READ -- Mrs. Cordie B. Read, age 76, of B'ham, passed away Wednesday a.m. [6 Jul 1949] in Theodore, Ala. Survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. George Murphy, Knoxville, Ill.; Mrs. John Bryant, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Earl Moore, Cuba, Ill.; 1 brother, Ed Bishop, Cuba, Ill.; 3 sons, H. W. Winkler, L. A. Winkler, and E. F. Read, Theodore, Ala.; 2 [sic] daughters, Mrs. E. R. Rivers and Mrs. E. Y. Barnhart, B'ham, and Mrs. Grier C. Barnhart, Laguna Beach, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Cuba, Ill., Saturday 10 a.m [9 Jul 1949]. Clyde Taylor Funeral Home, Cuba, Ill., in charge. (unknown newspaper, Jul. 7(or 8), 1949, submitted by Carol Carmichael)
Photograph submitted by Carol Carmichael
Mrs. Nancy Roy, the wife of Ralph N. Roy, of 41 North Eighth avenue, died at
10:50 o’clock Tuesday morning. Mrs. Roy was just 54 years of age. Her death was
caused by a complication of diseases.
Nancy Seybert was born in Virginia Feb. 14, 1845. In 1850 she removed with her
parents from the “Old Dominion” to Farmington township, where the family settled
on a farm. In 1867, in company with Ralph N. Roy, she went to Lewistown, and was
married there. Mr. And Mrs. Roy settled near Breeds and lived in Orion township
until 11 years ago, when they lived in the country.
For the past three months Mr. And Mrs. Roy have made their home with their son,
William Roy, at whose residence Mrs. Roy died.
Besides Officer Roy, the deceased is survived by her husband and one daughter,
Mrs. Olive Shumaker, of Olive street and Avenue C.
Mrs. Roy’s was the first death among the 11 children born to her parents. Those
surviving are: Mrs. Alice Pierce of Canton; Mrs. Emma Rossiter, north of Canton;
Mrs. Ella Soper, east of Canton; Miss Sarah Seybert, of Norris; Mrs. Sue
McKeever, of Farmington; Mrs. Mary Stookey and Charles Seybert of Trivoli; Mrs.
Carrie Diven and John Seybert, of near Atlantic, Iowa and Henry Seybert of
western Iowa.
Mrs. Roy had been a member of the Presbyterian church since girlhood, and was a
good, kind and loving wife and mother.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2’oclock, eight miles northeast of
Canton. [The original may give details on where she was buried, but copy made
for me does not.]
(Canton Weekly Register,
Feb. 16, 1899, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)
RUSHVILLE Mrs. Minnie Mae Osborn, 71, of Beardstown formerly of Rushville, died
at 8:20p.m. Tuesday in Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, where she was
admitted one hour previously.
She was born May 8, 1894, in Schuyler County, a daughter of Joseph and Nancy
Skiles Thompson. She was married to Grover Umphryes Dec. 24, 1910, and he died
July 9, 1961. On Sept. 19, 1964, she was married to Harry Osborn in Beardstown.
He survives along with six: sons, Orval, Everett, Lee and Dawson, all of
Rushville, Junior of Griffith, Ind., and Burton Osborn of Ripley; four
daughters, Mrs. Helen Davis of Canton, Mrs. Ellen Irwin of Cedar Lake, Ind.,
Mrs. Irene Brubeck of Pekin, and Mrs. Patricia Laviolette of Griffith, Ind.; one
step son, Harley Osborn of Rock Falls; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary Leminkul
and Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, both of Beardstown. Mrs. Hazel Looker of Jacksonville,
and Mrs. Joan Mallicoat of Peoria; 34 grandchildren: 13 step-grandchildren;
several great grandchildren: two brothers, George Thompson of Rushville, and
Frank Thompson of Astoria; one sister, Mrs. Annie Wilson of San Bernardino,
California; two half-brothers, Ivan Thompson of Rushville and John Thompson of
Macomb.
Services will beat 2 p.m. tomorrow In Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with
burial in Good Hope Cemetery, northeast of Rushville. Visitation will be after
7p.m. today at the funeral chapel. She was a member of Union Baptist Church of
Rushville. (Unknown
paper and date, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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(From the Avon Sentinel)
John Pool was born March 9th, 1806, in Cable Co., West Virginia, and died May 7th, 1895, near Avon, Fulton Co., Ill., aged 79 years, 1 month and 28 days. When a young man he emigrated to Richmond, Indiana. At this place he was married to Miss Elizabeth Fulton, January 28th, 1830; removed from there to Michigan in the same year. He joined the Christian Church in 1831, then came to Illinois and settled in Fulton Co., in 1843; joined the Dunkard or German Baptist Church in May, 1848. (Fulton County Ledger, May 21, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)
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RUSHVILLE-Francis Prather, 40, of Rushville, died at 8 a.m. yesterday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Tuesday evening. He was born in McDonough County Oct. 9, 1925, a son of Floyd and Josephine Lashbrook Prather. He married Doris Ebbert Nov. 10, 1948, in Macomb, and she survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Patty, Pamela, Kathy, and Mary, all at home; his father of Ray; two brothers, Robert of Beardstown and Dale Prather of Kaneville; and two sisters, Miss Isabelle Prather of Lincoln and Mrs. Betty Shinall of Texas. His mother died earlier. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Roby Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Douglas of Sciota Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery. Visitation will be after 7p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Military rites will be by Schuyler Post No.4 American Legion. He lived in Rushville the last two years and earlier resided in Sciota eight years. He was a farmer before his illness. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)
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Former Canton Resident Dies in Oregon
George B. Reed, a resident of Canton and Breeds for
many years, died Saturday afternoon in Grants Pass, Ore., where he has made his
home for the past five years. He had been suffering for a month from heart
trouble. Mr. Reed was a coal miner while living in this vicinity.
He was born Dec. 23, 1852, in Cornwall, England, a son of Robert and Caroline
(Jones) Reed. His first wife was Mary Jane Hutching. Fifty four years ago, Mr.
Reed was married to Julia Mussey. Surviving children are Mrs. Myrtle Burrell, of
Pennsylvania; Mrs. Ella Christy, of Washington; Mrs. Clara Straley, of Grants
Pass, Ore.; and Robert of Canton.
Stephen Reed, Peoria, is a brother, and Mrs. Ella
Brown, Breeds, a sister.
Mr. Reed was a member of the Odd fellows.
The body will arrive here at 11 o’clock Thursday
morning. Friends may call at the Murphy Memorial home. Funeral arrangements are
in complete, but burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. (Canton
Ledger, Oct. 7, 1933, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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Mrs. Julia Reed Dies Wednesday in Grants Pass, Ore.
Mrs. Julia Reed died at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday morning,
Feb. 14, in Grants Pass, Ore.
She was born Feb. 11, 1865 in Coal Valley, Ill., a
daughter of James and Jane Muzzy and was married June 29, 1880 to George B.
Reed, who died in 1933.
Surviving are three children, Mrs. Clara Straley of
Grants Pass, Ore., with whom she had made her home; Mrs. Ella Krische, Tacoma,
Wash., and Mrs. Myrtle Burrell of Newark, Del.; twelve grandchildren and twenty
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren and a brother, Jake
Muzzy, Bryant.
Robert G. Reed, a son died Feb. 1, 1951; a brother and
a sister also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the Royal Neighbors of
America, Camp No. 90 and the Rebekah Lodge of Canton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:30 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon in the Murphy Memorial home by the Rev. J. Dewey Muir, pastor
of the First Methodist church. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may
call at the Memorial home after 5 p.m. Monday. (Canton Daily Ledger, Feb. 17, 1951, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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Robert George Reed Dies Thursday; Funeral Saturday
Robert George Reed, 54 West Myrtle Street, who had been
in failing health the past two years died at 6:40 Thursday evening at his home.
Born Jan. 19, 1875 in Fairview, Ohio, a son of George
B. and Mary Jane (Hutchins) Reed, he was married Jan. 1, 1902, in Canton to Mary
Jones, who preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1945.
He is survived by five children, Mrs. Helen L. Dodds,
Miss Alice B. Reed, Mrs. Mary Hukill, Raymond L. and George B. Reed, all of
Canton; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clara
Straley, Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. Ella Krische, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Myrtle
Burrell, Newark, Del. His stepmother, Mrs. Julia Reed, Grants Pass, Ore., also
survives.
Mr. Reed was engaged many years in coal mining and was
a charter member of the United Mine Workers of America.
The Rev. J. Dewey Muir, pastor of First Methodist
church, will conduct funeral services at 3 o’clock Saturday in the Murphy
Memorial home where friends may call. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. (Canton
Daily Ledger, Feb. 2, 1951, submitted by
Scottie McCoy)
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A. D. POLLITT DIES SUDDENLY WHILE ON CHICAGO VISIT.
