bank at Grand Chain, Illinois.

The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(The death certificate states that Harold George Tennis was born 2 Sep 1934, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of Clarence Tennis, a native of Mt. Carmel, Ill., and Cecilia Schonborn, a native of Pulaski Co., Ill., died 8 Mar 1935, in Pulaski Co., Ill., and was buried in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Grand Chain, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Harold G. Tennis 1934-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

R. H. HAWLEY

On the 7^th day of March, 1850, in Cincinnati, Ohio, R. H. Hawley first opened his eyes to a large world.  This world has been interesting to him and he has endeavored to make the best of everything in it.  He has learned to enjoy life to the uttermost when everything is going nicely and in times of adversity, to take it without wincing.

             Eighty-five years is a long time to live, but Mr. Hawley is well preserved for that age.  In winter he has to stay inside most of the time, but in summer he is able to get out.  His pride has not been lost for he is very careful about his dress.  He reads a lot and is well informed.  His knowledge of history leads him to want to enter any historical contest which may be heard on the radio or read in the newspapers.  The coming of years has not dimmed his eyesight to the point where he needs glasses to see.  He does use glasses, however, when reading to save his eyes from tiring.

             Mr. Hawley makes his home with his son-in-law, Clyde Richey, and granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Baccus, and husband.  He is very fond of his great-granddaughter, Patsy Ruth Baccus, and she has crawled upon his knee many times for him to tell her stories.  Not every great-grandchild is fortunate enough to listen to stories told by his or her great-grandfather.

             Mr. Hawley’s paternal great-grandfather came to America from England.

             His father was born in Napanwee, Canada, in 1819 and lived to be 70 years and 8 months old.  His mother was born in 1833 in Cincinnati.  Two generals of the Union army were relatives of Mr. Hawley’s father.

             The father of the subject of this biography and a brother served in the Mexican War in 1845 and 1846.  They had shipped out of an eastern harbor and were at New Orleans when the war broke out.  They enlisted and were in the first regiment of volunteers and served under General Taylor.

             Mr. Hawley is the oldest and the only boy of a family of eight.  He played “big brother” to all his sisters and especially was this true of the older ones.  Mrs. Nettie Burns of Mound City, Mrs. May B. Stophlet of St. Louis, and Mrs. L. C. Ent of Cairo are all that are living.  The great-grandfather of the late Al Mertz performed the wedding of one of his sisters.

             Several houses still standing in Mound City were built by the father of Mr. Hawley.  He built for himself all, except six, of the houses in “white wash row” which were torn down about a year ago, and lived in one of them for some time.  The marine ways built the other six.  These buildings were fine houses in their day.

             Mr. Hawley came to Mound City with his parents in 1863 and aside from the few years spent in the home of his birth, several years in Northern Illinois and about 8 years since 1863, his life has been spent in Mound City.  Many changes have come in that time.

             In 1876, on September 10, Mr. Hawley and Miss Mary A. Boren, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Cole Boren were married.  Capt. Boren was a captain on the Mississippi River.  Mrs. Hawley passed on on February 8, 1921.

             Three children who graced the Hawley home have also passed to the Great Beyond.  The last to die was Mrs. Clyde Richey, a woman beloved by Mound City folks.  Mrs. Richey died in 1932.  Cole Hawley died in 1905 and Miss Hattie B. in 1918.  Both were respected in Mound City.

             Probably one of the first jobs Mr. Hawley had was that of freight clerk on the Kate Robinson, a boat plying between Cincinnati and St. Louis.  This was in 1870.  It is to his credit that while he served as freight clerk the boat did not have to pay one claim.  He was an efficient clerk.

             The captain of this boat, Capt. Kennaston, had been a captain in the Union Navy.  The first mate McKirnan had been an officer in the southern Navy.  Many times in fun, Kennaston would call McKirnan a Rebel and McKirnan would retaliate by calling the other a Yankee.

             Mr. Hawley recalls the bet that was made between the captains of the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee and the race that has gone down in history.  He says that the bet was made in the Mound City shipyards and was for $10,000.  At that time there was another boat on the ways known as the Dexter and the captain of this boat offered to be either one of the other captains that his boar was the fastest, but they turned him down.  The race was made in 1870 from New Orleans to St. Louis.

             Although he was not an enlisted soldier in the Civil War, he was a messenger boy.  He recalls four Mound City people that were captains in this way.  They are Cole Boren, J. Watt Clemson, James Kelsey, and Tom Worthington.

             About the time of the Civil War prices were very high.  Mr. Hawley says that pilots on the river received $600 a month.  Today they may not get more than $100 a month.  However in those days a pilot had to know the river.  There were no pilot lights or channel markers.  The pilot had to know the channel.  He recalls that some lost near the Marine hospital, which is the Sears-Nichols Canning plant now, sold for $1,000 a front foot.  The location of the lots had something to do with this price, as they were near this hospital.

             Soldiers and marines have never had a lot of love for each other.  In 1864 the soldiers had their camp on one side of town and the marines on the other.  On one Saturday night after considerable liquor had been placed under belts, members of both camps got into a free for all.  Several were injured in this encounter, according to him.

             In 1876 Mr. Hawley was elected city clerk of Mound City and served for one term.  He recalls that at that time the council met on Tuesday evening of each week and it was the clerk’s duty to prepare a statement for publication in The Pulaski Patriot of the same week of the meeting.  It was a matter of law.  Today, the financial statement is not published once a year.

             He served as deputy county clerk under Dan Hogan for one term.  This term began in 1880.

             For 13 years, beginning with 1898, he was cashier of the A. J. Dougherty Stave Factory.  Since that time he has clerked in various stores and worked in offices.  Today, at his age, he feels that he would like to have a job in some office.  Each summer he tries to persuade his son-in-law, C. E. Richey, who is superintendent of the Sears & Nichols Canning Plant to give him a job.

             Since the time that he came to Mound City, many changes have taken place.  To his best recollections, there are only three living in Mound City now that were here when he came here.  They were L. D. Stophlet, Mrs. John Schuler and Mrs. Lizzie Wilson.

             When he came to Mound City the only street light was a kerosene lantern hung on a post which gave very little light.  The sidewalks were boarded and every now and then one of the boards would work loose and if one should happen to step on it right, he would get a lusty slap on the shin.  Mr. Hawley recalls that one lady received a broken leg because of these sidewalks and sued Mound City for $2,000 and collected.

             He was in Mound City in time to witness the two disastrous fires.  One started in a saloon probably by some drunk and the other is thought to have started by an incendiary.  It is suspected that a person who was mentally deficient started the second.

             It was shortly after Emporium was taken into Mound City that he came here.  The street now called South Second Street, which is not much more than an alley, was then called “Maiden’s Lane.”  There were four or five maidens living on this street then, hence the name.

             Mr. Hawley recalls that a pottery factory was once located in Mound City.  Jugs, earthen pots and such were made.  The clay was obtained just above Mound City about where the river road leaves Route 147.

             He remembers when Cox’s army went through Mound City and camped in the northern part of town.

             Concerning high water, he says that prior to the building of so many levees, there was no fear of floods.  The water was not confined to the riverbed as it is now.  He remembers that on March 17, 1867, the low levee around Mound City broke at Meridian Road and there was some water in Mound City, although not enough to do a great deal of damage.  The levee was cut in the lower end of town and the water ran out.

             Among the possessions of Mr. Hawley is a Bible that is almost a century old.  It was given to his mother by his father upon their marriage in 1847.

       He also has a Sunday school certificate from the Union Sunday School showing that he took someone to Sunday school on a certain Sunday.  The certificate was signed by C. S. Hartough as teacher and was issued in 1865.  Mr. Hawley has been a staunch Methodist since 1868, being a member of the Mound City M. E. Church.  He was a regular attendant at the services of the church until his health forced him to stay away.  He is well informed about religious matters.

       His secular education was received in the public schools of Mound City.  He went as high as he could in those days and when he reached the highest grade, stayed there for several years.  This was the custom then.

