The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 7 Jan 1927:
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors who extended so many acts of loving kindness and tender mercy to us during the illness and death of our beloved grandmother.  We extend our grateful appreciation to those who sent flowers and furnished automobiles and all who helped in any way to comfort us in this sad hour.
G. J. Murphy and Grandchildren

Orvetta Frances, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rasho Austin, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her parents on Main Street, the little one being only 22 days old.  The father took the body to Metropolis, Sunday afternoon, where on Monday interment was made in a cemetery near that place.

Death Invades Home and Takes Away Companion

New Year’s morning at the hour of 5:45 the ruthless hand of death reached out and removed from life, Mrs. Eleanor Murphy, wife of Granville J. Murphy, of this city.  She had been ill a week, being stricken Friday, Dec. 24^th, and remained in an unconscious condition when the death angel appeared to take her away from her loved ones.  Deceased was born in Vermillion County, this state, and had been a resident of this city, since early girlhood.  She was 70 years of age.  Mr. Murphy, to whom she had been a devoted companion, and one issue of this union was a son, Lyle, who preceded his mother in death nine years ago.

Surviving Mrs. Murphy are her husband, a brother, W. R. Wilson, of this city, one granddaughter, Mrs. Barney Burns, and four grandsons, Albert, Raymond, Jack and Robert Murphy, all of this city.  Albert, who is with the U. S. Marines stationed at Lakehurst, N. J., had arrived last week on a furlough of several days to spend the holidays at home.

Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Monday afternoon at 1:30 of which the deceased was a member.  Rev. Charles K. Weller, of Carbondale, conducted the services.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  A brief service was held at the residence.

The church was filled with sympathetic friends and sorrowing relatives.  There was an abundance of beautiful floral tributes.  Mrs. Murphy was held at the highest esteem by all who knew her.  She will be greatly missed by her husband, grandchildren and other relatives.  Pallbearers were as follows:

Honorary:  Messrs. Thomas Boyd, R. C. Magill, W. I. Baccus, H. L. Settlemoir, John Trampert, W. T. Kennedy, B. Hutcheson, E. P. Easterday, R. H. Howley, C. E. Richey and William Bestgen.

Active:  Messrs. George R. Martin, E. E. Boyd, Al Schuler, George Eichhorn, Earl Karraker, and W. T. Jaccard.

Undertaker G. A. James was the funeral director.

(Granville J. Murphy married Ella F. Wilson on 28 Sep 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 14 Jan 1927:
OBITUARY

Viola Jane Sinks, daughter of Robert B. and Eliza Bartleson, was born at Grand Chain, July 30, 1853, and departed this life January 1, 1927, age 73 years, 5 months and 1 day.  She was united in marriage to David L. Porter in 1873.  To this union was born 3 sons, Claude, Guy and Bruce, the latter being deceased.  August 25, 1895, she was united in marriage to John Sinks.  She is survived by her husband, John M. Sinks, one grandson, Bruce Porter, Jr.; two brothers, R. B. Bartleson, of West Frankfort, Ill., A. A. Bartleson, of Grand Chain, Ill., and one sister, Mrs. Ella Flynt, of Chandler, Oklahoma.  The deceased was a Christian from early girlhood.  She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

(David L. Porter married V. J. Bartleson on 24 May 1874, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  J. M. Sinks, 49, of Grand Chain, Ill., married Mrs. Viola J. Porter, 42, of Grand Chain Ill., on 25 Aug 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  John S. Price, 50, born in Pulaski Co., Ill., son of Samuel F. Price and Jane Brown, married 2^nd Mrs. Mary Ella Pearson, 34, born in Grand Chain, Ill, daughter of R. B. Bartleson and Eliza Youngblood, on 9 Jan 1896, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  James Flinn married Mrs. Ella Kennedy on 24 Mar 1878, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Viola Sinks 1853-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

CARD OF THANKS

We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement and sorrow caused by the death of Mrs. J. M. Sinks.  We are especially grateful to Mr. G. N. Boyd, the undertaker, for the considerate way in which he looked after the arrangements for the funeral, to the minister, Rev. S. C. Benninger, for his words of comfort and consolation, and also to those who furnished cars.
J. M. Sinks
Claude Porter
R. B. Bartleson and family

TWO DIG OUT OF PULASKI CO. JAIL
Colored Murder Suspect Refused to Join the White Men

Sawing through the steel bars of the cage and digging through the thick brick side walls of the building, Hester Caldwell and Louis Hicks, charged with forgery, escaped from the Pulaski County jail at Mound City about 3 o’clock Saturday morning.

Ned Jones, colored, facing trial on a murder charge, who was in the cage with the white men, refused to go with them to freedom.  He called the jailer after Caldwell and Hicks had escaped.  Jones is charged with the killing of a negro near the McBride farm in this county Thanksgiving Day.

No trace of the escaped prisoners had been found by the Pulaski County authorities.  The manner in which Caldwell and Hicks obtained the saws and other tools used in gaining their freedom is puzzling officers.  They are convinced that the tools were smuggled to the prisoners by some person from the outside.

Death of Infant

Louis Edward, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Youngblood, passed away at the home of his parents, 811 Commercial in this city, at 5 o’clock on Monday afternoon.  The little one was five weeks old and had been ill for the past four weeks.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds by G. A. James, funeral director.

Old Resident Dies Tuesday

Mrs. Julia Loeschner, age 63 years, died at her home three miles north of this city, at 4:15 Tuesday morning following an attack of apoplexy, which she suffered a little after 7:00 o’clock Monday evening at her home.  Her husband, Oscar Loeschner, is a well-known farmer of this county.  Deceased was born in Carbondale, but when a young girl moved to Pulaski County and was married here.  She had resided in the homestead where she died, forty years.  Surviving her are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Otto Edwards, of this city, Mrs. John Gardner, of Mounds, and Mrs. Elsie Farmer, who with her husband, made their home with her parents.  Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, besides a large circle of friends are sorrowed by her death.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the family residence in Valley Recluse, Rev. Robert C. Dunlap, conducting the services.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.

(Herman O. Loschner married Julia Demarke on 15 Jun 1879, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Otto Edwards, 23, of Mound City, Ill., married Cora Leschner, 19, of Villa Ridge, Ill., on 27 Apr 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  John F. Gardner, 22, saloon keeper, born in Tennessee, son of T. L. Gardner and Amanda Morriss, married Mary Loeschner, 17, born in Beechwood, daughter of Oscar Loeshner and Julia Demarka on 28 Jun 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 14 Jan 1927:

Card of Thanks

             We desire to extend our sincere thanks to all those who gave their sympathy and help following the sudden illness and death of our beloved wife, mother, and sister.  Especially do we thank the donors of flowers, those who furnished cars and Rev. C. Robert Dunlap.

Oscar Loeschner

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gardner

Mr. and Mrs. O. Edwards

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farmer

Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoney

Mrs. Oscar Loeschner Dies Suddenly at Home Northeast of Mounds

             Mr. Oscar Loeschner, age 63, was stricken with an attack of apoplexy Sunday evening shortly after 6 o’clock and succumbed to the attack at 4:15 Tuesday morning.

             Mrs. Loeschner was born in Carbondale, Ill., and moved to Pulaski County when quite young.  She married Oscar Loeschner and has lived in the same home for more than 40 years.  Her maiden name was Julia Martin.

             She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. J. S. Gardner, of this city, Mrs. Otto Edwards, of Mound City, and Mrs. Lloyd Farmer, who with her husband made her home with her parents, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held at the family residence one and one half miles northwest of Mounds at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.  Rev. Robert Dunlap, pastor of the Lutheran Church of Cairo officiated.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

CHESTER—J. R. Richardson, a prison guard of the Southern Illinois penitentiary, was killed last Sunday morning when his automobile skidded over an embankment at the approach to the bridge over the Kaskaskia River north of Chester.  His neck was broken.  His 14-year-old daughter, who was with him, was uninjured.—Anna Democrat

CYPRESS—Mrs. Tethel Gore Canupp, wife of Otis Canupp, living one mile north of White Hill, was found lying in the yard beside the house, with a bullet hole through both temples in a dying condition last Friday morning.  The children were in the house with the doors closed.  They claimed they did not hear the revolver, which was a caliber fire.  One of the children went out into the yard and found her. They all began screaming.  The husband and father was about a quarter of a mile away from home driving to Cypress.  Hearing the children’s screaming, he returned to the home, finding his wife in a dying conditional as stated above.  No reason for the act is given or seems to be known.  Coroner J. W. VanCleve, of Ozark, was called, who empaneled a jury of six men and held an inquest.  The verdict of the jury was “That the deceased came to her death by self-inflicted wounds.”—Times

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 21 Jan 1927:

Major S. O. Lewis Dies Suddenly at His Home in Villa Ridge

Was a Pulaski County Pioneer and a Civil War Veteran

             The people of Mounds were saddened to hear of the death of Major Samuel O. Lewis, which occurred at this home after an illness of only a few days.

             Major. S. O. Lewis was born at Vicksburg, Miss., July 30^th, 1839, and died at Villa Ridge, Ill., Jan.18^th 1927, at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 19 days.

             Mr. Lewis came to Villa Ridge at the age of 6 years where he has resided until the time of his death.  After completing his preparatory education he took up the study of law until the year of 1862.  At that time he entered the Civil War serving in Illinois 109 Volunteer regiment and was later transferred to the 11^th regiment.  He was appointed Major in the early part of 1863.

             Shortly before the close of the war, Major Lewis was appointed provost marshal at Mobile, Ala., where he had many friends.  After the close of the war citizens of Mobile invited him to make their city his permanent home.

             Returning to Illinois, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Walker, in 1871.  To this union 8 children were born.  Two died in infancy and the oldest son, Samuel Lewis II, just recently passed away.  His wife preceded him in death 9 years ago.

             Surviving him are three sons, Walker T. Lewis, and Ralph Lewis, of Mounds, and D. D. Lewis, of Villa Ridge, two daughters, Miss Grace Lewis, of Villa Ridge, and Mrs. S.P. Adams, of St. Louis; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

             Mr. Lewis was a man of distinguished bearing and striking personality.  He was a frequent visitor here where he had many warm friends.

             Funeral services were held at family residence in Villa Ridge, conducted by Rev. O. E. Connett, pastor of the Methodist Church of Cairo.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge cemetery.

Pulaski Officer Shot by Colored Man

Constable and Attacker Both Receive Three Wounds

             N. A. Royall, constable at Pulaski, was shot Tuesday afternoon by Tom Allen, colored, a section laborer for the Illinois Central Railroad Company.

             Constable Royal had gone to Allen to serve garnishee papers on him and the latter had requested Royal to see Ed Rives, the creditor, and get permission to hold out a dollar of the attached wages.  Rives asked for all that was due him, so go the reports, and when Royal returned to serve the papers, Allen became angry and in the argument drew a gun and fired at Royal wounding him three times, once in the hip, once in the side and once in the chest.  Royal fired back, shooting Allen in the arm, hip and hand.

Royal was hurried to St. Mary’s Infirmary Cairo, where he is fighting for his life.  His condition at latest report was considered satisfactory.

             Allen, whose wounds are considered superficial, was taken to the Pulaski County jail at Mound City.

BENTON—David Williams, 21, of St. Louis, died in the Union Hospital in West Frankfort Friday morning from the effect of a bullet wound inflicted by his little four-year-old nephew on Christmas Day.  Williams was visiting his sister, Mrs. Niblette, at Christopher, and was assisting his little nephew in making the most of his Christmas toys, at the time of the sad occurrence.  The lad, playing about the house, wandered into a bedroom where he found a 32 caliber revolver.  Taking the weapon in his hand, the boy returned to the living room, where he aimed the gun at his uncle and pulled the trigger.  The bullet took effect in the upper part of one of Williams’s thighs and ranged upward lodging in the second vertebra.  The injured man was rushed to the hospital, where he died Friday morning.  The body was removed to the Union Undertakers at Christopher.  Funeral services were conducted in Christopher Monday afternoon.—Standard

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 21 Jan 1927:
Villa Ridge Veteran Dies

Major Samuel O. Lewis, aged 87 years, a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer resident of Villa Ridge, died Tuesday night at 7:15 at his home.  Major Lewis’ son, James Lewis, died suddenly on Dec. 20 of last year and the shock of this was so great to Major Lewis that he never fully recovered and his health has been failing rapidly since then.

Major Lewis was of a genial and friendly disposition that attracted to him many friends to whom his death will be a lasting grief.

Surviving the war veteran are two daughters, Miss Grace Lewis, of Villa Ridge, and Mrs. S. P. Adams, of St. Louis; also three sons, W. T. and Ralph Lewis, of Mounds, and D. D. Lewis, of Villa ridge.  Major Lewis had lived in Villa Ridge for the past 81 years, coming there with his parents when a child of six years.  He was a retired farmer and well known throughout the country.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence in Villa Ridge, conducted by Rev. O. E. Connett, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Cairo.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge cemetery.

(His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Samuel O. Lewis 1839-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Boy Scalped When Dragged for 220 Yards by Cow

Scalped when dragged 220 yards by a cow at his father’s farm near Miller City in Alexander County, Sunday, Kenneth Ray Billings, 7 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Billings, is in a serious condition at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The boy was left unconscious as the animal galloped away after a rope which had slipped around the boy’s left leg had broken.

The accident occurred while Kenneth was bringing the cow to the barn.  The cow had been tired out to graze.  The boy, wearing the heavy rubber boots, of his father in his homeward journey with the animal, stumbled and fell and the loop of the rope slipped down from his waist.  As he was dragged, his head struck repeatedly against the rough, frozen ground.

Later—The lad passed away Monday and funeral over the body was held Tuesday.

(His marker next to those of Henry O. and Pearl E. Billings in Baumgard Cemetery reads:  Kenneth Ray Billings Born May 24, 1919 Died Jan. 17, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 28 Jan 1927:
Mrs. Harvey Danby received the word Sunday of the death of her brother-in-law, James Lackey, of Ullin.  Mr. Lackey had been ill for several months, having suffered a paralytic stroke about six months ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Calvin left Sunday evening for Ullin and Mrs. Danby and daughter Miss Ona went Tuesday to attend the funeral, which was held at Ullin Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the Ullin Cemetery.

(James M. Lackey married Nora Turbyville on 11 Dec 1892, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Ullin Cemetery reads:  James M. Lackey Born Feb. 23, 1872 Died Jan. 22, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 28 Jan 1927:

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wright and family of Olmsted are here this week, called by the death of the latter’s brother, Mr. James Lackey.

James Lackey, age 54 years, who has been ill for the past three years, passed away at his home Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Ullin, Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 1:00 p.m.,  Rev. S. A. Morgan, officiating.  Interment was made in Ullin cemetery.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 4 Feb 1927:
Former Resident Dies in Memphis Hospital

John Culp, formerly of this city, died at Memphis, Tenn., at 6:45 Saturday afternoon, after several days of illness of pneumonia.  He has been located in Arkansas for several years in the lumber business.  Deceased leaves several relatives to mourn his death among whom are three sisters Mrs. A. W. Williamson, of Hollywood, Cal., Mrs. Edgar S. Miller, of this city, Mrs. Ernest Crain, of Villa Ridge, also two brothers, Fred and Arthur Culp, of Memphis.  A wife and two children of Cairo also survive him.  Mrs. Crain and Mrs. Miller were at his bedside when the end came.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Memphis and the remains laid at rest in a Memphis cemetery.

(Albert Warren Williamson, 34, born in Chicago, Ill., son of David Williamson and Miss Dudley, married Alma Inez Culp, 18, born in Union Co, Ill., daughter of Marshall Culp and Miss Brooks, on 29 Jun 1893, in Union Co., Ill. Edgar S. Miller married Girtrude Culp on 8 Jul 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Called Home by Death

Harry Perkins, who recently assumed a position as railway clerk on the M. & O. at West Point, Miss., was called home and joined by his wife and son Thomas, went to Vienna Friday to attend the funeral of his father, A. J. Perkins, who died there Thursday, Jan. 27^th.

Deceased had been ill only a few days.  He was about 73 years of age, was born and reared in Vienna and has made Vienna his home continually.  He was a son of Capt. W. E. Perkins and when the father died many years ago, he succeeded him in the hotel business and has conducted the hotel at the same place for the past thirty-five years.  Surviving are four children, one daughter, Mrs. William Sibert, East St. Louis, three sons, Fred, Mounds, Harry, Mound City, and Arthur, of Marion.

He was very active in lodge work, being a member of Vesta Lodge, No. 340 I. O. O. F. and the Masonic Lodge and had at times belonged to other secret organizations.

He was a good law-abiding citizen, well and favorably known all over Southern Illinois.  Being in the hotel business so many years, he became acquainted and made friends of many traveling men.

(Andrew J Perkins married Sarah Bowls on 13 Feb 1876, in Johnson Co., Ill.  William Perkins married Eliza Simpson on 10 May 1840, in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 4 Feb 1927:
Former Pulaski County Resident Dies in Memphis, Tenn.

John Culp, a former resident of Mound City, passed away in a hospital at Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 40 years.  Pneumonia was the cause of his death.  He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mollie Sheehan, of Cairo, a son, a daughter, three sisters, Mrs. E. L. Crain, of Villa Ridge, Mrs. Edgar S. Miller, of Mound City, Mrs. Albert Williamson, of Hollywood, Calif., and two brothers, Fred and Arthur Culp, of Memphis.  Interment was made in Memphis.

Former Mounds Girl Wins $15,000 Verdict in Suit against Insurance Company

Mrs. Mae B. Calvert, of Hurst, was given a verdict of $15,000 and interest in her suit in St. Clair County circuit court in Belleville, Friday, the International Life Insurance Co., of St. Louis being the defendant.

Her husband, Charles Cecil Calvert, lost his life in the Murphysboro cyclone which devastated a path across Southern Illinois on the afternoon of March 18, 1925.  Mr. Calvert conducted a store at Hurst, but was at the Missouri Pacific round house at Bush, when the storm struck and demolished the roundhouse. 

A large piece of concrete was blown onto the merchant, inflicting injuries that resulted in his death several weeks later.

The suit was for the collection of the principal on an insurance policy for $15,000, which Mrs. Calvert declared was held in the company by her late husband.  He later took out a policy for $20,000 which the company paid.  However the company contended that Mr. Calvert had written to cancel the $15,000 policy as he wished to take out another kind of policy that cost less.

Mrs. Calvert in her suit contended that her husband did write the company to cancel to $15,000 policy, but telegraphed immediately afterward asking that the policy be continued. After hearing the evidence and arguments the jury at Belleville returned a verdict finding for Mrs. Calvert and against the company, ordering the company to pay the $15,000 principal and interest in the sum of $1,231.10, a total of $16,231.10—Carbondale Herald

Mrs. Calvert is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Deeslie, of this city.

Harry Perkins, who was called home by the death of his father, A. J. Perkins, of Vienna, has returned to West Point, Miss., to resume his duties as rate clerk for the M. & O. Railroad.

BENTON—Word has been received in Benton announcing the death of William O. Bird, of Chicago.  Mr. Bird was employed at a soap factory in Chicago and last week while at work fell into a vat of boiling soap.  No part of his body could be recovered from the vat.

Mr. Bird was for many years an esteemed resident of Benton, taking part in musical affairs of local entertainments and the First M. E. Church, of which he was a faithful member.

ELDORADO—John Massey, 24, lineman for the Illinois Power and Light Company, was electrocuted at Eldorado Tuesday night while working to restore service disrupted by the sleet storm.  This was the first storm fatality in southern Illinois.

RIDGEWAY—Herman Kleiner, aged 35, had been employed by James Hendricks, a famer of Ridgeway, and had started to walk to the home of his brother, nine miles away.  In attempting to cross a slough, which had frozen over, he fell in. According to evidence presented he had gotten out of the water and had attempted to build a fire to get warm, but failed in the attempt and had started to cross the ice again, when he broke through the second time.  When his body was found by a searching party, nothing but his head and face were visible, his body being submerged in the water under the ice, the water having frozen about his neck.—Benton News

CARBONDALE—Holden Hospital was bequeathed a 600-acre farm in Kansas by Mrs. Carrie Holden, for whom the hospital was named.  Mrs. Holden died recently in Central Illinois.  The farm is a section of land, excepting the side of the town of Byers, which is the center of the section.  Holden Hospital is a Methodist institution.  The annual meeting of the board was held at the hospital Tuesday.—Elkville Journal.

GOLCONDA—The fourteen year-old son of Mrs. Storey, living in the north past of the country, was found frozen to death near his home last Friday night.

The boy was returning home from school and upon reaching a small creek found the water so high that his crossing was impossible.  Probably thinking a crossing could be made below, he wandered down stream, but before locating a place to cross he grew numb and sat down beneath a tree, where he was later found frozen to death.

He was a crippled boy and is said to have been large for his age.—Herald Enterprise.

Father of Fred Perkins Dies in Vienna

A.J. Perkins, father of Fred Perkins, of this city, and Harry Perkins, of Mound City, died in Vienna, Ill., Thursday of last week.

             Mr. Perkins who was a veteran hotel man, sold the Perkins House in Vienna about two weeks before his death.  He was born and reared in Vienna and his age was 73 years.

(Andrew J. Perkins married Sarah Bowls on 13 Feb 1876, in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Word has been received here (Villa Ridge) of the death of John Culp, of Memphis, Tenn., a former resident of this place, which occurred Sunday.  His sister, Mrs. E. L. Crain, of this place, was at his bedside.


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 11 Feb 1927:
Body of Murdered Man Found on Freight Car in Local Yards
Papers Identify Him as Hubert C. Bankston, of Oklahoma

Sunday morning at about 4 o’clock, Lowell Titus, a car inspector in the local yards of the Illinois Central Railroad, discovered the body of a man lying stretched out on top of a freight car which had arrived from Memphis, Tenn., at 3 o’clock, one hour before the finding of the body.

The dead man’s arm was around the runaway of the car and his hand was gripping it.  His feet were hanging over the edge of the end of the car near the ladder.  Blood was spattered over the top of the car.  A bullet had entered his skull near the top of his forehead and had ranged downward.  All evidence points to the history of murder.

The young man was quite handsome and was well dressed, but had overalls over his suit.  His pockets had been turned inside out and no money was found on his person.

An inquest was held by Dr. O. T. Hudson, coroner of Pulaski County, and the coroner’s jury returned a verdict of “Death from a gunshot wound inflicted by some person or persons unknown.”

Papers found on the body identified the man as Hubert C. Bankston, age 24.  He had been honorably discharged from the Twenty-third Infantry regiment of the United Sates Army at Fort Sam Houston February 2, after serving the regular three year enlistment.  He had enlisted at Oklahoma City.

It was learned that a man answering his description had shown a large roll of money at the place where he had stayed in Memphis last Thursday and Friday.  This money for which it is believed he was killed had been given Bankston as back pay when he was discharged from the army Feb. 2.

The dead man lay until Wednesday night in the Cole undertaking establishment on First Street and many were the curious who went in to view the body. The American Legion had planned to bury him in the National Cemetery with military honors, but on Wednesday, his father, Ed Bankston, of Enid, Oklahoma, was located and claimed the body, which was fully identified and was forwarded to that place, leaving on No. 204 Thursday morning.

(His death certificate states he was born in 1904 in Hydro, Okla., died 5 Feb 1927, in Mounds, Ill., and was buried in Tonkawa, Okla.—Darrel Dexter)

Body of Lory Price Found

The body of Lory Price, who with his wife disappeared from their home in Marion on the night of Jan. 17, was found Saturday, Feb. 5, in a clump of bushes on a farm near Nashville, face downward, gagged and shot.  No trace of Mrs. Price has yet been found.

Funeral services for the victim of gangsters were held in the First Baptist Church of Marion Tuesday afternoon.  He was buried with full military honors.

Aged Friend of Family Dies at Wiedeman Home

Miss Marie Swoboda, age 74, died very suddenly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wiedemann Tuesday about noon.  A stroke of apoplexy came only a few hours before her death.

Miss Swoboda was born in Germany and came to Cairo when a small child.  She was the last of her immediate family, but is survived by several nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the home of a nephew, Gilbert Swoboda, of Cairo.  Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church of Cairo Thursday afternoon with Rev. C. Robert Dunlap, officiating.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge cemetery.

Mother of Mrs. George Titus Dies Tuesday in Mt. Vernon

Mrs. Elmira J. Pavey, mother of Mrs. George Titus, of this city, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the home of her son, C. W. B. Pavey, of Mt. Vernon, Ill.  Mrs. Titus and son, Lowell, had been called to Mt. Vernon and were with her at the time of her death.

Mrs. Pavey, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hooppaw, was born near Villa Ridge on Sept. 12, 1853, and had reached the age of 73 years, 4 months and 26 days.  She was married to George B. Pavey, in Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 1, 1872.  The young couple came to Villa Ridge to make their home. 

For many years, Mr. Pavey owned and managed a drug store in Villa Ridge.

Besides her daughter, Mrs. George Titus, Mrs. Pavey is survived by two sons, C. W. B. Pavey, of Mt. Vernon, and Paul G. Pavey, of Cairo; a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Lufkins, of Steamboat Springs, Colo. ; two brothers, George W. Hooppaw, of Tulsa, Okla., and O. W. Hooppaw, of St. Louis, also several grandchildren.

Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Pavey had spent a part of her time here with her daughter.  She had a beautiful personality and was devoted to her family and church.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the M. E. church at Villa Ridge, Rev. J. S. Dever, of this city, officiating.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge Cemetery.

(George A. Pavey married Elmira J. Hooppaw on 2 Sep 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill. George H. Lufken married Nettie V. Hooppaw on 12 Oct 1882, in White Co., Ill.  G. H. Lufkin married Ida B. Hooppaw on 4 Mar 1885, in Clinton Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Marie T. Swoboda Born Nov. 4, 1853 Died Feb. 8, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Former Pulaski County Resident Dies in Hurst

Henry McCollum, a former resident of this county, passed away at his home in Hurst, Ill., on Sunday, February 6^th.

Mr. McCullom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCullom and was born near New Liberty, Ill., in 1870, but had spent the greater part of his life in Pulaski County.  He moved to Cairo about fifteen years ago and had only recently moved to Hurst.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary McCullum, two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Bankson, of Mounds, and Mrs. Kate Inman, of Cairo; also a nephew and several nieces.

Funeral services were held in Cairo at the Church of God, on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, the pastor, Rev. Raymond Hency officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, the funeral cortege coming from Cairo via the interurban.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

Mrs. Fannie Bankson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Morgan, and Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Walbridge, of this city, attended the funeral services.

(Henry J. Bankston, 26, born in Alexander Co., Ill., son of Abner Bankston and Anna M. Flaugh, married Frances E. McCollum, 24, of Ullin, Ill., born in Henderson Co., Tenn., daughter of Andrew McCollum and Sarah A. Helton, on 4 Jul 1885, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Oren Crawford was called to Salem Friday on account of the death of Mr. Crawford’s sister, Mrs. Julia Johnson.

GOLCONDA—The first fatality on the Golconda Rosiclare branch of the Illinois Central railroad occurred Monday morning as the train due to leave Golconda was nearing this city.  W. G. Belford, who was familiarly known as “Jack,” a deaf mute, was the victim.  He resided a few miles north of Golconda.—Herald Enterprise.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 11 Feb 1927:

Phillip Wiesenborn was called to East St. Louis Monday on account of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Wiesenborn, whose funeral was held Tuesday of this week.  (Grand Chain)

Mrs. Joe Price and children, Bert and Helen, went to Vienna Wednesday, being called there on account of the death of Mr. Price’s father.  Mr. Price was at the bedside of his father when he passed away.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 18 Feb 1927:
Mrs. Elmira Pavey Buried at Villa Ridge

             Mrs. Elmira Jenevieve Pavey, age 73 years, died at the home of her son, C. W. B. Pavey, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Tuesday, noon, Feb. 8^th.  She was the widow of George A. Pavy, who was a druggist of Villa Ridge.