Former Banner Township Supervisor's Death From Blood Pressure
WAS AT CONFERENCE OF M. P. CHURCH
A. D. Pollitt, well known resident of Banner township and for 12 years
Republican member of the county board of Supervisors from there, died suddenly
early this morning at Chicago, according to word received by relatives here.
Mr. Pollitt, in company with his wife and the Rev. S. E. Nicholson, was in
Chicago to attend conference of the Methodist Protestant Church., having left
here yesterday morning. About 3 o'clock this morning he suddenly collapsed and
died. High blood pressure was given as the cause.
Death Unexpected
Since Mr. Pollitt, who was about 60 years old, had appeared in good health and
was not under the care of a physician, his unexpected death was a severe shock
to his relatives and friends. Mr. Pollitt's daughter, Goldie Black, at whose
home in Chicago he died, telephoned the sad news to relatives here. Few
particulars were learned however.
The body will arrive here tonight at 11:58 o'clock and funeral arrangements will
be announced tomorrow.
Mr. Pollitt was born and reared in Liverpool township, three-quarters of a mile
south of his present home in Banner township, about 8 miles southeast of Canton.
His Survivors
He was a son of James B. and Orilla Beckstead Pollitt. He was married to Martha
M. Kendall, who survives. The following children survive: Mrs. Orilla Snider and
Mrs. Polly Estes of Liverpool township; Dorothy Pollitt, employed as attendant at
Bartonville Hospital; Mrs. Goldie Black, Chicago; Hobart and Lornie, at home;
and James T. and Jesse B, stepsons.
A brother B. E. Pollitt and a sister Mrs. J. D. Raker, reside in Liverpool
township, one brother A. Pollitt and a sister Mrs. Harriett E. Black being
deceased.
Long a Supervisor
Mr. Pollitt was a staunch Republican and represented Banner township as
supervisor for six terms, taking an interest in all activities of his party. He
was well known over the county and his public spiritedness and friendliness will
be greatly missed.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Eagles
lodges. He became very active in the Methodist Protestant Church.
(Unknown newspaper, August 1927, submitted by
Shirley Slover)
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An Old Citizen Gone.
Noah Romine died at 2:30 o'clock Saturday of heart and kidney trouble at the
home of his son, Thomas, 49 Fourth Avenue (Canton, Illinois). Mr. Romine would
have completed his eighty-second year the fifth of next month. Mr. Romine was
born in Ohio in 1812. While a young man, he located at Lawrence county, this
state. There he met and married Mary A. England. They then moved to Green
County, Ind. where two children were born to them. Marion and Thomas. The oldest
died February 20, 1883. His wife died 1844. After her death he with his two sons
moved to Fulton county, Illinois in 1848. There he met and married Jane
Thompkins. Seven children were born to them, five boys and two girls, Calvin,
John, William, Emily, Clarissa, Millard and Samuel. Jane, his second wife, died
April 17, 1888. He had always lived in Banner Township since he came to Illinois
until 1892 when he came to live with his son Thomas. He had been a half century
(can't read this line) nearly all of that period in Banner Township. He taught
the first public school in that township or one of the first. He enjoyed always
in the high degree of esteem and confidence of his neighbors. He was many times
elected to local offices, among which were supervisor, assessor and town clerk.
He has a brother living at Roseville this state. The funeral took place Tuesday
at Utica (now Banner) at 1 o'clock p.m. Internment at Walnut Cemetery."
(Unknown newspaper, 1894, submitted by
Shirley Slover and Angie Sneeringer)
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Mrs. Anna Polhemus Dies in Fairview
Mrs. John (Anna) Polhemus died February 28, 1920,
at the home of he daughter, Mrs. Jerome Lawson of Fairview. Mrs. Polhemus, the
daughter of Charles S. and Mary Stout of Canton, was born in Somerville, N. J.
July 19, 1833. With her parents she moved to Fairview, Ill. in 1853, where she
married John Polhemus Mar 29, 1854. Soon after their marriage, they moved to a
farm in Joshua township, Fulton county Ill. where all of their children were
born; Daniel G., Charles S., Emily I., Harry S., William G., Eloise and Mary.
They also had a son who died in infancy. The surviving children are Charles S.
Polhemus, Mrs. Emily I. Lawson and Harry S. Polhemus, all of Fairview. Her
parents and 5 children are deceased. She was one of nine children; one brother,
Joseph Stout of Randolph, Iowa, survives her. The funeral and burial will be
held tomorrow in Fairview.
(Canton Daily Ledger, Feb. 29, 1920, submitted by
Tony Kaney)
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John Owens, the dead roadmaster, was the first to be laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery, following a funeral service held at the family home on South Main street at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and conducted by the Rev. W. T. Kessinger.
There were fully 300 or 400 people in attendance at the house, including 76 members of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias orders, a large portion of whom followed the funeral car to the cemetery, where the Odd Fellows were in charge of the final ceremonies. The pallbearers included two members from each of the orders and two of the dead man's fellow-employees of the railway. They were Thomas Back, Charles Schaur, W. H. Shaw, R. A. Savill, Samuel Watson and Lyle Switzer.
John Owens was born March 9, 1856, in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. He came to America in early years and returned to his native land several times. About 25 years ago he came to Canton, where he resided until the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife and four sons and four daughters—John, J. Henry, Lewis, Leonard, Mary, Elizabeth, Anna and Katherine. One son, John, is in Seattle, Wash., en route home from a two-years' absence in Australia. The others are in Canton. Leonard is employed as a brakeman between Galesburg and Chicago; Lewis is firing on the Buda & Rushville branch of the "Q" and Miss Mary Owens is a teacher in the Canton schools.
For about 10 years Mr. Owens was employed in the plow shops, holding the position of foreman of the receiving department. He was three times city superintendent of streets, under the respective administrations of Mayors Walker, Ellis and Wessling. For the last 11 months he was roadmaster of the interurban railway, and in each and all of these positions he discharged his duties with a faithfulness that left nothing to be desired.
Jack Owens, as he was
familiarly called by those who knew him well—and he was well known to almost
every citizen of Canton—had a host of friends in the city who knew his worth and
held him in the regard which his fine character and marked ability justly
merited. He was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor, and upright
citizen and a faithful friend. Those who had cause to know learned to appreciate
the scope of his great-hearted sympathy and fellow feeling for others which lay
beneath a sometimes seemingly harsh exterior. By all he will be missed, by many
mourned, and the deep sympathy of the whole community goes out to his bereaved
relatives in their sudden and sad affliction.
[Note: John was killed in a train collision between cars #9 &
#12 on the Illinois Central Electric Railway...Bill] (Canton Daily Register,
March 1, 1910, submitted by
Bill Higgins)
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Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson
Mrs. Elizabeth Lavina Robinson passed away Tuesday night, Jan. 30, after an
illness of several weeks, aged 88 years.
She was united in marriage to Charles Robinson in 1848, who preceded her some years ago.
She leaves four sons, Thomas, Oscar and Frank of Ipava and Theodore of Table Grove.
One son, Edward, is deceased also one daughter, Mrs. Olive Dallas.
Funeral services were held at the home west of
town Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. E. Jackson. Interment in Ipava
cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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ROBINSON
Mary Ann Miller, daughter of Abner and Ethelinda
Miller, was born in Vermont tp. Fulton Co., Ill., Feb. 6th, 1862. She grew to
womanhood in that vicinity, and at the age of sixteen years began teaching
school, which vocation she followed for five years, teaching at Etnire,
Washington, Whealdon, Pleasant Dale and Bailey.
Sep. 12, 1883 she was married to H. O. Robinson, who
survives. Five children were born to them, one son, Leonard, dying in 1896 at
the age of 12 years. Two sons and two daughters survive: Lawrence, of Pleasant
tp.; Dr. Parry Robinson, of Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. Maurice Atherton, of Vermont
tp.; and Miss Mary Robinson at home. There are two grand children, Berwyn? and
Emma Jane Robinson.
She was of a family of nine, four sons and five
daughters. Of these three brothers and one sister survive: Mr. Emma Ellison and
Elwood Miller, of Vermont; Jesse G. Miller, of Clearwater, Minn.; and Howard
Miller, of Huron, South Dakota.
Her parents were members of the Quaker, or Friends
church. While she did not hold membership with that church, she always believed
in and adhered to the faith of her fathers.
A member of the Royal Neighbors, she was always active
in the work of that organization, holding various offices of trust and
responsibility in that order.
Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the farm
southeast of Ipava, which was afterward their home. Here for more than 40 years
she lived and during those she forged a chain of friendship that bound her to a
wide circle of friends in the community and Mary Robinson became known and loved
by many.