       For 42 years Mr. Hawley has been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Mound City.  Forty years of that time he has been the financial secretary.  Even though he is not physically able to attend to the duties now, the lodge still retains him because he is so well acquainted with the affairs of the office.  His granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Baccus, aids him a great deal with the office, as she does his going about for him.

       He has belonged to the Mound City camp of the Modern Woodman since 1885.  He has been a Modern Woodmen the longest or second of the longest if anyone in the county.

       A Republican by inheritance, Mr. Hawley is not in sympathy with the present way of doing things.  He denounces them very strongly.

       Mr. Hawley is a man of years, but the years have not dimmed his courage.  Only a span of 17 years back when the World War started, he tried to enlist.  However, his papers were sent back to him.  One can still recognize that same courage and determination in him.  It will carry him onward until that final call which all must answer.

       (Robert H. Hawley married Mary A. Boren on 6 Sep 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Charles E. Burns married Nettie Hawley on 8 Jul 1886, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Frank M. Stophlet married Maybelle Hawley on 23 Apr 1879, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Lewis C. Ent married Kate Hawley on 27 Mar 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 15 Mar 1935:

Infant Dies

             Harold George Tennis, six months old, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tennis of near Olmstead, died at their home Friday morning after a long illness of pneumonia.

             Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Catholic church of Grand Chain, conducted by Rev. Father Manion.

             The child was the grandson of Alex Schoenborn, former president of The First State Bank of Grand Chain.

             The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak was in charge.

Former Resident of Valley Recluse Dies in California

             News of the death of Watson Wright of San Bernardino, Calif., was received Saturday by his brother, Harry Wright, of Villa Ridge neighborhood.

             Mr. Wright, a former resident of Pulaski County, moved with his family to California in 1920 and has since made his home there.

             He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. John Tobin; and two grandsons, Wendell Wright and Jack Tobin, all of San Bernardino; one brother and a number of more distant relatives, besides many friends both here and in California.

Albert R. Hiatt

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Ohio Chapel Church for Albert R. Hiatt, who passed away at his home near Ullin, Saturday at the age of 67 years.

             Surviving him are his widow, and eleven children, seven sons, Ola, Luther, Cletis, Silas, Clarence, and Herbert at home and Roy of Fenton, Ark.; four daughters, Laura, Crettie and Bertha at home and Mrs. Myrtle Lewis of Topeka, Kan.; also one brother, James Hiatt.

             Rev. D. M. Osborne of Cairo officiated.  Interment was made in the Ohio Chapel Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak, directing the funeral. 

Clarence Winston

             Clarence Winston, colored, who has served efficiently as Illinois Central porter at Mounds for a number of years, died suddenly on Tuesday last.

             (The World War I draft registration of Clarence Winston states he was born 28 Feb 1892, in Sharon, Tenn., and was single.  His death certificate states that Clarence Winston, station porter for the Illinois Central Railroad, was born 28 Feb 1891, in Sharon, Tenn., the son of Henry Winston and Lizzie Fonville, natives of Sharon, Tenn., died 11 Mar 1935, in Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Violett Winston, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery in Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. M. L. Koonce, Pioneer Resident, Dies Tuesday

             Mrs. Marie L. Koonce died Tuesday morning, March 12, at 4:40 o’clock at her home here, following an illness of long duration.  She was in her 74^th year, had lived in Pulaski County for 55 years and at her Mounds residence on Oak Street for 44 years.

             Marie L. Miller was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, July 29, 1861.  She was the daughter of Samuel P. Miller and Emeline Pickering Miller, who came down the Ohio River with their family and settled near Golconda, Ill.  She was married in Pope County in the year 1880 to Lewis H. Koonce, the couple coming to Pulaski County and settling on a farm where they lived for 11 years.  From there they came to Mounds where they entered the livery business.  For many years Mrs. Koonce assisted in the office work, the business changing and developing into the Coal, Ice and Drayage Company.  During the years that the Interurban street cars connected Mounds, Mound City and Cairo, the Koonce Co., had charge of the Mounds office of the Traction Company.

             Mr. Koonce died in 1925 and Mrs. Koonce, with the aid of her son, Ivan, has since carried on under the firm name of M. L. Koonce and Company, ceasing her labors only when her health failed.  She had made a host of friends, who will mourn her passing.

             She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Thomas of Jackson, Tenn.; one son, Ivan E., of Mounds; one sister, Mrs. J. M. Deveneau of Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren, Mrs. A. Lee Boyd, Mrs. Cline M. Cole and Billy Thomas, and one great-granddaughter, Kay Sue Cole, all of Jackson, Tenn.  Preceding her in death, were her husband, their first born, a son Fred, who died at the age of 10; another son, Orin, who was killed in France during the World War; and a daughter, Mrs. Clara Lewis, who died in 1929.

             Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Congregational church, a reader of the Christian Science faith conducting.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  The casket bearers were C. F. Melton, C. C. Taylor, C. L. Pulley, August Crosson, George Schuler and George Sitter.  J. T. Ryan directed the funeral.

Mrs. Claude Horner had as her guest Sunday her sister, Mrs. Effie Watson and husband of Kansas City, Mo., who were called to Anna by the death of Mrs. Horner’s and Mrs. Watson’s father.

SCHOOL BOY TAKES HIS LIFE

             Litchfield—An inferiority complex was blamed with the death of Altha Hampton Roberts, brilliant sixteen year old high school boy of Litchfield, who died March 6 after drinking poison compounded by himself in the school laboratory.

             Roberts left a note to one of the teachers explaining that he was “terribly misunderstood” and that he had been “mentally depressed for a long time.”  The teachers said that he was an excellent student of science and had shown great promise as an electrician.

             (The death certificate states that Alpha Hampton Roberts, student, was born 15 Jun 1918, in Litchfield, Ill., the son of Alpha H. Roberts, Sr., a native of Cumberland Co., Ill., and Rella L. Hampton, a native of Hardin Co., Ohio, died 5 Mar 1935, in Litchfield, Montgomery Co., Ill., and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.  His marker there reads:  Hampton Roberts 1918-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

CARD OF THANKS

             We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and our appreciation to our many friends, who so kindly and willingly helped us during the short illness and following the death of our beloved son and brother.  We especially thank those friends of both Mounds and Dongola for the use of their cars, and for the beautiful flowers, also the comforting words of Rev. W. J. Ward and the beautiful singing which was greatly appreciated.  Once again we thank each and everyone for their help and consoling words.  It shall never be forgotten.

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Loel Hargan

Mr. and Mrs. Koble Peeler and families

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson

W. C. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. Lee Boyd of Jackson, Tenn., were called here Tuesday by the death of Mrs. M. L. Koonce, mother of Mrs. Thomas.  Mrs. Thomas and son Billie had been with Mrs. Koonce the past week.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 22 Mar 1935:

A Friend Passes

             (The editorial below was written by the editor of the Dongola Record and refers to the son of W. R. Johnson of Mounds, who died Sunday, March 10, in the Hale-Willard Hospital at Anna.)

             Many men of money and influence cross the great divide without causing the genuine remorse that was shown here early this week following the death of “good ole” Harvey Johnson.

             His chief attribute, worthy of emulation by everyone, was the spontaneous radiation of friendliness.  He liked good friends and was always anxious to do them a favor.

             With a slight impediment in his speech and a tumor on his jaw distorting his facial features, Harvey never complained of them.  He envied no one but rejoiced in the good fortune of others as much as good fortune to himself.

             With his hard earned money, Harvey was one of the Record’s first subscribers and best boosters.  Later, he became one of our most frequent visitors and did odd jobs about the office until, at the time of his death, the Record office was almost “headquarters” for him.

             Yes, Harvey will be missed as a friend—who expected little, but gave a lot.

             (His death certificate records that Harvey Johnson, laborer, was born 29 Apr 1908, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of W. R Johnson and Mary Wright, natives of Illinois, died 10 Mar 1935, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., and was buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Dongola, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Infant Dies

             Greta May Johnson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson, passed away at their home in Cypress Tuesday morning about 3 o’clock.

             She is survived by her parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds.