Mrs. Pavey was born in Villa Ridge, September 13, 1853, and was married to Mr. Pavey, of Buffalo, N.Y., September 1, 1872.  She and her husband went to Villa Ridge where they made their home. 

Besides her two sons, Mrs. Pavey is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anna Laura Titus, of Mounds, two brothers, George W. Hooppaw, of Tulsa, Okla., and O. W. Hooppaw, of St. Louis, and a sister, Mrs. Ida B. Lufkin, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and seven grandchildren.  She was a devoted wife and mother and a faithful Christian, spending her entire life in the service of her family and her church.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 10^th, by Rev. Dever, pastor of the Methodist Church of Mounds.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge cemetery alongside her husband, who died several years ago.  She was the mother of Paul G. Pavey, of Cairo.

(George A. Pavey married Elmira J. Hooppaw on 2 Sep 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  George E. Titus married Anna Laura Pavey on 28 Sep 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  A marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  George A. Pavey (no dates)  Elmera G. Pavey  1853-1921.—Darrel Dexter)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation and thanks to those who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our husband, father and brother, Mr. Thomas Masterson, especially Father Traynor, Father Stanley and Father Monaghan, also St. Mary’s Choir, those who sent floral offerings and donated the automobiles.
Mrs. Mary Masterson and family
Miss Kate Masterson
Mr. John Masterson.

T. F. Masterson Dies at His Home

Thomas F. Masterson, age 52 years, died at his home in this city, Friday at 3:45 p.m.  He had resided in this city for the past 49 years.  Mr. Masterson was born in Rhode Island, coming to this city when three years old.  He was married to Miss Mary Richardson, of Mound City, and is survived by his widow, three daughters Mrs. Virgil Clark, of Detroit, Mich., Miss Anna, and Miss Kathryn Masterson, of this city, and son, Bernard; also two brothers, Joseph, of Lake Charles, La., and John of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Carson, of Memphis, Tenn., and Kate, of this city.

Mr. Masterson was a ship carpenter.  He had been ill for the past two weeks.  Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Father Eugene Traynor, of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, assisted by Father Bernard Monaghan, of St. Patrick’s Church of Cairo officiated.  Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.  Undertaker G. A. James was in charge.

(His marker in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Thomas son of Patrick & Anna Masterson 1874-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Price and son Bert returned last Thursday evening to Vienna where they were called by the death of the former’s father.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 18 Feb 1927:
Mrs. Emma Britt Dies after Illness of Seven Weeks

Mrs. Emma Britt died at the family home on South Elm Street Tuesday evening at 5:30 o’clock after an illness of several weeks duration.  Mrs. Britt had suffered from a complication of disease, pneumonia developing shortly before her death.

Emma Welton Britt was born at Golconda, Ill., January 29, 1866, and died at Mounds, Ill., February 15, 1927, age 61 years, and 17 days.  Her husband, Frank Britt died in 1911.  Surviving her are six children, one son, Mark Britt, of Mounds, who made his home with his mother and devoted his life to her, and five daughters, namely Effie Stull, of Cairo, Lucy Fennema, of Mounds, Merle Welsh, Attica, Ind., Clara Morford, St. Louis, Mo., and Cynthia Anglin, of Mounds.

Funeral services will be held today at the family residence on South Elm Street at 2 ‘clock p.m.  The Rev. J. F. Davault will officiate.  Interment will be made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Thus passes a loving mother and kind neighbor.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welsh and children of Attica, Ind., were called here the first of the week on account of the illness and death of Mrs. Emma Britt, mother of Mrs. Welsh.

Mrs. Guy Roberson was called to St. Louis Friday by the death of her little niece.

Mrs. A. McGee left Sunday for Sharon, Tenn., to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 25 Feb 1927:
Former Mayor of Cairo Dies Wednesday

George Parsons, former mayor of Cairo, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erwin Stelzer, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 23.  He had been in good health it seemed until about two weeks ago when a clot of blood that had formed in one of his eyes caused his removal to a St. Louis hospital for treatment.  

A hemorrhage of the brain followed and he became unconscious.  He was taken from St. Louis to his daughter’s home in Cairo, but he never regained consciousness.

Mr. Parsons served as mayor of Cairo from 1905 to 1913, four terms of two years each.

During his period as mayor, Mr. Parsons entertained two Presidents of the United States.  Both President Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson Howard Taft visited in Cairo during his administration.  Both made the trip at the invitation of organizations promoting river development.

MARION—Ethel Jackson Price, wife of officer Lory Price, kidnapped with him, was the daughter of Dale Jackson, now visiting in Pope County, but whose home is near Marion.  She would have been 30 years old next Saturday.  She had taught school for nearly twelve years, but was not teaching this year.  She taught at LeMaster School last year and previous to that had taught at Spillertown, Weaver and other schools.  She also taught one term in Pope County and another term in Jackson County.—Leader.

ANNA—Sherman Hartman, 18 years old, of Jonesboro, was released under a $500 bond Monday following a preliminary hearing at Cairo growing out of his arrest on a charge of having shot at a car in which Pearl Dillow, of Mill Creek, was driving south of Mill Creek Saturday night.  Hartman is said to have been jealous of Dillow’s attentions to Martha Davis, who, with her sister Florence, was in the car with Dillow at the time, the reports says.  It will be recalled that Florence Davis is the girl about whom Clifford Meisenheimer shot and killed himself last fall.—Talk

Mrs. Lola Miller and son, Lewis, attended the funeral of the former’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Lavender, of Marion, Monday.  (Mound City)

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and following the death of our beloved mother.  We wish to thank the donors of the floral offerings and those who tendered the use of their cars.
Mark Britt
Effie Stull
Muriel Welsh
Lacy Hughes
Clara Morford
Cynthia Anglin

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 25 Feb 1927:
Mrs. W. M. Blasdial returned home from Mattoon where she was called on account of the death of a sister.  (Tick Ridge)

Mrs. Clarence Walsh, who was called here by the death of her brother-in-law, Thomas F. Masterson, has returned to her home in Jacksonville, Ill.  Mrs. Walsh was before her marriage, Miss Lillian Richardson, of this city.

Called Away by Death

Mrs. Lola Miller was called to Marion Sunday by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Lavender.  Deceased died at her home in Marion Friday night aged 46 years.  She was born in Tennessee and lived in Illinois since she was four years of age.  She leaves her husband and nine children and seven brothers and sisters.  Mrs. John Hunter is the only one in that county.  She lives at Carterville.  The funeral took place Monday afternoon.

Two Prominent Cairoites Die

Two of Cairo’s most prominent men, George Parsons, former mayor, and Dr. S. B. Cary, practicing physician here for many years, died Wednesday.  Both had fairly good health until about two weeks ago, when they began failing and both have been critically ill for several days.  The deaths, although expected, were a shock to the community, coming so closely together.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 4 Mar 1927:
OBITUARY
“Uncle Jimmie” Hayden Is Dead

When James Hayden died at his home in Altoona last Sunday evening, one of Wilson County’s oldest citizens passed away.  If he had lived four more months, he would have been ninety-nine years old.

He was born in Frankfort County, Kentucky, June 20^th, 1828.  When a small child, he moved with his parents to Terre Haute, Ind., living there only a short time, later locating in Champaign County, Illinois.  

When James was only nine years old, he was left to help his mother support and rear a large family, as his father had died.  In his early manhood, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Cluster and to this union two children were born.

In 1861, when the call came for volunteers, he left is wife and three small children and enlisted in Company E, 51 Illinois Infantry at Champaign City, in 1861, and was honorably discharged at Chicago, Illinois, at the close of the war in 1865.  Most of his family was born in Illinois.  He moved to Kansas in 1880 and settled on what is known as the east half of the Argo tank farm.  Soon after this, he moved to Greenwood County and lived there two years.  Since that time he has lived in Wilson County.  For the past twenty years he has resided in Altoona.

For the past three years, he had been in poor health and had been a constant care to his son and his family.

“Uncle Jimmy,” as he was commonly called, has been a staunch citizen and honest and upright in all his dealings, but his life work has ended, and his passing on leaves a vacant place in the home.

Only three children survive him, two daughters, Miss Alice Scudder and Mrs. Cora Johnson, both of Neodesha, and one son, J. S. Hayden, of Altoona, who was almost constantly by his father’s side caring and administering to his comfort.

Deceased was a member of the Christian Church and was superintendent of the Bumgardner Sunday School for many years.

“Uncle Jimmie” Hayden had lived in this county so long that he was known to practically everyone, old and young.  He was quite a character in many ways—strong in his convictions, outspoken and full of energy.  He made daily trips from his home to town almost every day until a few months ago.  He was quick tempered and never went “around the bush,” as the saying goes, about what he had to say.  But he was a good soldier, a good citizen and a good neighbor.

In the death of “Uncle Jimmie,” Altoona has lost its oldest citizen.  He will be missed and the bereaved relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

The funeral was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. J. Dunham, and was largely  attended many people coming from various parts of the county.  The pallbearers were Albert Tucker, E. A. DeBolt, Grant Crowder, Meeker Wolfe, Frank Travis, and Arch Demmon.  Burial was made in the Altoona Cemetery.—Altoona, Kansas (Wilson County) Tribune, Jan. 27, 1927

Deceased is a brother of William Hayden, of this county, and who has been dead several years.

(James Hayden married Elizabeth Cluster on 17 Jun 1853, in Champaign Co., Ill.  James Hayden enlisted as a private in Co. E, 51^st Illinois Infantry on 30 Sep 1861, at St. Joe, Ill.  He was 28, 5’9 ½,” brown hair, blue eyes, married, farmer, born in Indiana.  He was mustered out on 29 Jul 1865, in Springfield, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Virgil Clark and little daughter Reta, left Tuesday for their home in Detroit, Mich.  Mrs. Clark was called here by the death of her father, Thomas Masterson.

Prominent La Center Resident Shoots Self

Tuesday evening, Feb. 22, just as the Paducah train arrived at La Center, Ky., Charles Grace, a prominent citizen, of La Center, drew a pistol from his pocket and fired a shot into his body just below the heart.  There were quite a number of passengers in the coach with him took the pistol from him and prevented his doing himself further injury.

Mr. Grace on leaving home for Paducah told members of his family that he would not return.  They have been uneasy for some time fearing he would take his life as he has threatened to do so a number of times lately.  About three months ago he disappeared and it was only after a long search that he was located in Illinois.  Mr. Grace is a brother of J. J. Grace of Wickliffe.

Mrs. Mikken Dies in Cairo

Funeral services for Mrs. Au___ Mikkin, aged 86, of Olmsted, who passed away in Cairo ___day night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fritz Hagey, ___ Seventeenth Street, Cairo, were held Monday afternoon at the residence near Olmsted conducted by Rev. C. Robert Dunlap, pastor of the Lutheran Church of Cairo.  Interment was made in Concord Cemetery, G. A. James directed the funeral.

Mrs. Mikken had been in poor health for some time and her death was not unexpected.  Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Wesenberg of America and an ___ of Dr. W. R. Wesenberg, of this city.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 4 Mar 1927:
DUPO—Ora L. Thompson, who shot and killed George Clark in Dupo on August 15, 1926, was married to Mrs. Mary Josephine Clark, the dead man’s widow, this week.  Mrs. S. Pitman, who killed her husband in Dupo about two years ago, annexed a man named N. Peoples and married him last Friday.  This is Mrs. People’s third husband.  We hope all parties to these contracts are satisfied, but it is our opinion that it is a helluva poor way to seek real happiness.—Dupo Leader


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 11 Mar 1927:
Called to Murphysboro

Mr. and Mrs. William Earle were called to Murphysboro Tuesday by the death of the former’s brother-in-law, Mr. B. F. Parker.  Interment was made at Makanda.

Aged Lady Dies at Home of Daughter

Mrs. Emma Stull died Friday, March 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Linder, of this city. She had made her home with Mrs. Linder for the past eleven years.

Mrs. Stull was born at Hoppinville, Tenn., Aug. 6, 1855, and had reached the age of 71 years, 6 months and 26 days.

She was married to James Stull, of Joppa, Ill., on the 18^th day of April, 1880.  To this union were born four children, James Jr., the youngest of the family, died after having reached manhood.  Her three surviving children are Oscar Stull, of Cairo, Ill., Mrs. Maud Newton, of Paducah, Ky., and Mrs. Walter Linder, of Mounds.  Besides her children and one sister, Mrs. Josie Davis, of Leesville, Texas, she leaves to mourn her death, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

Mrs. Stull united with the Baptist Church at Metropolis, Ill., in her girlhood days.  She lived a devoted and faithful Christian to the time of her death.

Funeral services were held at the Linder residence on South Elm Street Sunday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m.  The Rev. Lawrence Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church of Mound City officiated.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Dan Hogan, Jr., Dies in New Orleans

Daniel Hogan, Jr., 45 years old, formerly of Mound City, where he was born and reared, died in New Orleans Thursday of last week. He was formerly an attorney in Danville, Ill., and was the son of Mrs. Dora Hogan, of Maywood Drive, Danville, and the late Daniel Hogan Sr., first clerk of the United States District Court for Eastern Illinois.

Besides his mother, Mr. Hogan is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Clements, of Danville, and Mrs. Rose Elliott, of Lake City, Ark., who were at his bedside when he died.  He left Danville about three years ago for New Orleans and has been in failing health for several years.  Funeral services were held Monday in Danville where the body was taken last week.

Little June Duckworth died Friday night, March 4, after a lingering illness.  Funeral services were held Saturday at the Baptist church in Ullin.  Interment was made at the Ullin cemetery.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to those who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our dear mother.  We also thank those who gave floral offerings and the use of their cars.  Especially to we thank the M. & O. employees for their flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Linder and family
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stull and family

The sad news of the death of Mrs. F. Cheek’s sister, Miss Libbie Crouch, of Green Castle, Ind., was received Saturday.  Funeral services were held Sunday evening at the home in Green Castle. (Ullin)

Woman Killed and Boy Wounded in Cairo Sunday

Katherine Farrow, a young colored woman, was killed and John Blakely, eight year-old colored boy, was wounded Sunday afternoon on Thirteenth Street, Cairo, by Georgie Hill, also colored, who fired five shots from a pistol she had taken from a pocket in her skirt.

The Farrow and Hill women had quarreled according to witnesses and had fought, but had been separated.  The former, with a companion, walked on and was followed by the latter and her companion. 

The Hill woman suddenly pulled out the pistol and fired five shots.  A bullet penetrated the brain of the Farrow woman and she died instantly.  The little boy, who was sitting on a curb at the corner of Thirteenth and Poplar streets, was hit in the left side and is in a critical condition.

Georgie Hill then ran toward the railroad yards, but was apprehended just as she tried to board a freight train.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 11 Mar 1927:
Dan Hogan Jr., Former Mound City Boy, Dies

Daniel Hogan, Jr., age 45 and a former Mound City boy, died in New Orleans Thursday, March 3^rd.  He had been in ill health for a number of years.  The remains were taken to Danville, Ill., where the funeral was held Monday and the body interred in a cemetery near that city.

Deceased is the son of Mrs. Dora Hogan, who resides at Danville.  Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Clements, of Danville, and Mrs. Rose Elliot, of Lake City, Ark., who were at his bedside when he died.

Mr. Hogan was born and reared in Mound City, where his family was very prominent.  His father was Major Daniel Hogan, who was a power in Republican politics in Southern Illinois.  The elder Hogan was publisher of the Pulaski Patriot, which is now the Pulaski Enterprise, and was later first clerk of the United States District Court of Eastern Illinois.

The Hogan family went to Danville in 1908, when the seat of the newly formed court district was moved from Cairo to Danville.  They had lived in Springfield and in Chicago where Mr. Hogan was head of the Illinois Grain and Warehouse Commission.  It was during that period that Daniel Jr., who had received some newspaper training on his father’s paper at Mound City, secured a position first on the Chicago InterOcean and later on the Chicago Chronicle, at the head of an important news department. He also worked for a time on other Chicago papers.  He was instrumental in unraveling several mysterious murder cases in that city.

Mr. Hogan practiced law in Danville for several years between 1908 and 1921, but his health was so poor that he was compelled to give up his work.

Mr. Hogan was not married.

R. C. Magill received a message Saturday morning announcing the death of his niece, Mrs. Eda Long, of Mishawaka, Ind.  Mrs. Long was the daughter of Mrs. Lydia Crist, who recently visited her brother and friends in this city.

Train Kills Salesman

___ Dougherty, 44 years old, ___ tea and coffee salesman, was run over by a train and killed in Cairo Wednesday on the ___ of the Illinois Central ____ bridge approach.  No ___ have been found.

Dougherty had been dead about half an hour when his body was discovered by a small boy, according to Dr. O. M. Dickerson.  His wife could offer no information of why he was on the approach. 

Dougherty ____ semi-monthly visits peddling his wares.

DANIEL HOGAN JR. DIES IN SOUTH
Son of First Federal Clerk Here Had Been in Ill Health Several Years

Daniel Hogan, Jr., former attorney here, with offices in the Daniel building, son of Mrs. Dora Hogan, of Maywood Drive and the late Daniel Hogan, Sr., first clerk of the United States district court of eastern Illinois, is dead at New Orleans.  He passed away Thursday.

Meager information was contained in the telegram to his brother-in-law, Louis Clements, also an attorney. Mrs. Clements together with the mother and another sister, Mrs. James J. Elliott, of Lake City, Ark., were at his bedside when he died.

The body of Dan Hogan will arrive at 11:50 o’clock Monday morning and will be taken direct to Springhill Cemetery, where short services will be held.  Friends are requested not to send flowers.
ON CHICAGO PAPERS

Mr. Hogan was a native of Illinois.  He was about forty-five years old.  He was born at Mound City.  His father was a newspaper man and a grain man and as for many years a power in Republican politics in southern Illinois.  At the time of the organization of the new United States court for Eastern Illinois in 1908, he was named as clerk.

The Hogan family came to Danville at that time.  They had lived in Springfield and Chicago, where Mr. Hogan was head of the Illinois Grain and Warehouse Commission.  It was during that period that Daniel Jr., who had received some newspaper training on his father’s paper at Mound City, secured a position first on the Chicago InterOcean and later on the Chicago Chronicle, at the head of an important news department.  He also worked for a time on other Chicago papers.  He was instrumental in unraveling several mysterious murder cases in that city.
IN SOUTH THREE YEARS

Mr. Hogan practiced law in this city for several years between 1908 and 1921, but his health was so poor that he was compelled to give up his work.  He had been in New Orleans for three years.

Mr. Hogan was not married.

During his residence here he made his home with the parents.  He is survived by the mother and two sisters.—Danville Commercial News, March 5^th.

(Daniel Hogan married Dora W. Carter on 25 May 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 18 Mar 1927:
J. P. NESBITT DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Former Postmaster Here and Prominent in Local Politics

J. Porter Nesbit, age 55 years old, a former resident of this city and well known in this county, died in a hospital at Long Beach, Cal., Tuesday, March 15.  Mr. Nesbitt was a clothing merchant here, was postmaster for a number of years and was prominent in county and state politics.

He came originally from Pennsylvania and located in Villa Ridge as a telegraph operator.  He was married to Miss Ethel Smith, daughter of the late Mrs. Hester Smith, for a number of years county superintendent of schools.

Leaving here sometime after the death of his wife he went to Chicago, later to California.  He had been ill for over two years and had been a patient in a Long Beach hospital.  The body was cremated and the ashes to be sent to the Modern Woodmen of America Camp 5151 of this city, in which he retained his membership.  Burial in the Smith family lot at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Surviving the deceased are his son, Hugh Nesbitt, of Los Angeles, daughter, Mrs. Margaret Kelso, of Chicago, sister, Mrs. Astra Finen, formerly Mrs. C. Boswell, of Mounds, and another sister and brother.

(John Porter Nesbit, 24, married Ethel Hope Smith, 19, on 26 May 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 18 Mar 1927:
Mrs. Charles Mann Dies

Word was received here Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Charles Mann, of Flora, who died in an Olney sanitarium.  Mrs. Mann was well known in Mounds, having frequently visited her brother, G. E. Chance, and sister, Mesdames Clyde Titus, Seth Titus, and E. W. Park, of this city.

(Charles Mann married Mary Chance on 1 Nov 1892, in Clay Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. B. A. Stalcup Dies Wednesday Following Operation

Mrs. Lee Onia Stalcup, wife of B. A. Stalcup, died Wednesday at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Infirmary, Cairo.  She was taken to the hospital Monday and on Tuesday submitted to an operation which was the third within the last few years.

Mrs. Stalcup was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Phelps, of Grantsburg, Ill., and a sister of Mrs. Ray Scott, of this city.

Interment will be made near Grantsburg today with Undertaker G. A. James in charge.  Rev. J. A. Hill, of Marion, will conduct the funeral.

J. Porter Nesbit Dies

J. Porter Nesbit, a former postmaster of Mound City, died in a Long Beach California hospital Tuesday.

Mr. Nesbit was a brother of Mrs. Aceah Boswell Finen, and Mrs. S. E. Titus, both former Mounds residents.  His wife who died several years ago, was Miss Ethel Smith, daughter of Mrs. Hester M. Smith.

ANNA—The bodies of George W. Jenks and his wife, Mary B. Jenks, have been brought from Washington, D.C., to Anna, for interment in the Anna Cemetery.  They arrived at 8:13 last Thursday evening and were taken to the Norris Funeral Home until 4 p.m. Friday, at which time interment was made.  Mr. Jenks had previously been buried in Arlington National Cemetery and has been dead for about twenty-five years.  Mrs. Jenks passed away on January 16, 1927.  She was a sister of the late H. P. Tuthill of this city.—Democrat

(George W. Jenks married Mary B. Tuthill on 31 Dec 1878, in Perry Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 25 Mar 1927:
Pulaski County Pioneer Dies Sunday
Mrs. Dorcas Caster, Age 83 , Was Mother of the Late Judge Caster, of Mound City

Mrs. Dorcas Caster, of Olmstead, died Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victorine Pride, of this city.  Mrs. Caster, who had reached the advanced age of 96, had made her home for a number of years during the winter months, with Mrs. Pride.

Mrs. Caster was the mother of the late Judge Lyman Caster, of Mound City, and the late Robert Caster, a former sheriff of Pulaski County.  Besides Mrs. Pride, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. Dorris, of Grapevine, Texas, a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a niece, Mr. William Diggs, of Mound City.  She had lived in this county most of her life.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church of Olmsted, conducted by the Rev. John Martin.  Interment was made in Cross Roads Cemetery in a private family burial ground.

Among those from Mounds who attended the funeral of Mrs. B. A. Stalcup at Grantsburg Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bour, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hester, Mrs. Guy Ganong, Mrs. A. Burris, Morgan Holder, T. A. Shaffer, W. Linder and A. Hugdens.

MT. VERNON—Mary Erhart, 73 years old, of Hamilton, Ohio, fell and suffered a broken neck when descending the stairs of a hotel at Mill Shoals, in Whiteside County Friday.  Mrs. Erhart went to Mill Shoals to take charge of the body of her sister, Mrs. Perry Hunter, who was choked to death by her husband, Perry Hunter, who then shot and killed himself.  The bodies of the sisters will be sent to Hamilton, Ohio.

FAIRFIELD—A deplorable accident occurred near Faifield Saturday night, when Richard McQuay, 16 years old, struck Otis Cooke, a tenant on a farm in that vicinity with his car, killing him instantly.  Young McQuay, in company with two young school girls, of Fairfield, Eva Mills and Mary Howell, was driving on the hard road a few miles from Fairfield while waiting for another young man who was to accompany them on their ride.  It is stated that the two girls were scuffling in the car over the possession of a ring and none saw the man until he was hit by the car.  Cook with his wife and two children was returning home from a neighbor’s where they had been visiting.—Tribune-Times

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Chance have returned from Flora where they were called by the death of the former’s sister, Mrs. Charles Mann.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 25 Mar 1927:
Two Infants Die

___ce Avon, the 11-month-old ____ of Mr. and Mrs. Burl ____ died Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of his parents, cause of his death being pneumonia.  Funeral services were held Thursday ___ in Beech Grove Cemetery.

___ Edward, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Holdman, died ___day at 4 a.m. at the home of its parents in this city of pneumonia.  The remains were ___ to Barlow, Ky., for burial, the funeral services ___ Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. William Rice were called to Makanda the past week to attend the funeral of the former’s father.

Mrs. Frank Kundall, of Chesterfield, Ill., arrived Friday and has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Annie Caster.  She was called here by the passing away of her grandmother, Mrs. Dorcas Caster.

Aged Pioneer of Pulaski County Passed Away at 93

Mrs. Dorcas Caster, age 93 years, practically a lifetime resident of this county, died Sunday at 1:40 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Pride, in Mounds.  Besides Mrs. Pride, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Dorris, of Grapevine, Texas.  Mrs. Annie Caster, of this city, is a daughter-in-law and Mrs. William Biggs, a niece.  A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a large acquaintance of friends mourn her death.  Deceased has been a resident of this county nearly all her life time.  She was the mother of Judge Lyman C. Caster, and Robert Caster, who served as sheriff and assessor and treasurer of this county.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the Southern Methodist Church at Olmstead, the Rev. John Martin officiating.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Cross Roads Cemetery in a private family burial plot.

(Dorcas Caster was the daughter of Robert M. Carns and Nannie Pearson, who were married on 22 May 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  She may have been buried in Carns Cemetery, but there is only one marker remaining.  It is for Warren F. Carns, a nephew of Dorcas Caster.—Darrel Dexter)

Well Known Pioneer Dies

Mrs. Charlotte McCann age 78 years, wife of William McCann, of 401 Commercial Avenue, Cairo, died at her home Sunday morning at 5 o’clock.  Deceased is a sister of Chris Keller, of this city.  The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. C. Robert Dunlap, of the Lutheran Church conducting the services.   Interment in Villa Ridge Cemetery.  Mrs. McCann was born in Germany and came to this county 63 years ago and has been a resident of Cairo for 60 years.

(Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Charlotte McCann 1849-1927.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 1 Apr 1927:
Mrs. Charles Rushing, who was called to Christopher on account of the serious illness and death of her father, returned to her home in this city Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watson and family spent Wednesday in Cairo, where they attended the funeral of the former’s brother-in-law, Mr. Horner, who was accidentally killed at his home in Memphis on Monday.

Youth Drowns Thursday

Elvis Frick, age 20, was drowned at 2 o’clock Thursday morning when an Overland coach in which he was riding plunged into a creek north of the viaduct in Mounds.  Two others were riding in the car but they escaped by smashing their way out.

The remains were taken to Ullin where the funeral and burial will be held today.

Well Known Pulaski Famer Passes Away Saturday

William A. Lackey, 87 years old, a wealthy and prominent farmer of this county, died at his home one mile east of Pulaski Saturday.  Mr. Lackey was one of the pioneer farmers of this section and had wide acquaintance throughout Southern Illinois.  He served as county commissioner of Pulaski County for several years.  He is survived by his widow and other relatives.

The funeral was held at 2 o’clock at the family residence Monday afternoon and the interment took place in the Lackey Cemetery.

(His marker in Lackey Cemetery reads:  William A. Lackey Born Aug. 25, 1839 Died March 26, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Death of James H. Goodloe

Word was received on Monday by Mrs. E. L. Hough, of the death of her cousin, James Holmes Goodloe, a former Mound City boy, born and raised here.  For the past year he had been in poor health and returned from California in December last, unimproved.  His home is in Milwaukee, Wis., where he was engaged in the drug business for many years.  He leaves a wife and one son and daughter and one grandson.