And how she loved her farm home. Here her children were
born and grew to manhood and womanhood, save one who passed away in the spring
time of youth. And in this home, so dear to her, she chose to spend her last
days, and even so, it was well. In the evening of March 5th, 1927, death
arranged the setting of the stage for the closing scene in life's drama and she
passed on, having reached the age of 65 years and 29 days.
What a haven of refuge is a home and a Mother's love,
to which sons and daughters may turn for strength and counsel. And when the
Mother is gone out from that Home how they "Long for the Touch of the Vanished
Hand and the Sound of a Voice that is Still." But Mother's influence ever abides
and her gentle presence.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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Entered into Rest
Henry Oscar Robinson, son of Charles Branson and
Elizabeth Scott Robinson, was born December 10, 185?, and passed away at the
Graham hospital in Canton May 9, 1931 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 29
days.
On September 12, 1883 he was united in marriage with
Mary Ann Miller who preceded him in death March 5, 1927. To this union were born
five children, one of whom, Leonard M., passed away when 12 years old. Surviving
are Lawrence S., Mary Lois Etter, and Laura Atherton, all of Ipava vicinity, and
Dr. H. Parry Robinson of Springfield, Ill. There are also two brothers, W. F.
and Theodore Robinson, of Ipava; and four grand children, Berwyn and Emma Jane
Robinson, Elizabeth Ann Etter and Robert Lee Atherton.
Mr. Robinson was one of a family of six children and
was born on the farm now occupied by W. F. Robinson. His entire life has been
spent in this vicinity and he has always shown great interest in community
affairs. He served for many years as a member of the Modern Woodman of America
and has for several years been President of the Ipava State Bank. As a loving
father and brother, trustworthy neighbor and upright citizen, he will be much
missed.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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H. O. ROBINSON, HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN, PASSED AWAY
H. O. Robinson passed away at half past six o'clock
Saturday morning May 9, at the Graham hospital in Canton. Death came as a
merciful release from the sufferings he had patiently endured for many weeks,
resulting from a facial cancer, and which no treatment known to medical science
or surgery could conquer.
Mr. Robinson was highly respected as a man among men,
for his upright character and integrity. He held the responsible position as
President of the Ipava State Bank, an office which he had filled capably for
several years prior to his death. As a good citizen, a kind and obliging friend
and neighbor, and a loving father he will be sadly missed by family and friends.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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Obituary
Thomas Robinson passed away at his home in the
southwest part of town late Tuesday evening, February 20th, after several weeks
illness, following a stroke. He was unconscious from the time of the stroke
until death relieved him. Deceased was 73 years of age. "Tommie" as he was
familiar called, was one of the town's most familiar personages. He was one of
the first rural mail carriers out of Ipava, and drove the route for over 16
years, and was retired on a pension. He also held the office of police
magistrate of the village at the time of his death. He leaves his wife, who has
been an invalid for some months, one son, Oliver, of Ellenburg, Wash., three
daughters, Mrs. Edna Bohannon, of Ipava, Mrs. W. H. Farr, of Industry, and Mrs.
Ernest Grandt, of near Birmingham, besides several grandchildren and three
brothers, H. O. and W. F. of Ipava, and Theodore, of near Table Grove. The son,
Oliver, who resides in the state of Washington, was unable to come to the
funeral. Funeral services were held from the home Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock conducted by Rev. S. C. Williams of the Presbyterian church and
interment made in the Ipava cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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CHILD FOUND DEAD IN TANK NEAR IPAVA
Ipava, July 5---Mary Frances, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Robinson, residing one mile east of Ipava, was found dead in a tank of water in
the barn lot at the Robinson home about 7:30 o'clock yesterday evening. The
grewsome find was made by the little girl's mother.
Just how the accident happened is not known. Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson were doing the chores and had only missed the child a very short
time before its lifeless body was found in the tank. In all probability the
child climbed onto the side of the tank, lost its balance, and fell in and was
drowned.
Coroner Floyd A. Smith of Canton was notified and came
to Ipava at noon today to hold the inquest.
The child is survived by its parents, and one brother.
The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church in
Ipava Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Wilson of Mount Sterling in
charge. Interment will be in the Ipava cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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Death of Mrs. Russell
We have just learned of the death of Mrs. Carrie
Russell at her home near Chillicothe, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Russell are well known
here having spent most of their lives on a farm near here. Several years ago
they moved to Chillicothe where Mr. Russell died three years ago last February.
Mrs. Russell was living on a farm near Chillicothe with
her son Kenneth who in the morning of July 9, found that his mother had passed
away during the night. Mrs. Russell was in her usual health July 8, had visited
friends in Chillicothe during the day. Her age was 69 years.
B. C. Stoops of Ipava attended the funeral which was held at Chillicothe with
interment also there, it being Mr. and Mrs. Russell's request that they be
buried there in place of being brought back to the former home in Illinois, near
Ipava.
Before returning home B. C. Stoops visited some time
with relatives and friends at Trenton and Maryville, Mo. Mrs. Susie Russell of
Ipava is a sister-in-law of the late Mrs. Carrie Russell.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Deanna Paul)
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Dr. J. M. RANDALL.
Jason Milburn Randall, the tenth child of Michael Shelby and Mary Adams Randall,
was born August 31, 1842, on a farm near Bernadotte, Fulton county, Illinois, to
which place his parents had emigrated from Bowling Green, Kentucky, in October,
1828. His mother, Mary Adams Randall, was a cousin of President John Quincy
Adams.
When Jason was two and a half years old his father died leaving a widow and
seven children. Four years later the mother died leaving a family of orphans.
From that time on Jason knew nothing of parental love and home care. >From the
age of six years absolute necessity compelled him to look out for himself; and
being naturally of a frail constitution, life was anything but easy for him,
often meeting with abuse. The guardian appointed by the court swindled him out
of his share of the property. At the age of fourteen years, after an illness of
more than six months' duration, he started from Fulton county to Marion county,
Illinois, a journey of 200 miles, on foot, poorly clad, with just 15 cents cash
and his entire worldly effects in a little wooden box in his hand. The box is
still in the family. Working his way, he finally reached his bachelor uncle,
Elisha Jason Adams. At the breaking out of the civil war he was anxious to
enlist, but his uncle opposed it on account of his physical condition, but later
on reluctantly gave his consent seeing that nothing else would do. He enlisted
Dec. 15, 1861, in Co E, 62nd Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, and re-enlisted in
the same organization as a Veteran, Dec. 23, 1863. He was discharged along with
the organization March 20, 1866, after a service of 4 years, 3 months and 5
days. Suffering from the exposure and hardships due to hard marches and sickness
he came home much shattered in health, having had during his service two violent
attacks of pneumonia and various attacks of malarial fever, sunstroke and
diarrhea.
In April, 1866, he entered the State Normal University at Bloomington, Illinois,
where he spent some years. Later he worked on a farm, and taught for a while.
Devoted to his family, it was characteristic of him that in his illness of all
earthly affairs should fade into insignificance except his family ties. In the
love of his dear ones he took his greatest comfort and his only regret at
passing away was leaving the hitherto unbroken family circle. Another
characteristic was his tenacity to a principle he thought right. What he
believed he believed with intensity; thus he was loyalty itself to his friends,
firm in his opinions on political or other questions of the day, denouncing
deceit and hypocrisy wherever found. This trait manifested itself, rallying
again and again after his life was despaired of in the past three months.
He always thought of others first and himself last; his whole scheme of life was
for others, and even in business matters he trusted everybody, though (torn
column unreadable)…man as honest as he himself, torn column unreadable)…taking
advantage of his trust. He was converted in early life, joined the Methodist
church, and was a Christian to the time of his death. In his last days he often
talked of "crossing the river and going home," often said, "I'm not afraid," A
few evenings before the end he asked for the 23rd Psalm and then said, "It won't
be long until my pastures will be green."
His memory will be cherished not only by the sorrowing family but by those
friends to whom he has ministered in bygone days.
A brief funeral service was held Monday evening at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Wells, 222 Allen St., Waterloo, Iowa, at whose home he passed away.
Accompanied by the family the remains were taken to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, for
burial. A short service was held at the grave in charge of Rev. T. J. Myers and
representatives of the G. A. R. Post; members of the Masonic order acted as
pallbearers. Beneath the beautiful floral offerings of friends the beloved form
was laid to rest.
He studied medicine with Drs. Davenport, Pratt and Ramsey in Salem Illinois, and
later studied at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa. In
April, 1870, he began practice at Utica, Iowa. Being by nature endowed with a
medical mind, he was very successful in his chosen profession. He practiced as
he did everything else he undertook with all his might; often he left his bed
and braved the stormy weather to visit a patient less sick than he was himself.
In September, 1877, he moved from Utica to Birmingham, Iowa, which was his home
until July, 1908, having been compelled by reasons of health to give up active
work some years before.