             Funeral services were held at the Baptist church of Cypress Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock, Rev. A. M. Troutman, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment was made in the Friendship Cemetery, between Cypress and Dongola.  The Wilson Funeral service of Karnak was in charge.

Herman Lester Kesler

             Herman Lester Kesler passed away at the Holden Hospital, Carbondale, about 3 o’clock Monday morning, after an illness of a week’s duration.

             The deceased resided at 1104 North Court Street, Marion, Illinois, and had been city mail carrier for the past thirteen years.

             Surviving him are his widow, Eva Kesler; three children, Laverne, Emma Mae, and Maxine; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kesler of Makanda, Ill., and one brother, Troy Kesler of Claremont, Ill.

             Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Water Street Baptist Church, Marion.  J. W. McKinney, pastor of the church officiating, interment was made in the Maplewood Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

JONESBORO GIRL KILLED IN CRASH

             Marion—Sarah Daisy, 18, of Jonesboro, was killed suddenly Saturday night at seven-thirty o’clock when the Pontiac coupe in which she was riding with Kenneth and Clyde Forsythe and Mildred Batson of Anna crashed into a string of 24 cars on the “Q” crossing at Neilson, south of Marion.  The three escaping with their lives were taken to the Herrin hospital.  Kenneth has ribs caved in, Clyde has a broken leg, and Miss Batson is badly bruised.  It is believed they will recover.

             The Iron Mountain train was backing to pick up two other cars there and the train crew, which included one of their special agents, said they were going perhaps ten or fifteen miles per hour at the time.  It was raining, and the auto driver, coming over the hill north to Marion, evidently did not think of the possibility that a train might be on the track until it was too late and crashed near the middle of a string of twenty-four cars.  The chassis of the auto caught in some miraculous manner between two freight cars and the occupants were dragged perhaps 750 feet down the track before the train crew realized what had taken place.—Post

             (Her death certificate states that Sarah Daisy was born 19 Oct 1914, in Wolf Lake, Ill., the daughter of Andrew J. Daisy, a native of Cutler, Ill., and Helen Rinehart, a natives of Jonesboro, died 17 Mar 1935, in Herrin, Williamson Co., Ill., and was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery.  Her marker there reads:  Sarah Caroline Daisy Oct. 19, 1914- Mar. 16, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

HERRIN MAN USES PLANE TO REACH DYING MOTHER

             Johnston City—Herbert Russel, who flew from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Louisville, Ky., in 15 hours and then went to Herrin by automobile in order to be at the bed side of his dying mother, arrived in time to see his mother alive.  She was conscious and recognized him shortly before she died.

             The mother, Mrs. John R. Russell, was born near Carbondale and was a member of the pioneer Baxter family of Southern Illinois.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.

Scarlet Fever Claims Dongola Boy

             Charles Henry Goodman, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Goodman of Dongola, died Saturday morning, March 9, a victim of scarlet fever.

             The boy is survived by his parents, one brother, Carl Jean; a half-brother, Harold Goodman, and a half-sister, Mrs. Opal Dillow of Dongola; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman and the Rev. H. W. Karraker, all of Dongola.

             Private funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. J. Ward.  Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Dongola.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 22 Mar 1935:

JOHN L. SETTLEMOIR DIES AT HOME IN CARBONDALE

John L. Settlemoir, age 83 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gertie Wiggs, in Carbondale.  Mr. Settlemoir was the only living brother of I. J. Settlemoir of this city, the other brothers, William dying several years ago and Eph last year.  One aged sister, Mrs. Bettie Treece, residing in Morehouse, Mo., also survives.  She is about 85 years of age.

Besides his brother in Mound City and sister at Morehouse, he is survived by two sons, Charlie and Curtis of Benton; and his daughter, Mrs. Gertie Wiggs of Carbondale; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends who are deeply grieved at his passing.

Mr. Settlemoir was of a very jovial disposition.  About 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Settlemoir, who had made their home in Cobden for a number of years, moved to Benton, Illinois, where on March 5, 1934, his wife passed away.  After the death of his wife he had made his home with his daughter in Carbondale.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, March 19, at 2 o’clock at Cobden and interment was made in the Cobden cemetery by the side of his wife.

(John L. Settlemoir, 20, married Emeline Hess, 18, on 16 Jul 1874, in Union Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that John L. Settlemoir, farmer, was born 13 Aug 1852, in Anna, Ill., the son of John L. Settlemoir, died 17 Mar 1935, in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., the wife of Emma Settlemoir, and was buried in Cobden Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  John L. Settlemoir 1852-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

OBITUARY

The Enterprise is in receipt of an obituary of Watson Wright, a former Pulaski County man, who died in California.  Following is the obituary.

“Watson Wright, was a son of Uncle Jim and Aunt Betsy Wright, old pioneers of Pulaski County, and was born March 15^th, 1863, near Villa Ridge, Illinois.  On October 13^th, 1885, he was married to Miss Sara Davis Colwell at the residence of her aunt and uncle, S. A. and Nannie Colwell in the neighborhood of Valley Recluse in which they were both raised and Sara attended school.  To this union one child was born, Mrs. Nannie Tobin.

“He moved to California 15 years ago with his family and resided at Huntington Beach for a few months then took up their abode at San Bernardino.  He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Sarah; daughter, Nannie; an adopted son, Wendel; and grandson, Jack Tobin; and great-grandchild, Wendel Wright, Jr., all of San Bernardino; and a brother, Harry Wright, of Pulaski County.

“He was buried in Montecito Memorial Park in which he was an overseer and loved to work.  His last resting place is among the flowers, shrubs, and trees he planted with his own hands.

“Had he lived until October he and his wife would have been married 50 years.  Watt was a silent man and loved to work among the trees and flowers.

“His illness of only three days from septicemia was caused from bad tonsils.  His grandson, Jack Tobin, gave him blood transfusions, but to no avail.  All that could be done was done to save his life.”

INFANT DIES

Greta May Johnson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Johnson, passed away at their home in Cypress, Illinois, Tuesday morning about 3 o’clock.

Surviving are her parents and grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock, Rev. A. M. Troutman, pastor of the church officiating.  Interment was made in the Friendship Cemetery between Cypress and Dongola.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak was in charge.

(Her death certificate states that Greta May Johnson was born 15 Jan 1935, in Cypress, Ill., the daughter of Wayne Johnson, a native of Cypress, Ill., and Helen Reynolds, a native of Dongola, Ill., died 19 Mar 1935, in Cypress, Ill., and was buried in Friendship Cemetery near Dongola, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Greta Mae Johnson Jan. 15, 1934 March 19, 1934.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER MOUND CITY RESIDENT DIES IN ST. LOUIS

Word has been received by Mrs. Emma Mertz in Mound City of the death of Ed Burd, which occurred at his home in St. Louis.  He formerly made his home in Mound City.  Mr. Burd was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Joe Mertz, who formerly resided here.  Mrs. Burd was Mrs. Mertz’s sister, and she passed away a year ago.  Mr. Burd helped to install the telephone system in this city.

HERMAN LESTER KESLER

Herman Lester Kesler passed away at the Holden Hospital, Carbondale, after an illness of one week’s duration, about 3 o’clock Monday morning.  The deceased resided at 1104 North Court Street in Marion, Illinois, and had been city mail carrier for the past thirteen years.

Surviving him are his widow, Eva Kesler; and three children, Laverne, Emma Mae, and Maxine; his father, Daniel Kesler; and mother Evelyn Kesler of Makanda, Illinois; and one brother, Troy Kesler, of Claremont, Illinois.

Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Water Street Baptist Church, Marion, J. W. McKinney, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment was made in the Maplewood Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Herman Lester Kesler, mail carrier in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill., was born 2 Feb 1894, in Williamson Co., Ill., the son of Daniel Kessler and Evalyn Kesler, natives of Illinois, died 18 Mar 1935, in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., husband of Eva Kesler, and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. GARLAND YOUNGBLOOD DIES

Venita Alline, eleven months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Youngblood, passed away at her home on Commercial Avenue at 2 o’clock Thursday morning.