Mrs. Charles Curren Dies in St. Mary’s Hospital

Mrs. Charles Curren, age 60, passed away at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo at 4:30 Saturday morning.  Mrs. Curren was taken to the hospital two weeks ago and underwent an operation.  Her husband is critically ill in marine hospital and has been ___ for several weeks.  He was unaware of his wife’s presence in the hospital until the end came.  Mrs. Curren before her marriage was Miss Kate Cummins and was a teacher in the schools of this county.  She was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of this city.

Surviving her are her husband, two daughters, Miss Hazel, of this city, Mrs. J. F. C. Berbling, of Cairo; three sons, Charles, of Chicago, John Lloyd and ____ of this city; two sisters,  Miss Mary Cummins, of Cairo, and Miss Fannie Cummons of this city; a niece, Mrs. John _____ and nephew, John Shehan, of Cairo.

The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker G. A. James and was removed to the home in this city Sunday ____ many friends of the deceased came and paid their respects.

Funeral services were held _____ morning at 10:30 from St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Solemn requiem mass was held with Father Eugene Tranor celebrant; ___ O’Flaherty deacon and ____ of the occasion, and Father Bernard Monaghan, sub____.  Interment taking place in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Curren was unable to attend the funeral, as he is in a weakened condition, having been a patient in the hospital for ____ weeks.

(Charles F. Curren married Katie Cummings on 4 Sep 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mounds reads:  Catherine Curren Born Sept. 6, 1864 Died March 26, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 1 Apr 1927:
Pulaski County Pioneer Dies at the Age of 87

William A. Lackey, a Pulaski County pioneer, died at his house one mile west of Pulaski Saturday, March 26, at the age of 87.

Mr. Lackey was one of the prominent farmers of the county.  He had served as county commissioner and was widely known throughout Southern Illinois.

Surviving him are his widow and a number of relatives, among whom is a nephew, Frank Lackey, a former teacher in Mounds Township High School.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence, the Rev. Mr. Vick officiating.  Interment was made in the Lackey Cemetery on the farm.

Mrs. Charles Curren Died at Cairo Hospital

Mrs. Charles Curren, of Mound City, died at St. Mary’s Hospital Cairo, at 4:30 o’clock Saturday morning.  Mr. Curren who is a patient at the same hospital is critically ill.

Mrs. Curren is survived by her husband, former state representative, and five children.

Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mound City, at 10:30 o’clock Monday morning.  Solemn requiem mass was conducted by Father Traynor.  Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mounds.

Obituary

Lee Onia Phelps Stalcup, daughter of J. P. and Elisabeth Phelps, was born April 1, 1894, and died March 16, 1927, at the age of 32 years, 11 months and 15 days.  She was untied in marriage to B. A. Stalcup March 8^th, 1914.  She was converted early in life and joined the Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sept. 7^th, 1913, and lived a devoted Christian life until death.  Just before her departure she said, “I have done everything I can.  I am leaving it all with the Lord.  I am trusting in him.  Tell mother I am willing to go.”

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Hill at the First Baptist Church at Grantsburg, Ill., after which interment was made in Wartrace Cemetery near that place.

She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. C. R. Scott, of Mounds, Ill., and Mrs. A. B. Eleam, of Carbondale, Ill., five brothers, Oscar, Orile, Roy and Hillis Phelps, of near Glendale, Ill., and Otis Phelps, of Carbondale, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Farewell dearest, you have left us
In this dreary world below,

but we hope again to meet you
when to glory too we go.

Young Man Drowned When Car Plunges into Creek
Accident Occurs Just North of Illinois Central Viaduct

Elvis Frick, of Cairo, age 20, was drowned in Cemetery Creek Thursday morning about 2 o’clock when an Overland coach in which he and two other men were riding plunged into the turbulent waters of creek.

John Moore, owner and driver of the car, and Wiley Williams, were able to extricate themselves from the wreck.  Young Frick was pinned under the car and was drowned before he could be rescued.
Moore and Williams testified at the inquest held by Coroner O. T. Hudson at the city hall that the car had gone into the creek while an attempt was being made to turn it around in the road.  The driving rain caused the driver to fail to see where he was backing.  The coroner’s jury rendered a verdict of “death from accidental drowning.”

Young Frick was a nephew of H. E. Rhymer, of this city.  He was a former Ullin boy and was married.

At the time of the accident, the water in the creek was about 4 feet deep, but later yesterday morning it had risen to a depth of 12 feet and had completely submerged the wrecked car.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Galbraith and son attended the funeral of the former’s great uncle, W. A. Lackey, near Pulaski Monday afternoon.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of W. A. Lackey Monday were Charles and Elmer Aldred and Mrs. Laura Galbraith, of Cairo, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Essex, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Galbraith, Mrs. Tillie Scott, of Mounds, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Atherton and Mr. and Mrs. M. Biggerstaff and daughter, Camille, of Shiloh.

Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors who so kindly rendered their assistance during the sickness and death of our wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. B. A. Stalcup
B. A. Stalcup
Father and Mother
Brother and Sister


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 8 Apr 1927:
Body of Unidentified Man Found in Ohio River

Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Lincoln Bristoe, an employee of Dam 543, found the badly decomposed body of a man in the Ohio River about one and a half miles above the dam.

The condition of the body indicated that it had been in the river for some time.  Evidently the man was about 60 years of age.  He was 5 feet 2 inches in height, weighed 135 pounds, and had no lower teeth.
He was dressed in a blue shirt, with collar attached, mixed gray vest, blue serge coat, black cotton worsted overcoat, blue pants with pin stripes, shoes with broad toes without caps and hiker rubber heels.
The body was buried Wednesday at Grand Chain.

Infant Dies of Strangulation

Robert Eugene, 18-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hammett, died early Tuesday morning of strangulation.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. J. S. Dever, pastor of the Methodist Church officiated.  Burial was in Spencer Heights Cemetery conducted by undertaker G. A. James.

____ Takes Own Life
Fred Schoenfeld Sr. Tired
____ Loneliness___ ___s by Suicide

___ay evening the ____ shocked by the ____ ___ Fred Schoenfeld, Sr.  ___ dead with a bullet ___ temple.

____ of the W. I. Con_____ was under the ____ Mr. Schoenfeld, _____ lying on a bed.
____ falling to the floor ____ was found still ____.

____ suicide was ren___ coroner’s jury at ___ conducted by Coroner ____.  ___had been suffering from rheumatism.

___ was swollen and ____ because of this he ___ left hand to fire the ____.  He had seemed ____ a neighbor left ____ o’clock Sunday night.  ____ when he died.  His ____ Cheshire, Ohio, ___ her invalid mother.

Mr. Schoenfeld was born in ____ August 5, 1855, and ____ year.  He was first married to Miss Sarah Mason, of ____ Mrs. W. I. Connell, ____ Schoenfeld, both ____ were children of this _____.  Mr. Schoenfeld arrived from _____ Wednesday noon.

Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter. ____ at 2:30 o’clock of ____ Rev. Dever officiated.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.

James Connell was called home from Chicago on account of the death of his grandfather, Fred Schoenfeld, Sr.

Mrs. Charles Walbridge, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walbridge and Mrs. Jasper Faulk, attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Spencer in Cairo Friday afternoon.  Mrs. Spencer was a sister of Mrs. Walbridge, Sr.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 8 Apr 1927:
Anne Dorris, of Texas, who was called here on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Caster, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richey and family.  (Center)

(Eli M. Richey married Josephene Caster on 2 Nov 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Fred Schoenfelt Kills Himself in Bed

Fred Schoenfelt, 71 years old, shot and killed himself Sunday night while in bed at his farm home about one mile north of Mounds.  He was living alone, his wife having gone to stay with relatives in Ohio.  His body was discovered Monday morning by a Negro employee who went to the farm and failing to arouse Schoenfelt by shouting from outside looked through a window and saw his body lying across a bed.

A revolver with one empty cartridge in the chamber was by his side.  A bullet had entered his brain.

Ill health was believed to have led the farmer to take his life.

Deceased is survived by his daughter, Mrs. W. I. Connell, and son, Fred Jr., both of Mounds.  Mr. Schoenfelt residing in Mound City a number of years ago and served as deputy sheriff of Pulaski County under the administration of Cal Wehrenberg.  He had been married twice, his first wife being dead several years.

(Frederick Schoenfeld married Sarah C. Mason on 22 Sep 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Frank Henderson, forty-five, Eldorado, was drowned when the automobile in which she was riding with her husband skidded into a small creek.  Mrs. Henderson was pinned under the car.

The ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic were thinned down in Franklin County with the death of Riley Moore, of Benton, and John Plumlee of Thompsonville.  Moore served in the Civil War in Company I, Thirty-first Illinois Infantry and Plumlee was in the Eighteenth Illinois Infantry.

(Corporal Riley Moore, 22, of Benton, Ill., 6’2”, red hair, blue eyes, single, farmer, born in Franklin Co., Ill., enlisted 15 Aug 1861, in Co. I, 31^st Illinois Infantry.  The muster rolls of the 18^th Illinois contain the names of Wilson Plumlee and William Plumlee, but not John Plumlee.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 15 April 1927:
Harry Wilson, fifty-two, a mine examiner, was killed in an explosion at Lake Creek mines at Johnston City.

James Connell, who was called to Mounds by the death of his grandfather, Mr. Schoenfelt, has returned to Chicago.

Mrs. John Read, Mrs. J. W. Settlemoir and W. F. Davis, were called to Cape Girardeau, Mo., on account of the death of the former’s nephew, George Cauble, who passed away at his home at 11:30 o’clock Sunday night.  Mr. Cauble is the son of Mrs. Alice Cauble, who frequently visits her sister, Mrs. Read in Mound City.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 15 Apr 1927:
Mrs. Wiggs Died at the House of Daughter

Sarah Lucinda Wiggs was born in Union County, Jan. 23, 1854, and died at the home of the daughter, Mrs. E. A. Stokes, of Mounds, April 11, 1927, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 19 days.  She was united in marriage to W. R. Wiggs in the year of 1876.  To this union were born eleven children, James Edward and Talbert Adolphus, of Lick Creek, William Fred, of Carterville, Harry Elijah, of Makanda, and Otis Guy, of Goreville, Mrs. Frankie Watkins and Mrs. Carrie Murphy, of Makanda, and Mrs. E. A. Stokes, of Mounds.

Her husband and three children had preceded her to the glory world.  She took Jesus as her Savior when very young and through her many years and her sickness and suffering her faith only grew stronger in her Lord.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Camp Ground east of Anna.  She was always faithful to her church as long as her health permitted her to attend.  For years she had often expressed her desire to go to her Heavenly Home and when dying said, “Goodbye, I am going.  I want you all to meet me in Heaven.”

She leaves to mourn her loss the eight children already named, twenty-three grandchildren, one brother, L. T. Lingle, and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stokes; Rev. J. S. Dever of the M. E. Church officiated.  Interment was made at the Anna Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(William R. Wiggs, 25, married Sarah L. Lingle, 21, on 25 Feb 1875, in Union Co., Ill.  Sam Watkins, 21, born in Williamson Co., Ill., son of Hiram Watkins and Mary Cagle, married Frankie Wiggs, 23, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter or Riley Wiggs and Lucinda Lingle, on 1 Jun 1900, in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Sarah L. wife of W. R. Wiggs Born Jan. 23, 1854, Died April 11, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

JONESBORO—When Miss Zelma Campbell, a teacher in the Jonesboro public schools, returned to her home on South Main Street in Jonesboro Tuesday at noon, she found her father, J. F. Campbell, lying on a couch cold in death and it appeared that he had passed away suddenly.  Neighbors had noticed him about the premises as usual during the forenoon.  His wife had gone to Mounds for the day and he was untimely alone.—Gazette

(John F. Campbell, 20, born in Illinois, son of John R. Campbell and Miss Skelton, married Ellen A. Musgrave, 19, born in Illinois, daughter of A. J. Musgrave and Miss Grace, on 4 Mar 1896, in Union Co., Ill.    John R. Campbell married Lucinda C. Skelton on 5 Jun 1870, in Union Co., Ill.  Andrew J. Musgrave married Amanda E. Grace on 8 Jul 1869, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  J. Frank Campbell Born Sept. 3, 1875 Died April 5, 1927.  Ellen E. Campbell his wife Born Aug. 26, 1876 Died Feb. 15, 1957.—Darrel Dexter)

LAWRENCEVILLE—One of the most peculiar and horrifying stories heard here in years was brought to light Tuesday afternoon when the body of Will Conover, aged 96, was brought here in a Ford touring car by his son, Hubert, the body being burned to a crisp, says the record.  According to the son’s story, he and his father were en route here from Fisher, Mo., and stopped near Hallidayboro and while the son was away from their temporary camp for a short time, the slag on which they had slept suddenly sank and enveloped his father and the cushions on which both had slept.  Only the head and hands of the man appeared above the burning slag.  The boy pulled his father from the pit and found that he was dead.  The hair was burned from his head, his clothes had been completely burned off with exception of the shoes, a portion of his body was complete baked and the left ear was burned away.

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Holstenberg and daughters returned the last of the week from Houlton, Ill., where they were called by the death of Mrs. Holstenberg’s sister.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their help and sympathy during the sickness and after the death of our beloved mother.  We desire to express our appreciation of the beautiful floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stokes

U. G. Read and daughter, Bernice, were called to East Prairie, Mo. Wednesday on account of the death of the former’s brother, Mr. Marsh Read.  (Ullin)

Mrs. F. A. Schoenfeld, who was called here by the death of her husband, returned to Cheshire, Ohio, Friday.

Card of Thanks

We desire to thank all those who so kindly helped us during the decease of our husband and father, F. A. Schoenfeld.  Especially do we thank Rev. Dever for this consoling message, the M. E. choir, Mr. E. A. Hartman, who conducted Masonic rites, and all those who sent flowers or assisted us in any way.
Mrs. Cora Schoenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Schoenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Connell, and family


The Mounds Independent, Friday 22 Apr 1927:
Mrs. Elmer Koonce Dies Suddenly at Her Home near Villa Ridge

Mrs. Lora D. Horrell, daughter of Edward and Lenda Horrell, was born in Old Frankfort, Franklin County, Ill., March 31, 1862, died at her home near Villa Ridge, Ill., April 19, 1927, aged 45 years, 19 days.

She came to Mounds at the age of fifteen and was married to Mr. Elmer Koonce three years later on Nov. 2, 1900.  To this union six children were born, namely Clarence F., Harry F., Edward N., of Mounds, Vera Marie and Elmer W. Jr., all of Villa Ridge.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband and six children, as above named, her father of Pine Bluff, Ark., two brothers, C. R. Horrell, of Memphis, Tenn., and William Horrell, of Madisonville, Ky., together with many other relatives and friends.

She was a member of the Congregational Church for about twenty years.  Though handicapped in many ways it was said that she attended services when she could and took an active part in Ladies Aid and other phases of church life.

Funeral services were held at Villa Ridge Thursday afternoon conducted by Elder H. C. Croslin.

(Edward T. Horrell married Malinda Penninger on 3 Jan 1880, in Franklin Co., Ill.  Elmer J. Koonce, 28, born in Villa Ridge, son of N. N. Koonce and Margaret Phillips, married Laura D. Horrell, 18, born in Frankfort, Ill., daughter of Edward Horrell and Malinda Penninger, on 2 Nov 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 22 Apr 1927:
Mrs. Nannie Aliff, of West Frankfort, Ill., was brought here (Grand Chain) for burial on Friday of last week.  She had resided in Grand Chain many years ago until about twelve years ago when and Mr. Aliff moved to West Frankfort.

(James R. Aliff married Nannie Johnson on 2 Apr 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Nannie Aliff 1868-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Williams Died Sunday

             Mrs. Malissa Williams, a colored lady, age 56, died at her home in this city, Sunday.  She was a widow, her husband having preceded her in death over a year ago.  She leaves three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren.  The funeral was held Tuesday, the body being taken by boat to Mounds, thence to Grand Chain by hearse, where interment took place.

             (Bennett Williams married Malissa Brown on 25 Nov 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Prof. M. C. Hunt was called to Tamms, this week, on account of serious illness of his wife.  Mrs. Hunt, who has been ill for a long time, has been lingering between life and death for some time.

Mrs. Carl Miller received a message last week announcing the death of her nephew, Miles Austin, in a hospital in St. Louis.  Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Austin, of St. Louis, and had some acquaintance here having made several visits here.

Death of Villa Ridge Lady

Mrs. Lora Koonce, age 45, and a highly respected resident of Villa Ridge, died at her home in that place Tuesday afternoon.  Surviving her are her husband, Elmer J. Koonce and five children, Clarence and Harry, of Mounds, ___d Elmer, Vera and Marie, of Villa Ridge.  All were at her bedside when the end came.

(Elmer J. Koonce married Laura D. Horell on 2 Nov 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 29 Apr 1927:
Judge Thomas S. Liggett, who performed more than 5,000 weddings ceremonies during his 40 years as city magistrate of Metropolis, died there at the age of eighty-four.  He was known as the oldest marrying squire of southern Illinois.  He was a member of the Tom Smith G. A. R. post and a Methodist church worker for more than a half century.

(Thomas Liggett, 19, born in Staffordshire, England, 5’7,” red hair, grey eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer, of Massac Co., Ill., enlisted in Co. A, 6^th Illinois Cavalry, on 31 Aug 1861, at Alder Springs, Ill.  He was promoted to 1^st Sergeant on 25 May 1865, and was mustered out 5 Nov 1865, at Selma, Ala.  Thomas Liggett married Martha A. Thompson on 15 May 1872, in Pope Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Pensioner Dies

___ok No. 1 from the pension rolls when Mrs. ___ff, 108, died recently ____, Ky.  She was one of the surviving widows of veterans of the War of 1812 and was ___ pensioner of all.

Mayor Fletcher Dies in Mounds

E. C. Fletcher, age 51, mayor of Mounds, died at his home in that city at 12:10 o’clock Tuesday morning.  He had been ill all winter suffering with cancer of the stomach.  About two weeks ago he returned from Rochester, Minn., where he received a course of treatment.

He was born in Dalton, Ga., and came to Mounds from Chattanooga, Tenn., 24 years ago to work at his trade, that of plumber.  For the past 16 years he operated a shop of his own.  He was mayor of Mounds for two terms and was a loyal citizen to his community.

Surviving him are his widow and three children, Mrs. Frank Reed, Miss Helen and Charles Fletcher, a brother and sister in Chattanooga and a brother in Middletown, Ohio.

(His marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Eustace C. Fletcher 1875-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 29 Apr 1927:
JONESBORO—A boy named Youthie Wayne Rogers, 11 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Rogers, was drowned at Reynoldsville last Friday afternoon between 4 and 5 o’clock.  The boy and a companion were paddling around in a boat and becoming frightened jumped out in about seven feet of water.  The other boy was rescued by section men, but the Rogers boy sank and his body was not recovered until his life was extinct.

             Dr. Lyerly held an inquest the following morning and the verdict was accidental death by drowning.  The body was prepared for burial by Norris and Son, undertakers and taken to Louisville, Ill., by Cecil Norris, accompanied by the boy’s father Saturday for interment.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 6 May 1927:
Colored Lady Passes Away

Mrs. Sue Sams, age 60, died at her home in this city last week.  She had been ill for several months.

Her husband preceded her in death about eight months ago.  She leaves three daughters and one son.

             Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, conducted by Rev. Smith.  Interment in Spencer Height Cemetery.  G. A. James funeral director in charge.

             (Solomon Sams married Mrs. Susan Williams on 29 Dec 1881, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

E. C. Fletcher Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mayor E. C. Fletcher, of Mounds, were held at the family residence at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. S. Dever, of the Methodist church.  The home was filled with friends and relatives and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.  

Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James was in charge.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 6 May 1927:
JONESBORO—Charles Blakely died at 11 o’clock Tuesday night while sitting in a chair at his home in Jonesboro.  His death was an affection of the heart from which he had suffered for months.  He was section foreman on the M. & O. and recently resumed work after a long rest.  He was out with his crew Tuesday but at the close of the day remarked to a fellow workman that it had been a hard day for him.  He had lived in Jonesboro a number of years.—Gazette

             (Charles F. Blakely, 21, born in Pope Co., Ill., son of John A. Blakely and Rhody C. Harper, married Mary E. Little, 19, born in Union County, daughter of Burrel M. Little and Sarah A. Clark, on 6 Jan 1889, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Charles F. Blakely 1867-1927  Mary E. Blakely 1869-1941.—Darrel Dexter)

METROPOLIS—A news dispatch from Cincinnati gives the following about a tragedy in which one of the victims was a prominent river man who has a good many friends in Metropolis.

Wiley Claude Hill, 50, captain of the Kate Adams, a picturesque old landmark of early river days, which was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago, and his wife Edna, 51, lay in White Hospital beds tonight, the victims of a new tragedy.

Hill was shot twice in the back by his wife, who then attempted suicide by slashing her throat with a razor.  Hill, who had just returned from a visit to the river boat companies seeking a new craft to captain, was making toast for his wife when she raised from the sick bed, took a revolver from beneath her pillow and shot him.

A neighbor who heard the shots ran into the room and aided Hill in wresting the revolver from his wife.  While the neighbor was examining Hill to determine the seriousness of his wounds, Mrs. Hill stepped to a dresser and slashed her throat with a razor.—Metropolis News.

MURPHYSBORO—Apr. 28—Heartbroken by Mississippi floods which in a few days swept aside the work of years, Joel L. Dunn, planner of the Degonia and Fountain Bluff levee, died suddenly at his home in Gorham today.

Although 80 years old, Dunn was apparently in good health up to the time of his death.  He had been distressed the last week, however, by the flood situation.

Dunn owned considerable property in Southeastern Missouri, now submerged by floods.  More of his holdings were flooded by the break at Cottonwood Point near here which poured water over much of the Big and Little Lake district.

He made the surveys several years ago for the levee that gave way.  He was president of the First National Bank of Gorham and treasurer of the drainage district.  Thomas Dunn, the present Jackson County engineer, was his son.


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 13 May 1927:
Obituary

Alfred Benton Ledbetter was born three miles east of Pulaski, Illinois, January 4^th, 1863, and departed this life May 9^th, 1927, at the age of 64 years, eight months and five days.  He spent his entire life in Pulaski County.

He was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Liberty at the age of 20 years and lived a devoted Christian life.

He suffered a paralytic stroke about four years ago and has been an invalid ever since.  During the past six months he suffered three more strokes.

All through his illness she was always cheerful and patient and often spoke of being ready and willing to go home to heaven and that he was just waiting the time to come when he would be called to go.

He was united in marriage to Ettie Hooppaw, Dec. 9^th, 1888.  To this union four children were born, two daughters who died in early childhood and two sons, David, of Ullin, Ill., and Revis, of Pulaski, Ill.

Besides the two sons, he leaves his wife, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, two brothers, Albert of Mounds, Ill., and Wiley, of Olmstead, Ill., several nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Pulaski, by Rev. C. L. Phifer, of Golconda. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery with Undertaker W. H. Aldrich, in charge.

Benton Ledbetter died at his home here (Pulaski) Monday morning after an illness of several months.  He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and two sons, Revis, at home, and David, of Ullin, besides a number of other relatives.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Liberty Cemetery.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 13 May 1927:
Benton Ledbetter Dies

Pulaski loses another well-known and highly respected citizen in the death of Benton Ledbetter, who passed away Monday night at the age of 64.  His death was the result of stroke of paralysis, which he suffered several years ago and left him an invalid.  He was a pioneer resident of this county, having settled there when the territory was a virgin forest.  He is survived by his widow, two sons, David, of Ullin, and Revis, of Pulaski, two brothers, Wiley Ledbetter, of Ullin, and Albert, of Mounds, and three grandchildren.

The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Pulaski Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Interment in Liberty Cemetery.  Wid Aldred was the funeral director in charge.

(Benton Ledbetter married Etta Hoopaw on 7 Dec 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Liberty Cemetery reads:  Alfred B. Ledbetter Born Jan. 4, 1863 Died May 9, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Dies Suddenly at Grand Chain

A.P. Schroeder, of Grand Chain, died Tuesday after having suffered a stroke of apoplexy.  He was out to his farm and not feeling well, seated himself on the running board of the car to rest.  Colored men brought him back to town and he expired before reaching home.  Deceased was a well-known and highly respected citizen of that community.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the residence, conducted by C. Robert Dunlap, of Cairo.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Two Flood Victims Found

Bodies of two unidentified men were found Sunday lodged in driftwood near Miller City, Ill., in Alexander County, normally five miles inland from the Mississippi River.  Both bodies were decomposed beyond identification.  They showed no marks of death by violence, and it is assumed that they were flood victims carried in when the Mississippi inundated the Miller City region.  One was fully clothed in a dark suit, light shirt and woolen hose.  Two pairs of trousers were worn by the drowned man.  The other body was clad only in a light cotton shirt.
BODIES IDENTIFIED

Two bodies left by the receding flood waters near the Mississippi River and found Sunday have been identified as those of William Wright, 35 years old, and Dannie Coleman, 42, who left Gale during the heavy ice last winter on a duck hunt and never returned or were heard of again.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 20 May 1927:
___ Davidson, of Bradford, __ conductor on the I. C. R. R. was killed while checking out ___ in the Mounds yards, ___y morning.

Charles Curren Dies after Lingering Illness

Charles Curren, who has been a patient at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo for several months, died at 5:15 Thursday afternoon.  He was born in this city July 26^th, 1864, and served five terms in the state legislature.  His wife preceded him in death several weeks ago and he is survived by five children, two daughters and three sons.

Cremated Body Arrives for Final Interment

The cremated remains of John Porter Nesbit, who died in Long Beach, Cal., March 12, arrived here Tuesday by express and consigned to the Modern Woodman of America, No. 5151 of this city.  The remains were in a copper container about 6x4x2 and was sealed.  The following description appeared on the outside.
No. 1161 March 16, 1927

This package contains the cremated remains of
J. Porter Nesbit

Age 56 years, 1 month and 18 days, who died March 15, 1927, and the body was cremated on the above date.
Long Beach Crematory

All members of Modern Woodmen of America, Camp 5151 are requested to meet at I. O. O. F. at Mound city at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 22.  Will leave hall promptly at 9:30 a.m. for Beech Grove Cemetery where funeral will be held by M. W. of A. at the family lot at 10:00 a.m.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 20 May 1927:
Body of Lost Hunter Found and Identified

The body of William Wright, of Gale, who was drowned in December while duck hunting, was washed ashore one day last week between Thebes and Fayville.  The body was identified and sent to Gale for burial.  Wright was a brother of David Wright, of this city.

Another body was washed ashore near Old Willard a few days previously, but because of the condition could not be identified.  It is now believed that this was the body of Coleman, Wright’s hunting companion.

(He may have been buried in Hutchinson and Gale Cemetery, where a marker reads:  Will Wright.—Darrel Dexter)

Young Colored Girl Dies Monday

Vivian Hillard, ten-year-old daughter of Mrs. Tom Hilliard, and granddaughter of John Martin, died Monday of peritonitis following an attack of appendicitis.  Funeral services were held Wednesday.

Emily Lyerly Adams

Emily Lyerly Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lyerly, was born in Union County, Ill., April 1, 1861, and died in Mounds, Ill., at the home of her son, Walter, where she had lived for the past six months.  She had reached the age of 66 years, 1 month and 12 days.  In 1876 she was married to B. M. Adams, of Jonesboro, Ill.  To this union eleven children were born, seven of whom preceded her in death.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, four sons, Jiles Walter and Benjamin Edward, of Mounds, Oscar Cleveland and Royal Curtis, of Dongola, ten grandchildren, one half-sister and many other relatives and friends.

She was converted and united with the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at about the age of 31 in which church her membership has ever remained.  She was persevering and steadfast in faith of her savior.

She had been an invalid for about six years and for the last eight weeks had been confined to her bed, suffering greatly.  Through it all she clung to her Savior with an abiding faith that made her loved ones and friends know that she was on her way to that celestial city from whose bourne no traveler shall ever return.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Dongola and interment was made in the Jonesboro Cemetery.  Rev. H. C. Croslin, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Mounds, officiated at both the church and the grave.