At Utica, May 23, 1871, he married Miss Sarah Olive Fegtly. Who, with their five
children survives him. The children are Mrs. Albert E. Smith of Madison, Wis.;
Mrs. Thomas S. Wells of Waterloo, Iowa; Jason Adams Randall of New London, Iowa,
and Jenner M. Randall of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. A sister, Mrs. James Woodson of
Coulterville, Illinois, and numerous nieces and nephews and grandchildren also
survive. Dr. Randall was a member of the Masonic lodge of Birmingham, Io., of
the G. A. R. Post of the same town, and the Sir Knights Commandary of Keosauqua,
Iowa.
A year ago he suffered a general breakdown, the many diseases he had battled
with for years conquered him, and he had been an invalid ever since. Shortly
after Christmas he had had an attack of grippe and pneumonia and the consequent
weakness and heart trouble made the recovery impossible. Competent nursing and
skilled attention held him to life until Sunday evening April 3rd.
He retained his mental faculties and even his sense of humor never deserted him.
In the long months of patient suffering the beauty of his character daily
manifested itself, as he uncomplainingly endured the depths and heights of
physical pain, and appreciative of all efforts made for his comfort. It seemed
hard that one whose life for forty years had been devoted to relieving the
suffering of others could have so little ease from pain in his last days. Always
a determined man who conquered difficulties, ambitious beyond his strength, but
recognizing no limitations, all will remember his erect carriage and sprightly
step retained in defiance of age and illness.
(Newspaper
Clipping dated April 21, 1910. Handwritten note: The Reporter. Birmingham, Iowa, submitted by
Fred Rucker)
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MICHAEL SHELBY RANDALL 1794-1845
DIED in this county, on Saturday, the 1st inst., Mr. MICHAEL S. RANDALL, in the
47th year of his age. Mr. R. was a native of Shelby County KY., whence he
emigrated to this STATE in 1828, where he has resided in peace and harmony with
his neighbors until his death. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
for 26 years, during which time he has been a meek and devoted follower of the
Savior. During his pilgrimage on earth, his time was devoted to the cause of
religion, and his aim was to have at peace with mankind, and walk in the fear of
the Lord and prepare for immortality beyond the grave. His disease (consumption)
which was slow in its progress, and exceedingly painful, warned him that his
thread of life was almost run, and throughout his confinement he bore his
affliction with that Christian fortitude which had characterized him in life,
and sustained him in the hour of death. He died in the full triumphs of faith,
leaving a wife and seven children to mourn for him; but they mourn not as those
without hope. The husband and father, although his body sleeps in the silent
lamb, his spirit has wagged its way to the realms of bliss. To the death of Mr.
R. the community has lost a valuable and esteemed citizen, and the church a
bright and shinning ornament. His remains were conveyed to the tomb on Sunday,
and there deposited to sleep "Till mouldering words and trembling systems burst,
When the last trump shall renovate his dust; Still by the mandate of Eternal
Truth, His soul shall flourish in immortal youth." March 3, 1845.
Note: He resided in Bernadotte. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Fred Rucker)
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Michael Shelby RANDALL was the third of seven children of Michael Randall and
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Adams. He was named for "Shelby" County Kentucky where he
was born on 24 Feb 1794. Five years later, his parents moved to Bowling Green in
Warren County Kentucky. He married Mary (Polly) Adams in Logan County Kentucky
on 23 December 1824. They settled in Warren County where they had two children:
Nancy H. Adams (1825); and Margaret Lorain (1827).
His mother had died in 1824, the year they were married. In 1828, he moved his
family and father by horseback to a new homestead on a large track of land in
the Bernadotte Township in Fulton County Illinois. Being strong abolitionists,
both he and his father wanted to leave the "slave state” of Kentucky.
His next eight children were born in Bernadotte: Elizabeth K. (1829); Harriet A.
(1832); Diantha L. (1836); Thomas Lilburn (1838); John A. and William J. (1841
twins who died in infancy); Adaline Carter (1848); Jason Milburn (1842).
He died 1 March 1845. Neighbors described him as devout Methodist, a strong
temperance man, one who opposed slavery, an intelligent farmer, and highly
respected by all who knew him.
He is buried in the Randall Cemetery near Bernadotte. The tombstone reads:
Michael Randall (2nd line is not legible) DIED Mar 1 1845. The stone is broken
with only the top half above the ground, and is worn and difficult to read One
has to lift the stone up out of the ground to read the 3rd line.
(SOURCE: Family letters, submitted by Fred Rucker)
MICHAEL RANDALL 1759-1830
…The Randall family was established in America, during Colonial Days, by
ancestors that emigrated from England. The great grandfather of Mrs. Morse
(Michael Randall) settled on Staten Island and her grandfather served under Gen.
Washington in the War for Independence. He was forced on board an English
man-of-war that he might be compelled to serve in the British Army, but
deserting, he joined the Colonial troops. He married Margaret Adams, a cousin of
John Adams, our second President. They were married in Virginia, but later
removed to Kentucky….
SOURCE: Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties
Iowa, 1890. This entry was taken from the biography of James Morse, whose wife,
Elizabeth Johnson Randall, was the granddaughter of Michael Randall.
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Four young Randall brothers left Bristol England for
New York around 1720. Michael Randall was born to James Randall on Staten Island
in 1759.
At age 17, some records say 14, Michael and a brother
were impressed into the British Navy, where they served nine months, then
deserted, and joined forces of George Washington. Michael remained in the Army
until the close of the Revolutionary War, which left him in Virginia.
He married Margaret (aka Mary Margaret or Peggy) Adams
3 October 1785 in Charlotte County Virginia. They spent two years in Charlotte
and Pittsylvania Counties. After the birth of their first child (William H.),
they headed through the Cumberland Gap to unclaimed lands in Kentucky.
Margaret's parents offered Michael a gift of several slaves when they left
Virginia; however, being a staunch abolitionist, he refused this gift. Their
second child (James Adams) was born in Harrodsburg Kentucky in1888. Another
child, Michael Shelby, was born in 1794 in Shelby County. It wasn’t until 1800,
that they finally stopped drifting west and settled and stayed on one location,
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. This area was described as paradise. Few
Indians actually lived in the area, using it only as a seasonal hunting ground.
There was pure water, plenty of fish and game, the land was fertile, and the air
fresh. They had four children there: Elizabeth; Mary; Sarah; and David, making a
total of seven.
Michael’s wife died in 1824. In 1828, he left Kentucky
and moved with his son, Michael Shelby, to Bernadotte Twp in Illinois. Strong
abolitionist views may have contributed to their leaving this slave state.
Perhaps the constant boundary disputes that plagued Kentucky impacted their
decision to leave. Kentucky was never surveyed before it was actually settled,
thus, land titles were continually challenged. The fact that it took Michael
over a dozen years to move across Kentucky before finally settling, suggests
that he did not have a veteran’s land warrant that granted acreage. Perhaps, the
Randall family pushed north with thousands of other folks because Kentucky was
simply getting too crowded for those early, first, frontier settlers. By the mid
1820s, Kentucky had five times the population of Ohio. One quarter of those
living between the Appalachians and the Mississippi had settled in Kentucky.
For whatever reason, Michael, now a widower, left
Kentucky with his son, Michael Shelby, and went north to Bernadotte Township in
Illinois where his son had already purchased acreage along the Spoon River. The
land was fertile and cheap at $1.25 per acre. More important, The Northwest
Ordinance of 1785 had required that land north of the Ohio River be surveyed,
divided into townships, and sectioned into orderly plots, unlike Kentucky. The
town of Bernadotte, founded around a flourmill, was only two years old when they
arrived. The land for the town had been purchased from Indians for 50 deerskins.
Bernadotte thrived with its one fishing and two packing plants. Michael Randall
farmed there for two years until his death in 1830. He was buried near the Spoon
River, ten miles west of Lewistown. His tombstone has not been found in the
Randall Cemetery where his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Mary, are
buried. (SOURCE: Family letters, submitted by Fred Rucker)
Obituary
At Fiatt, Oct. 27, 1885, Mrs. Artemessa Oram, wife of Benajmin Oram, aged 56
years, 6 months and 24 days, of inflammation of the stomach and liver.
(Fulton County Ledger, Oct. 29, 1885, submitted by Janine
Crandell)
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Obituary
From Banner, May 11, 1885
Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Hornstein, on Monday, April
27th, Mrs. M. P. Raymond, aged 85 years and 4 months. Her remains were taken to
Peoria for interment at Springdale Cemetery.
Mrs. Raymond was born in Ireland and came with her husband to Peoria in 1835.
After the death of her husband in 1856 she came to Canton, since which time she
has lived with her daughters, Mrs. Louisa McCall, Mrs. Hornstein and Miss M. P.