The little one is survived by her parents, several sisters and brothers, the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Letherland, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Youngblood, besides several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the residence and interment will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  G. A. James will direct the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Venita Alline Youngblood was born 8 Apr 1934, in Mound City, Ill., the daughter of Garland Youngblood and Lilly Thomas, natives of Illinois, died 21 Mar 1935, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

H. L. Settlemoir and father, I. J. Settlemoir, went to Carbondale Monday evening, being called by the death of Mr. Settlemoir’s brother, John L. Settlemoir, who passed away Sunday night.  On Monday Mr. Settlemoir’s son, W. C. Settlemoir and wife of Vienna and Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Settlemoir of this city, attended the funeral which was held in Cobden Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. R. C. Smith returned to her home in Jackson, Tenn., after attending the funeral of Mrs. Marie L. Koonce Thursday afternoon.  (Mounds)

Mrs. Simon Mowery of near Mill Creek is in a critical condition with a second stroke.  (Beech Grove)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 29 Mar 1935:

KARL DICK FALLS INTO CREEK AND DROWNS

Karl Dick, age 83 years, who resided near Olmstead, fell or was swept into the creek by a strong wind when the storm was raging on Monday afternoon and drowned.  Mr. Dick was walking across a bridge while returning from Olmstead to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Unger, where he resided.

The aged man’s body was found a mile from the spot where he had fallen into the creek and where his hat and cane were found.

He was last seen alive by Mrs. John Holhubner, when she saw him climb a fence going towards his home.  Then the storm became so bad that it blotted out her vision.  She later called Mrs. Unger and asked if her father had arrived, and Mrs. Unger, not knowing that her father had gone out, went to the bedroom.  Failing to find him, she knew then that the man Mrs. Holhubner had seen was her father, and that something must have happened to him.

Earlier in the afternoon Mrs. Unger had prevailed upon her father to go and lie down as just before noon he had returned from Grand Chain where he had had 14 teeth extracted.  Without her knowledge, he got up and went to Olmstead.

A search was quickly made and the body was found about a mile down the stream from where Mrs. Holhubner last saw him.

One theory of the accident was that he might have slipped and fell and struck his head, rendering him unconscious and he lay in that  condition until the rapidly swelling stream reached his body and carried him away.  There appeared to be blood stains on the stake across the foot path from which he apparently had fallen, his cane being fastened around the stake.  The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that he was accidentally drowned after falling and being injured.  The inquest was held by Coroner O. T. Hudson.

Mr. Dick is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Unger, Mrs. Bertha Kynaston of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Mikkins of Marianna, Ark., Mrs. Minnie Ohmnais, of Chicago, Mrs. Louise Schnaare of America, Mrs. Amelia Bagby of Olmstead, and Mrs. Flo McDaniels, of Chicago; and three sons, Otto, Rudolph and John Dick, all of Olmstead’ besides several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Arnie Corzine and Mrs. Walter Egner of Mound City are granddaughters of the deceased.

The body, upon being recovered, was taken charge of by G. A. James and brought to Mound City to be prepared for burial and later it was removed to the home of his son, Otto Dick, in Olmstead.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at Olmstead, Rev. A. M. Galen officiating.  Interment was made in Concord Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

The grandsons, Herman Schnaare, Carl Killius, Louis Unger, Frederick Dick, Kirk Bagby, and George Kynaston were pallbearers.  Flower girls were granddaughters of Mr. Dick, Margaret Unger, Dorothy, Bertha and Norma Dick, Edna and Alice Unger, Shirley Corzine, Ozita Kynaston and Pauline Dick.

(His death certificate states that Karl Dick, farmer,  was born 3 Oct 1851, in Germany, the son of Frederick Dick, a native of Germany, died 25 Mar 1935, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Augusta Dick, and was buried in Concord Cemetery near Olmstead, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Carl Dick Oct. 3, 1851 March 25, 1935 Augusta Dick Nov. 16, 1856 Oct. 15, 1925.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. FLORA BAGBY DIES AT HER HOME IN OLMSTEAD

Mrs. Flora Bagby, age 76 years, died at the home of her son, Mark Bagby, near Olmstead, Sunday night following a heart attack.

Surviving her are eight children, Mrs. Sally Rhymer of Rosebud, Illinois, Claude, Mark, Mrs. Bessie Billingsley and Miss Hettie Bagby, all of Olmstead, Mrs. Ruth Turner of Tipton, Calif., Mrs. Hilda Reichert of Grand Chain, and Mrs. Macy Curren of Hialeah, Fla.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of her son, Mark, the Rev. Browning officiating, and interment was made in Concord Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service directed the funeral.

(George W. Bagby married Flora M. Freeze on 7 Jul 1878, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Concord Cemetery near Olmsted, Ill., reads:  George W. Bagby Mar. 4, 1844 Sept. 20, 1917 Flora M. Bagby Nov. 10, 1859 Mar. 24, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

WETAUG MAN’S SISTER DIES IN HERRIN

Mrs. Joe Craig, age 35 years, sister of Earnest Hacker of Wetaug, passed away at a Herrin hospital Sunday morning.

She is survived by her husband, a daughter, June; and son, Joe Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Siegel Hacker of Herrin; two sisters, Jessie and Ermal Hacker of Herrin; three brothers, Albert and Douglas of Herrin, and Earnest of Wetaug.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church in Herrin with the Rev. George R. Goodman, pastor of the church, officiating.  Interment was made in the Herrin cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

(The death certificate states tht Ruby Laura Craig of Goreville, Ill., was born 5 Oct 1899, in Buncombe, Ill., the daughter of Sigel Hacker, a native of Buncombe, Ill., and Nellie Walker, a native of Vienna, Ill., died 24 Mar 1935, in Herrin, Williamson Co., Ill., the wife of Joe W. Craig, and was buried at Herrin.—Darrel Dexter)

INFANT DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. EVERETTE DAVIS DIES

Maxine Davis, age 7 months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette Davis of near Cypress, passed away on Friday, March 22.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, at the family residence at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. A. M. Troutman of Cypress officiating.  Interment was made in the Hillerman Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

The little one is survived by her parents, four half-sisters, and a brother.

(Her death certificate states that Maxine Davis was born 10 Aug 1934, in Cache Township, Johnson Co., Ill., the daughter of Everett Davis, a native of Johnson Co., Ill., and Pertilla Kalleck, a native of Pulaski Co., Ill., died 22 Mar 1935, in Cache Township, and was buried in Hillerman Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Shirley Corzine was absent from school Wednesday on account of the funeral of her grandfather, Mr. Carl Dick, of Olmstead.

Mrs. Arnie Corzine and Mrs. Walter Egner were called to Olmstead Monday afternoon by the death of their grandfather, Karl Dick.  Mrs. Corzine and Mrs. Egner and families attended his funeral, which was held Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church in Olmstead. 

Mrs. Ruby Craig, age 35, of Goreville, Illinois, died at the Herrin hospital Sunday morning.  She leaves her husband, Joe Craig; a daughter, June, 15; and a son, Joe Jr., 12; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hacker; two sisters, Jessie and Ermal; three brothers, Albert and Douglas, all of Herrin, and Ernest H. Hacker, of Wetaug.  The funeral was held Monday during the storm.  All the windows of the church were blown out, causing a panic among those in attendance at the services.  (Wetaug)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VENITA YOUNGBLOOD

Funeral services for Venita Alline Youngblood, the 11 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Youngblood, who died at her home in Mound City last Thursday morning, were held Friday afternoon at the family residence at 2 o’clock, Rev. W. E. Thurmond, of Cairo, officiating.  Immediately following the services at the residence, the cortege left by automobile for Thistlewood Cemetery, where interment was made.  G. A. James of Mound City directed the funeral.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 29 Mar 1935:

Colored Boy Drowned in Back Water

             A young son of H. D. Lindsay of North Mounds was drowned last Friday in the back water outside of the __th levee.  He and another colored boy of the neighborhood were playing on a log.  In some manner the log was overturned and one of the boys jumped to safety while the other fell into the deep water and was drowned.