(Her marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  B. M. Adams Born April 5, 1854.  Mary E. Adams his wife Born April 1, 1859 Died May 13, 1927.  A dear one from us is gone.  Our loss is heaven’s gain.  Farewell dear mother, our greetings are o’er until we meet on the beautiful shore.—Darrel Dexter)

Nicholas Vaughan Lewis

N. V. Lewis, of Grand Chain, died Monday night, May 16, at 11:30 o’clock at the home of his niece, Mrs. W. E. Rife, of Villa Ridge.

Mr. Lewis was born in Owensboro, Ky., Dec. 27, 1861.  He was married to Miss Jennie Bartleson, Sept. 5, 1888.

At one time Mr. Lewis was head of the Lewis Mercantile Company, a wholesale grocery house of Cairo.  Later he moved to a farm on the banks of the Ohio near Lewis Landing, not far from Grand Chain.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Guy Bartleson, of Grand Chain, and a son, Thomas V. Lewis, of Jacksonville, Fla.

Funeral services were held at the graveside in Grand Chain Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. O. E. Connett, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Cairo officiated.  The funeral was directed by G. A. James.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 27 May 1927:
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank each and every one for their kind assistance in the many different ways during the illness and death of our father, Henry King.  We especially appreciate the consoling services of the Rev. H. E. Vick, pastor of the Baptist Church.  We thank those who gave flowers and the use of their cars.  We also thank the ones for the beautiful music rendered and those who assisted in the singing
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ozment
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Helmantoler
Mr. Harry King
Mrs. Laura McClellan
Mrs. Lucy King

Council Passes Resolutions

WHEREAS, It has pleased God, in his wisdom, to call from us, to his eternal reward, our beloved friend and Alderman, Honorable Charles Curren.

WHEREAS, We feel it our duty, as members of the city council, to leave some tribute of respect to his memory and condolence to his bereaved family, therefore,

RESOLVED, That in the death of the Honorable Charles Curren, we mourn the loss of one of the most esteemed and best loved citizens of the city, one who has served the city, state and country as an honorable and efficient officer, one worthy of the positions of public trust, accorded him by the choice of the people, as city alderman, an office which he held for thirty four years, and in the social walks of life.

RESOLVED, That as members of the city council we shall cherish his memory, esteemed his friendship and advise as worthy of imitation, that we sincerely sympathize with his family in their bereavement, and that we will, as a body, attend his funeral tomorrow.

RESOLVED, That a page upon the records of the council be set apart for the record of these resolutions and that a copy of the same be furnished the family, also sent to the Pulaski Enterprise for publication.

Done at Mound City, Illinois this 21^st day of May 1927
Carl F. Bode
Dan O’Sullivan
William Bestgen, Committee
B. L. Hendrix, Mayor
Attest:  George C. Headstone, clerk

A. W. WILLIAMSON DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Prominent Lumberman Dies after an Illness of Several Months

A.W. Williamson, formerly of this city, died at his home, 7375 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday at 11:50, after a prolonged illness of several months.  Deceased was a prominent lumberman here for many years.  He first engaged in the sawmill business in Kentucky with his brother-in-law, T. M. Ford, later moving to this city and the firm of Williamson-Kuny Mill and Lumber Company, was incorporated with Mr. Williamson as president and this company existed for many years.  About twelve years ago he disposed of his interest there and with his family left for California.  He also was mayor of this city a number of years and held the office of county commissioner for several terms.

Surviving Mr. Williamson are his widow, a son, Frederick, a prominent attorney of Los Angeles, and a daughter, Miss Alberta.  Also a sister, Mrs. Ella Ford, of Hollywood, and other relatives, including Mrs. Edgar Miller, of this city, and Mrs. Ernest Crain, of Villa Ridge, who are sisters-in-laws of the deceased, Fred Culp, of Memphis, and Arthur Culp, of Iowa, brothers-in-law. Mrs. Williamson was formerly Miss Inez Culp of Anna.

Funeral services were held form the family residence at 3 o’clock Tuesday with interment in Hollywood.

(Albert Williamson married Alma Inez Culp on 29 Jun 1893, in Union Co., Ill.  Edgar S. Miller married Girtrude Culp on 8 Jul 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Young Woman Dies at Mound City

Mrs. Lola Bunch, age 27 years, wife of John Bunch, of Mound City, died at her home, 626 Main Street, Tuesday night at 11 o’clock following an illness of several weeks.  She is survived by her husband, two sons, and a daughter, also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, five sisters and a number of other relatives.  She had made her home in Mound City for eleven years.  Mr. Bunch is employed at the grocery of L. D. Stophlet.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence conducted by the Rev. B. E. Overby, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  The Royal Neighbors of America, of which Mrs. Bunch was a member, conducted the last rites at Beech Grove Cemetery, where interment was made.

Aged Resident of Pulaski County Dies

Henry King passed away at the hospital in Anna May 17^th, at the age of 86 years.

The remains were taken to his residence east of Pulaski, now occupied by his daughter, Mrs. Laura McClellan, and arrangements for the funeral were made.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, May 19^th, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, of which he was a member.  The services conducted by Rev. Vick, pastor of the church, were largely attended.

The body was laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.  W. H. Aldred directed the funeral.

(Henry King married Mary A. Ledbetter on 26 Dec 1869, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  A marker in Rose Hill Cemetery reads:  Henry King 1843- (no death date).—Darrel Dexter)

CHARLES CURREN DIES IN CAIRO
Prominent Citizen Is Buried with High Honors by Church and City

The death of Charles Curren, of this city, occurred Thursday evening at 5:15 o’clock at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo, where he had been a patient for several weeks.  His death as not unexpected, as he had been in a critical condition for over a week.  Mr. Curren was born in this city, July 26, 1864, and he has always made this city his home.    

He was married in 1889 to Miss Katherine Cummings, and five children were born to this union, all of whom survive their parents, namely Charles Jr., of Chicago, Miss Hazel Curren, of this city, Harold and John Lloyd of this city, and Mrs. J. F. C. Berbling, of Cairo.  He also has three sisters, Mrs. J. L. Marooney, Mrs. C. E. Bokencamp and Mrs. Alfred Schuler, of this city.  Mr. Curren’s wife died March 26^th at St. Mary’s Infirmary where Mr. Curren was a patient at the time.  His condition was so grave that he was not informed of his wife’s death for some time after.

Mr. Curren was representative in the general assembly from the Fiftieth Senatorial district for five successive terms.  He was a most active member of the house for his district.  When appropriations for the levees of Cairo, Mound City and Shawneetown were asked following the 1912 and 1913 floods, Mr. Curren proved to be the main reliance the delegation went to Springfield to enlist state aid.

Impressive funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sunday morning at which throngs of sorrowing friends gathered at the church to pay their last tribute to the decease.  A solemn high requiem mass was sung with the Rev. Walter Mulroney, a nephew of Mr. Curren as celebrant, assisted by Rev. Fathers Eugene Traynor, rector of St. Mary’s Church, of this city and M. O’Flaherty, of Cairo.  Miss Margaret Westerman, a grandniece of the deceased, sang Gounod’s “Ave Mari” and the choir contributed beautiful music.  Following the services the cortege left by automobiles for St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds where the interment took place.

Active pallbearers chosen from Curren’s most intimate friends were:  M. F. Browner, William Bestgen, Pete McNeil, ___ O’Sullivan, B. Hutcheson, and F.J. Kuny.

Many friends from over the state were present at the funeral.  Congressman E. E. Denison, George D. T. Hartwell, State Representative Wallace A. Ban ___ of Marion, Claude Rew, of Harrisburg, and Carl Choisser, of ____tor.  Others at the funeral were Miss Eva Young, postmistress, O. Lewis, Henry Cohen, L. ___ill, and Harris Schulzee, of ___n and Raymond Curren, of Chicago, Mrs. George Thompson, Louis Cleary, cousins of Chicago.

(A picture of Charles Curren is published with the obituary.  C. L. Boekenkamp married Annie Curren on 24 Sep 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  James Mulroney married Mary A. Curren on 19 May 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Alfred Schuler married Rosa Curren on 17 Jun 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds read:  Charles Curren Born July 16, 1864 died May 19, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Prominent Man Dies

N. V. Lewis an old resident of this place who died at Villa Ridge at the home of his niece, Mrs. W. E. Rife, May 16^th right after an illness of several weeks was buried Wednesday, May 18^th.  Mr. Lewis went to Florida in hope of improving his health, but returned to Cairo without any apparent change.  He was a patient at St. Mary’s Infirmary for several weeks and later was taken to the home of Mrs. W. E. Rife.  Mr. Lewis was born in Kentucky in 1861.  He was married to Miss J. Bartleson in 1888 and to this union were born two children, one daughter Mrs. G. C. Bartleson, of Grand Chain, and one son, Thomas Lewis, of Florida.  Funeral services were held at Villa Ridge at 2:30 o’clock by Rev. O. E. Connett, pastor of the Methodist Church in Cairo.

(N. V. Lewis married Jennie Bartleson on 5 Sep 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Nick V. Lewis 1862-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Well Known Resident Dies

Mary Lee, a well-known and highly respected colored woman, died Tuesday morning, May 17, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Davis, on 816 Commercial Avenue in this city.  Mrs. Lee had lived in this city a number of years and had worked in many of the best homes.  She bore an excellent reputation and was a devoted member of the colored Baptist church and also belonged to three secret orders.  Her funeral was held Thursday with interment in the cemetery at Pulaski.

(Mary Nutt, born 13 Oct 1877, in Illinois, died 17 May 1927, daughter of Isaac Nutt and Sarah Hurt, married John Lee.  Joseph Johnson, 56, of Villa Ridge, born in Tennessee, son of Seazer and Martha Johnson, married Mrs. Sarah Nutt, 50, on 5 Apr 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 27 May 1927:
Funeral of Charles Curren Held Sunday
Former State Representative Dies in Cairo Hospital

             Hon. Charles Curren, of Mound City, who died Thursday night, May 19, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mounds, Sunday, following high requiem mass at St. Mary’s Church, Mound City.

Mr. Curren was born in Mound City, July 26, 1864.  He was married to Miss Katherine Cummins in 1889.  In 1912 he was elected as representative to serve in the general assembly of the state and served five terms or from 1912 to 1922.

Mrs. Curren died only a few weeks ago.  Mr. Curren is survived by five children—Mrs. J. F. C. Berbling, Cairo; Charles Jr., Chicago; Miss Hazel Curren, Harold and John Lloyd, of Mound City.

Mr. Curren played a prominent part in securing state aid to strengthen the Cairo and Mound City levees after the high water of 1913.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 3 Jun 1927:
Mrs. Edna Teams and daughter, Madeline, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McCowan left Sunday for their homes in Alton, Ill.  They were called here by the death of Mrs. Lola Bunch.  Mrs. Teams and Mrs. McCowan are sisters of the late Mrs. Bunch.
 
Calvin Allen, a brother of Mrs. William Thomas, and Ed Perdon, a brother-in-law, who were called here by the death of Mrs. Lola Bunch, returned Friday to their homes in Fulton, Ky.
 
Good Man Called in Death

H. C. Danby, age 60 years, died at his home, 401 Main Street, Wednesday night at 11:40.  He suffered a fall during the sleet storm in the early spring and he had been confined to his bed for near ten weeks.  Deceased was an industrious citizen and was highly esteemed by all.  He had resided in this city for fifteen years.  Surviving Mr. Danby are his widow and two stepchildren, Ivan and Miss Ona Calvin, of this city; also two sons by a former marriage, Willard and James Danby, and a daughter, Mrs. George Molter, of Ann Arbor, Mich.  He leaves a brother, four grandchildren and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the residence at 1:30, Rev. Laurence Smith officiating.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
OBITUARY

Louis Adam Hawkins was born in Germany on December 9, 1844, and died at his home near Mounds on May 29, 1927, age 82 years, 5 months and 20 days.  When a small child he came to America with his father and his stepmother and the family located at Grand Tower, Illinois, where the parents died when he was only seven years of age.  He was cared for by a family by the name of Lee until he grew to manhood.

In August 1865, he was married to Miss Sallie Evelyn Walbridge, who had been a teacher in the community in which he lived.  They were married in the court house in Murphysboro which still stands and their wedding was celebrated with a supper at the Logan House, the leading hotel of that city.  They lived for a time near Grand Tower, but they early moved to Mounds, where he has remained for nearly sixty years.  His wife preceded him in death ten years ago. 

To this union were born eight children, John C. Hawkins, who died in 1925; Frank L., who died in 1884; Addie R., who is now Mrs. W. E. Crain, of near Mounds; May S., county superintendent of schools of Pulaski County; Elizabeth A., now Mrs. M. M. Shifley, of Mounds; Hattie E., now Mrs. P. A. Simmons, living near Mounds; Sally K., now Mrs. A. T. Carson, of Mounds; and Louis R., who lived in the home with his father at the time of the latter’s death.  There are in addition to these, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, left to mourn his death.

For a brief time in his life, Mr. Hawkins was a lead miner and for several years he was engaged in the milling business with his father-in-law, Henry S. Walbridge.  The mill stood for a number of years southwest of the present Illinois Central depot where the yards are now located.  For the greater part of his life, however Mr. Hawkins has operated his own farm near Mounds and he found great pleasure in his growing crops and in the care of his stock.  He was planning to oversee the production of a crop this present season.

On last Sunday morning he fed his stock and made calls at two of his neighbors’ homes about noon.

He returned home, ate his dinner and repaired to the front porch, where he was seized with a heart attack a few minutes thereafter and died in about twenty minutes.  Dr. Hudson was called immediately and he reached him in time to administer medical aid, but Mr. Hawkins lived for only a few minutes after the doctor’s arrival.

The deceased was a good citizen and an industrious man.  He was not an indulgent father, but what he considered to be the best interests of his family was always uppermost in his heart.  He professed faith in the Savior a short time after the death of his son, John, and while he has never been a member of a church, he has always believed in prayer and encouraged his children to attend Sunday school and church services.

Funeral services were held at the home near Mounds Tuesday afternoon.  Interment was made in the family lot in the Beech Grove Cemetery.

(Louis A. Hawkins married Sarah E. Walbridge on 21 Aug 1865, in Jackson Co., Ill.  Warren E. Crain, 27, born in Villa Ridge, Ill., son of W. R. Crain and Mary A. Spence, married Addie R. Hawkins, 22, born in Beechwood, Ill., daughter of Lewis A. Hawkins and Sally E. Walbridge, on 25 Mar 1896, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter) 
 
Death Claims Old Time Resident

George Pearson, age 72, a former resident of Mounds, died in this city Tuesday night.  He had been a resident in this community for over 50 years and had resided in this city for the past three years.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lawrence Gray, pastor of the Congregational Church at his late residence in Mound City at 10 o’clock Thursday morning.

He was a retired employee of the Illinois Central railway company, having reached the age limit and a pensioner of that company having earned his retirement.

Surviving Mr. Pearman are two daughters, Mrs. Bailey Arter, of Chicago, and Mrs. Nettie Miller, of Mattoon, Ill.; also three sons, Ben Pearson, of Chicago, P. E. Pearson, of Evansville, Ind., and Howard Pearson, of Mound City.  His wife died about ten years ago.
 
WILLIAM A. DOUGHERTY PASSES AWAY IN CAIRO
Former Mound City Resident Dies after an Operation at Hospital

Again the death knell has sounded and it is with deep regret that we announce the death of William A. Dougherty, which occurred at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo at 5:15 o’clock Saturday afternoon.  It was a severe shock to this community as well as in Cairo when the message was received of his death.

Mr. Dougherty had been a patient since last Wednesday, May 25^th, when he underwent an operation for appendicitis.  While his death had not been entirely unexpected to his family and his most intimate friends, as his condition has been grave for two days, news of his untimely demise was received as a blow to his wide circle of friends.

His wife was at his bedside when he died.  His only son, William A. Dougherty, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio, who had been summoned to Cairo by his father’s illness, arrived shortly after Mr. Dougherty passed away.

Mr. Dougherty was born in this city in 1869, the son of A. J. and Fannie Hurd Dougherty.  He was married to Miss Birdie Simpkins, of Metropolis, who with their only child, William A., Dougherty, Jr., a prominent attorney of Cleveland, survives him.  He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Pfeffer, of Lebanon, Ill., and Mrs. William Dixon, of Portland, Ore., Miss Flora Dougherty, of Wyoming, and Mrs. __te Hood, of Portland, also a brother, Col. A. J. Dougherty, U.S. A., who is stationed at ___gales, Ariz.
A pleasant cheerful man with a smile and happy greeting for everyone, “Bill” Dougherty was loved by everyone with whom he came in contract.  A tireless and conscientious worker, he was respected by his fellow workers and superior officers.  For the past thirteen years he has been superintendent of the plant of the Illinois Power and Light Corporation and by __s of his sunny disposition has won many friends for his company.

Mr. Dougherty was a member and active worker in the First Methodist Church and for several years has been director of the church choir, succeeding the late George Parsons, when the latter retired as director some years ago.  Under the direction of Mr. Dougherty, the choir has ___ed a high rank in Cairo ____al circles and has become known for the unusually splendid ___y of its music.  In addition to his work with the church, Mr. Dougherty was prominent in the men’s club of the ____ and an active worker in Sunday school. The funeral services which were impressive were held at the Methodist church in Cairo, Pastor Rev. O. E. Connett conducting the services, which were largely attended.  After the service, the cortege left by automobile for Mounds, where interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  Karcher Brothers directed the funeral.

The pallbearers were M. C. ____ng, Charles M. Roos, Sam ___lbach, Lee Hileman, Wal____ ___ore, Dr. J. S. Johnson, T. ___ Williams, John Strohm, ___ Trammel, and George ____.  The cortege left the residence, 2215 Washington Avenue, at 1:45 p.m. for the church.  ___ of beautiful flowers, in great abundance, were sent as ___ of sympathy from friends to the stricken family.  Beautiful music was rendered by a quartet of the church.

(William A. Dougherty married Birdie F. Simpkins on 6 Jul 1893, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Andrew J. Dougherty married Albertine Hurd on 1 May 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 3 Jun 1927:
William A. Dougherty

W. A. Dougherty, former resident of Pulaski County, died Saturday evening, May 28, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo.

Mr. Dougherty was born in Mound City in 1869.  He was the son of A. J. and Fannie Cheek Dougherty.  In 1893 he was untied in marriage to Miss Birdie Simpkins, who with her son, W. A. Dougherty, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio, survives.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the M. E. Church conducted by the Rev. O. E. Connett.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
One Colored Man Murders another Thursday Morning

A shooting which occurred in the alley just west of J. E. Herman’s Garage early Thursday morning, resulted in the death of Sam Bailey, colored.  Ellis Bondurant, also colored, fired the fatal shot. 

Unverified reports indicate that the trouble started with a dispute as to which of the men should drive Bailey’s car.

The coroner’s jury rendered a verdict of unjustifiable homicide.  Bondurant was held without bond and was taken to the county jail at Mound City.

Bailey, who was 22 years old, leaves his mother, wife and a small daughter.  He was the son of the late Claude Bailey.  A strange coincidence is the fact that father and son were killed in the same alley and in almost the same spot.
 
Receives Word Father Is Dead

J. L. Johnson was notified early this morning of the sudden death of his father, J. T. Johnson, of Olmstead, which occurred at the family home at 5 a.m.  Coroner O. T. Hudson was called and it was determined that his death was caused by heart trouble.
 
Old Resident Dies Tuesday Night

George Pearson, an old resident of this city, died Tuesday night, June 1.

Mr. Pearson was a retired employee of the Illinois Central Railroad and was on the pension list of the company.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Miller, of Mattoon, and Mrs. B. Arter, of Chicago; three sons, Ben Pearson, of Chicago, P. E. Pearson, of Evansville, Ind., and Horace Pearson, of Mound City.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. Thomas Gray, pastor of the Congregational Church, Mound City.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Louis Adams Hawkins

Louis Adam Hawkins was born in Germany on December 9, 1844, and died at his home near Mounds on May 29, 1927, age 82 years, 5 months and 20 days.  When a small child, he came to America with his father and his stepmother and the family located at Grand Tower, Illinois, where the parents died when he was only seven years of age.  He was cared for by a family by the name of Lee until he grew to manhood.

In August 1865, he was married to Miss Sallie Evelyn Walbridge, who had been a teacher in the community in which he lived.  They were married in the courthouse in Murphysboro, which still stands and their wedding was celebrated with a supper at the Logan House, the leading hotel of that city.  They lived for a time near Grand Tower, but they early moved to Mounds, where he has remained for nearly sixty years.  His wife preceded him in death ten years ago.

To this union were born eight children, John C. Hawkins, who died in 1925; Frank L., who died in 1884; Addie R., who is now Mrs. W. E. Crain, of near Mounds; May S., county superintendent of schools of Pulaski County; Elizabeth A., now Mrs. M. M. Shifley, of Mounds; Hattie E., now Mrs. P. A. Simmons, living near Mounds; Sally K., now Mrs. A. T. Carson, of Mounds,  and Louis H., who lived in the home with his father at the time of the latter’s death. There are in addition to these, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren left to mourn his death.

For a brief time in his life, Mr. Hawkins was a lead miner and for several years he was engaged in the milling business with his father-in-law Henry S. Walbridge.  The mill stood for a number of years southwest of the present Illinois Central depot where the yards are now located.  For the greater part of his life, however Mr. Hawkins has operated his own farm near Mounds and he found great pleasure in his growing crops and in the care of his stock.  He was planning to oversee the production of a crop this present season.

On last Saturday morning he fed his stock and made calls at two of his neighbor’s homes about noon.  He returned home, ate his dinner and repaired to the front porch where he was seized with a heart attack a few minutes thereafter and died in about twenty minutes.  Dr. Hudson was called immediately and he reached him in time to administer medical aid, but Mr. Hawkins lived for only a few minutes after the doctor’s arrival.

The deceased was a good citizen and an industrious man.  He was not an indulgent father, but what he considered to be the best interests of his family was always uppermost in his heart.  He professed faith in the Savior a short time after the death of his son, John, and while he has never been a member of a church, he has always believed in prayer and encouraged his children to attend Sunday school and church services.

As the sun sinks down in the golden west.
At the close of a beautiful day,

Our loved one sinks to his last rest,

Like fading of the sun’s last ray.

He leaves a place no one can fill

Sorely grieves our hearts would be

             But the Master says, ‘Peace be still,’

As he said to Galilee.

             With the vision of hope we see afar

Beyond death’s mystic screen

             Through faith the substance of things hoped for

The evidence of things not seen

             We shall feel the clasp of the welcoming hand

As our feet touch the other shore,

             For we shall meet in a better land

Where parting will be no more.”

MURPHYSBORO—Irene McDaniel, 19, beautiful daughter of Mrs. J. W. McDaniel, a widow living on Gartside Street, ended her life Monday night when she drank an ounce and a half of carbolic acid.  She died at 10:03 o’clock, her lips never telling the secret of her woes.—Independent.
 
COBDEN—Bennie Lerch, brother of Henry Lerch, of Cobden, was drowned last Sunday while fishing near the Big Barn in the Mississippi bottoms.  The two men were in the act of raising a net and Bennie, it seems, got in deep water and was swimming to the net.  His brother heard him make a peculiar noise and looked around as he was going under.  His brother found the body twenty minutes later and efforts were made to restore him but the body had been under the water too long.—Review
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 10 Jun 1927:
Mound City Man Electrocuted Monday

Instantaneous electrocution was the fate of Joe Sullivan, a Big Four section foreman of Mound City, when early on Monday morning he threw a steel tape across some high tension wires while trying to measure the height of the wires.  It is supposed that Mr. Sullivan was attempting to ascertain whether these wires were high enough to make it safe for a trainman to stand on a box car and pass under them.
After throwing the tape over the wires he stepped on a rail to measure the distance and was electrocuted as his boot touched the rail.

At the inquest conducted by Coroner O. T. Hudson, a verdict of accidental death was returned.  Mr. Sullivan was 52 years old and leaves his widow, two daughters, a son and several grandchildren, whom he was supporting.
 
CARBONDALE—Earl Miller, 33 years old, a plumber, met death Friday by being buried alive in a sewer ditch , the side of which caved in on him while he was working in it.  When his body was recovered a half hour later, it was found in an upright position.  He leaves a large family.
 
GOLCONDA—Ralph Lawson, sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. “Tuck” Lawson, residents on the Ronedau Island opposite Golconda, was drowned about 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.  He and a companion were bathing in a slough just back of Lawson home, when Ralph suddenly took cramps and drowned before aid could reach him.

Search for his body was immediately begun, but it was not found till the following day.—Herald Enterprise.
 
JOHNSTON CITY—As a result of being poisoned with gas during the World War, while fighting as a Russian soldier, George Weirovicke, died Sunday in this city at the home of relatives.  He came to this city over a month ago in hope that he might regain his health.

Coroner Bell held an inquest in J. C. Walbridge’s undertaking parlor Monday and a verdict of death from hemorrhage of the lungs was returned.  He was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife and two children.  He had served in the Russian Army during the World War.—Progress.
 
Rev. S. A. Morgan was called to Jonesboro to attend the funeral of M. M. Powell Thursday afternoon.  (Ullin)
 

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 10 Jun 1927:
OBITUARY

Tiny Blanche Kean Neimeyer, daughter of Charles O. and Mary Alice Kean, was born at Belknap, Illinois, April 14^th, 1905, age 22 years, 1 month and 21 days.  Her mother preceded her to the great beyond Nov. 16^th, 1907.

The deceased was united in marriage to Fred Neimeyer, May 1^st 1926.  To this union one infant was born at the death of the mother.

Blanche was born into the kingdom of God in Nov. 1924, and remembered to the last the infinite power of God’s love and expressed her willingness to leave this vale of tears to take up her above with the One who bled and died on the cross for her.

She leaves to mourn her departure, her companion, Fred Neimeyer, father, C. O. Kean, brother, Owen Kean, sister, Emma Hogg, and a stepmother whom she loved dearly, stepbrother, Vance Wilson, two half-brothers, Joe and John, five half-sisters, Clarys, Martha, Alice, Mary Louise, Kathleen, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Karnak Tuesday afternoon.  Interment was held in the Anderson Cemetery.

(C. O. Kean married Mary Alice Fisher on 1 Apr 1899, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Her marker in Anderson Cemetery reads:  Blanche Neimeyer 1905-1927.—Darrel Dexter)

Child Suffocated in Bed

Martha Louise, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayes, was found dead in bed by her mother Saturday morning.  The little girl was only five weeks old and the cause of her death was accidental suffocation.  Funeral services for the little one was held Sunday morning at the family residence, with interment in Beech Grove Cemetery by G. A. James funeral director.
 
J. P. Johnson, of Olmstead, Passes Suddenly Away

J. T. Johnson, age 70 years, died at his home near Olmsted, at 5 o’clock Friday morning.  While he had been in poor health for some time, suffering from leakage of the heart, his sudden death was a shock to the family and his many friends.  He had been at his daily labor the day before with no premonition of being so near his life’s end.

He is survived by his aged wife, and six children, four daughters and two sons, the daughters being Mrs. C. E. Kendall, of Mound City, Mrs. Hiram Chittick, Mrs. Rudolph Dick, and Mrs. Robert Reichert, of Olmstead, the sons of J. L. Johnson, of Karnak.  Also one brother, J. M. Johnson, of Chicago, several grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  He had lived all of his life in Olmstead and was universally respected and loved.

Funeral services were held at his late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and the services were largely attended, the entire country being represented by intimate friends and acquaintances.  Interment in Masonic Cemetery near Olmstead, G. A. James in charge.