Raymond and at intervals with Mrs. Anna Downer, Dubuque. The latter daughter
having, since the death of her mother, lost a son of promise, Charles Downer,
who was a great favorite with his grandmother.
Mrs. Raymond was a woman of strong individuality of character, and hence must
leave an impression on the community in which she lived.
She united with the Episcopal Church at 14years of age. Loving service was the
inspiration of her life. To enrich others by her love, her sympathy and her
worldly means, bestowed in the most unostentatious way, was her daily delight.
Her Christianity was the type which “looks not on one’s own things, but on the
things of others.” The “mind of Christ,” was in this womanly woman and worked
out in her deeds. Her children remember her for this blessed service and copy
her spirit by their kindly offices for the needy. For her constant attendance
upon the services of the sanctuary she was an example to the rising generation.
Her four score and five years brought with them many infirmities, yet to the
last, “a day in God’s courts was better than a thousand.” Her seat is vacant
now, but she yet spiked to us all from the upper sanctuary, where, we trust, she
is enjoying the presence of her Lord, whom she delighted to honor while on
earth.
(Fulton County Ledger, May 14, 1885, transcribed by Judy
Churchill)
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Died.
May 11, 1885
Mrs. Rothman, wife of John R. Rothman, died a few minutes after 2 o’clock this
morning, from euremic poison. She leaves an infant son, 9 days old, a husband
and a daughter. The little girl is now very sick with scarlet fever. Mrs.
Rothman was a daughter of the late L. Winans, of Vermont, this county and sister
of Ross Winans, of this city. Her mother, a sister and two brothers are in
Texas, many miles from railroad communication, and probably have not yet
received word even of her illness. Funeral tomorrow (Friday), at 10 o’clock a.
m. at the Presbyterian Church. She was aged 27 years, 3 months and 29 days.
(Fulton County Ledger, May 14, 1885, transcribed by Judy
Churchill)
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Died, on Monday, the 27th inst., of
consumption, Mrs. Clara Reed, daughter of T. M. and Lizzie Mercer, aged 20
years. Mrs. Reed was a native of this place and had a large circle of relatives
and friends here. When she was quite small her parents moved to Astoria, where
she received her education and spent her happy youthful days. A few weeks ago
she came here on a visit to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamer, and was
taken down with the sickness. She was buried in the Astoria Cemetery on Tuesday.
(Fulton County Ledger, May 14, 1885, transcribed by Judy
Churchill)
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Suicide by Hanging
HOME-SICKNESS THE CAUSE
[Roos, Mary]
George Roos, JR. and Carl Roos, two boys, left their home in Germany and came
to this country. George stopped a few months in Ohio. Carl came two years ago
this summer with Mr. George Nagle, when he returned from a visit to his native
land, and came to Canton, where in a short time his brother George followed him,
and the two have been employed in Drake’s barber shop. In Germany all young men
must serve three years in the army and the parents of these boys preferred they
should leave that country before they became of age to go into the army. The
absence of her boys, two steady, industrious, fine-looking young chaps, caused
the mother to reach after them with a longing heart. She pined for the loved
ones who were separated from her by the broad waters of the Atlantic. There was
yet another and younger boy under the home roof. He in a few years would be
taken from Mother and home and placed in the army, if they remained in the
father land. And so the father gathered his family, crossed the waters and
joined his oldest boys in Canton.
They have lived here about thirteen months. The youngest son is employed at
Swearingen’s east side store, and the other boys have good paying engagements
with George Drake. Their earnings are not squandered or frittered away in
foolishness, but every week, according to their early training in the father
country, are handed to their father. He has not succeeded in securing employment
since he came here, yet the family have been and are in comfortable
circumstances. But the failure of Mr. Roos to secure employment preyed upon the
mind of his wife and she dwelt upon the possibility of their coming to want. She
could not speak English and therefore there were but few persons here with whom
she could associate and converse. She became homesick for old scenes, old
companions and old ties, until her mind became unbalanced and she felt life was
too great a burden for her. She blamed herself for the family coming to this
country and brooded over her imaginary troubles.
Sunday morning, last, the people of this city were startled by the announcement
that some time between one and four o’clock on that morning Mrs. Roos committed
suicide by hanging herself in the small barn on the lot on which the family
resided, on Cole Street, second house west of the old woolen mill property. Her
remains were buried in Greenwood Cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. A. R. Mathes
officiating. Mrs. [Mary] Roos was 48 years old.
An inquest was held by Esq. Stearns Sunday morning, at the residence of Mr.
George Roos, with the following persons in the jurymen: Isaac A. Johnson; Edward
Sanford, D. H. palmer, Wm. Donn, Jr., H. W. Sebree, J. B. Fleming. After hearing
the evidence the jury rendered a verdict that Mrs. Mary Roos came to her death
by voluntary suicide by hanging herself with a rope fastened to a post in a barn
on George Roos lot; hanged by the neck until she was dead. That Mrs. Roos at the
time of hanging herself was laboring under a fit of temporary insanity.
George Roos, the husband, testified he last saw his wife about 1 o’clock Sunday
morning; she left his bed at that time, and went to the bed where the children
were and laid down by them; he asked her why she did so, and she replied she had
pain in her body; she was very quiet, but much depressed and cast down; Mr. Roos
went to sleep and about 4 o’clock awoke again, when he found the back door open
and his wife gone; he could not find her in the house and going to the barn,
found her hanging there, dead; he cut the body down and laid her as she was
found by the jury; she was still warm, but life was extinct; she was very much
home sick; they were in good circumstances in Germany and she seemed to think it
was her fault they were here and did not have things; for the past fifteen years
she has expressed herself that if anything happened she would take her life;
never had any difficulty; noticed lately she had not seemed to be in her right
mind; have five children, all here and all home at present; have been in this
country about thirteen months.
George Roos, Jr., one of the children, testified there was no difficulty between
his father and mother; she had not been right for some time and said she was
afraid she would not have enough to eat; there was no cause for such idea; she
cried at times here , which she did not do in the old country.
Carl Roos, another sone, said his mother had been very home sick and seemed to
think she was the cause of their coming to America; they were all satisfied with
the change but her; she was dead when he first saw her in the morning.
Mrs. Geo. Nagel said she had known Mrs. Roos since she came to this country; saw
her about 9 o’clock the evening before; she said she was very tired. Mrs. N.
thought for some tie she was not in her right mind; she was home-sick and seemed
to think it was her fault they came to this country; she had said she could not
live here long.
Dr. Howard and two or three other witnesses were examined, but their evidence is
substantially as above. (Fulton County Ledger, May 14, 1885, transcribed by Judy
Churchill)
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DEATH OF MRS. CHAS. POWELL
Passed Away Sunday Morning, at Saunders Hospital, After a Long Illness
After more than a year of slowly declining health, and
the past month confined to her bed, Mrs. Charles Powell passed peacefully away
at the Saunders Hospital on Sunday morning, December 29, [1935] at 3:00 o'clock.
Anna Brink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brink, was
born September 21, 1870, at Prairie City, Ill. She was one of eleven children
born to this worthy couple, which included two pairs of twins, two boys and two
girls, all who have preceded her in death, with the exception of her twin
sister, Mrs. Frank Clayton of Avon, and Frank Brink who resides at Garnet,
Kansas, and whose twin passed away a number of years ago. She grew to womanhood
in Prairie City and on March 7, 1887, she was united in marriage to Solomon
Stannard, who died after a short married life. On October 21, 1891, she was
united in marriage to Charles Powell of Canton and they made their home there
for almost a year, after which time they came to Avon, where they have since
made their home. Nine children, two girls and seven boys, were born to this
union. Two sons, Howard and Russell, passed away in infancy and the following
children remain with their father to mourn the passing of a devoted mother:
Wiley of Ellisville; Eula Drake, Galesburg; Donald of Garnet, Kansas; Glenn,
Corlisa, Carter and Irma of Avon. There are eight grandchildren, Rex, Giles, and
Thomas Drake of Galesburg and Cameleta Ann Powell of Ellisville; Betty, Jack,
Bobby, Ann and Ronald Eugene Powell of Avon.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at the Clogsten? Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Strickler in charge of
the services. The song service was rendered by Miss Anna Becker with Mrs.
Bernadio? Douglass accompanist. The songs were "The Old Ragged Cross" and
"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere."
Interment was made in the Avon cemetery. The
pallbearers were A. W. Ray, Dr. E. E. Davis, S. J. Swanson, J. E. Raymond, A.