Tragedy near Olmstead Day of High Wind

83-Year-Old Man Drowned When Swept into Raging Waters of Creek

             Karl Dick of Olmstead, age 83, was drowned Monday afternoon in a creek near the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Unger, having evidentially fallen or been swept off a bridge that crossed the creek.  He was last seen alive by a neighbor, who saw him climb over a fence as he walked toward the house of his daughter with whom he made his home.  A terrific wind and rain storm was raging at the time and the creek had spread far out of its banks.  This neighbor called Mrs. Unger to ask if her father had arrived safely; a search was started, the aged man’s hat and cane were found near the bridge and in less than two hours his body was located a mile downstream.  The daughter was not even aware that her father had left the house until she was called to the telephone.  He had been to Grand Chain that morning and had had 14 teeth pulled.  Upon his return she had persuaded him to lie down and had not known of his leaving the house.

             Mr. Dick is survived by ten children, seven daughters and three sons, all of whom attended the funeral.  He also leaves 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  His wife preceded him in death nine years ago.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Olmstead, the Rev. A. M. Galen pastor of the church officiating.  The grandsons served as casket bearers and granddaughters as flower bearers.  Burial was in Concord Cemetery with G. A. James directing.

Mrs. Flora Bagby

             Mrs. Flora Bagby, age 76 years, who resided near Olmstead, died Sunday night following a heart attack.  Her death occurred at the home of her son, Mark Bagby.

             Surviving Mrs. Bagby are eight children, Mrs. Sally Rhymer of Rosebud, Ill., Charles Bagby of Olmstead, Mrs. Bessie Billingsley of Olmstead, Mark Bagby, Olmstead, Mrs. Ruth Turner of Tipton, Cal., Mrs. Hilda Reichert of Grand Chain, Mrs. Hettie Bagby of Olmstead, and Mrs. Mary Curren of Hialeah, Fla.

             Funeral services were held at Mr. Mark Bagby’s home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Browning of Karnak officiating.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

Anna—Walter Calhoun, 27 years old, was found dead sitting in an automobile in Carter’s Garage early Monday morning by Faris Carter, owner of the garage.  The conclusion after the coroner’s inquiry Monday was that death was caused by monoxide gas.

             It is assumed that Calhoun, after driving all the used cars from the lot into the building, started from engine of one car to charge the battery and while the process was going on climbed in the car and fell asleep.  The engine was running next morning when Carter found Calhoun in the car.  His body was still warm and artificial methods to restore respiration were used at the garage and also at the Hale-Willard Hospital, but without success.

             Calhoun, a hard-working young man, is a son of W. H. Calhoun, and lived with his parents here in Anna.—Talk

             (His death certificate states that Walter Homer Calhoun, mechanic, was born 17 Dec 1908, in Anna, Ill., the son of William Calhoun, a native of Macon Co., Ill., and Mary Belle Mixen, a native of Anna, Ill., died 18 Mar 1935, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., and was buried in Anna Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  Walter H. Calhoun 1908-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Alfred Jones, who was called here by the death and burial of her husband, left Monday night on her return trip to her home in Los Angeles, Calif.  She was accompanied as far as Chicago by Mrs. J. P. Roberts.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 5 Apr 1935:

Like a Message from the Dead

             A baby girl, born May 10, 1894, was made motherless by the death at tender age of 15 months.  At the age of six she lost her father and she was reared in an Orphans’ Home.  She married and a few years ago moved to Mounds.

             A few weeks ago a letter was sent to her, enclosed in another letter.  At that she could scarcely comprehend from whence it came or whose hand had written the words on the yellow page.  When she finally realized that the enclosed missive had been written by her mother, her joy was great as she had never had a memento of the dear one long gone from her life.

             The letter was written by Mrs. Eliza Hargrove and was dated at Fisk, Missouri, May 28, 1894.  It was addressed to Mrs. Hargrove’s brother, Jacob Tommy of Elnora, Indiana.  In it she told of the birth of her three weeks old daughter, Myrtle, on May 10, 1894.  Mr. Tommy died the past winter and in going through his effects the letter was found and forwarded to Myrtle Hargrove, now Mrs. Charles Menees of this city.

             (Charles W. Menees married Myrtle Agnes Hargrove on 24 Jun 1914, in Scott Co., Mo.  The mother was buried in Ash Hill Cemetery in Butler Co., Mo., and her marker reads:  Eliza wife of Stephen Hargrove Died Feb. 12, 1895 Age about 26 yr.  Infant of Stephen & Eliz. Hargrove Died Feb. 12, 1895.—Darrel Dexter)

Wilford E. Lentz

             Wilford E. Lentz, age 48, died at his home in Dongola Thursday afternoon, March 29, following a siege of pneumonia.  He had been sick for about 11 days.

             Mr. Lentz was born and reared on a farm near Dongola and for the past 11 years he had lived in Dongola, and was employed by the Dongola Growers Produce Company in the capacity of ice man.

             His funeral services were held at the Christian Chapel Church near Dongola at 2 o’clock Saturday conducted by Rev. W. H. Porterfield.  Interment was made in the Dongola I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

             He leaves his wife, Elva Lentz; two children, Mildred and Catherine Lee, both at home; a stepmother, Mrs. Ida Lentz of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Harvey Lentz of Dongola; a stepbrother, Lewis Lentz of Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Jones of Dongola, Mrs. Clara Casey of Little Rock, Ark.; and one stepsister, Mrs. Enos Lentz of Dongola.

             (He signed his World War I draft registration as Wilford Edker Lentz.  According to the death certificate, Wilford Edgar Lentz was born 18 Apr 1886, in Union Co., Ill., the son of Eli Lentz and Susan Hinkle, natives of Illinois, died 28 Mar 1935, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill., husband of Elva Lentz, and was buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Dongola.  His marker there reads:  Wilford E. Lentz 1886-1935 Elva A. Lentz 1888-1956.—Darrel Dexter)

Former Mounds Resident Loses Mother

             Funeral services were held at the Anna M. E. church Sunday for Mrs. James I. Toler, widow of the late James I. Toler, former prominent businessman and at one time city alderman of Anna.  She leaves one son, John Toler, of St. Louis; and one daughter, Mrs. J. I. Tunks, of Centralia, a former resident of Mounds.

             (James I. Toler married Olive Love on 20 May 1869, in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  James I. Toler 1846-1914 Olive L. Toler his wife 1849-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 5 Apr 1935:

TOMBSTONE FOR LIEUT. COLONEL STRONG

A stone marker for the grave of Lieut. Col. Strong, an officer in the Revolutionary War, has been furnished by the government.  It has been sent to Mark Stevers of Grand Chain and will be placed on the grave of Strong at Ft. Wilkinson.

Mrs. Tim O’Sullivan has received word of the critical condition of her grandson, Frank Kavanaugh, of Shreveport, La.  Mrs. E. G. Cowell of Cairo, a sister of Mrs. Kavanaugh, left Tuesday for Shreveport.

Carl Dick’s funeral was largely attended on Wednesday afternoon of last week at the Lutheran church.  Rev. A. W. Galen had charge of the funeral.  A beautiful spray of carnations were placed in the chair where Mr. Dick had sat every Sunday morning for 28 years.  (Olmstead)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 12 Apr 1935:

FORMER MOUND CITY MAN DIES IN PADUCAH

Robert Arnold of Paducah, Ky., died suddenly at his home Tuesday night.  Mr. Arnold formerly resided in this city and while here he was employed at the Williamson-Kuny Mill as foreman.  No particulars were learned about his death.

He is survived by his wife and a daughter, both of Paducah, and many other relatives and friends in Mound City and Paducah.

(According to his death certificate, Robert Irvin Arnold, a saw filer for the Illinois Central Railroad, of 1213 Jefferson, Paducah, Ky., was born 2 Feb 1874, in Tennessee, the son of Harvey Arnold and Mary Wade, natives of Tennessee, died 9 Apr 1935, of acute indigestion, husband of Fredericka Gahlschlaeger, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah.  His marker there reads:  Father Robert Irvin Arnold Feb. 2, 1874 Apr. 9, 1935 Mother Fredericka O. Arnold Apr. 16, 1878 Mar. 7, 1947.—Darrel Dexter)

AGED MAN DIES

An aged resident passed away Saturday in the vicinity of Beech Grove.  Mr. Redden had made his home with his son, Dick, since his health had become so poorly.  His suffering had been so great for the past month that he had wanted to die.  His ailment was rheumatism. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized by Rev. Elmer Smith a few weeks ago.  He was formerly of Vienna and was a monument agent and was well and favorably known in Pulaski and Alexander counties.