(John T. Johnson married Amanda Eliza Lipe on 8 Jun 1879, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Olmsted Masonic Cemetery reads:  J. T. Johnson Born March 15, 1857 Died June 3, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
FOREMAN JOE SULLIVAN ELECTROCUTED HERE
Throws Tape Across High Wire Monday and Is Killed Instantly

Joe Sullivan, age 52, section foreman for the Big Four railroad, was instantly killed by electrocution near the station when he threw a metallic tape across a high tension wire while making some measurement at 8 o’clock Monday morning.

A coroner’s jury which convened immediately after the accident returned a verdict of accidental death.  Testimony introduced at the inquest showed that Mr. Sullivan had thrown the tape over the power line in an effort to measure the clearance above the railroad tracks and as soon as the tape settled across the wires a perfect circuit was formed between Mr. Sullivan’s body, the wet ground on which he was standing and the power line overhead.  The full power of the 15,000 volt line was carried into his body causing instant death.

The deceased has been a resident of this city for several years and was well known to most of the citizens of this place.  Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, of this city, and Mrs. Pearl Weisker, of Cairo, Mrs. Lucile Moys, of San Antonio, Texas, and a son, Hessie Sullivan, of Cairo.  Also several grandchildren who made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan.  Also leaves three brothers, Charles Sullivan, of Holland, Mo., Edward, of Tulsa, Okla., and Al__ of St. Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Maccord, of Shehalis, Wash., and Mrs. Mollie Sortan, of Tulsa, Okla.

Brief funeral services were held at the home of the deceased at noon Thursday conducted by B. E. Overby.  Then the cortege departed for Ballard County, Ky., where the services were held at North Ballard Church and interment in cemetery nearby.
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 17 Jun 1927:
In Memory of John Porter Nesbitt

Whereas:  It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from this life our friend and neighbor
John Porter Nesbit

We desire to express our appreciation of his worth and our sorrow at his departure.

Therefore, be it resolved, that we deeply sympathize with the members of his family.
We pray for God’s comforting grace upon the sorrowing ones and for a deeper consecration of our own hearts and lives.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and that this token of our esteem be placed upon the records of M. W. of A. Camp 5151, of which he was a member and that we also request their publication in the Pulaski Enterprise.
Jesse Cunningham
Herman Weissker, Com.
Charles W. Boren
Oscar Atherton, Clerk
R. M. Hurst, Consul
 
In Memory of William A. Dougherty

Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from this life, our friend and neighbor
William A. Dougherty

We desire to express our appreciation of his worth and our sorrow at his departure.

Therefore, be it resolved that we deeply sympathize with the members of his family.  We pray for God’s comforting grace upon the sorrowing ones and for a deeper consecration of our own hearts and lives.

Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and that this token of our esteem be placed upon the records of M. W. of A., Camp 5151, of which he was a member, and that we also request their publication in the Pulaski Enterprise.
Jesse Cunningham
Herman Weissker, Com
Charles W. Boren
Oscar Atherton, clerk
R. M. Hurst, consul
 
Negro Cemetery Sinks near Hodges Park

Residents of Hodges Park, Ill., and vicinity are mystified by the sinking of an old negro cemetery west of town.  The superstitious Negroes are shaking their heads meaningfully and predicting dire happenings.  It is an ill omen, many of them believed.  It is reported that about one acre of the cemetery has sunk to a depth of 12 feet, leaving the coffins bodies, and skeletons exposed.  It was discovered the bottom apparently had dropped out of the cemetery when the body of Armstead Hayes was taken there for burial Tuesday of last week.

The exposed dead make a health menace.  Ed Lathan went to Cairo to report the strange finding to the County Board and ask for help in taking care of the sanitation problem caused by the sunken cemetery.

As far as the residents are aware, no mine has ever existed in the vicinity of the cemetery and all are at a loss to explain the phenomenon.  Some think the high water has had something to do with it.

(Armstead Hayes was born 16 Sep 1870, in Louisiana, son of Joe Hayes and Rebecca Taylor, died 4 Jun 1927, in Unity, Alexander Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. G. W. Boyd died at her home on Tuesday after a lingering illness. (Grand Chain)
 
S. F. McIntire was called to Grand Chain Tuesday on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. G. W. Boyd.  Mrs. Boyd had been ill for several months, having undergone an operation at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo some time ago, from which she never recovered.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Liggett and daughter, Martha Rose, who were called here by the death of Mrs. William Martin, have returned to their home in East St. Louis.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Ewald, of Harrisburg, attended the funeral of Joe Sullivan, which was held in this city Thursday afternoon of last week.  Mr. Ewald is road supervisor for the Big Four Railroad Co.
 
Aged Resident Dies

Mrs. Anna Wright, age 67 years, died at the home of her brother, W. M. Meyer, of Valley Recluse Saturday night, June 11^th.  She was the widow of the late Robert Wright, who preceded her in death in 1923.  Deceased has resided in this county for over _0 years and was highly esteemed in her community.
 
Grand Chain Woman Dies

Mrs. G. W. Boyd, of Grand Chain, died at her home in that place Tuesday after an illness of several weeks.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Christian Church.  She was a well-known lady and had a large acquaintance of friends.
 
Call of the Messenger Removes Young Wife

When we step across the bridge of death it is no foreign land that we enter, but are made to mourn and miss those loved, familiar forms that pass out constantly from us and the dear home circle and in the light of memory their added forms are vividly kept in view.  It is only with deep regret that we chronicle the passing out from life of Mrs. Lucille Hunt, age 30 years, who passed away at 7:45 o’clock Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker in Tamms, following an illness of several months.

Mrs. Hunt was born and reared to womanhood in this city.  She resided here with her husband, Prof. M. C. Hunt until she became so ill that she required the constant care of a nurse, was removed to the home of her aunt in Tamms.

She leaves, besides her husband, a little son, Mahlon.  Others surviving her are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wehrenberg, of Virden, Ill., and eight brothers and sisters, namely Fred, of Cairo, Ralph, Miss Mary and Mrs. Flora Clohe, of Springfield; Robert, Charles, Paul and Evelyn, of Virden, Also her grandfather, Cal Wehrenberg, of Tamms, William Mertz, of Cairo, Mrs. W. S. Sandeson, of this city, and Mrs. Eva Newhouse, of St. Louis, are uncles and aunts of the deceased.  Other relatives and friends are in grief of her passing away.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in this city Thursday at 12:00 o’clock Rev. Laurence Smith conducted the services.  Interment in Spencer Heights Cemetery, Queen of Egypt Chapter P. E. S. No. 509 of which she was a member, conducted their burial rites at the cemetery.  G. A. James was the undertaker in charge.

(William S. Sanderson, 25, born in Decatur, Ill., druggist, son of James Sanderson and Mary J. Mitchell, married Jessie Mae Mertz, 18, daughter of George E. and Susie Mertz, on 22 Jul 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  George E. Mertz married Susan E. Hawley on 23 Feb 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  William S. Mertz, 22, farmer and store keeper, born in Mound City, son of George E. Mertz and Susie Hawley, married Gracie G. Smith, 19, born in Mound City, Ill., daughter of Thomas Smith and Mary Snyder, on 28 Jan 1901, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Lucille A. Hunt 1897-1927 Mother.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Death Invades Home, Takes Loving Mother

He who doeth all things well in his interposition has deemed it fitting to remove from among us and take beyond the confines of this earth, Mrs. Matilda Martin.  Deceased was 85 years old, passed away at her home, 117 Fourth Street, Friday at 11:50 a.m. after an illness of several months.  She was a native of Canada, and the date of her birth, April 22, 1842, at Kingston, Ontario.  On April 13^th, 1867, she was united in marriage to William Martin, the ceremony was performed in Cairo by Judge Fredolin Bross and they immediately came to this city and took up their residence here.  Mr. Martin who was a Civil War veteran, preceded his wife in death some four years ago.

Six children were the issues of this union, all living except Robert, the eldest, who died several years ago.  Those surviving are William Jr., of Arkansas, City, Ark., Edward, of East St. Louis, and George, of this city, Mrs. Nan Lawler and Miss Blanche Martin, of this city.  Also a foster son, George Thorpe, a nephew of Mrs. Martin, and whom she reared from infancy.  All of these were at her bedside when she passed away.  Besides these five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, and a brother Capt. John Waggoner, of Norman, Okla. (the latter in his 88^th year), are among the immediate bereaved relatives.
Deceased has spent sixty years in this city, being one of its oldest, highly esteemed and best known residents.  She was a great home lover and was always found in her home with her family.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence, conducted by Rev. Thomas Gray, pastor of the Congregational Church, and the church choir furnished the music.  The pallbearers were J. F. Hoffman, Dan Hearly, Joe Layton, E. P. Easterday, George Cowles, and G. C. Trammell.  Interment in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  G. A. James in charge as funeral director.

(William Martin married Matilda Wagner on 13 Apr 1867, in Alexander Co., Ill.  Harry C. Lawler, 28, married Anna E. Martin, 26, on 4 Nov 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mound reads:  E. Matilda Martin Born April 22, 1842 Died June 10, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
ALLEGED ROBBER SHOT AT GRAND CHAIN
Five Held after the Killing of Alleged Thief Sunday

Five young men are held in Pulaski County jail in this city into the theft of more than $500 worth of tires and accessories that led to the killing of Ott Lough, of Belknap, at Grand Chain by Deputy Sheriff Walter James Sunday night.  They are the brothers, Henry and Harry Schmidt, and Cecil Essex, of Pulaski and Jim Barbes and Chet Reed, of Grand Chain.

Lough, known as a bad character throughout this section, was shot when he went to an old shed in an automobile to move some stolen loot that had been hidden there.  Deputy Sheriff James was lying in wait near the shed.  The officer covered Lough, with his gun, but Lough it is said, replied by drawing his revolver.  The officer fired a shot into the air and as Lough was raising his revolver to fire, the officer sent a charge of shot into his body.  Dying in about fifteen minutes.  The coroner’s jury exonerated the officer at the inquest which was held Monday.

The burglary that resulted in the killing had been committed Saturday night when the garage of Joe Gaunt was entered and a large quantity of tires and accessories were stolen.  The goods had been hidden in an old shed near the garage, and it was at this place that Lough and his accomplices had come to secure their loot.

The officers found $128 in silver coins and a half pint bottle said to be filled with “white mule” whiskey under the seat of the car.  Lough according to the officials is said to be a paroled convict.
 
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 17 Jun 1927:
Mrs. G. W. Boyd Dies at Home in Grand Chain

Jennie McIntire Boyd, wife of G. W. Boyd, of Grand Chain, died at the family residence June 14, 1927, at 12:30 a.m. at the age of 64 years.

Mrs. Boyd was born in Pulaski County and lived in the county all her life except a few years during which time she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. McCammon, at Anna.  She was a sister of Mr. George McIntire, of this city.

Early in the spring she was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary, Cairo, for an operation.  Since that time she has lingered between life and death, suffering greatly.

Besides her husband and brother, George, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Will Gaunt, of Grand Chain, and Mrs. Robert Copper, of Kansas; three other brothers, William McIntire, of Grand Chain, Staunton, of Mound City, and Thomas, of Kansas.

Funeral services were conducted at the Christina Church in Grand Chain Thursday afternoon.
 
Young Mound City Matron Dies Tuesday

Mrs. Lucille Wehrenberg Hunt, wife of Supt. M. C. Hunt, of the Mound City Grade Schools, died early Tuesday morning at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Toy Parker, of Tamms, after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Hunt leaves besides her husband, a two-year-old son, Mahlon, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wehrenberg, of Birden, Ill., her grandfather, Charles Wehrenberg, five brothers and three sisters.

During her girlhood she resided for several years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mason.  She possessed a charming personality and was blessed with many friends who are sorely grieved at her untimely death.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Mound City Thursday afternoon.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.
 
Officer Shoots Thief; Is Exonerated by Jury

Deputy Sheriff Walter James shot and killed Audie Lowe Sunday night at Grand Chain.

The garage of Joe Gaunt had been robbed Saturday night of approximately $500 worth of tires and accessories.  These had been carried to a small building back of the garage.  Officers lay in wait Sunday night to see if the thieves would attempt to remove the stolen goods.  Two men in a Ford runabout drove up to the building and got out leaving the engine running.  One carried out the tires and the other placed them in the car.  Deputy Sheriff James stepped out and ordered the men to hold up their hands.  One of them started to turn and the other grabbed his pistol.  James fired his shot gun and Audie Lowe fell fatally wounded.  He lived only about 15 minutes.

In the car which was later claimed by twin brothers, Henry and Harry Schmidt, were found a bag containing $127.75 in money and a bottle of whiskey.  On Lowe’s body was found a 45 army pistol.  The other man was Chester Reed, who has since confessed to his part in the robbery.

Four other men are being held in the Mound City jail as suspects in connection with the crime.  They are Henry and Harry Schmidt, Cecil Essex, and Jim Barber.

Special Agent C. H. Cruse was called to Mound City Monday to take finger prints of the prisoners.
 
Mrs. Walter Dishinger was called to Mound City Friday by the serious illness and death of her little nephew, Charles Maxwell.  (America)
 
JONESBORO—M. V. Powell, one of the oldest residents of Jonesboro, died at his home in that city Sunday, June 5, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 8 days.  He was ill but a short time, death being due to old age.

Mr. Powell moved to Jonesboro in 1860 and built the house that year into which he moved in 1861, where he lived continuously until his death—66 years.—Gazette

(Martin V. Powell married Delilah B. Rushing on 30 Oct 1859, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  Martin V. Powell 1836-1927 Father.—Darrel Dexter)
 
COULTERVILLE—Joe Adkins, of Coulterville, a “dock boss” at the East Mine, suffered burns in an accident last Saturday morning that proved fatal and he died in a hospital in Pinckneyville the same night.
Adkins had arisen early and lighted the fire in the kitchen range last Saturday morning. The fire did not burn up and he got a can which he thought was kerosene and poured it on the fire.  Immediately the five-gallon can exploded and the blazing gasoline was thrown on the unfortunate man.
 
ELDORADO—Southern Illinois was searched today for the slayer of Dan Williams, 70, known to every child as “Candy Dan.”

Williams has operated a grocery store here for years.  Generations of school children have envied the lot of “Candy Dan,” who has had all the sweets he wanted.

A bandit entered the store last night and demanded money.  When Williams suggested that they “discuss” the demand, he was shot and instantly killed.

The bandit escaped in a waiting auto driven by an accomplice.—Marion Post
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 24 Jun 1927:
Conductor Killed Saturday at Local Yards

J. Paul Gregory, a south end conductor for the Illinois Central Railroad Company, was killed Saturday morning, June 18^th, in the local yards.  Mr. Gregory, whose home was in Memphis, Tenn., had been cooking and sleeping on his caboose.  He had left the caboose and had started across the tracks toward the Y. M. C. A. building when a string of caboose hit him.  He was carried to the Y. for first aid, but lived only a few minutes. The coroner’s jury rendered a verdict of “accidental death caused by being hit by a caboose.”

The body was taken to Memphis, Tenn.  It was accompanied from here by J. C. Mench, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., J. W. Sawyer, conductor, and W. E. Hartwell.

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Memphis on Monday, June 20.  Interment was made in the family cemetery at Jackson, Tenn.  He is survived by his wife. Mrs. M. O. Cole was the undertaker in charge.
 
DUQUOIN—George Curtis, a well-known comedian and theatrical manager, of DuQuoin, died in Centralia, Tuesday night after drinking water from a glass in a jewelry store.  The glass had contained a poisonous liquid metal cleaner.  It was purely accidental.  Curtis was owner of the Curtis Stock Co., which has played a number of engagements in Anna.—Anna Democrat
 
CAIRO—The bodies that were buried in the colored cemetery near Hodges Park and which became exposed when a portion of the ground slid from the hillside leaving many skeletons uncovered, have all been buried again.  The bodies had been left exposed for more than a week and were becoming a serious menace to health.  The county will stand the expense of the second burial.

The cemetery is situated on a hillside and the constant rains for the past several months had so saturated the ground causing a slide to start and leaving a number of bodies in plain view.—Bulletin.
 
SHAWNEETOWN—Mrs. Ruby Holbrook, 25, was dead here today from what police believed was self-administered poison.

She was the sister-in-law of Mrs. Helen Holbrook, who committed suicide a few months ago at St. Petersburg, Florida, and whose name had been associated with Charlie Birger’s in Southern Illinois gang land.

The home of Mrs. Ruby Holbrook had been raised Saturday night by federal officers who obtained a large quantity of liquor.

She had lived in Shawneetown for some time.—Shawneetown News.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 24 Jun 1927:
OBITUARY
EMMA JANE BOYD

Mrs. Emma Jane Boyd, of Grand Chain, was born March 1, 1863, near Grand Chain.  She was the daughter of W. B. and Sarah McIntire, and the oldest child in a family of 10 children, of 6 boys and 4 girls.  Her brothers living are William A., George, Stant F., and Thomas F.  Her sisters living are Mrs. Flora Lanier, Mrs. Mollie Gaunt, and Mrs. Della Cropper.  Her brothers, John and James, and an infant sister preceded her to the spirit land.  She became a Christian only when she was about 16 years of age.  She was baptized by Eld. Higby and married by Eld. Wallace April 20, 1887, to G. W. Boyd.  She set a good Christian example and was for years an assistant Sunday school teacher.  Preachers and other Christian workers found a resting place in their home.

The sickness that ended in her death, began March 4, 1927, and ended at 12:30 p.m. June 14, 1927, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 1 day.

A large audience attended the funeral services at 2:30 p.m. in the Christian church at Grand Chain, June 16.  The sermon was preached by C. W. Freeman of Sweetwater, Ill.  Eld. Calow offered prayer.  Singers of both churches assisted in the singing. 

Our sister in Christ has left us
to obtain the crown and the prize

And now while her body is with us
Her soul is with God in the skies.

She leaves her beloved husband and other relatives and friends to mourn her departure from them, but to be consoled by her glorious hope in Christ.

(G. W. Boyd married Jane McIntire on 20 Apr 1887, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  William R. Cropper married Delia McIntire on 3 Dec 1894, in Massac Co., Ill.  Her marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Jannie Boyd 1863-1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
___ Gregory an I. C. conductor ____ ___ed in the Mounds ____ ___day.  The body was ____ home at Memphis, ___ where the funeral was ____.  J. C. Mench and _____ attended the funeral. (Mounds)
 
Mrs. Ruby Holbrook, twenty-six, a sister-in-law of Mrs. Helen Holbrook, who committed suicide at St. Petersburg, Fla., a few months ago, ended her life at Shawneetown by drinking poison.
 
Mrs. Jesse Richardson received news of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Guy Reed, will be remembered by a number of Mound City people, she and her husband having visited at the home of Mrs. Richardson about two years ago.
 
Former Resident Dies in California at 83

A message was received Tuesday by relatives announced the death of Mrs. M. L. Ulen, age 85, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle Morgan in San Francisco, Cal., Monday.  She was the widow of the late B. L. Ulen, who held the office of circuit clerk for several years and was a highly respected resident of this community.  Three daughters and a son survive her.  Mr. Thomas Steers, of this city, and George Ulen, of Mounds, are daughter and son of the deceased.  The remains will be brought here to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Steers.  Funeral will be held at the Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 27.
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 1 Jul 1927:
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of thanking our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us at the death of our dear husband and brother, J. P. Gregory.  Especially do we thank the members of the Y. M. C. A. and members of the St. Louis and Cairo divisions for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. J. P. Gregory
Mrs. R. K. Owen
 
Colored Boy Killed Near America Station

Gelroy Gholston, colored, aged 18, was killed Thursday evening at 5:45 by the southbound passenger train on the Big Four tracks, about three quarters of a mile north of America station.  The entire train ran over his body.  One leg was amputated and his head was badly crushed.  It is believed that he was lying across the track with his head on one rail and his legs across the other.  Gholston was at the time plowing for Mr. M. D. Brelsford.  It was stated by a man who was working with him that he tied his team and left the field and presumably went to get a drink.  The verdict of the coroner’s jury was accidental death.  No reason has been given why he was lying in the path of the train.
  
WELL KNOWN LADY DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Body Brought Here and Funeral Services Held at M. E. Church

Time did not permit a suitable notice of a well-known and highly respected citizen.  Mrs. B. L. Ulen, age 83 years, widow of B. L. Ulen, who was a conspicuous personage in both city and county for many years.  Deceased passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle Morgan, at San Francisco, Monday, June 20^th.  The remains were brought here for interment and arrived early Monday morning. 

Monday afternoon at 2:20 funeral services were held at the Methodist church.  Rev. Laurence Smith, who conducted the services, paid high tribute to Mrs. Ulen, both as a Christian and as a mother.  The choir rendered hymns that were favorite selections of the deceased, namely, “How Firm a Foundation” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”  Many and beautiful floral offerings signified the high esteem in which he was held by her many friends and acquaintances.

Her grandson, Wayne Piland, accompanied the remains to this city.  She is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. Belle Morgan, of San Francisco, Mrs. Grace Jenkins, of Beaumont, Texas, and Mrs. Thomas Steers, of this city, two sons, Jerome, who is in Alaska, and George, of Mounds.  Also several grandchildren.

Messrs. George R. Martin, E. P. Easterday, C. E. Richey, W. T. Jaccard, J. E. Keller and W. T. Parker served as pallbearers.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.

(Benjamin L. Ulen married Ella H. Herrick on 5 Nov 1867, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 1 Jul 1927:
Baby Boy Dies While on Visit

Billy Joe Smith, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Smith, passed away at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Dye, of Metropolis, on Saturday, June 25, 1927, after an illness of two weeks.  Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Rachel Dye, and baby had gone to her mother’s for a visit and while there, Billy Joe contracted the disease that caused his death.  He was one year seven months and one day old.

The little body was brought to the home of the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith, Sunday morning.  A short service was held at the residence Monday afternoon conducted by Sec. J. C. Mench, of the Y. M. C. A., who also conducted the service at the grave in Spencer Heights Cemetery.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Homer McKenzie and family and John Richard McKenzie were called to Michigan City, Miss., on account of the death of the father of Messrs. Homer and John Richard.  Mrs. McKenzie’s mother, Mrs. A. Deeslie, and sister, Mrs. Mae Calvert, of Hurst, went to Michigan City Sunday to attend the funeral.
 
Ralph C. Crain, of St. Louis, Dies June 23

Ralph C. Crain, of St. Louis, died in a hospital in that city on June 23, following an operation for appendicitis.

Mr. Crain who had reached the age of 40, was born and reared in Villa Ridge and was the youngest son of the late L. F. and Dora Crain.  He was a brother of E. L. Crain, merchant and postmaster of Villa Ridge.  She is survived by another brother, Claude C., of Cairo, two sisters, Mrs. James Gamble, of Centralia, and Mrs. William Strohm, of Chicago, his wife and four daughters.

Funeral services were held in St. Louis Saturday, June 25, with interment in Valhalla Cemetery.
 
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Crain have returned from St. Louis, where they were called by the death of the former’s brother.  (Villa Ridge)
 
HERRIN—Romance and fortune hand in hand came tripping blithely to John Mira, sixty year old Herrin cook, but John smiled and shook his head.  Charming as may be the picture of a fine home back in sunny Italy with a wife and the income from $100,000, John Mira said:

“I’ve lived in this country 38 years, in Herrin 27 years.  I shall spend the rest of my days in Herrin among my friends.”

A letter from his old home town of Turbigo, Italy, the other day told him of the death of his brother, who left a widow and an estate valued at the Italian equivalent of $100,000. The letter was from the widow and proposed that John return to Turbigo, marry his brother’s widow, and share in the estate.  There are no children.  No brothers, no sisters.  John has never married.  There is no bar to his going back to Italy and spending the rest of his day in comfortable ease.  One hundred thousand dollars is a big fortune in the old country.  Turbigo is a pretty town near Cuggione.  It is the land of Mira’s childhood and young manhood.  But he has been away from there nearly forty years.  His friends now are all in Herrin and St. Louis.  He prefers to remain among them and put in his working hours at the kitchen range, rather than to return across the sea to the land of his birth, where fortune, a wife, and a fine home awaits upon is word.—News
 
Card of Thanks

We desire to thank all who assisted us during and after with death of our loved one, Billy Joe. Especially do we thank those who sent the beautiful floral offerings and who gave the use of their automobiles and for other expressions of sympathy and grief.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith and family
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Elias
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 8 Jul 1927:
Alma Eloise Parker

Alma Eloise Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parker, was born June 5, 1927, and died July 2, age 1 year and 27 days.

She leaves to mourn her departure her father, mother, her grandparents and a number of other relatives.

She was a very lovely and lovable child and seemed to understand so well.  He was sick only three hours.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Central Office, Villa Ridge, H. C. Croslin, officiating.  Burial was in Thistlewood Cemetery.
 
Man Commits Suicide on Fourth of July

Burgois Penrod, age 49, shot himself through the heart at the home of his stepfather, A. J. Warren, near Thebes, Monday morning, July 4, at 9:30 o’clock.

Despondency, caused by ill health, was given as the reason for his suicide.

He is survived by three children, Albert, of this city, Clyde, of Thebes, Beulah, of Macon, Kansas.
 
Aged Villa Ridge Lady Dies Suddenly Friday

Mrs. A. B. Roberson died very suddenly at her home in Villa Ridge on Friday night, July 1, 1927, at the age of 81 years.

Mrs. Roberson was sick only about an hour, passing away between 11 and 12 p.m.  She is survived by her husband, A. B. Roberson, who is 92 years of age, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Roberson, a teacher in the Mound City Community High School.

Mrs. Roberson’s maiden name was Amanda Jane Essex.  She was born near Wetaug, Ill.  Four sisters survive her:  Mrs. W. A Lackey, Mrs. George Lackey, of Pulaski, Mrs. William Cheniae, and Mrs. Kate Corzine, of Villa Ridge; two brothers, Joe Essex, of Pulaski and Harry Essex, of Villa Ridge.

She was one of the oldest members of Shiloh Baptist Church and had lived a beautiful and devoted Christian life.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the family residence, conducted by Rev. H. E. Vick, of Tamms.
 
Called to Preach Funeral

Rev. H. C. Croslin officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Walter D. Parmley at Limestone Baptist Church three miles north of Cobden, on Sunday, July 3 at 4:00 p.m.  Mrs. Parmley was the wife of one of the leading citizens of that community.  Not more than one third of the people attended the funeral could find room in the building.

(Walter D. Parmley, 21, born in Union Co., Ill., son of John Parmley and Sarah Brigges, married Elizabeth Sumner, 23, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Winstead Sumner and Ellen Ferill, on 7 Oct 1888, in Union Co., Ill.  A marker in Cobden Cemetery next to that of Walter D. Parmly reads:  Nancy E. Parmly 1864-1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Mary Mulroney, of Mound City, Dies in Ohio

Mrs. Mary Mulroney, of Mound City, died in a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday, July 9 at 7 o’clock a.m.

Mrs. Mulroney, who had been in poor health for some time, had gone to Elyria, Ohio, to visit her daughters, Mrs. Edward Williams and Miss Mary Mulroney.  She was accompanied by her son, Father Walter Mulroney, who had later returned to his home in San Antonio, Texas.

Mrs. Mulroney was the daughter of the late Charles and Rosanna Curren and sister of the late Charles Curren, who died but recently.  She came with her parents to Mound City in 1861.  She was married in 1879 to James Mulroney, who died years ago.

Besides the three children above mentioned, Mrs. Mulroney leaves another son, Lawrence, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Boeckencamp and Mrs. A. L. Schuler, all of Mound City.

Mrs. Mulroney and Mrs. Boekencamp have owned and conducted the St. Charles Hotel for some thirty years and are widely known throughout this section.
 
Special Agent Teeter Dies in Chicago Hospital

Howard Teeter died at the Illinois Central Hospital in Chicago Sunday morning.  He had been in bad health for about a year and has been in the hospital about three months.  Death was due to cancer of the stomach.