Sandberg and A. K. Gillett. (Avon Sentinel, unknown date, submitted by Richard
Powell)
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Died, Monday, Mr. Joseph C. Rockafellow,
in his 77th year. Funeral today, Rev. Bumstead officiating. Mr. Rockafellow was
one of the old settlers, perhaps the first blacksmith. He leaves a widow and a
large number of relatives to mourn his death. (Fulton County Ledger, June 18,
1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)
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Death
(From the Vermont Chronicle, 5th)
Mrs. Anne Ramshaw, living two miles northeast of Trivoli, died Tuesday and was
buried Wednesday in the Wrigley cemetery near by. She was almost 65 years of age
and leaves a husband and two daughters. Deceased united with the Baptist Church,
April 22nd, 1871. Rev. T. R. Evans, of this place, officiated at the funeral.
(Fulton County Ledger, June 11, 1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)
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C. B. Powell Of Avon Is Found Dead
Charles Boyd Powell, 81, of Avon, was found dead about
6:30 this morning [July 20, 1951] between tracks of the Q railroad in that city.
It is indicated that it has not yet been determined whether the elderly man was
struck by a train or whether he walked into the side of the train. The body was
not mangled, it was stated, but the Avon resident had suffered head injuries.
His coat is said to have been found some distance from the body.
Dr. Rod McGuire of Canton, Fulton county coroner, has
set an inquest for today; the exact time had not been set late this morning.
Apparently there is no immediate explanation as to how the fatality might have
occurred. An Avon physician estimated that Mr. Powell had been dead about two
hours and it is reported that he had not retired last night at the home of his
son, Carter, where he resided.
Youths Find Body
The body was found near the railroad handcar house by
two Avon youths, Bobby Clayton and Floyd Smith, who reported the case to a
restaurant proprietor who in turn notified Fred Mason, Q section foreman. The
coroner was called and he gave permission for the body to be moved to the Brand
funeral home.
Employed at one time as an electrical engineer, Mr.
Powell was born Oct. 29, 1869. Surviving are five sons, Wiley, Glenn, Corliss,
and Carter, all of Avon and Don of Ottawa, Kan.; and two daughters, Mrs. Luther
(Ella) Drake of Galesburg and Mrs. Irma Franciscovich of Canton. His wife
preceded him in death in 1935.
CHARLES POWELL
AVON-- Funeral services for Charles B. Powell, presumably killed by a train
early Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at the Brand funeral home at 2
o'clock in charge of the Rev. Richard Fiero of the Avon Methodist church.
Soloist was Harold Bell, accompanied by Mrs. Bell.
Pallbearers were Carter Powell, Glenn Powell, Wiley
Powell, Corliss Powell, Luther Drake and Tony Franciscovich. Burial was in the
Avon cemetery.
(Probably Galesburg Register, July 1951,
submitted by Richard Powell)
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ABINGDON--Wiley F. Powell, 75, of Avon, died Friday at 10 p.m. [Apr. 26,
1968] at Galesburg Cottage Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Powell was born Nov. 30, 1892, in Avon, where he was educated and reared.
He married the former Edna Melvin in Galesburg, Feb. 5,
1913. Mr. Powell was a retired plumber and steamfitter. He was a member of
Plumber and Steamfitter's Local 924 in Galesburg.
Mr. Powell is survived by his widow and one daughter,
Mrs. Bernard (Carmeleta) Repp. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Luther Drake
of Avon and Mrs. Anthony Franciscovitch of Canton, and by two brothers, Carter
of Avon and Donald of Ottawa, Kan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Avon
Methodist Church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon and evening at the Newman
Funeral Home in Abingdon. Burial will be in the Avon Cemetery.
(Galesburg Register, Apr. 1968., submitted by
Richard Powell)
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DIED
At her home in Minier, on Saturday, June 6th, after a long and painful illness,
Mrs. Elizabeth Quigg, aged 73 years. Elizabeth Lance was born in Allegheny
County, Pa., on the 9th day of February, 1812; moved to Richland County, Ohio,
in 1818, and came to Canton, Ill., in 1836. The same year she was married to
Jacob Quigg, and they came to this county and located on a farm between Minier
and Mackinaw, where she lived until about two years ago, when she moved to this
place. She was the mother of six children, five of whom survive her.
(Fulton County Ledger, June 25, 1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)
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Cuba, Ill., June 30, 1885
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Orwig died Sunday and was buried in the
Orwig cemetery, west of town, Monday, at two o'clock. (Fulton County Ledger,
July 2, 1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)
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David Edward PRESTON, 72, died at his home in this city at 5 a.m.
Thursday, less than four days after suffering a stroke of paralysis
shortly before noon Sunday. His last illness was but two weeks long.
Born in Fulton county Oct. 13, 1862, the son of David W. and Mary A.
PRESTON, the deceased had lived in this county the greater part of his
life. He had lived in Rochester 16 years and for a number of years in
the Bethlehem neighborhood northeast of here. He was a member of the
Baptist church, teaching the men's Bible class in the local Sunday
school several years. He had transferred his membership here from the
Bethlehem church. Mr. Preston also had lived in Cass county.
He married Nellie WEST 31 years ago at Mexico, Indiana. The widow
survives him, as do two sisters, Mrs. Emma BOOTH of Iowa, and Mrs. Mary
LOCKWOOD of Indianapolis.
Funeral arrangements have not been made. (unknown newspaper and date,
transcribed by Margaret Parsons)
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MRS. LAWSON RUTLEDGE PASSES AWAY
Relatives have received word of the death of Mrs. Lawson Rutledge of Alberta, Canada.
Genettie Carrison, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Berry Carrison was born north of Table Grove, December 1863, where she grew to womanhood and attended the Shinn school. She was united in marriage to Lawson Rutledge and they established a home in North Hickory where their family was born. In 1906 they sold their farm and for two years they lived north of Macomb near Bardolph before moving to Alberta, Canada, near Barons.
Mrs. Rutledge has been in failing health for three years. After a hard fall she was crippled in one limb and had been bedfast since last June. Besides her aged husband she leaves one son and two daughters, Harold Rutledge and Mrs. Mildred Blue of near Lethridge, Canada and Eunice House of Philomath, Oregon. One son Orvil passed away at the age of 21 years, also two infants. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Harriet Westlake of Bardolph, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death, Mrs. Diana Barnes, Mrs. Ellen Walters and Emma Cook. George and Albert Carrison and Edwin who died at the age of nine years. She leaves 16 grandchildren, two grandsons being over-seas in the armed forces in England and many nieces and nephews.
(Note : birth: Dec. 21, 1863, died 22 Oct 1943)
(unknown newspaper, Oct. 1923, submitted by Diane Herd)
Jasper Rutledge, son of Robert G. and Elizabeth A. Rutledge was born July 31, 1858 near Adair, and departed this life February 24, 1916, aged fifty-seven years, six months and twenty-four days.
His demise was due to an attach of pneumonia and heart trouble. He had been in feeble health for the past several years and his frail wasted body could not long withstand the ravages of disease and his fatal illness was only of a few days duration.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Scudder of Industry, Nov. 14, 1889 and to this union three children were born: Lida (sp), Glenn and Glade, who with the wife and mother and two sister Mrs. Jane Effland of Table Grove. Ill and Mrs. Amanda Livingston of Abingdon are left to mourn his departure. The father, mother, one brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
His entire boyhood was spent with his parents on the farm in McDonough Co., north of Adair.
In his younger days he was a great Sunday school worker in the United Brethren church at Pilot Grove but on the account of ill health in later years he was unable to attend. Although he was a member of no church, he exemplified by his pure and honorable life, the teachings of the golden rule. He was a man of good habits, a fine moral character and was highly respected by all who knew him.
To the broken-hearted wife, and children, who sit in sorrow, to them is extended the sympathy of their many friends, and when they have drained the cup of sorrow, may they have peace that passeth all understanding come to them from "One who cares for each little sparrow that falleth".
The funeral serves were held at the Adair United Brethren Church Saturday noon by Rev. Herbert Turner of Prairie City who read the 90th Psalm and used for his text, John 14:1.
The following songs were sung: Jesus Lover of My soul; Will There Be Any Stars? Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Asleep in Jesus, touchingly rendered by Allen Leighty, Verla Haist, Les Herdon and B.E. Currens.
The pall bearers were cousins of the deceased and were: M. M. Taylor, Wallace
Rutledge, Jason Taylor, Harry, John and Robert Rutledge.
Interment was made in the family burying ground in the Barker cemetery.
(unknown newspaper, Feb. 1916, submitted by Diane Herd)
Lillian Mable, daughter of Wallace and Mary Rutledge was born March 25, 1898 on a farm north of Adair and died at her home in Adair Thursday evening January 3, 1919 after an illness of ten weeks duration, aged 20 years, 16 months and 9 days.
Her death was due to heart trouble with which she had been afflicted for a number of years. In early childhood she was stricken with scarlet fever, which sapped the vitality of her young life, and left her like a blighted plant, delicate and frail. Although handicapped by poor health she never murmured or complained, but was bright, happy and cheerful and carried sunshine with her wherever she went.