Several from this county attended his funeral in Vienna Monday.

(His death certificate states that Randolph Redden, retired merchant, was born 11 Apr 1849, in Paris, Tenn., the son of Charles S. Redden, a native of Tnnessee, and Martha Davis, died 6 Apr 1935, in Road District 6, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Dora Redden, and was buried in Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 19 Apr 1935:

SISTER-IN-LAW DIED

Mrs. Oralez Wildy, 39, wife of William Wildy of West Frankfort, died at the home in West Frankfort last Sunday.  She is a sister-in-law to Henry Wildy of Mound City and of Frank and Sam Wildy of Pulaski and Mrs. Frank Volner of Carterville.  Besides her husband, there survives three children, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Bowers; three brothers, George Petty of Pinckneyville, Elmer Petty of Cobden and Ulis Petty; and a sister, Mrs. Tom Owens of Hopkinsville, Ky.  The funeral was held Wednesday at West Frankfort.

(Her death certificate states that Oralee Wildy was born about 1896, the daughter of Isom Peth and Lizzie Good, died 14 Apr 1935, in West Frankfort, Ill., the wife of William Wildy.—Darrel Dexter)

MISS ELIZABETH HELMIG

Miss Elizabeth Helmig, age 25, passed away at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Helmig, at Karnak, at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning after an illness of about three weeks.  Besides her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bishop and Mary Meyrs of Karnak and Myrtle Harris of Paducah, Ky., and numerous other relatives.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Karnak, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. Browning officiated.  Interment was made in the Anderson Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

(Her death certificate states that Ella Elizabeth Helmig was born 7 Nov 1909, in Illinois, the daughter of Herman J. Helmig, a native of St. Clair Co., Ill., and Mary E. Houginsight, a native of Hawkins Co., Tenn., died 16 Apr 1935, in Karnak, Ill., and was buried in Massac Co., Ill.  Her marker in Anderson Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill., reads:  Ella Elizabeth Helmig Born Nov. 7, 1909 Died April 16, 1935, Aged 26 Years.—Darrel Dexter)

FACTS ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW

WILLIAM NELSON MOYERS

       It is probable that no other man in the county enjoys a wider acquaintance than does William Nelson or W. N. Moyers.  And these acquaintances are not passing acquaintances, but have been born through many contacts and have come to be fast friendships.  Wherever he goes in Pulaski County and in many places beyond the county confines he is known.  His work on roads, his ambition for collecting historical and geological data and his surveying has led him into every part of the county and beyond.

       It was 77 years ago on February 6 that Mr. Moyers made his first survey.  He opened his eyes and surveyed, for the first time, the world in which he has spent these many years.  Although in that survey his young eyes were not able to take in a very large expanse of territory, his study since has given him a knowledge that not many possess.

       The home of his birth was about two miles from the present site of Royalton, Illinois, astraddle of the Third Principal Meridian and he has spent all his life on this meridian.  The 3^rd P.M. is the dividing line between Jackson and Franklin counties.  Thirty years of his life were spent in this territory.

       He is the son of William Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Moyers, who came from around Bowling Green in Warren County, Ky.  In the name of his father, the William came from William of Orange, a Hollander who freed Holland from the Spaniards and our own American Andrew Jackson.

       Although William Nelson’s parents were born in this country, his forbearers came from across the Atlantic.  His mother was of Scotch-Irish descent.  Although the name William came from a Hollander, Moyers indicates that somewhere there was some French, as it is a French name.  That is the reason that it is mispronounced.  The letter o is many times given a long accent, but it should be pronounced as if it was spelled “Moiers.”

       The ancestors of Mr. Moyers, on his mother’s side, were long lived.  His great-grandmother lived to be 96 and his great-grandfather 100.  His grandmother died somewhere in the 90s and his mother when she was 81 or 82.  However, on his father’s side this is not true.  To his knowledge, Mr. Moyers is the only one of that name that reached the age which he now is.  His father died when 52 years old.

       Out of five generations of Moyers, William Nelson is the only one who did not serve in some war.  He tried to enlist in the Spanish-American War, but was turned down because of his eyesight.  His great-grandfather served in the Revolutionary War, his grandfather in the War of 1812, his father in the Civil War and his son in the World War.

       In the Civil War, William Jackson Moyers contracted some disease and lay in the Marine hospital in Mound City for months.  He never fully recovered and it is probably this fact that caused an early death.

       Surveying seems to be a profession of the Moyers family and the present Mr. Moyers did not make an exception.  Five generations of the family have been surveyors.  The grandfather of Mr. Moyers surveyed the Wickliffe Territory and his notes in his own handwriting are still on file at Wickliffe.

       The easy accessibility of his father’s surveying books probably had to do with creating in Mr. Moyers a desire to survey, although he says differently.  He tells that when he was rather young a surveyor came through his territory.  Although he thought at the time that the crowd following were employees of the surveyor, they were only curious people.  He watched the surveyor motion his hand up or down or from one side to the other to the man with the Jacob’s staff.  He decided then and there that he wanted to be the overseer of a crowd of people and wave his hands like that.  However, childhood reasons for wanting to do things are not always responsible for our actions later in life.  The visions of childhood disappear when we become older.

       During 35 years of surveying there has never been a suit over any line made by Mr. Moyers.  Invariably, if a question comes up over some lines, and it is found that he did the surveying, the lines are accepted.

       Mr. Moyers recalls the way that his father surveyed.  At that time the North Star was thought to be exactly in the north, but since, it has been proven that this star is directly in the north only two times during the day and that at times it varies as much as 3 degrees.  At night Mr. Moyers’ father would set two stakes to get the direction of the North Star, and the next day he would fix his directions from that.  Today, some lines surveyed in that day are found to be as much as three degrees off.

       W. N. Moyers served as county surveyor from 1900 to 1913.  He was elected each term.  He has also done most of the surveying in the county since 1913.

       From 1880 to 1900 Mr. Moyers taught school.  He taught several years in the community of his birth.  In 1886 he came to Pulaski County and settled at Olmstead.  From there he went to Grand Chain and then to Mound City in 1902.  He has taught in a number of schools in the county, and a number of folks remember going to school to him.

       In 1913 he was appointed county superintendent of highways, a position which he still holds.  For 13 years he was also superintendent of highways in Alexander County.  No doubt, there is not a stretch of road in Pulaski county and very few in Alexander County over which he has not traveled.  His knowledge of road building has always been called upon, no matter where or what the road.

       A love for history was created early in Mr. Moyers.  Many evenings he sat listening to his father and friends discussing historical events and these same events were stored away in his mind.  He has a splendid knowledge of history and it is probable that no one knows the history of Pulaski County better than he.  He has written a number of historical essays.

       An impression seems to be prevalent that Emporium was surveyed before Mound City, but this is not true, according to Mr. Moyers.  Mound City was surveyed in 1856 and Emporium a few years later.  At that time Mound City was below the present highway or Walnut Street and Emporium above.  When the election was held to merge the two all the politicians lived in Mound City or Mound City, today, might be Emporium.

       Mr. Moyers has been quite a student of geological conditions in this county.  His observations have led him to believe, among other things, that the ancient glacier did come this far south contrary to general belief, even though it just tapered to here.  He knows where there is a glacier moraine only three miles above Mound City and he believes that many of the rocks in this county are not native, but have been brought here by some agency.  It is probable that few have made a deeper study of this matter in this county than Mr. Moyers.