For the last three years he has lived in Mounds and has served as special agent for the Illinois Central.
 
HERRIN—Herman “Red” Cox, 40, is in jail at Marion, charged with killing Mrs. Sallie Robins, 35, at Herrin, Friday night.  Cox, according to report, called where Mrs. Robins was living and engaged her in an argument which ended a short time later, in her death.  Cox is charged with the slaying the woman, shooting her through the head.  Evidence presented at the coroner’s jury stated that Cox was intoxicated.
Margaret Jean, daughter of the slain woman, testified before the coroner’s jury Saturday morning that Cox came to the house and gave her 15 cents telling her to go get some ice cream. While in the next room changing shoes, she heard two shots fired and rushing back to the room, found her mother lying on the divanette with blood streaming from her head.  She stated that Cox told her he had shot her mother and for her to go get the doctor.  She said that Cox and been a frequent visitor to the home, but that she had not heard him make any threatening remarks.

Cox is reported to have had a love affair with the woman and was insanely jealous.

Funeral services were conducted in Herrin Tuesday afternoon.  She was born in Silversmith, Ky., May 23, 1891.  She leaves her nine-year-old daughter, a father and mother, four sisters and a brother.
 
ANNA—Jesse Trowbridge, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Trowbridge, who live a few miles west of Jonesboro, fell from a motor truck to which he was clinging last Saturday morning about 9 o’clock and died within half an hour of the injury received.  The accident occurred on the public square at Jonesboro.

According to witnesses, the boy seemed to be ready to drop off the truck, which was running slowly on the south side of the square when it struck a stone and he was jolted off, falling backward with his head directly beneath the right rear wheel.  The boy was picked up and carried to Dr. Lyerly’s office.  He was bleeding profusely and moaning, but was unconscious.  After a hasty examination, Dr. Lyerly ordered him removed to the Anna City Hospital, where he was conveyed in an ambulance but expired just as the building was reached.—Democrat.

(His marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  Jesse Troubridge Born May 31, 1914 Died June 25, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
JOHNSTON CITY—Mrs. Ila Knight, 24, wife of R. E. Knight, of this city, died in the hospital at West Frankfort at 10:20 Sunday morning about an hour after having taken a quantity of lysol with suicidal intent.

Mrs. Knight had invited relatives to her home Sunday and they arrived shortly after she had taken the fatal poison.  One of the relatives asked why she had taken the poison and she replied, “I am tired of living.”

Just before reaching the hospital she lapsed into unconsciousness and in a few moments after arriving at the hospital was dead.  Physicians did not have an opportunity to render any aid before she passed away.

The Knight family resides at the east edge of this city.

Funeral services were conducted at the Salvation Army hall in West Frankfort, Tuesday afternoon.  Interment was at the Tower Heights Cemetery near West Frankfort.—Progress
 
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parker passed away at the home Saturday evening after an illness of only a few hours.  Funeral service was held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Croslin, of Mounds. (Villa Ridge)
 
  
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 8 Jul 1927:
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Capoot and son Roderick spent Sunday in Arlington Ky., where they attended the funeral of W. E. Gilissen.
 
Mrs. W. J. Jenkins and daughter Marie, who were called here to the funeral, of the former’s mother, Mrs. B. L. Ulen, have returned to their home in Beaumont, Texas.
 
Mrs. Roberson Passes Away at the Age of 81 Years

Like an appalling specter, death haunts every pathway of life and dims every vision of joy. 

Noiselessly and ceaselessly it treads in man’s footsteps from the cradle to the grave.

Mrs. Amanda Jane Roberson, wife of Alfred B. Roberson, passed away at her home near Villa Ridge, Friday, July 1^st, age 81, following an illness of several weeks.

Deceased was born near Wetaug, April 22, 1846, being the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Essex.  At an early age, she united with the Shiloh Baptist Church and ever lived a faithful and consistent Christian.  Feb. 8, 1875, she was united in marriage to Alfred B. Roberson.  To this union was born one child which died in infancy.

Deceased is survived by her husband, a stepdaughter, Mary Roberson, four step grandchildren, the children of the late George C. Roberson, four sisters, Mrs. William A. Lackey, Mrs. George Lackey, Mrs. William Chenaie and Mrs. Kate Corzine, two brothers, Joe Essex and Harry Essex, and several nephews and nieces.

The funeral services were held Sunday at the home, Rev. Vick, of Tamms, conducting the service.  Interment in Villa Ridge cemetery.  Many friends and relatives of the deceased were in attendance at the funeral.  Mr. Gates, of the G. A. James undertakers, was in charge.

(A.B. Robinson married Amanda J. Essex on 7 Feb 1875, in Pulaski Co., Ill. Joseph Essex married Catherine Sowers on 25 Dec 1852, in Union Co., Ill.  William M. Chenaie married Ida L. Essex on 2 Oct 1887, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  George W. Lackey married Emma D. Essex on 3 Nov 1878, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Amanda Jane Roberson Born April 22, 1846 Died July 1, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Well Known Resident Dies at St. Mary’s Infirmary

James Y. Cannon, age 73 years, who was taken to St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo last week passed away Wednesday.  Deceased was a well-known resident of this city.  He was born in Donagol County Ireland, and came to this country when a young man.  He had traveled considerably over this county following the avocation of a peddler.  After coming to this city, he settled and was employed as a ship carpenter at the Marine Ways.

His wife preceded him in death several years ago.  He leaves one son, James C. Cannon.  Another son, Frank Cannon, was killed in action in France while serving in the U. S. Army, and his body was brought here for re-interment.

Funeral services were held Friday morning at 8 o’clock at St. Mary’s Church, Father Eugene Traynor officiating.  The Knights of Columbus of this city and of Cairo attended the funeral in a body.  Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.

(His marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Mounds reads:  James Y. Cannon Born May __, 1855 Died July 6, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
MRS. MARY MULRONEY DIES SUDDENLY
Passes Away in a Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday

Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of another well-known and highly respected resident of this city.  Mrs. Mary Mulroney, 68, passed away at 7 o’clock Wednesday morning in the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  She had been a patient at this hospital for several weeks, but her condition was not considered alarming.  The end came however, very suddenly, presumably a heart attack.

It was a shock to her family and many friends here, as she had left some six weeks ago to make a visit with her daughters, Mrs. Edward Williams and Miss Mary Mulroney, of Elyria, Ohio.  She was accompanied to Elyria by her son, Father Walter Mulroney, and he thinking her condition far from serious, he departed several days ago for his home in San Antonio, Texas.

Mrs. Mulroney came to this city with her parents in 1861, being two years old.  She was daughter of Charles and Rosanna Curren and a sister of the late Charles Curren.  She was united in marriage in 1879 to James Mulroney and the issue of this union were seven children, four daughters and three sons.  One son and one daughter died in infancy and another daughter, Mrs. Madge Westerman, passed away several years ago.  Surviving  her are her two sons, Lawrence, of this city, and Father Walter Mulroney, of San Antonio, Texas, and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Williams, and  Miss Mary Mulroney, of Elyria, Ohio.  Also two sisters, Mrs. Anna Boekencamp and Mrs. Al Schuler, of this city, and five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mrs. Mulroney and sister, Mrs. Boekancamp, erected the St. Charles Hotel thirty years ago and have conducted the hostelry ever since.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Father Eugene Traynor assisted by Father F. Tecklenberg, of Evansville, officiating.  Father Walter Mulroney, a son, of San Antonio, Texas, arrived Friday morning.  Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(James Mulroney married Mary A. Curren on 19 May 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Mounds read:  Mary Mulroney 1859-1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 15 Jul 1927:
CARD OF THANKS

             I take this method of thanking the many friends for their kindness and sympathy in the death of my father.  Especially do I wish to thank Father Traynor, the choir of St. Mary’s Church and those who sent flowers and furnished cars.
James C. Cannon

Young Colored Girl Dies

             Mr. and Mrs. Edward Powell, highly respected colored people of this city, are grieved in the loss of their 17-year-old daughter, Louise, who passed away at the home of her parents, Tuesday morning at 9:25.  She had been ill for some time with tuberculosis.  She was a junior in Lovejoy High School and was a bright girl.  The bereaved couple were saddened early in the winter by the death of a son by the same malady.
 
Funeral Services Held Saturday

             The funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mulroney were held Saturday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, when solemn requiem mass was sung.  The church was filled with the friends of the deceased.  Father Walter Mulroney, a son, was celebrant; Father Tecklenberg, of Evansville, Ill., deacon; Father E. Jentzen, of St. Joseph’s Church of Cairo, subdeacon.  Father Traynor, of this city, master of ceremonies, and Father Bernard Managhan, of St. Patrick’s Church, of Cairo, assisting.  The services were very impressive.  Father Tecklenberg paid a high tribute to the deceased.  Music was beautiful and was a very beautiful part of the service.  The pallbearers were Edward Westerman, F. J. Kuny, M. F. Browner, B. Hutcheson, Thomas Boyd, and G. C. Trammell.  The interment took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Mounds.
 
Oscar Ross Dies in St. Louis

             Oscar Ross, formerly of this city, but who has resided in Mounds for a number of years, died in St. Louis Tuesday.  He was 48 years of age, and leaves surviving him his wife, formerly Miss Nellie Blankertz, of Mounds, ___all daughter.  The body was brought to Mounds Thursday, where funeral services were held.  Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

             (This may be the same person as Oscar T. Ross, 23, of Mound City, who married Cora E. Fullerton, 25, on 25 Nov 1901, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 15 Jul 1927:
Oscar Ross Dies Suddenly in St. Louis

Word was received here Wednesday of the death of Oscar Ross, which occurred in a St. Louis hospital Tuesday afternoon July 12, at 2:30 o’clock.

Mr. Ross had gone to St. Louis to seek employment.  Members of the family have not learned all the particulars of his death, but he died from an attack of pneumonia.

His two brothers went to St. Louis and claimed the body, which was brought here and taken to the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Blanckertz.

Mr. Ross is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Blanckertz Ross, a nine year-old daughter, Elizabeth Lee Ross, his mother, a sister, and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at the Blanckertz residence this morning at 10 a.m., Secretary J. C. Mench of the Y. M. C. A. conducting the service.  Interment was in Beech Grove Cemetery with Mrs. M. O. Cole undertaker in charge.
 
Death of Infant Daughter

Osie Pearl, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cobbs, was born January 4, 1927, died at their home at Mounds, July 8^th, 1927, aged 6 months and 4 days, after an illness of one week.  Her death was a great shock to her parents and friends.  She was a baby of a sweet lovable disposition and all who knew her loved her dearly.  She leaves to mourn their loss her parents, one sister, Claudia Marie, aged two years, two aunts, Mrs. Pearl Fagg, of Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Frank Aldred, of Pulaski, three uncles, Elvis and Browder Williams, of Bowling Green, Ky., and John Cobbs, of Mounds, also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams, of Bowling Green, Ky.  Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock at the First Baptist Church, Mounds, July 10^th, Rev. H. C. Croslin officiating. Interment as made in Spencer Heights Cemetery. Mrs. M. O. Cole was undertaker in charge.

(Her marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Queenie Pearl Cobbs Born Jan. 4, 1927 Died July 8, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Henrietta C. Clanton Dies Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Henrietta C. Clanton, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Mounds, died at her home on Wednesday, July 13, 1927, at about 4:30 o’clock.

Henrietta C. Spence, daughter of William J. and Christiana Arbett Spence, was born at Old Caledonia, Pulaski County, Feb. 23, 1849, and had reached the age of 78 years, 4 months and 15 days.
She was married to William Jackson Clanton on the 15^th day of October, 1865.  To this union were born eight children, two of whom with their father preceded her in death.  The surviving children are Mrs. Charles Wilson, of Pulaski, Mrs. William Gallion, of Champaign, Edgar and Sylvester Clanton, of Mounds, W. T. Clanton, of Cairo, and Miss Norma Clanton, of Mounds.  Mrs. Clanton is also survived by a brother, Judge Albert Spence, of this city, twenty three grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

For 22 years Mrs. Clanton had been a resident of Mounds.  Miss Norma had lived with her mother and has tenderly cared for her during her declining days.  The whole family has been devoted to her, and children and grandchildren were with her at the “end of a perfect day” as she herself spoke of her life just before her passing.

Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at 2 p.m. today, conducted by Secretary J. C. Mench of the Y. M. C. A., assisted by Rev. Thomas Gray, of Mound City. Interment will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery with undertaker G. A. James in charge.

(W. T. Clanton, 23, of Beechwood, carpenter, born in Olmsted, Ill., son of Jackson Clanton and Henrietta Spence, married Etella E. Waterman, 17, born in Thebes, Ill., daughter of Charles Waterman and Martha Cauble, on 31 Dec 1896, in Pulaski Co., lll.  William J. Spence married Christina Auberts on 2 Aug 1839, in Union Co., Ill.  William Gallion, 21, of Mounds Junction, married Agnes Clanton, 19, of Mounds Junction, on 1 Jan 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Negro Bandit Killed by Special Agent

Yesterday evening about 9 p.m., Chief I. C. Deputy Cruse received a message from Makanda to the effect that two holdup men were aboard a freight train headed towards Mounds.  The report first stated that they had held up a trainman, taking his watch and money, but later report is to the effect that it was some citizen around Makanda that was held up.

Chief Deputy Cruse with deputies Wilbanks and Flanningan went to the north yards in time to meet the incoming freight.  As the train pulled in, the two men could be plainly seen by the moonlight in the third car back of the engine.  Cruse took his station on the west side of the tracks and Wilbanks from the east side climbed the north end of the car.  Two colored man were crouched in the south end of the car in the moonlight shadows and as soon as Wilbanks reached the top of the flat car, a fusillade of bullets followed.  Wilbanks climbed over into the car firing at the same time and the two intruders climbed out at the other end, one on the west side and the other on east side.  The one on the west side stumbled, and fell practically under the car and Mrs. Cruse supposing that he had been hit by the train and knocked down, ran up and pulled him away from the train.  It later developed that he had been felled by a bullet from Willbank’s gun.  On his person was found a 41 colt revolver.  He was identified as Sam Owens, of Brownsville, Tenn.  The other negro escaped, armed with a 32 automatic.  From the firing it was supposed that Mr. Wilbanks would be found dead in the car, but he escaped untouched.

The body of the dead negro was taken to the M. O. Cole undertaking parlors.
 
NASHVILLE—Lory Price’s last audible words, “You’ll be sorry for this,” have proved prophetic, as each man implicated in his dastardly murder is either in prison or a fugitive from justice, knowing that justice will be swift and sure when their case appears before a jury.  The entire history of the state does not disclose any acts of the human race, whether by groups or individuals, which can compare with the cold-blooded murder of the highway patrolman and his wife. It produces a stain on the story of Southern Illinois, which time cannot erase.—Nashville Journal
 
GOLCONDA—A sad, distressing automobile accident occurred at Karber’s Ridge, Hardin County, Sunday night, in which Mrs. Lucy Zeigler, 73, was instantly killed and her two grown daughters were seriously injured.

The unfortunate driver of the death car was Henry Vinyard, of Hardin County.

Church services had been held at that place and at its close, Mrs. Lucy Zeigler and daughter were outside the church building awaiting the arrival of a son with a wagon.  Vineyard and his wife had also attended the services and when he left his automobile he locked the steering wheel.  When he and his wife entered the car he started the engine, stepped on the gas and the car moved off rapidly.  But Vineyard discovered he could not control the car.

It plunged into three women and Mrs. Zeigler was killed instantly.  Her oldest daughter, Minnie, 35, was rendered unconscious as a result of internal injuries and may die.  While the other daughter suffered a broken leg.  Vineyard’s car also hit a horse, which was later killed.  Mrs. Vineyard finally reached over the turned off the ignition before the car was stopped.—Herald Enterprise
 
ANNA—The recent high waters in the Mississippi bottoms unearthed some skeletons on the first ridge east of the Preston drainage district levee some distance north of the house on the farm of Charles C. Crawford.  It is reported that there are eight or ten skeletons exposed and that the bones and teeth are well preserved.  The skeletons have been seen by a number of persons residing in that vicinity.  The current from the river washed the dirt from the ridge when the levee broke flooding that section, early in the summer.  The skeletons have been there a long time as no one of the present day knows anything about anyone ever being buried there.  The property has belonged to A. Lence and his heirs since 1863.—Democrat
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 22 Jul 1927:
D. A. Felts Dies in Missouri

Mrs. Charles Dishinger and nieces, Miss Iva Mae Felts of this city, and Miss Mary Ellen Felts, of Anna, were called to Cardwell, Mo., by the death of D. A. Felts, father of the Misses Felts and brother of Mrs. Dishinger, which occurred Thursday, July 14, at his home in Missouri.

Mr. Felts was an uncle of R. C. Connell, of this city.
 
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. Henrietta C. Clanton Friday were Rev. Stovall, of Cairo, Mrs. Carrie Spence, of Mound City, Mrs. M. Lilly Rife, of Villa Ridge, Miss Rena Crain, Mound city, and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Brelsford, of America.
 
MARION—A new investigation into the death of W. O. Potter, former United States district attorney for Illinois, and five member of his family, found slain in their homes at Marion last fall has been started by State’s Attorney Arlie Boswell, according to the Herrin Journal.

This action followed a rumor originating in Benton at the Birger trial.

It may throw new light on the tragedy which shocked all Southern Illinois when it was discovered.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adler and daughters, Misses Mildred and Veneta, were called to Centralia Monday by the death of Mrs. Adler’s half-brother, William McKiney.  The funeral services were held Tuesday. 

Father Walter Mulroney, who was called here by the death of his mother, left Thursday for his home in San Antonio, Texas.  (Mound City)
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 22 Jul 1927:
Miss Henrietta Clanton passed to the great beyond Wednesday afternoon July 13, 1927.  Mrs. Clanton was a highly respected citizen.

Mrs. Clanton leaves six children, Mrs. William Gallion, of Champaign, Mrs. Charles Wilson, of Pulaski, T. Clanton, of Cairo, Edgar, Sylvester and Norman, of Mounds, and twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Clanton was a Christian who exemplified her faith in daily life.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Congregational church of which she was a member.  J. C. Mench assisted by Rev. Gray, of Mound City, conducted the services.  The profusion of flowers showed the esteem in which she was held.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Resident Here Dies at 92 in Cairo

Mary E. Young, age 92, mother of James S. Miller, ____ Street, Cairo, died ____ night at 8:25 o’clock ____ home of her son where _____ her home for the ____ years.  Mrs. Young ____ days of attaining her ninety-third birthday.  She was born in Pennsylvania and came to Illinois when a girl with her parents made their ____ Mt. Carmel, and where ___ resided.  A number of years after the death of ___ was married to ___ who preceded her in death a number of years ago, ___ son, James S. Miller, of Cairo.  Mrs. Young ____ grandchildren and ____ great-grandchildren.

The remains were taken to Mt. Carmel ___ morning on the ____ and interment ____ following the ____ at 2:30 o’clock ___Methodist church of that _____, the Rev. Wilson ___ pastor of the First ____ Church at Cairo officiating.

(She is in the 1860 census of Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Ill., with her husband Summerfield Miller, a sadler.  James A. Young married Mrs. Mary E. Miller on 29 Mar 1869, in Wabash Co., Ill.  Mary Elizabeth Young was born 8 Aug 1834, in Northumberland, Pa., daughter of E. P. Stid___ and Elizabeth Shannon, died 22 Jul 1927, in Cairo, Ill., and was buried at Mt. Carmel, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Edward Williams and little daughter and Miss Mary Mulroney, who accompanied the body of their mother, Mrs. Mary Mulroney, to this city for burial, have returned to their home in Elyria, Ohio.  Father Walter Mulroney, who also came to Mound City to attend the funeral of his mother, left Thursday of last week for his home in San Antonio, Texas.
 
Well Respected Mounds Woman Called by Death

Mrs. Henrietta Clanton, 78, a highly respected resident of Mounds, died at her residence in Mounds Wednesday afternoon, July 13^th, following an illness of more than a year of heart trouble.  She is survived by six children, 22 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at the Congregational church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and was one of the largest attended ever held in Mounds.  Only about one third of the people were able to get in the church.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  The grandsons were pallbearers and the granddaughters carried the flowers.  The choir sang many beautiful songs.  J. C. Mench, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. assisted by Rev. Thomas Gray, of Mound City, conducted the services.

Negro Killed in Gun Battle with Special I. C. Agent

Sam Owens, negro, aged 20, of Brownsville, Tenn., was killed in a gun battle with I. C. Special Agent Earl Millbank on a train of coal cars in the railroad yards at North Mounds about 10 o’clock Thursday night when the officer attempted to arrest Owens and another negro for the robbery of William Albright, of Elco, on the same train as it sped southward between Carbondale and Makanda.

Owens opened fire on Millbank when the officers discovered him and the other robber hiding in an empty coal car.  Millbank ducked low and returned the fire.  Owens still firing climbed to one side of the car and leaped toward the ground.  One bullet from Millbank’s gun struck the negro in the right breast and he fell mortally wounded.  The other negro leaped from the opposite side of the car and escaped.
Owens had in his coat pocket the watch taken from Albright who arrived in Mounds several hours after the shooting and identified Owens as one of the men who had robbed him while he was beating his way on the coal train.  Albright had jumped off the train at Makanda a few minutes after being robbed and had noticed the railroad officials at Mounds and asked them to search the train for the bandits.
Millbank accompanied by special officers Cruse and Flannigan, upon hearing of the robbery, had boarded the train upon its arrival at Mounds and began a search for the two negroes.

A verdict of justifiable homicide was returned by the jury at the inquest conducted last Friday morning by Coroner O.  T. Hudson.  When Owens fell dying he had fired four shots from a 41 caliber Colt revolver at Millbank, for four empty cartridges that smelled strongly of freshly burned powder, were in the gun.
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 29 Jul 1927:
BIRGER DRAWS DEATH PENALTY IN ADAMS CASE
Newman and Hyland to Serve Life in Prison—Birger to Appeal Verdict—Gangsters Must Go

The jury at Benton, Ill., has found Birger, Newman and Hyland guilty of conspiring to murder Mayor Adams of West City, as charged by the State.  Birger has been sentenced to hang.  Newman and Hyland are given imprisonment for life.

No other verdict was possible in the face of the overwhelming evidence—the evidence which, as one of the defense attorneys admitted, was “unpeached and undenied.”  The testimony of Thompson, who, with his brother, did the killing under the direction and hire of Birger, was so corroborated in essential circumstantial details by an array of witnesses that the defense was hopeless.  No question as to the guilt of the conspirators entered the jurors’ minds.  The one debatable point in their length consideration was as to the measure of punishment.  The judgment finally prevailed that Birger as the leader was responsible in a further degree than his associates, and, accordingly, the extreme penalty was assessed against him.
The import of the verdict was thus clearly stated by State’s Attorney Martin.  “This means the end of gang warfare in Southern Illinois and the restoration of the supremacy of the law.”

They have had a long and bitter experience with machine gun government in southern Illinois.  At different times in the violent and bloody annals every class of society has lent its sanction to force and terrorism.  Glenn Young, under the banners of the Ku Klux Klan, was a professional gunman and desperado and as destructive an enemy of law and order as was Birger.  The veracity of the ancient mandate that “They who live by the sword shall perish by the sword” was exemplified in his case just as it has been decreed in the case of Birger.

Reproaches are not in order now.  Public sentiment throughout the entire country congratulates Southern Illinois on its conclusive demonstration of the supremacy of law over lawlessness.  Public sentiment congratulates State’s Attorney Martin for his courageous devotion to his oath of office and his duty as a citizen and the ability displayed in bringing these murderers to justice.  That public opinion in his community and the whole gang ridden areas of Southern Illinois was stalwartly back of him in his efforts is evident in the reception of the verdict and in the thoughtful and determined deliberation of the jury.

But Southern Illinois, in this moment of victory, should take serious counsel of its conscience and its civil obligations.  The price of liberty—the price of the supremacy of the law—is eternal vigilance.  The gunman, whatever mission he pretends to serve, is the agent of anarchy, and criminality and ruin follows him.  That is the great lesson for Southern Illinois to remember as it reestablishes the law at the grave gangsterism.—Post-Dispatch.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 29 Jul 1927:
Mrs. G. S. Croxton, of Fayette, Miss., who was called here by the sickness and death of her grandmother, Mrs. H. C. Clanton, left Monday for a visit in St. Louis, Chicago and Champaign.  She will return here before going to her home in the South.
 
GOLCONDA—The most serious mishap thus far on our hard road occurred about three miles out of Golconda Friday afternoon.  A car containing four men left the road when going at a high speed and the occupants, James Austin, Dee Yewell and a man named Souver, of Harrisburg, were all more or less seriously injured.  They were bought to Golconda, where, upon examination, it was found that Yewell had a broken back, Austin a cracked skull and Souver some cuts and bruises.  After receiving attention here, they were taken home in an ambulance that was sent for them.  The condition of Yewell, particularly, is critical.

             Later—It is reported that two of the men have since died.—Herald Enterprise
 
McLEANSBORO—A rather unusual incident occurred at the funeral of Joe L. Wilson, which was held last week.  The Wilson family originally lived in Tennessee.  Charles, the oldest brother, left there some 45 years ago, and settled in Oklahoma.  Ollie, a younger brother, who was born about a year after Charles left home, moved to Alabama about 10 years ago.  In all the intervening years, these brother had never seen each other and met for the first time at the funeral of their brother, Joe, Thursday.—Leader
 
ELKVILLE—Roy Cook, aged 34 years, of St. Louis, but formerly of Hallidayboro, was drowned in Big River near Cedar Mills, Ky., Tuesday while attempting to touch his 10-year-old daughter, Maurine, how to swim.  His wife, Mrs. Zella Cook and several friends witnessed the tragedy.  After showing the daughter how to stroke her as he released her and she began to sink.  He dived for her, but she did not come up, apparently the victim of cramps or an undercurrent.  Roy Cook is a son of Ed Cook, of Herrin.—Journal


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 5 Aug 1927:
OBITUARY

             Alice May Blasdel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blasdel, born June 14, 1917, died July 28, 1927, Age ten years, one month and fourteen days.

             She leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, four brothers, Earl and John, of Centralia, and Vernon and Elijah, of Grand Chain, and one sister, Marie, of Grand Chain, and a host of other relatives and

A little one from us has gone
A precious little flower

God doeth all things well
his will be done, not ours.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Isaac, of Joppa, Illinois, Friday, at Ohio Chapel and the body was laid to rest in the Ohio Chapel Cemetery.

(Her marker in Ohio Chapel Cemetery near Grand Chain reads:  Alice Mae Blasdel Born June 14, 1917 Died July 28, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
The death angel visited our vicinity (Ohio Chapel) last week and took from us little Alice Blasdel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blasdell.  Her brothers, John and Earl, of Centralia, came home to attend the funeral.
 
DR. B. A. ROYALL BURIED AT VILLA RIDGE MONDAY
Dies at Hickman, Ky., at the Home of Daughter

Funeral services of Dr. B. A. Royall, who died in Hickman, Kentucky, Saturday night, July 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Moore, were held at the home of his other daughter, Mrs. Lily Rife, Monday afternoon at two o’clock.  Rev. Thomas Gray, pastor of the Congregational church of Mound City conducted the services.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge cemetery.

Dr. B. A. Royall was 78 years old at the time of his death.  He had been a practicing physician for many years in Villa Ridge and vicinity where he had built a large and lucrative practice.  Dr. William Rife, his son-in-law, whose death occurred a few years ago, was associated with him for many years in the medical profession.  Both were capable physicians.