When two years of age, Lillian moved with her parents to Adair, where she has since resided and where she enjoyed a large circle of friends.
She was a member of the United Brethren church and a Sunday school teacher of a class of little girls, and as a teacher she was faithful to her duty and when health permitted it was a pleasure to meet with the class for she loved them and they lover her and while she has gone from their presence she will still live in their minds. She was a member of the Tri-State Lodge and the Tonowanda Camp Fire and took an active part in both societies.
This vicinity and its hospitable people ever held a warm corner in her heart. It was here the best days of her life were spent and during her last sickness which was severe at times she was ever patient and as her family and friends anxiously watched by her side as hope after hope dropped away, she met them with a smile but their entreaties were in vain and before the rising of the sun on that bright winter morn the sufferers spirit took its flight.
She is survived by her devoted parents, one brother, Loyd and one sister, Mildred, both at home and many other relatives and friends, who mourn deeply the departure of one they loved. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. T. Kerr of Van Oregon, a former pastor. The flowers were many and beautiful, tokens of love from friends.
At the close of the service the friends followed the funeral car to the Barker cemetery, where interment was made.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Diane Herd)
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Rutledge of Farmington RR2 Illinois died yesterday morning in the Graham Hospital, Canton, Ill. following a two year illness.
Born in Farmers township, Fulton Co, Ill. July 7, 1876, ad daughter of Isaac
Newton and Celia Ann (Yocum) Walters. She was married in Bernadotte, Ill. Aug
26, 1897 to William Lewis Rutledge, who survives. Other survivors are two sons,
Russell Dane at home and John Franklin of Lewistown; three daughters Mrs. Lena
Helen Nebergall, Mrs. Ida Marie Dunlap and Celia Elizabeth Hensly of Canton,
Ill. three brothers, Samuel Emmett Walters of Bushnell, Illinois, William
Emerson Walters (twin of Samuel Emmett) of Table Grove, Ill. and Charles Edgar
Walters of Canton, Ill., sixteen grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, two
brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Murphy
Memorial Home (Canton, Ill) where friends may call. Burial will be in Point
Pleasant cemetery near Marietta, Illinois. The Rutledges were former Table
Grove, Illinois residents.
Note: death date: Dec. 28, 1949
(unknown newspaper, Dec. 1949, submitted by Diane Herd)
Thomas James Rutledge
Thomas James Rutledge succumbs to Illness, Fulton County, Ill., resident
suffered by complications of ailments before being relieved by death.
Thomas James Rutledge died at the Graham Hospital at Canton, Illinois Sunday morning about 3 o'clock. He had been suffering from complications of ailments for about three weeks and on Wednesday was removed to the hospital where it was thought he could receive better attention.
Mr. Rutledge was born near Marietta, Fulton Co., Illinois April 10, 1860. He was a farmer by occupation. Since the death of his wife six years ago, he and his daughter, Beulah have made their home with his brother in law Emil Johnson, living at 666 South Second Avenue, Canton, Ill. Aside from his daughter, Mr. Rutledge is survived by his father Silas Rutledge who lives on East Pine Street, Canton, Illinois one brother Lewis, living at at St. David, Fulton Co., Illinois and a sister Mrs. (Jany) Belle Miller of Bryant, Fulton Co., Illinois. There is another surviving brother whose location is not known. Decendent was an industrious, highly honored man and his untimely death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held at the South Park M. P. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. L. McKay.
(Canton Daily Ledger, Jan. 20, 1913, submitted by Diane Herd)
Relatives have received word of the death of Mary Jeanette wife of Lawson Henry Rutledge of Alberta, Canada.
Mary Jeanette Carrison, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Berry) Carrison was born North of Table Grove, Illinois Dec. 27, 1863 where she grew to womanhood, and attended the Shinn School. She was united in marriage to Lawson Henry Rutledge Sept. 23, 1890 and they established a home in North Hickory where their family were born. In 1906 they sold their farm and for two years they lived North of Macomb, Ill. near Bardolph before moving to Alberta, Canada near Barons.
Mrs. Rutledge has been in failing health for three years. After a hard fall she was crippled in one limb and had been bedfast since last June.
Besides her aged husband, she leaves one son and two daughters Harold
Rutledge and Mrs. Mildred Blue of near Lethridge, Canada and Eunice Houser of
Philomath, Oregon. One son, Orvil passed away at the age of 21 years also two
infants. She leaves one sister Harriet Westlake of Bardolph, three brothers and
three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Diana Elizabeth Barns, Mrs. Ellen
Hester Walters and Emma Cook. George and Albert Carrison and Edwin who died at
the age of nine years. She leaves 16 grandchildren two grandsons being overseas
in the armed forces in England and many nieces and nephew. Burial in Albian
Cemetery, Picture Butte, Canada.
Note: death date: 22 Oct. 1943
(unknown newspaper, Oct. 1943, submitted by Diane Herd)
Orville Edwin Rutledge, son of Lawson and Nettie Carrison Rutledge was born near Bernadotte, Illinois October 4, 1892 and died at his home near Albion, Alberta Canada, Dec. 11, 1918, age 26 years 2 months and 7 days. Death was caused by pneumonia following influenza.
Orville's boyhood days were spent in the Hickory Grove and Shinns neighborhoods where he attended school and has a host of friends, who remember him for his kind and manly ways. He moved with his parents to Alberta Canada at the age of 15, where he has since resided. One year ago he was married to Miss Kate David of Albion, who with his parents, one brother and two sisters, Eunice Houser of Montana and Miss Mildred at home survive. His brother and sister, Mrs. Houser, are both very ill with the influenza.
(unknown newspaper, 1918, submitted by Diane Herd)
Rachel Ann Rutledge, daughter of Preston and Margaret (Glossack) Yocum was born near Marietta, Illinois, March 10, 1858 and passed away at her home in New Philadelphia, Ill. Nov. 22, 1934 at the age of 76 years 8 months and 10 days.
She had been in failing health for some time and on Nov. 20 in early morning, she was stricken with paralysis from which she did not regain consciousness.
When a small child she was bereft of a parents love and care and made her home with friends. At an early age she united with the Christian Church at New Philadelphia. She lived her entire life within a radius of a few miles of locality where she was born. She was an ardent lover of music and in her declining years she especially loved the old hymns of the church.
On February 23, 1879 she was united in marriage to Robert McKinley Rutledge who with the following children survives: Walter Perry, Canton, Ill; George Wellington, Good Hope, Ill; Bessie May Howard, Marietta, Ill; Jessie Gay Blagdon (twin of Bessie May); Grover Cleveland, New Philadelphia, Ill; Ira Guy, Orange, Ill; Claude Evert, Adair, Ill; Luella May Hoyle (deceased) Ainsworth, Iowa, and Charles Leroy, Galesburg, Ill (note Jessie Gay Blagdon was also deceased).
She leaves thirty six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was a
member of a family of ten children of which only one sister, Mrs. Mary Hale
survive.
Burial Point Pleasant Cemetery Harris twp, Fulton Co., Illinois.
(unknown newspaper, Nov. 1934, submitted by Diane Herd)
Mrs. Susan Rutledge, an aged and highly respected resident, who fell on Feb. 9 and fractured her hip, passed away from the effects of same on Tuesday, Feb 19, at 1:15 o'clock. All that loving hands or skilled help could do, was done for her comfort, but she gradually failed and passed away as above stated.
Susan Ann, daughter of Squire and Malinda (Hurtt) Epperson, was born in Green Castle, Ind. Feb 29, 1836 and passed away at her late home in Adair, Ill. at 1:15 o'clock Feb. 19, 1924, at the advanced age of 87 years, 11 months and 20 days.
Deceased, with her two sisters were bereafted of their parents when small children, and she was taken to Kentucky where she was given a home with an uncle with whom she resided until sixteen years of age, when she, with her relatives came to Illinois, making the trip which was a long tiresome one, in covered wagons. They located in this county and two year later, on Oct. 20, 1854, she was united in marriage to John Rutledge, who passed away Feb. 25, 1903.
To them were born nine sons and five daughters, of these four sons and one daughter remain to mourn the loss of a loving mother. They are: William H. of Bloomington, Nebr; Agnes Miner of Table Grove, Wallace A. and Walter Harry of Adair and Martin E. of Blue Island, Ill. The deceased: Florence, Eva Lodema and an unnamed sister, Franklin, Richard, George, Lowery and John. Besides the large family this noble mother reared to womanhood two nieces, Mrs. Susan Zinn of Denver Colo. and Mrs. Priscilla Swartzbaugh of Bushnell, who grew up to love her as their own mother. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, one being deceased and five great grandchildren, one being deceased.