       He is a great believer in the climate and soil of this county.  He says that this climate will grow anything that will grow anywhere else.  However, it may not be profitable to grow it here, but it will grow.  Mr. Moyers also calls attention to the fact that his county has never had an actual crop failure.  This was amply proved last year when only a few miles north crops burned up from the drouth, in this county it could not be called a failure.  The top spoil here in places is 14 feet deep.

       These facts, when first stated, seem strange.  Many have the idea that this is just about the worst climate there is in the country.  But upon a study we find that Mr. Moyers’s observations are somewhat true.

       Mr. Moyers was first married to Miss Lydia Fambrough near the present site of Royalton in 1886.  To this union one child, Odin, who now lives in Monterey, Tenn., was born.  Mrs. Moyers died a little over a year after their marriage, or about six weeks after the birth of Odin.         

       In 1903 Mr. Moyers married Mrs. Nellie McGee, who passed to her reward in 1928.  To this union eight children were born, namely:  Miss Lois, Mound City; Robert, Chicago; Miss Grace Moyers and Mrs. Joyce Wall, twins, Mound City; Mrs. Hazel McElhose, Arlington Heights, Illinois; Mrs. Nellie Harper, Peoria; and Lawrence, Chicago.  He also has nine grandchildren.

       Mr. Moyers’ education was received in the grammar schools of the time.  Later he attended Ewing College and the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale.

       He has done considerable writing on historical and geological subjects.  His first article of much consequence was published in 1889.  Since that time many have been printed and have been widely read.  Friends have urged him for years to write a history of Pulaski County, but he feels that the task is too large for one person.  Should enough interest be shown some day and some assistance offered, it may be that he will be prevailed upon to accept the task.

       In all of his writing he has never chosen his own subject.  Each time he has been asked to write on a certain subject by someone.  In each of his writings he has labored faithfully to present facts and not mere imaginations.  He has never failed to challenge the imaginary writings of some historians when he has been armed with the truth.  No story means anything to him until proven,

       His first experience in writing essays was in school.  He joined a literary society because, he says, the name sounded big.  He was     called upon to give a declamation.  He refused, but said that if given a subject, he would write an essay and read it.  His first effort was so successful he was called upon innumerable times during that term to write and has been writing ever since.

       Mr. Moyers has always been an attendant at religious services.  His knowledge of the Bible is thorough.

       He says that when a young lad he declared there were two things he would never do.  One was to marry and the other was to join a secret society.  He now laughingly says that he has married every chance he got and joined ever secret society known.  He is quite a lodge man.

       In politics, he is Republican, but he is prone to vote for the man instead of the party.

       A man of wide acquaintance and varied attainments is Mr. Moyers.  He has taught school.  He has surveyed, studied geological conditions and built roads.  He has labored faithfully, and is still doing so, to preserve the history of the country that surrounds his home.  His name will be linked with that history for many years to come.  And when his last survey is made, which all must make, it will be of a world of which he has gathered many facts.

       (William Jackson Moyers married Elizabeth Ann Oden on 7 Sep 1852, in Warren Co., Ky.  William J. Moyers, 35, born in Warren Co., Ky., 5’8”, red hair, gray eyes, fair complexion, married, farmer, enlisted on 26 Sep 1862, as captain of Co. A, 128^th Illinois Infantry and was discharged 4 Apr 1863.  William N. Moyers married Lydia A. Fambrough on 10 Oct 1886, in Franklin Co., Ill.  William N. Moyers married Nellie McGhee on 17 Aug 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 19 Apr 1935:

All Southern Illinois Mourns Passing of Pres. Shryock

             President Henry W. Shryock of the Southern Illinois Normal, Carbondale, died Thursday morning, April 11, at 9:45 o’clock in his office in Shryock Auditorium.  He had been stricken with a heart attack at 8:30 o’clock that morning.  He retained consciousness during the hour and a quarter of intense suffering and told the little group gathered around him, which included Dr. J. W. Barrow, who was immediately called, that he knew he was going to die.  The student body was not informed of his illness and passing until chapel exercises had begun.  They were then told the sad news and were dismissed until Monday.

             President Shryock was a native of Olney, Ill., and after graduation from the Olney high school and the Illinois Wesleyan University at Bloomington, he served as principal of the Olney high school for eleven years.  He was then called to the chair of Literature and Rhetoric in the Southern Illinois Normal University, was soon after made vice president and registrar.  In 1912 he was made president, serving 22 years as president and, in all, 41 years as a member of the faculty.

             The Carbondale Herald of April 12 quotes a passage from Who’s Who in America for 1934 and 1935 and from it we glean that he served as president of the State Teachers Association in 1911; traveled in Europe in 1902, 1909 and 1914; editor of Tennyson’s Princess 1896; author of “Reading Literature for 8^th Grade,” 1914; translator of Moliere’s A Doctor in Spite of Himself, 1908; had delivered more than 1,000 lectures in 12 states of the mid-west.

             He is survived by his widow, Jessie Burnett Shryock of Carbondale, and a son, Burnett Shryock of Chicago, an artist.

             Funeral services were held at the Shryock Auditorium Saturday morning at ten o’clock with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale.

             (Henry W. Shryock married Jessie C. Burnett on 14 Jul 1886, in Richland Co., Ill. His death certificate states that Henry William Shryock was born about 1861, the son of William Shryock and Miss Williams, died 11 Apr 1935, in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., the husband of Jessie B. Shryock.  His marker in Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale, Ill., reads:  H. W. Shryock 1861-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

ELIZABETH HELMIG

             Miss Elizabeth Helmig, age 25, passed away at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Helmig, at Karnak, at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning, after an illness of about three weeks.  Besides her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bishop and Mary Meyrs, of Karnak, and Myrtle Harris of Paducah, Ky., and numerous other relatives.

             Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Karnak, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Browning officiating.  Interment was made in the Anderson cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Monmouth—The family of Rev. N. J. Calhoun, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church here, in which the combined ages of its members total 730 years, claims a longevity record.

             Rev. Calhoun’s father, Samuel Calhoun, is 89 and his mother, Mrs. Susan Miller Calhoun, is 84.  His eldest brother is 63 and the youngest of the family is 39.

             Death has not occurred in the family since the death of a child in infancy. The family circle includes twenty living grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom help to make the age total reach to 730 years.

Vandalia—A Greyhound bus carrying seven passengers turned over near Vandalia, Ill., Sunday morning, killing the driver, Eldon B. Mathis, of St. Louis.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 26 Apr 1935:

Former Mounds Resident Dies in Cairo

             Herman Samuel Luker, a former resident of this city, died Sunday night, April 21, at his home in Cairo.  His age was 74 years.  Mr. Luker was a carpenter and cabinet maker and was in the employ of the P. T. Langan Lumber Company for many years.  He was a member of the Cairo Carpenters Union.  In religious belief he was a Lutheran and was a member of that denomination.

             Surviving him are his widow, one son, Harry, of Chicago; five grandchildren, Mrs. Annetta Curtner and John H. Wallbridge of Cairo, George and Lewis Luker and Mrs. John Hopkins, all of Chicago; also two nieces, Mrs. John Thomas and Mrs. James Cass of St. Louis.  A daughter, Mrs. Carrie Luker Walbridge, passed away a number of years ago.

             Funeral services were held at the family residence, 209 Nineteenth Street, Cairo, at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. C. Robert Dunlap officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, Mounds.

Belleville—Mrs. Bridget McLaughlin, 103, died in St. Vincent’s home for the aged today.  She is survived by an elder sister, Mrs. Katherine Kerwick of Carterville, who will be 106, June 7.  Mrs. McLaughlin will be buried in Carlinville.

Golconda—A shocking tragedy occurred near Carrsville, Ky., Sunday nights when the Ohio River, turbulent from the high wind prevailing at the time, claimed four of the town’s young men.  They had spent Sunday evening with friends in Rosiclare, Ill., having crossed the river in a small motorboat.

             They are supposed to have started home about 11 o’clock that night and their craft no doubt floundered and sank soon after leaving the Illinois shore.

             The unfortunate young men were William Harold Boyd, who is a cousin of Mrs. Nona Davis, Golconda; Elmer Spees, Gerald Belt and Shirley Alexander.  Young Belt was a brother of Mrs. Joe Ross of Golconda.