Dr. B. A. Royall was born in Carroll County, Tennessee, September 27, 1849.  He received his common school education from the school of that place.  He then took the medical course at Rush Medical College in 1870 and 1871, then coming to Villa Ridge to engage in the practice of medicine.
Dr. Royall is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Stella Moore, of Hickman, Ky., and Mrs. Lilly Rife, of Villa Ridge.  He leaves a granddaughter of Hickman and two grandsons, Dr. Barry Rife, of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. William Rife, of Villa Ridge, also one great-granddaughter, the child of Mr. and Mrs. William Rife, of Villa Ridge, also one great-granddaughter, the child of Mrs. William Rife and many nephews and nieces.

Dr. Royall was a highly respected citizen of the county.  Besides his practice of medicine, Dr. Royall was the overseer of an excellent fruit farm and other activities creditable to his good name.  He leaves many friends to mourn his departure.

(B. A. Royal married S. J. Bankston on 26 Nov 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  W. C. Rife, 25, physician and surgeon, born in Pulaski, Ill., son of W. V. Rife and Malvina Verbal, married M. Lilley Royall, 22, born in Villa Ridge, Ill., daughter of Dr. B. A. Royall and Jane Bankston, on 10 Sep 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Frank Moore, 28, merchant, born in Pulaski, Ill., son of Silas John Moore and Cynthia Ann Littlejohn, married Stella Ethel Royall, 22, born in Villa Ridge, daughter of Berry A. Royall and Jenny Bankston, on 15 Jun 1898, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Dr. Berry A. Royall 1847-1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 5 Aug 1927:
Pulaski County Pioneer Physician Dies Saturday
Dr. Royall, of Villa Ridge, Succumbs at Home of Daughter in Hickman, Ky., after Long Illness

Dr. B. A. Royall, for more than 50 years a practicing physician in the three counties of Pulaski, Alexander and Union, passed peacefully away on Saturday night, July 30, 1927, at about 9 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Moore, at Hickman, Ky.

Dr. Royall had been sick for a number of years.  During this time every care and attention possible had been given him.  At his death he was in his 80^th year, having been born on Sept. 27, 1847, at Buena Vista, Tenn.

He attended school in his early years in Tennessee, at the same time assisting his father on the farm.
In 1868 he began the study of medicine and in 1870 he matriculated at Rush Medical College attending that year and in 1871.

In November of 1871, he was married to Miss Sarah Jane Bankson, and the young couple settled in Villa Ridge, where Dr. Royall lived and practiced his profession continuously for half a century and more.  He was interested in all community affairs, was an active member of the Masonic order and was known professionally throughout Southern Illinois.

Dr. Royall is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Stella Moore, of Hickman, Ky., and Mrs. M. Lilly Rife, of Villa Ridge; three grandchildren, Mrs. Luby Roper, of Hickman, Ky., Dr. Berry V. Rife, of St. Louis, Mo., and William E. Rife, of Villa Ridge, also a great-granddaughter, little Mary Jane Rife, of Villa Ridge.

Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. Lilly Rife, of Villa Ridge at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas Cray, pastor of the Congregational Church of Mound City.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge cemetery.

(A picture is of Dr. Royall was printed with the obituary.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Miss May S. Hawkins, of Mound City, was here Monday en route to Villa Ridge to attend the funeral of Dr. B. A. Royall.
 
MT. VERNON—Mike Ewald, of Arcola, died here Monday night of injuries received when his car turned over Sunday night in Wayne County.  Ewald is said to have fallen asleep at the wheel. He is survived by his widow and two children.
 
MT. VERNON—An inquest was being held here today into the death of William Black, aged and almost blind recluse, whose body was taken from a well in Fairfield last night.  The man lived alone and neighbors discovered the body when the well cover had been removed. Authorities believe that because of his defective eyes, the man may have fallen into the well accidentally.
  
SPARTA—Miss Alma Schrader, 21 years old, was electrocuted at the home of Attorney A. C. Reiss, in Red Bud Tuesday by coming in contact with wires in the basement. Miss Schrader had been employed as a maid in the home for five weeks.  A. C. Gaker, of Red Bud, in an endeavor to release the wires from the young woman, was knocked down.  He was taken to a hospital in Red Bud in a critical condition.
 
Dr. B. A. Royall, who lived here and practiced medicine for many years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Moore, in Hickman, Ky., Saturday, July 30^th, at the age of 80 years.  He has been ill for several months.  Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. M. Lilly Rife, Monday afternoon at three o’clock, interment in the family lot. (Villa Ridge)
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 12 Aug 1927:
Mrs. T. L. Shaffer Loses Father

John L. Roberts, of near Lick Creek, Union County, father of Mrs. T. L. Shaffer, of this city, died on Friday, July 29, at the age of 85 years and 6 months.

A little more than a week before his death, Mrs. Shaffer was visiting at the old home and the family had just dined when Mr. Roberts fell and sustained injuries from which he never recovered.

(John L. Roberts married Lucinda Rich on 16 Apr 1865, in Union Co., Ill.  John L. Roberts, 54, from Lick Creek, born in Perry Co., Ill., son of William Roberts and Mary Gallegly, married 3^rd Hazy J. McCoy, 36, born in Johnson Co., Ill., daughter of John W. McCoy and Milley J. Spence, on 3 Nov 1897, in Union Co., Ill.   His marker in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery near Lick Creek reads:  John L. Roberts 1842-1927 Father.  Mary Roberts 1889-1927 Daughter.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Infant Son Dies

Bobby Eugene Smith, the three-week-old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Joe E. Smith, died of accidental strangulation early Tuesday morning at the home if its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith.  The baby was born July 15, 1927, and died Aug. 9^th, at the age of 21 days.

Rev. H. C. Croslin conducted short funeral services Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Spencer Heights Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith are doubly bereaved, having lost their first born, Billy Joe, on June 25, at the age of 19 months.
 
Mrs. Roy Crissman Dies

Mrs. Roy Crissman died suddenly Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, at 9 o’clock at her home on First Street.  She had been ill only a short time suffering an attack of acute indigestion.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
 
MAKANDA—H. Canerdy, a laborer, was killed by a train at Makanda last night while sleeping on the track.  L. J. Treece, a companion workman, who also went to sleep on the track, woke in time to save his life.  Treece told railroad officials today the two men had been sent to patrol the track near a creek, which was high because of a heavy rain.

The accident occurred about two miles south of Makanda shortly after 12 o’clock Saturday night.  It was a freight train that hit the man,  Treece barely escaped with his own life, but did not have time to rescue Canerdy.

The man’s body was badly mangled by the train.

The victim’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist Church just east of Makanda. 

He leaves a wife, who is in bad health, and an invalid child, five years old.—Carbondale Free Press
 
  
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday 12 Aug 1927:
TWO SENTENCED FOR MURDER

The Pulaski County circuit court adjourned last week after being in continued sessions since July 25^th.  Two murder cases were disposed of.  Ellis Bondurant, negro, was sentenced to twenty years for the murder of Sam Bailey, at Mounds.  Will Polk was given a sentence of 18 years for murder.  Court adjourned until August 30^th for a brief session.
 
B. F. Parkman Dies Suddenly Thursday Morning

B. F. Parkman, age 74 years old, a resident of this city, for over 40 years, died suddenly at 10 o’clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Kennedy.  He had worked until 1 o’clock that morning in the bake shop and no signs of ill health were visible when he retired to go home.  Members of family were awakened at 4:30 o’clock by Mr. Parkman roaming about the house and complaining of a pain in his chest.  A physician was called by Mr. Parkman passed away before medical aid could revive him.

Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. T. Kennedy, of this city, and Mrs. C. L. Rew, of Harrisburg; two sons, Carl, of Anna, and John, of Tulsa, Okla.  Eight grandchildren are also among the mourners.  Burial will be held at Metropolis, where he will be laid by the side of his wife, who preceded him in death years ago.

(William T. Kennedy married Francis Parkman on 18 Aug 1900, in Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 19 Aug 1927:
Newman and Hyland Now in Prison Garb

Art Newman and Ray Hyland were taken to the southern Illinois penitentiary at Menard near Chester Saturday morning by Sheriff Pritchard of Franklin County and three deputy sheriffs.

Newman and Hyland were found guilty in circuit court at Benton a week ago Sunday on a charge of murder in connection with the slaying of Mayor Joe Adams, of West City in Franklin County last Dec. 12, and were sentenced to serve life in the penitentiary.  Charley Birger the gang leader who was found guilty with them was sentenced to hang on Oct. 15.

It has been agreed that Birger’s sister, Mrs. Shamsky, of St. Louis, is to have the custody of his eldest daughter, Minnie, nine year of age.
 
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our profound appreciation to our many friends, for their kind words of sympathy, services, and remembrances during our recent bereavement, the loss of our father and grandfather, B. W. Parkman.

To the choir who rendered such beautiful songs and to Rev. Thomas Gray for his kind words of consolation and the donors of the beautiful floral offerings and also the use of their cars. Also to Mr. G. A. James and Mr. Gates, the assistant, the under takers in charge, whose services were much appreciated.
Very gratefully,

Mrs. W. T. Kennedy
Mrs. Claude L. Rew
J. A. Parkman
Carl G. Parkman and Grandchildren
 
OBITUARY

Benjamin Wyatt Parkman was born December 22, 1852, in Obion County, Tennessee, died August 11, 1927, in Mound City, Illinois, age 74 years, 8 months and 19 days.

He was united in marriage to Susan M. Smith, of Cumberland County, Tennessee, in 1874.  His wife preceded him in death, passing away in Metropolis, Illinois, and October 6, 1905.

To this union were born six children, two passing on in infancy and surviving him are two sons, John Andrew Parkman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carl G. Parkman, of Anna, Illinois, two daughters, Mrs. Francis Kennedy, of Mound City, and Mrs. Florence Rew, of Harrisburg, two sons-in-law, W. T. Kennedy and Claude Rew and two daughters-in-law, Myrtle Parkman, of Tulsa, and Laura Parkman, of Anna, and eight grandchildren.  He also leaves a large acquaintance of friends.  He has been a resident of Mound City for 40 years.

The funeral was held at the residence of W. T. Kennedy, 402 Main Street, at 9:00 o’clock Saturday morning.  The cortege left immediately after the services for Metropolis, where interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.  Rev. Thomas Gray, of the Pilgrim Congregational Church officiated.
 
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rew, of Harrisburg, were called here Thursday of last week by the death of Mrs. Rew’s father, W. B. Parkman.

Aged Colored Resident Dies

Mary A. Bolan, a well-known and highly respected colored resident of this city, passed away Friday, Aug. 12.  She was _0 years of age and had been a resident of this city for 53 years.  Surviving her is a son, James Bolan, of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Washington, of this city, and Martha Cotton, of St. Louis.  Funeral services were held Sunday.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James was in charge.
 
DEATH INVADES HOME TAKES AWAY MOTHER
Well Known Resident Passes Away While at Hospital

Life an appalling specter, death haunts every pathway of life and dims every vision of joy noiselessly and ceaselessly it treads in man’s footsteps from the cradle to the grave.

Mrs. Laura Amelia Johnson, age 67 years, passed away at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Cairo at 1:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13^th, following an operation.

Mrs. Johnson, who has been a resident of this city for many years, was a devoted mother and much beloved by her children.  She was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, a faithful attendant at the church services and active in all church work.

Mrs. Johnson was born November 20, 1861, at New Columbia, in Massac County, and was married April 29, 1877.  She was the mother of five children, one of whom died in infancy.  Her husband preceded her in death about 20 years ago.

She leaves to mourn her death, four children, two sons, Claude, of St. Louis and Fred, of Crocket, Calif., two daughters, Miss Ida, of New York City, and Mrs. Arta Palmer, of this city.

Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Thomas Gray, of the Congregational Church conducted the services, paying tribute to the deceased. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, a testimony of the esteem in which deceased was held.  The choir of the Congregational Church rendered beautiful hymns, “Face to Face,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Nearer Still Nearer.”  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  The pallbearers were E. P. Easterday, George Betts, A. Schuler, C. E. Richey, W. T. Jaccard, and A. F. Koontz.

(James W. Johnson married Laura A. Austin on 29 Apr 1877, in Massac Co., Ill.  Her marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Laura A. Johnson Born Nov. 20, 1861 Died Aug. 13, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 19 Aug 1927:
Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Mound City Dies Saturday

Mrs. Laura Amelia Johnson, of Mound City, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary, Cairo, at 1 o’clock p.m. Saturday following an operation for gallstones.  She had been sick at her home in Mound City for eight weeks or more and she was taken to the Cairo hospital on Wednesday.

Laura Amelia Austin was born November 20, 1861, at New Columbia, Massac County.  She was married to J. W. Johnson on April 29, 1877.  To this couple were born five children, one of whom died in infancy.  Mr. Johnson died some 20 years ago.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by four children, two daughters, Miss Ida Johnson, of New York City, and Mrs. Art Palmer, of Mound City, two sons, Claude, of Mounds, and Fred, of Crockett, Calif., three grandchildren, Austin Palmer, Frederick Johnson, Jr., and Miss Claudine Johnson.

For many years she had been a member of the Congregational Church.  She was a devoted mother, a kind neighbor and a loyal friend.

Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.  Rev. Thomas Gray, pastor of the Congregational Church officiated.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery with G. A. James directing.
 
Mother of E. W. Park Dies in East St. Louis

Mrs. Susan Park, age 78 years, died Sunday, Aug., 14, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. T. Barrett, of East St. Louis.

Mrs. Park was the mother of E. W. Park, of Spencer Heights.  She had frequently visited her son and his family and the news of her death will be heard with regret.  She and her husband lived in Cairo for many years.  It was there they reared their family. 

She is survived by four sons, E. A., of Mounds, H. R., of Chicago, Albert, of Cairo, Mack, of Pineville, Ky., and one daughter, Mrs. E. T. Barrett, of East St. Louis.  Mr. Park died a number of years ago.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, the four sons and two grandsons, William and George Park, acting as pall bearers.  Interment was in a cemetery near East St. Louis.
 
Cairo Youth Killed in Auto Wreck

Jimmy Weeks, of Cairo, was mortally injured in an automobile accident which occurred on Route 2 about one mile north of Cairo Saturday night at 9 o’clock. Bradley Prince and Tilman Wimpy, his two companions, escaped with slight injuries.

According to testimony at the coroner’s inquest, Bradley Prince, who was driving a borrowed Studebaker sedan, had been joined at 34^th and Sycamore streets by Weeks and Wimpy and the three were on their way to Tri City Park.  At a point opposite the Raddix garage, a Ford coupe driven by Richard Walsh, also of Cairo, which was moving along in front of the Studebaker, was seen to turn off the concrete as the driver intended to stop at a barbecue stand on the right of the road.  Apparently, he changed his mind and swerved back onto the concrete.  The Studebaker was sideswiped and turned over.  Weeks was thrown out onto the hard surface of the road and the car fell on him.  The other two boys evidently were thrown clear of the car, for they escaped serious injury.

Weeks was a graduate of the Class of 1927 of the Cairo High School. For two years he had been editor of the high school weekly paper and last year was editor-in-chief of the Egypti, the high school annual published by the senior class.

He was the son of Mrs. Nellie F. Weeks, a widow.
 
SPARTA—Although only 29 years of age, Mrs. Toy Williams, colored, who died at her home east of Sparta Monday, had been the mother of 14 children, ten of whom are living.

Death was due to tuberculosis, from which she had been suffering for some time.  She is survived by her husband and ten children, the youngest of whom is aged two months.
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 26 Aug 1927:
Mrs. Sarah Hodge

From the Metropolis Herald we take the following sketch pertaining to the death of the mother of our fellow townsman, Luther Hodge.

“Mrs. Sarah Hodge, wife of John Hodge, died at the family home, 620 Metropolis Street, at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 22 days.  Rev. W. E. Baker, of Hamberg, conducted the service.

“Mrs. Hodge was born in Kentucky, January 19, 1849.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Bishop.  She was married to John Hodge, November 5, 1865.  Nine children were born to them, one, James E. Hodge, dying in 1916.  The children now living are:  Luther Hodge, of Mounds; John, of Lockerby, Utah; Harry, of St. Louis; Percy, of Carbondale; Mrs. O. E. Babb, of Portageville, Mo.; Mrs. C. Z. Berry, of Metropolis.  There are also 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Hodge was a life-long member of the Baptist Church in which she was a great worker.”

(John Hodge married Sarah Isabel Bishop on 5 Nov 1865, in Pope Co., Ill.  Oscar E. Babb married Sarah Ethel Hodge on 27 Apr 1904, in Pope Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Civil War Veteran Dies at Age of 84

Christian C. Keller, for many years a resident of Mound City, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 9 o’clock.  While he had been in failing health for some time, a fall several weeks ago hastened the end.
Mr. Keller was born in Germany on April 1, 1843, and had reached the age of 84 years, 4 months and 24 days.  He came to the United States at the age of 14, coming to Mascoutah, Ill., to make his home with a sister.  He enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War and lost a leg at the Battle of Shiloh.

In October 1867, Mr. Keller was married to Miss Elizabeth Revington and he is survived by his widow, three sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.  Among the grandchildren are Mrs. T. B. Thomasson, Mrs. Sam Roberson, and Mrs. Roy Mulcahy, of Mounds.
 
Miss Ida Johnson, who was called home by the illness and death of her mother, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, left Thursday for New York City.
 
Fred Johnson, who was called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, has returned to his home in Crockett, Calif.
 
JOHNSTON CITY—Frank Laski, 42 years old, who lived northwest of this city, died at 9 o’clock Tuesday night from injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred Sunday night at 7:30 on North Grand Avenue near Metcalf Filling Station, when five cars were badly wrecked in a free-for-all pile up, that first started when two cars were wrecked in a collision.  Three other cars pulled up and Laski was run down before the trouble finally ended.—Progress
 
MATTOON—Coles County coroner today was investigating the death of an eleven-year-old body by hanging.  The lad, Harold Vanatta, son of J. C. Vanatta, railway mail clerk, of this city, was found dead yesterday in the basement of his parents’ home by his brother, Earl, 13.

He was hanging from a sewing machine belt fastened to a pipe near the ceiling.

Coroner F. C. Schilling declared the death could not have been accidental and the boy’s parents could see no reason.  The older lad said they had been playing and he went to find Harold when he discovered the body.
 
Fred Johnson, who was called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. Laura A. Johnson, left Sunday for his home in Crockett, Calif.

 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 26 Aug 1927:
Old Grand Chain Resident Dies Saturday Night

Theodore Ruther, 67 years, an old resident of Grand Chain, died Saturday night at his home in that place.  He had been a resident of Grand Chain for 40 years and for 31 years of that time he conducted a blacksmith shop in that place and five years in Karnak.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday and interment was made in the Grand Chain cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons, Monta, Alva, Charles, and Theodore Ruther, all living at home, two sisters and a brother at Louisville, and a sister at Eldorado.  G. A. James of this city was the undertaker in charge.

(His marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Theodore Ruether Born May 14, 1859 Died Aug 22, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
AGED WAR VETERAN ANSWERS LAST TAPS
Well Known Citizen and Familiar Character of This Community

Christian Keller, Sr., age 84 years, last April, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home on Main Street at five minutes after nine Wednesday morning after a lingering illness of eight weeks.  He fell several weeks ago and the injury confined him to his bed ever since.

Deceased was born in Ostophn, Whorms, Germany, April 1, 1843, this making him 84 years, four months and 27 days old at the time of his death.  Coming to this country at the age of 14, he made his home with his sister, residing at Mascoutah, Ill. When the war broke out, he enlisted in the Forty-third Illinois Infantry.  With his regiment he participated in the campaign at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., and at the battle of Shiloh he lost his leg.

In October 1867, Mr. Keller was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Revington, and to this union four children were born, three sons, namely George, who has recently taken up his residence in Maplewood, Mo., J. E. Keller, of this city, and Christian C. Keller, Jr., of Lakewood, Ohio, and one daughter, Mrs. Ira Finley, of this city, all of whom with the widow survive the deceased.  Nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also mourn the passing away of this well-known citizen.  A brother, Jacob Keller, of Alton, also survives him.

Mr. Keller was a barber by trade but had retired from this occupation several years ago.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the residence, Rev. Charles K. Weller conducting the services.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James funeral director in charge.

(Christian Keller, 18, of Venedy, Washington Co., Ill., born in Germany, a barber, 5’5”, brown hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, enlisted in Co. B, 43^rd Illinois Infantry on 28 Aug 1861, in Mascoutah, Ill.   He was discharged on 5 Nov 1862, for wounds received at Shiloh.  Christian Keller married Lizzie Revington 28 Oct 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Ira. S. Finley, 29, married Louisa A. Keller, 24, on 25 Dec 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 2 Sep 1927:
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and kindness extended us in the bereavement of the loss of our dear husband and father.
Mrs. C. Keller, Sr., and family
 
CARD OF THANKS

To our many kind friends and neighbors—We are at a loss to know how to express our gratefulness to you for your kindness to us and our Dear Mother who passed away.  We only wish we could thank each one personally, but as that is impossible, we will ask you to consider this as personal.
Yours very gratefully,
Fred Johnson
Arta Palmer
Claude Johnson
Ida Johnson
 
Widowed Mother of Jimmy Weeks to Recover $4,000

The remains of Jimmy Weeks, Cairo youth killed in an automobile accident on the hard road near that city Saturday night, August 13, was brought to Anderson Cemetery in Massac County Tuesday afternoon and laid to rest.  Members of this family formerly lived in Joppa where he was borned and educated in Joppa and Cairo.

Jimmy Weeks was only 18 years old, a graduate of the Cairo high school last June.  For more than a year he had been a member of the staff on the Cairo Bulletin and correspondent of the Associated Press.  He had been editor in chief of the Cairo High School annual.  Weeks was a brilliant writer for one so young.  He specialized in sports.  Nearly everybody in Cairo knew him and his sunny disposition and pleasant manners made him immensely popular.

He was a son of a widowed mother and her support.  After graduation he left the newspaper field and accepted a good position with Writer Brothers Ice & Coal Company, of Cairo.

The car he was riding in was hit by a machine driven by Richard Walsh, of Cairo.  Weeks lived a few minutes after he was rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital.

Mrs. Nellie F. Weeks will receive $4,000 from the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as damages for the death of her son, Jimmy Weeks.  The insurance company acted for Richard Walsh, driver of the other automobile that figures in the fatal accident.  The settlement it is said, is one of the few instances on record in Cairo where so large of the percent of the face value of the policy ash been paid in an out of court settlement.  The settlement is within $1,000 of the face value of the policy.

One peculiar feature in connection with the case is that both cars which were involved in the accident were completely insured in the same company.

(His marker in Anderson Cemetery reads:  Jimmy son of W. F. and Nellie Weeks Born Jan. 8, 1910 Died Aug. 13, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Chris Keller and son, Joel, left Monday morning for their home in Lakewood, Ohio,   M. Keller was called to the funeral of his father, Chris Keller, Sr.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker and the latter’s father, Cal Wehrenberg, of Tamms, attended the funeral Friday afternoon of Chris Keller, Sr.
 
Jacob Keller, of Alton, was called here last week on account of the death of his brother, Chris Keller, Sr.
 
Woman Dies after Her Baby Is Born

Mrs. Fred Hallerberg, age 30 years, died Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at her home in Mounds.  She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Christine, age 9 years, and a fine infant son.  Mrs. Hallerberg was born in 1897 in Dongola and was reared there.  She was married ten years ago and was formerly Miss Gladys Gurley.  Her parents lived in Cobden, Ill.

(A marker in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  John B. Hallenberg Born Aug. 28, 1927 Died Oct. 3, 1927.  Lydia L. Hallenberg Born Sept. 8, 1880 died Oct. 30, 1967.  Frederick W. Hallenberg Born Aug. 30, 1895 Died March 6, 1979.  Gladys G. Hallenberg Born Sept. 20, 1897 Died Aug. 28, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Funeral Held Friday at Home

Funeral services over the body of Christian C. Keller, who passed away at his home on Main Street Wednesday morning, Aug. 24^th, was held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the residence, with interment in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  Ven. Charles K. Keller conducted the services.  Joe Lutz, John Trampertt, William Bestgen, George R. Martin, Dan Hurley and E. P. Easterday served as pallbearers.  G. A. James was the funeral director.  An abundance of beautiful flowers covered the casket, a testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held by his friends.
 
Held for Murder at Coroner’s Request

George Smith, colored, was held for the grand jury Monday on a murder charge at the inquest conducted by Dr. O. T. Hudson, coroner of Pulaski County, at Mounds, Monday.  Smith shot and killed Joe Blakemore, colored, on a farm near Mounds, Saturday night.  The two men had quarreled over crops and other matters.
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 2 Sep 1927:
Colored Man Fatally Shot

Joe Blakemore was fatally shot Saturday night by George Smith.  There were no witnesses but when Blakemore’s body was found it was crumpled up over a pitchfork held in his hands.  Smith refused to testify at the coroner’s inquest and was placed in the county jail pending further investigation. 

Blakemore was out on parole.
 
Young Mother Dies Suddenly Sunday, Aug. 28

The sudden death of Mrs. Fred Hallerberg, which occurred Sunday at her home on McKinley Avenue saddened the whole community early Sunday morning she became the mother of a fine baby boy. 

Between 12 and one o’clock of the same day death claimed her.

Gladys Gurley Hallerberg was born Sept. 20^th, 1897, to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gurley at Dongola, Ill., and departed this life Aug. 28^th, 1927, age 29 years, 11 months and 8 days.  She spent her school days in Dongola attending grade and high school there.

June 2^nd, 1927, she was married to Fred Hallerberg, of Mounds at which place she spent the remainder of her life.

She was a kind and loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Those so deeply hurt are Fred W. Hallerberg, husband, and two children, Christa Mae and John Burton, of Mounds; George W. Gurley, father, Dongola; Ralph Gurley, brother, Mounds; Raleigh Gurley, brother, Cobden; Mrs. Lois Hight, sister, Wetaug; John Hallerberg, East St. Louis, Mrs. Frank Bauer, Mounds, together with many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church of Mounds with Rev. H. C. Croslin, minister and she was laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola.

(George W. Gurley married Cynthia A. Brooks on 31 Dec 1874, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shaffer were called to Anna Sunday by the death of the latter’s sister.
 
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation for the many kind expressions of your sympathy shown us during our bereavement.
F. W. Hallerberg and Family
George W. Gurley and family
Ralph Gurley and Family
Raleigh Gurley and Family
Ted Hight and Family
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 9 Sep 1927:
America’s Oldest Farmer Dies

George Elkins, of Buncombe, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927, at the ripe old age of 102 years, 4 months and 25 days.  He had lived on the same farm for eighty years and until four months ago had led an active life.  He was known far and wide as America’s oldest farmer.

Mr. Elkins was an uncle of Dr. H. J. Elkins and Mrs. Burton Bagby of this city.
 
MT. VERNON—A venire of thirty names for jury service in the trial of Mrs. Elsie Sweetin has been drawn and delivered to Sheriff Hal Smith for service at Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Sweetin, who was released from the penitentiary after serving two years for the murder of her husband following her conviction with Rev. Lawrence Hight, of Ina, for complicity in the poisoning of her husband, is to have a new trial beginning September 6^th.  Mrs. Sweetin is now in jail at Fairfield awaiting trial at Mt. Vernon.
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 9 Sep 1927:
Will Use Jackson County Gallows to Hang Birger

             The Jackson County gallows, on which three men have been hanged, was today being prepared for shipment to Benton for use in the execution of Charlie Birger, Southern Illinois gangster, condemned to die in Franklin County jail yard between sunrise and sunset October 15, for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams, of West City, however many expect a delay while the Illinois Supreme Court acts on a petition for a new trial which Birger’s attorneys are now preparing.
 
Mrs. L. Ledbetter, of Chicago, arrived in this city Tuesday morning, being called on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Livesay.
 