Immediately after their marriage they went to housekeeping on the homestead northeast of Adair, where they resided all the years they lived together and for five years after the death of the husband and father, she continued to live there. Sixteen years ago she with her son Harry, moved to Adair, where she has since made her home. Harry remained in the home and helped to care for his mother during her declining years.
When sixteen years of age, Mrs. Rutledge was converted and after her marriage, she united with the Pilot Grove United Brethren Church, being one of its charter members, and through all the remaining years of her life was a beautiful christian one, and during her last sickness it was the same God she had lived for so many years that she leaned upon and resignedly awaited the call "Well Done, Come Up Higher".
In the death of "Aunt Susan," as she was known to so many, the community loses one of the oldest residents, as she has belonged to this vicinity for over seventy years and has watched with pride the growth of the country which was a vast prairies when she first came. During her earlier life, she, as many of our older residents, assisted much in sickness and shared her joys with those less fortunate, and it is with a fond memory that her older friends remember her many kindnesses. Thus the life of a noble mother is closed and the world is better for her having lived among us, and her children may well cherish her memory as they do, a most precious one.
After along, busy and useful life she died as she had lived, honored, trusted and loved. She reared her own monument while she lived in
"Smooth the locks of silver hair,
On our mother's brow with tenderest care,
Gather the robe in final fold
Around the form, so still and cold;
Lay on her bosom, pure as snow,
The fairest, sweetest, flowers that grow,
Kiss her and leave her our heart's delight;
Her pain is over she sleeps tonight."
Funeral services were held in the United Brethren church, Thursday afternoon
at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Towsley, who paid a beautiful
tribute to the deceased, after which the remains were taken to the Miner
cemetery and laid to rest in the family burial grounds.
(unknown newspaper, Feb. 1924, submitted by Diane Herd)
SILAS RUTLEDGE DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Silas Rutledge, an aged resident of Fulton County died yesterday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock at his home 558 East Pine Street. Death resulted from paralysis.
Although 84 years of age, Mr. Rutledge had been in splendid health until last Saturday morning when he was stricken as he was sitting in a chair at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bell Miller 558 East Pine Street where he had made his home of late years. His condition gradually grew worse and the end came at 4:20 o'clock yesterday evening.
Life Long Resident
Mr. Rutledge had been a resident of Fulton County, Illinois since birth. He was born near Ipava, Oct. 3, 1836 and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rutledge, pioneers of Fulton County.
At the age of 19 he was married to Jane Reneau, who died about 10 years ago. Previous to moving to Canton, 29 years ago, Mrs. Rutledge was a prosperous farmer of the vicinity of Marietta, Ill.
Two sons and three daughters are living. They are: Lewis Rutledge, Canton; Ed Rutledge, Galesburg, Ill; Mrs. Celia A. Williamson, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Ella Dowler, Bushnell, Ill; and Mrs. John S. Miller, Canton. There are many grandchildren and several great grandchildren living.
The funeral will be held at the Miller residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Ill.
(Canton Daily Ledger, Dec. 27, 1920, submitted by Diane Herd)
LUTHER M. OVERTON OF IPAVA ANSWERS CALL
Ipava, Feb 14 - Luther M. Overton, for many years a resident of this community, died unexpectedly here on Feb. 4, he was 80 years of age.
Mr. Overton was one of four children born to Francis and Sarah Overton. On June 2, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Fate who died on April 14, 1875. On Aug. 2, 1876, he was married to Miss Alice Voris of Smithfield and to this union was born two daughters, Mrs. Grace Rauch, who died in 1903 and Mrs. Olive Green who resides in Ipava.
Mr. Overton is survived by his wife, his daughter and four grandchildren. The grand children are Mrs. Lucine Bossort of Table Grove, Mrs. Esta Hoffman of Wabash, Ind. Clair Green of Chicago and Miss Alice Green of Ipava.
During the Civil war Mr. Overton served with the 146th regiment.
Funeral services were held on Feb. 7, and were conducted by Rev. Tanner, assisted by Rev. Cooper and Mrs. and Mrs. Branson, Rev. and Mrs. Tanner and Mr. Gore sang "Saved by Grace", "The Unbroken Circle" and "the Home of the Soul".
Interment was in the Ipava cemetery.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Esta Hoffman, Wabash, Ind; Clair Green, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Bossort and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bossort, Table Grove; Mrs. Sadie Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. William Simms, and Rose Totten, Smithfield; Mr. and Mrs. Geo Price and Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Vermont.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Diane Herd)
James L. Portlock died at his home at New London, Ia. at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening August 22, 1917. He had been in good health until Friday night previous to his death when he took sick about midnight with bowel troubles. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 o'clock Friday morning by the pastor of the New London M.E. church. Interment at New London cemetery.
Deceased was the oldest son of J.S. Portlock and was born in Indiana on October 16, 1834 and was 82 years 10 months and 6 days old at the time of his death. The Portlock family were pioneer residents of the Table Grove neighborhood, where they were always held in high esteem. In January , 1856 the deceased was married to Elizabeth McCarty who passed away last fall. They resided near Adair for a few years after their marriage and then went to Iowa, where they spent the remainder of their days. To them were born two children. One died in infancy and the other a son, Frank, now resides at New London.
Deceased is survived by one brother, Samuel V. Portlock, who resides at Macomb, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Allen of Macomb and Mrs. T. L. Rhodes of near Bardolph and a host of other relatives and friends.
(Bardolph News, August 1917, submitted by Diane Herd)
W.P. Portlock - with sincere regret to the people of Table Grove and Farmers township, his home the larger part of his life, learned of the death of W. P. Portlock which took place at about four o'clock last Saturday afternoon at his hotel in Galesburg after a short illness, some ting like apoplexy being the immediate cause of his death. He was at a family reunion in Macomb, Thanksgiving day, returned in the evening and was quite ill when he reached home and continued so to the end. The casket containing his remains was brought here Tuesday and laid to rest in the Table Grove cemetery by the side of his wife. The Woodmen had charge of the services at the cemetery.
Funeral services were held at Galesburg.
William P. Portlock was born in Shelby County, Indiana April 6, 1840 and was the son of Dr. J.S. Portlock, a pioneer of Fulton County. His parents brought him to this county when but an infant. He wa reared on a farm and received a common school education. Was married March 24, 1861 to Adelaide Hickey. To them were born ten children of whom five are living - Mrs. Mary Cook, Washington, Iowa; Mrs. Martha Hoyle, Marietta, Kansas, Mrs. Ida Foster, Chadron, Neb; Mrs. Lulu Mills, Monmouth, Ill; Squire Portlock, Jetmore, Kansas. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters Samuel Portlock of Bardolph, James Portlock of New London, Iowa; Mrs. I. P Rhodes of Bardolph and Mrs. Wm. Allen of Macomb, all of the children except Mrs. Foster came to Table Grove with the remains.
W.P. Portlock was a farmer until about twenty years ago and owned a good farm
of 200 acres two miles north of Table Grove. In 1889 he put up a brick business
building in Table Grove and engaged a butcher business. Later he sold his farm
and moved his family to Table Grove. He continued in business here until about
14 years ago when he moved to Galesburg. After two years residence there he
leased the Palace hotel which he still occupied at the time of his death. As a
hotel keeper he had a good patronage, making it pleasant for his guests. His
greatest loss was the death of his wife, whom he never ceased to mourn. He was a
member of the Methodist church at one time, a class leader and enjoyed the love
feasts of the church. W. P. Portlock never intentionally wronged a fellow man,
was honest and generous and had a heart as tender as a woman's. To say that he
had some faults is only a repetition of what may be said of every man, dead or
living. But - "Life's fitful fever o'er, he rests well".
Note: death 5 Sept 1879
(Herald, Sep. 1879, submitted by Diane Herd)
Cyrus Beacher Rutledge died at his home in Marietta, Fulton Co., Ill. Sunday morning after many months of suffering from consumption. Mr. Rutledge was 58 years of age, and nearly all of his life had been spent in Harris twp., Fulton Co., Ill. H received his education in the common schools and at Hedding College and was for a number of years a successful school teacher. He later farmed for a number of years, until failing health compelled change of occupation, when he engaged in the merchandise business and was for a number of years one of Marietta's leading business men. He was postmaster at Marietta under McKinley and Roosevelt administrations, resigning last summer because of ill health.
Mr. Rutledge was united in marriage in 1889 to Miss Jane (Jennie) Dawson who with two sons William G. of Bushnell and Guy D. a student Keokuk, Iowa Medical College, survive. He was a man of strict integrity and all who knew him respected him. In his passing one of Harris twp., noblest citizens is gone. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor lodges at Marietta, Lewiston, Ill. Democrat.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Point Pleasant Church, conducted by Elder A Ringey of Adair, Ill. At the grave the beautiful Odd Fellows ceremony as rendered by the members of Marietta lodge, the Woodmen paid their last tr