             No uneasiness was felt for their safety when they failed to return home Sunday night, for it was supposed they had not ventured to cross the rough waters.  However, later, when they had failed to come back, their folks became alarmed and investigation revealed they had started home, as stated, Sunday night, and the father of young Boyd, who is an undertaker in Salem, Ky., identified a gas tank caught in the river as one the young men had used.  Then it was evident they had started home and drowned.  Search was immediately begun for the bodies, but none of which, up to this time, have been found.—Herald-Enterprise

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 26 Apr 1935:

MRS. THOMAS EDWARDS DIED

Word has been received by relatives in Villa Ridge that Mrs. Thomas Edwards had passed away at her home in Beloit, Wis., Thursday, April 18, and was buried in Beloit Sunday.

Mrs. Edwards was before her marriage Miss Florence Prindle of Villa Ridge and she has a large number of friends in the community who will regret to learn of her death,

A. C. GOODMAN’S BROTHER DIES AT HOME IN JONESBORO

B. L. Goodman, age 62 years, brother of A. E. Goodman, of this city, passed away at his home in Jonesboro, Illinois, at 2 o’clock Tuesday morning.  He had been in failing health for the past years.

Surviving him besides his brother in Mound City are two other brothers, E. E. Goodman of Cairo and L. E. Goodman of Texas; his widow, and three sons, C. G. Goodman of Carbondale, Curtis Goodman of Anna and Harold Goodman of Jonesboro; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Anderson of Alto Pass; and two grandsons and many other relatives.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist Church at Anna Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was made in the Anna Cemetery.

(Burl Lee Goodman was born 18 Aug 1872, near Mill Creek, Union Co., Ill., the son of John L. Goodman and Lydia Eliza Freeze, and died 22 Apr 1935, at home in Jonesboro, Ill., of leukemia.  He married on 13 Dec 1896, in Union Co., Ill., Nettie Meisenheimer, the daughter of J. M. Meisenheimer and Mary Dillow.—Darrel Dexter)

ADA M. SIVIA DIES AT HOME NEAR DONGOLA

Mrs. Ada M. Sivia, age 23, passed away at her home in a farm near Dongola Thursday night, April 18, at 1 o’clock, following a lingering illness.

Surviving her are her husband, Orian Sivia; her father, James Blackwood; and three brothers and one sister, as follows:  Howard and Corlis of East Alton, Illinois, and Leonard and Mildred Blackwood of Dongola.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Chapel Church near Dongola Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Porterfield.  Interment was made in the Chapel cemetery, E. J. Ford directing the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Ada Irene Sivia was born 15 May 1911, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill., the daughter of James Blackwood, a native of North Carolina, and Bessie Karraker, a native of Illinois, died 18 Apr 1935, in Road District 3, Union Co., Ill., the wife of Orlin Sivia, and was buried in Christian Chapel Cemetery near Dongola.  Her marker there reads:  Orlan Sivia 1907-1973 Ada I. Sivia 1911-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MARJORIE KNIGHT DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITY

Marjorie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Knight, died at the home of her parents, Tuesday night at 10 o’clock, having lived only about 28 hours.  She was one of twin born to the parents last Monday evening.  The other baby is doing nicely.

The little one was buried in the Masonic cemetery at Olmstead Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.  G. A. James was the funeral director.

(Her death certificate states that Marjorie Knight was born 22 Apr 1935, in Mound City, Ill., the daughter of J. F. Knight, a native of Kentucky, and Ruby Moore, a native of Camden, Ark., died 23 Apr 1935, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Olmstead, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER RESIDENT OF MOUND CITY DIES

Herman Samuel Luker, age 74 years, a resident of Mound City, several years ago and later residing at Mounds, passed away at his home in Cairo Sunday night at 11 o’clock.  When Mr. Luker was a resident of Mound City, his children, Harry and Carrie, who later became Mrs. Walbridge, were quite small.  They ran a hotel on the corner of Commercial Avenue, across from the Big Four Depot which later burned down.  At the time of his death he was employed as cabinet marker for the P. T. Langan Lumber Company in Cairo.  He was a member of the Cairo Carpenters’ Union No. 812.  He was also a member of the Lutheran Church.

Surviving him are his widow, one son, Harry, of Chicago; five grandchildren, John H. Walbridge and Mrs. George Curtner of Cairo; George and Lewis Luker and Mrs. John Hopkins, all of Chicago; and two nieces, Mrs. John Thurman and Mrs. Jim Case of St. Louis.  His daughter, Mrs. Walbridge, preceded him in death several years ago.

Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o’clock, the Rev. C. Robert Dunlap, pastor of the Lutheran Church officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, the Berbling Funeral Service directing the funeral.

(The death certificate states that Herman Samuel Luker, carpenter, was born 5 Apr 1861, in Indiana, the son of Herman Luker and Mary Landwier, natives of Holland, died 21 Apr 1935, in Cairo, Ill., husband of Minnie Luker, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds, Ill., reads:  Minnie Luker 1868-1962 Herman S. Luker 1861-1935.—Darrel Dexter)

MATCHES IGNITE GIRL’S CLOTHING; FATALLY BURNED

(Cobden Review)

Beatrice Malear, 5, daughter of Mrs. Anne Malear, of Wolf Lake, was fatally burned Monday afternoon when she ignited her clothing while playing with matches.  The accident occurred at 2:30 o’clock and she died in the Hale Willard Memorial Hospital in Anna about 5 o’clock.

The girl was playing with matches in the hen house in the rear of her home when her dress became ignited.  With her clothing blazing, she ran screaming toward the house.  An older sister threw a bucket of water on her, extinguishing the flames, but not before she had suffered fatal third degree burns.

(Her death certificate states that Lydia Bearice Malear, of Wolf Lake, Ill., was born 16 Dec 1929, in Jackson Co., Ill., the daughter of J. R. Malear and Anna Puttman, natives of Illinois, died 15 Apr 1935, in Anna, Union Co., Ill., and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery near Anna, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

UNIMPROVED

Frank Kavanaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kavanaugh of Shreveport, La., and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. O’Sullivan, of this city, who has been in a critical condition, remains unimproved.

Mrs. Pete Cruse remains in a very critical condition following a stroke.  (Beech Grove)

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Armond K. Brown is seriously ill at the home of its parents on High Street.  It is suffering with scarlet fever.  It is the grandchild of Mrs. Jessie Richardson.

ANDREW J. HOLSHOUSER DIES AT HOME IN ANNA

Andrew J. Holshouser, age 76 years, passed away at his home in Anna Monday, following a long illness.

Surviving him are two sons, Guy Holshouser, of Dongola and Owen F. Holshouser, of Anna; also four half-brothers, S. J. and C. W. Holshouser of Anna, J. A. of Dongola and Martin Holshouser of Murphysboro; three half-sisters, Mrs. Mae Verble of Dongola, Mrs. Lee Stroud of Granite City and Mrs. Amanda George of Karnak; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.  

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Dongola Wednesday, April 24, at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. W. J. Ward and interment was made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery under the direction of E. J. Ford, funeral director.  Dr. W. K. Sisk of Anna assisted with the services.

(Alfred Holshouser married Esther Phillips on 10 Feb 1853, in Union Co., Ill.  Andrew J. Holshouser, 23, born in Union Co., Ill., son of Alfred Holshouser and Easter E. Phillips, married on 6 Nov 1882, in Union Co., Ill., Eliza F. Keith, 22, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Benjamin B. Keith and Sarah E. Corzine.  His death certificate states that Andrew J. Holshouser, farmer, was born 25 Mar 1859, in Dongola, Ill., the son of Alfred Holshouser, a native of Dongola, Ill., and Elizabeth Phillips, died 22 Apr 1935, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., husband of Eliza Holshouser, and was buried at Dongola, Ill.  His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola, Ill., reads:  A. J. Holshouser Mar. 25, 1859 April 22, 1935 Eliza F. Holshosuer his wife Aug. 30, 1860 Jan. 29, 1929.—Darrel Dexter)