Young Daughter Passes Away

Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Scates were bereaved last week in the death of their daughter, Getha Lee, age 18 years, 5 months and 6 days.  She had been ill for some time.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the F. B. Church.  Rev. J. S. Hines, the pastor, conducted the services, assisted by Dr. W. M. Moody, of Carbondale, and Rev. J. B. Jacobs, of Culp, Ill.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
CARD OF THANKS

We thank the many friends and neighbors who so devotedly and kindly administered to us and to dear Grandma during her illness and to those who bestowed such loving devotion in home and at the church.  Also to those who furnished automobiles and sent such beautiful floral tributes.  We thank you all.
Mrs. Anna F. Koontz and Grandchildren
 
Stranger Killed by Illinois Central Trains Said to Be Indian

The finding of human brains spattered on the pilot of a locomotive at Cairo junction about 12 o’clock Thursday night Sept. 1^st that a man, thought to be Ali Curren, an East Indian, had been struck and instantly killed on the Illinois Central Railroad at a point midway between Villa Ridge and Pulaski.
A verdict of accidental death was returned by the jury at the inquest conducted Friday by Dr. O. T. Hudson, coroner of Pulaski County.  The man had been seen wandering about Mounds Thursday.  He had the appearance of a hobo and was about 60 years of age.  The name Ali Curren, South Field, Scotland, were found on papers in his pockets.

After the human brains had been discovered on the pilot of the locomotive north of Cairo, a switch engine and crew were dispatched to search along the right of way for a body and the gruesome find was soon reported.
 
“GRANDMA” LIVESAY PASSES AWAY MONDAY
Dies at Home of Her Only Remaining Daughter in This City

Mrs. Sarah E. Livesay, aged 82 years, 7 months and 15 days, passed away Monday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Koontz, 416 High Street, with whom he had resided for a number of years.  Mrs. Livesay was affectionately known among her many friends as “Grandma” Livesay.  She was the widow of the late Nelson J. Livesay, who passed away nine years ago in this city.  She had been ill for several weeks and when the end came, it came peacefully and sweetly to awaken in a brighter and more beautiful land where there will be no sorrow.

Mrs. Livesay was a beautiful Christian character and was greatly loved by all who knew her.  She was a devoted member of the First M. E. Church of this city.  She was a valued member of the Home Department of the M. E. Sunday School.  Until recent years, when “Grandma’s” health and age deprived her of the privilege of taking an active part in the church, she was one of its most active members in all departments.  Just a short while before her last illness, she did quite a lot of work for the church in her home.  She was so willing, never saying, “I can’t.”  Her disposition was funny and cheerful always having a kind word or bright smile for everyone.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anna F. Koontz, of this city.  Six grandchildren, Lawrence Livesay, of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. E. L. Ledbetter and Victor Koontz, of Chicago, Mrs. Sam Roberson, of Mounds, Mrs. Bernard Kreager, and Miss Edena Keller, of this city.  Three great-grandchildren also survive.  Albert Koontz and J. E. Keller, sons-in-law, are among those bereaved.  She also leaves a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn her passing.

Funeral services were held at _:00 p.m. from the First Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. Laurence Smith, the pastor officiated, assisted by Rev. Thomas Gray, pastor of the Congregational Church.  Rev. Smith’s remarks were very impressive, and the subject of “Mother” was beautifully portrayed.  The choir sang one hymn, “Rock of Ages.”  Miss Cora Fullerton sang sweetly “Sweet Bye and Bye” with the choir joining in the chorus.  A duet, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was sung very beautifully by Miss Cora Fullerton and Mrs. Edgar Miller.  The pallbearers were M. L. Capoot, ___ Schuler, W. T. Parker, L. D. Stophlet, Georg R. Martin, and ___ B. Blankenship.  Interment in the family lot in Beech Grove Cemetery.  Undertaker G. A. James assisted by W. D Gates directed the funeral and burial arrangements.

(Edward J. Keller, 22, born in Mound City, Ill., barber, son of Chris Keller and Lizzie Revington, married Adelia Livesay, 21, born in Villa Ridge, Ill., daughter of Nelson Livesay and Sarah Hankins, on 31 Jan 1894, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Albert Koontz married Annie Livesay on 22 Jun 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 16 Sep 1927:
Mrs. E. L. Ledbetter, of Chicago, who was called to this city on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Livesay, returned to her home Saturday morning.
 
Infant Son Dies

Jean Junior, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson, passed away Sunday morning at 12:15 at the home of his parents in this city.  The little one was sick a few days.  His body was taken to Barlow, Ky., Sunday afternoon, where interment was made in the Barlow Cemetery.
 
Mrs. Ella Austin Passes Away after Long Illness

Mrs. Ella Austin, mother of Mrs. C. S. Miller, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, after an illness of several weeks.  She was 71 years old age and had been in ill health for a long time.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and made her home for the greater part of her life in Villa Ridge, Ill., but for the past year lived with her daughter in Mound City, after residing for some time in St. Louis and Mounds.  Surviving Mrs. Austin are four sons, C. H. Austin, of Mounds, Miles K. Austin and Howard B. Austin, of St. Louis and W. R. Austin, of Spokane, Wash.; her daughter Mrs. Miller and a sister, Mrs. Kate Hanagan, of Baltimore, Md., and two brothers, Philip Messenger, of Cincinnati, and James Dudley, of Bessemer, Ala.  She also leaves twelve grandchildren.

Mrs. Austin was a member of the Congregational Church at Mounds, in which she was an active worker until her death made it impossible.  She was a cheerful sunny disposition and had endeared herself to the greater part of the community through her long life of simple service to her friends and her church.

Funeral services were held at the home of Judge and Mrs. Miller at 2:30 Monday afternoon.  Rev. Thomas Grey of the Congregational Church officiating.

The floral tributes were numbers and very beautiful and the funeral was largely attend by friends of this city, Mounds and Villa Ridge.  The pallbearers were G. C. Trammel, E. P. Easterday, W. S. Sanderson and W. T. Jaccard, of this city and Richard Broyhill and Clyde Titus of Mounds.

Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery G. A. James was the funeral director.
 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 16 Sep 1927:
Former Mounds Resident Dies in Springfield

Mrs. D. N. Baker, died at her home in Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday, Sept. 7.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Marion, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The body lay in state from Friday evening until one p.m. Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary C. Duncan, of 415 S. Duncan St., Marion.

Mr. and Mrs. Baker and family resided here a number of years while Mr. Baker was head engineer of the local plant of the Central Illinois Public Service Company.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Madge Baker, one son, Leamon Baker, all of Springfield, and her aged mother, Mrs. Mary C. Duncan, of Marion.
 
Mother of S. L. Atherton Dies Tuesday, Sept. 13

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Haller died in Shiloh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Beagle, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 18 days.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Haller, one daughter, Mrs. Homer Beegle, and two sons, S. L. Atherton, of this city, and Robert Atherton, of Tower Hill, Ill.

Funeral services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Rev. W. J. Ward, of Jonesboro, preached the funeral sermon.  Interment was made in the Shiloh Cemetery with G. A. James in charge.

(Her death certificate states that Sarah Elizabeth Haller was born 25 Jul 1850, in Tennessee, the daughter of George Foster and Mahalia Shelton, and died 14 Sep 1927, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mrs. Ella Austin Dies Saturday in Mound City

Mrs. Ella Austin, age 71 years, died Saturday afternoon at 2:35 o’clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. S. Miller, of Mound City.

Mrs. Austin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.  For many years she lived at Villa Ridge and for a time she made her home with her son, C. H. Austin, of Spencer Heights.  For the past years she had lived with her daughter.

She is survived by four sons, C. H. of this city, Miles S., and Howard B., of St. Louis, and W. R., of Spokane, Washington; one daughter, Mrs. C. S. Miller, of Mound City, one sister, Mrs. Kate Managan, of Baltimore, Md., two brothers, Phillip Messenger, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and James Dudley, of Bessenmer, Ala., and twelve grandchildren.  She was a member of the Congregational Church of this city.

Funeral services were held at the Miller residence Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock Rev. Thomas Gray, minister.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery with G. A. James directing the funeral.

(Her death cetificate states that Ella Adelade Austin, wife of Miles L. Austin, daughter of Mary A. Dudley, born 11 May 1856, in Ohio, died 10 Sep 1927, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
BENTON—Byford Payne, 39, one of the prominent farmers of the Long Prairie community, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when struck by lightning near the Franklin County Coal Co. mine.
Simultaneously with the flash of lightning Mr. Payne was seen to fall backward from his seat into the wagon.  He was dead when onlookers arrived.  The left side of his body was scorched.—News
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 23 Sep 1927:
Prominent Educator Dies Last Week

Prof. S. E. Harwood, of Carbondale, died at his home in that city early on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 15^th.  He had reached the age of 78 years.

For nearly twenty years Prof. Harwood was a member of the Faculty of the Southern Illinois Teacher’s College known then as the Southern Illinois Normal University.  He taught in the departments of mathematics and pedagogy and later was made head of the training department.

He was an active member of the Methodist Church for many years and was the only honorary member of the Carbondale Rotary Club.  His personality was vivid and striking.  He was a clear cut thinker.  Once known he was never forgotten.
 
ANNA—Melvin Madison Whitaker, 21 years of age, son of James H. Whitaker, residing on a farm north of the state hospital, was accidentally shot while out hunting last Saturday afternoon and died at the Anna City Hospital at 11:30 o’clock where he was taken as quickly as possible after the accident.

Whitaker was hunting with another boy, Woodrow Aldridge, a cousin, 14 years of age, on the William Sharp place.  They were sitting down, the Aldridge boy testified at the coroner’s inquest, when they saw a squirrel and Whitaker shot at it twice and missed.  He called to Aldridge, who was behind him about 12 feet, to shoot at it.  He got up to shoot and as he raised his fun it was accidentally discharged, the shot hitting Whitaker in the right leg below the hip, severing the femoral vein.  The wounded man had lost so much blood, however, that he could not recover.—Democrat.

(James Harrison Whitaker, 27, born in Union Co., Ill., son of John M. Whitaker and Ophelia Whitlock, married Lucinda E. Aldridge, 22, born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of N. M. Aldridge and Nancy Kerr, on 20 Dec 1896, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
  
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 23 Sep 1927:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaupre and daughter, Mrs. George Rutledge, and son Artie spent Wednesday of last week in Vienna, where they attended the funeral of the former’s only brother, William D. Beaupre, who passed away at his home in Vienna, at the advance age of 87 years.
 
William Beaupre Dies at an Advanced Age

William Denny Beaupre was born in Oswego, New York May 13th, 1842.  His father being a ship builder caused his early childhood to be spent in various points in Canada on Lake Ontario and the Ste. Lawrence River.  His father brought his family west to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, when he was only thirteen years of age where they lived for five years and while there worked with surveyors in vacation period.  They moved to St. Louis where his father had charge of building gunboats during the Civil War.  During this period he spent two years in St. Paul, Minn., working in his Uncle Bruno Beaupre’s wholesale grocery store and granary.  In 1864 he moved with his father’s family to Metropolis, Ill., where they built a home and where they intended to permanently locate.  There he married Mollie Isabelle Bowles and a family of three children were born:  Lottie in 1868, Nettie, in 1870, Bruno in 1872.  His work of ship building caused his home to be divided between Metropolis and St. Louis for many years but the latter part of his active work took him west to California and north to Alaska.  He returned to Vienna, Ill., eleven years ago where he lived with his daughter, Lottie E. Beaupre, and where he died September 12, 1927.  He was interred in the Beaupre family burial lot in Metropolis, Ill.—Vienna Times

William Beaupre was a brother to Henry Beaupre, of this city.

(William D. Beaupre married Mary I. Bowles on 29 Dec 1867, in Massac Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 30 Sep 1927:
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Westerman attended the funeral of the late Dr. John T. Walsh, which was held in Cairo Friday morning.

(John Thomas Walsh married Anna M. Leverings on 28 Jun 1899, in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  John T. Walsh M.D. 1871-1927.  Anna L. Walsh 1877-1949.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Prominent Pulaski Man Dies after Brief Illness

Edward Rieves, 49 years old, one of Pulaski’s prominent businessmen, died at his home Friday morning at 6 o’clock.  Mr. Reives became seriously ill several weeks ago but had been able to be out, attending to business for a few days, and told his friends he was feeling much better.  His death came as quite a shock to his family and friends.

He was a member of the Baptist church, where his funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o’clock with interment at Rose Hill cemetery.  W. H. Aldred had charge of the funeral arrangements.

(J. Edward Reeves, 20, born in Union Co., Ill., son of W. T. Reeves and Miss Smoot, married Essie Curry, 21, born in Pulaski Co., Ill., daughter of James Curry and Miss Rogers, on 6 Aug 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  W. T. Rives, 23, married Barbara A. Smoot, 19, on 23 Jan 1876, in Union Co., Ill.   His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery at Pulaski reads:  John Edward Rives Born Sept. 28, 1878 Died Sept. 23, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Elsie Sweeten Acquitted at Second Trial

In an answer to her tearful plea to “give me death or send me back to my children,” Mrs. Elsie Sweetin was acquitted Saturday in Mount Vernon at her second trial for the poison murder of her husband, Wilford three years ago.  The jury deliberated less than thirty minutes.

The jurors said the verdict was reached on the first ballot, taken five minutes after they had received the case.

Mrs. Sweetin made a brief speech thanking the jurors.
 
Aged Veteran Brought Here for Burial

The remains of Lorenzo D. Smith who passed away in the U. S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, arrived in Mound City Saturday morning and was taken to the home of Sylvester Thomas, where on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thomas Gray, of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Mr. Smith was 77 years old and was a Civil War veteran.  His only living relatives are nephew, Sylvester Thomas, and a niece, Mrs. Garland Youngblood, both of this city.  Interment was made in the Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds by G. A. James funeral director.

(He enlisted as a 1^st boy in the U. S. Navy on 2 Nov 1864, at Mound City, Ill., and was discharged on 29 Oct 1865.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 30 Sep 1927:
Flood Refugee Killed by Fast Train

Early Saturday morning a man identified as George Bergman, a flood refugee from Missouri, was found on the Illinois Central track at Hallidayboro, The head had been severed from the body, supposedly by one of the fast passenger trains of the Illinois Central railroad.  Cards in the pockets of the man’s clothing led to his identification.  He had a wife in Missouri and was in Illinois seeking employment.
 
John Edward Rives

John Edward Rives was born in Union County, September 28, 1878 and died September 23, 1927, at his home in Pulaski, Illinois, at the age of 48 years, 11 months and 26 days.  He was united in marriage to Essie Curry August 6, 1896.  Unto this union eight children were born.  He professed faith in Christ at the age of 17 and united with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Dongola, Ill., late moving his membership to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Pulaski, of which he was a member until his death.  He was teacher of the Young Men’s Bible Class and was beloved by each member of the class.  He was also a member of the Caledonia Lodge No. 47 A. F. and A. M. and Caledonia Chapter 587 Order of Easter Star, also the Modern Woodman of America Camp No. 7632 Pulaski, Illinois.  He was a devoted father and a loving husband and was beloved by all who knew him.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, seven children, Bertha, Olga, Wilda, Winda, Charles and Billie, all of Pulaski, and Hazel Griffith, of Cairo, Illinois, Verna having died in infancy.  A father, mother, three brothers, Hezz, Frank and Arthur, of Pulaski, two sisters, Emma Graham, of Dongola, Illinois, and Lizzie Lackey, of Pulaski, two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church, Pulaski on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Vick preaching the sermon.  Interment was made at Rose Hill Cemetery with W. H. Aldred in charge.
 
Among those attending the funeral of Mr. Reeves in Pulaski Sunday were Mesdames Lilly Rife, Jane Royall, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Spaulding, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gunn. (Villa Ridge)
 
Mrs. S. E. Hubbard, one of the oldest residents of the county, passed away at her home north of town Saturday evening after a brief illness.  The deceased was past eighty years of age.  (Villa Ridge)
 
Funeral services were held last Friday for Dr. J. T. Walsh of Cairo, long a prominent practitioner in that city.
 
Among those who attended the funeral of E. Reeves, of Pulaski, were Mr. and Mrs. J. Sadler, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parker, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mesker, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Armstrong, Mesdames Prindle and Wildy, O. Essex, and daughter, Miss Ruth.
 
CARBONDALE—George Whitmer, 56, a roof painter and unmarried, drowned himself in a well at his home here Sunday night.  A coroner’s jury returned a verdict finding that he committed suicide because of despondency.
 
CHESTER—Lawrence Hight, serving a life term sentence for the murder of his wife, whom he poisoned that he might marry Elsie Sweeten, is said to have the softest snap at the prison here.

The ex-minister is in charge of the prison gasoline and oil station located inside the high walls of the penitentiary.  His “office” consists of a small room in front of which are the oil and gasoline pumps.  He fills tanks of prison trucks and keeps a record of the amount given each.—Chester Herald
 
CAIRO—Just a few days before he planned to quit his job as clerk and deck hand on the Birney ferry, Jake Gentry, 42, was drowned about 5:30 o’clock yesterday morning when he fell from the deck of the boat and was drowned in the Ohio River near the foot of seventh Street.  When Gentry fell from the boat it was about 40 feet off shore and, when the body was recovered, at 10 o’clock yesterday morning, it was in almost the same place where it had entered the water.—Bulletin
 
WHITE HALL—White Hall is calling for a memorial to Annie Louise Keller.  The campaign for funds has taken on renewed impetus with the opening of schools through the cooperation of Hon. Francis G. Blair, state superintendent of public instruction at Springfield.

The proposed material will commemorate a school teacher’s valorous act in saving the lives of sixteen pupils at the loss of her own when the Centerville school house, Green County, was struck by a tornado on April 19 last and demolished.  It is said that Miss Keller had trained herself for such an emergency over a period of years and when the emergency came she was prepared to meet it so far as the charges under her were concerned.—Ex
 

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 7 Oct 1927:
Visited Relatives in St. Louis Find Home Wrecked and Death

Miss Blanche Martin, Joe Martin, John Allen and Charles Birkichyer motored to East St. Louis Saturday evening and visited Edward Martin and family.  Sunday they went over to St. Louis to visit relatives and upon reaching the home of a cousin they found it was in the storm district and had suffered much damage.  Another cousin, George Fahrenholz had passed away.  Mr. Fahenholz has been in ill health and it is thought the shock of the storm hastened his death.  None of the family were injured but the home was badly wrecked.  Daughters of the deceased, Miss Augusta and Mrs. George Elenore, have visited in this city several times and have a number of friends here who will regret to learn of their misfortune and bereavement.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 7 Oct. 1927:
Infant Son Dies

John Burton Hallerberg, infant son of F. W. Hallerberg died Monday morning at six o’clock following a short illness.  The baby, whose mother died at his birth, was only five weeks old.  His father, F. W. Hallerberg, and a nine-year-old sister, Christa Mae, survive him.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. H. C. Croslin. 

Interment was made in Dongola Cemetery by the side of the infant’s mother.

(His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  John B. Hallenberg Born Aug. 28, 1927 died Oct. 3, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
SIMPSON—Clayton Barney was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by Raymond Street, in the latter’s home near Simpson.  At the coroner’s inquest it developed that Barney had threatened the life of Street on several occasions.  Sunday Barney followed Street into his home and when he attempted to draw a revolver, was shot and killed by Street.  The coroner’s jury returned a verdict exonerating Mr. Street.—Metropolis Herald
 
BENTON—Charlie Birger, gang leader under sentence of death for the murder of Joe Adams, has instructed his attorney, R. E. Smith to institute proceeding to stop the sale at Marion of a book called “The Life Story of Charley Birger.”  Following injunction proceedings, he said he would sue the publisher for damages.  “The book is libelous,” Birger said.

BELLMONT—A motor accident claimed another life on the state highway near Bellmont late Monday afternoon, when Bernice Chapman, 18, was killed as the motorcycle and side car in which she was riding crashed into the rear end of a log wagon.

Dora Ridens, 17, her companion in the sidecar, was reported seriously injured.  Jewel Jones, 21, driver, of the motorcycle, escaped without injuries.

The accident occurred a short distance north of Bellmont on a straight stretch of the state highway. Jones testified that there were two log wagons in front of his motorcycle both on the right side of the pavement, but that the second wagon did not have a light at the rear.—Grayville Mercury, Ind.
 
WAYNE COUNTY—Death in one of its most terrible forms came to Charles Fenton, the thirteen-year-old son of William Fenton, about two o’clock on Sunday morning.  He had been ill for several days with hydrophobia, as a result of the bite of a dog some four weeks ago.

The boy had been bitten by a dog as the lad lay asleep in the yard at the home of Arthur Elliott, southeast of town a few miles.  The boy’s face was lacerated somewhat by the bite of the dog.  Sometime later the dog was killed and its head sent to the department of health at Springfield where an analysis showed “positive” for rabies.  Drs. Harlan and Hilliard then begun the serum treatment, but the course of the treatment had not gone far enough to prevent development of the disease.  The boy continued to go to school until the first of the week.  On Monday morning, while in bed at his home with another boy, Frank Hume, a thirteen-year-old boy of Oscar Hume, painter at Sexton’s, he bit the Hume boy on the face.  The Hume boy is now taking the serum treatment.—Wayne County Press
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 14 Oct 1927:
LAWRENCEVILLE—John Kilburn, age 55, of the Piney community, was almost instantly killed last Thursday when kicked by a horse.  He was hauling logs and was loading his wagon at the time of the tragedy.  Mr. and Mrs. Young South were picking cotton nearby and saw him whipping the horses and saw one of the horses kick at him.  They went to his assistance at once but found him dying.  He is survived by a wife and six children.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Aldrich were called from their new home in Vincennes, Ind., where they only recently moved, by the death of the latter’s grandfather, Cyrus Lackey, of Pulaski. (Villa Ridge)
 
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness in our bereavement over the loss of our little son and brother, John Burton Hallerberg.  We also wish to thank those who sent flowers and who furnished cars.
F. W. Hallerberg and daughter Christamae
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 14 Oct 1927:
Mr. Z. R. Bennett, who was employed as carpenter foreman at Dam 53, and lived at Olmsted, was killed at or near Bruceton, Tenn., by train Monday night.  The family received the sad news Tuesday morning and departed at once to take the body to Tellahoma, Tenn., fur burial.

Civil War Veteran Dies at Home in Villa Ridge

Lloyd French, a veteran of the Civil War and a member of Company G, Kentucky Cavalry, passed away at his home in Villa Ridge Friday morning at 3:30 after an illness of two _____ following a paralytic stroke which he suffered at the death of his wife.  Three sons survived the deceased, William H. French and Wilburn G. French, of this city and Wencelius L. French, of Villa Ridge; also two daughters, __annie, of Villa Ridge, and Mrs. D. S. Kimzey, of Evansville, Ind.  All of the children with the exception of Mrs. Kimzey were at his bedside when he passed away.  Mrs. Kimzey had just returned to home after making an extended visit with her father.

Funeral services were held ___y morning at 10:30 o’clock at St. Raphael’s Church in Mounds.  Rev. Eugene Traynor conducting the services.  Interment was in Villa Ridge cemetery.  G. A. James was the funeral director in charge.

(Lloyd G. French was born 9 May 1845, in Kentucky, the son of Henry French and Penelope Slack, died 7 Oct 1927, at Villa Ridge, Ill., and was buried in Calvary Cemetery.  His marker in Calvary Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Lloyd French 1845-1927.  Mary E. French 1849-1925.  Wilfred V. French 1870-1910, Son.—Darrel Dexter)

Brother Given up as Dead Surprises Sister

Mrs. Pink Dunsworth was given a surprise this week when her brother, Lyman Chamberlain, dropped in unannounced.  Mr. Chamberlain arrived from Truman, Ark., to visit his sister whom he had not seen for over twenty years.  Mrs. Dunsworth had given up her brother as dead.  The reunion was a most happy one.

Pulaski Resident Dies

Cyrus Lackey, who resides one mile east of Pulaski, died at his home Saturday evening at 8 o’clock at the age of 74 years.

Deceased was born in Pulaski County and has spent his life in this community and was a splendid citizen.  He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Stringer, who died 21 years ago.  He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. C. O. Waite, Mrs. Andrew Chapman, Mrs. Will Milford and Mrs. Amos Thompson, of Pulaski, Mrs. George Castle, of Belleville, Ill., and Mrs. Krous, of Vincennes, Ind.; one son, Everett Lackey, of Commerce, Mo., and a number of grandchildren and other relatives, who will sadly miss him, besides a host of friends.  The funeral services will be held in the Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.  W. H. Aldred was the funeral director in charge.

(Cyrus Lackey married Mary M. Stringer on 20 Mar 1875, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Charles O. Waite married Ida L. Lackey on 21 Mar 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Andrew Chapman married Dela Pearl Lackey on 23 Nov 1892, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Rose Hill Cemetery at Pulaski reads:  Cyrus Lackey Born Dec. 20, 1853 Died Oct. 8, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 21 Oct 1927:
Negro Woman Dies Age 123

Mrs. Emma Wisdom, Negro, whose age was recorded in her death certificate as “123 years” died in Cairo Saturday.  She came there before the Civil War from Maryland.  Relatives said she reached her one hundred and twenty-third birthday the day she died.

(Emma Wisdom was likely between 85 and 90 years old when she died.  Henry Wisdom married Emma Walker on 15 Aug 1871, in Alexander Co., Ill.  The 1920 census of Douglas Street, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., shows H. C. Wisdom, 81, born in Kentucky, and Emma Wisdom, 77, born in Maryland.  The 1880 census of 13^th Street, Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., shows Henry Wisdom, 41, born in Kentucky, and Emma Wisdom, 42, born in Mississippi.—Darrel Dexter)

Well Known Character Dies

William Boudinut, age 84, and a familiar character, who has resided in this city for many years, died at his home Sunday evening.  He was known to many as “Steamboat Bill” and his employment as a river man gave him this sobriquet.  The burial took place at Beech Grove Cemetery with G. A. James in charge.

Well Known Colored Lady Dies in Springfield

Mrs. Persia Kirkpatrick, a former resident of this city, died at her home in Springfield, Ill., last week.  The remains were brought here Sunday evening and the funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock from the A. M. E. Church, Rev. G. S. Shaw officiating.  Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James was the funeral director in charge.  Mrs. Kirkpatrick will be better remembered as Mrs. Persia Duncan and was one of the most highly respected and best known colored citizens of this city, having been in the employ among some of the leading families of this city.

(Isaiah Chavis, (col.), married Pursea Green on 23 May 1870, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Gus Duncan married Mrs. Persia Chavis on 19 Mar 1882, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Death of Infant Daughter

Martha Bernice, the infant daughter of John Bunch, passes away Wednesday morning at 6:15 at the home of her grandparents on North Main Street.  The little one was nineteen months old and had been ill for several weeks.  A few months ago her mother, Mrs. Lola Bunch, passed away and since that time little Martha Bernice has made her home with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. Hatton.

Olmsted Lady Dies Sunday

Mrs. John Erwin, age 40 years, 1 month and 14 days, died at her home in Olmsted, Sunday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m.  She had been ill for several days.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church.  Undertaker W. H. Aldred, of Pulaski, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Prominent Olmsted Resident Dies

John Kischner, age 66 years, died Wednesday night, October 19^th, at 9 o’clock at his home in Olmstead, Ill., following a year’s illness.  He had made his home in Pulaski County for about forty years and was a well-known and prominent resident of the county.  Surviving him are his widow and the following sons and daughters:  Otto, of Boone Terre, Mo., George, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Paul, Anna, and Lena, of Olmstead; Regina of Chicago, and John Jr., of Olmstead.  Two children, Theresa and Elizabeth, preceding him in death.  Besides his family he leaves a twin sister of Arcadia, Mo., and two sisters and a brother in Bayruyth, Germany.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Lutheran church in Olmstead, the cortege leaving the home for the church at 1 p.m.  The pastor, the Rev. J. A. Huebotter, conducted the services.  Interment was made in the Concord Cemetery.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 21 Oct 1927:
Card of Thanks

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother, also for the beautiful floral offerings and to the minister who conducted the funeral.
J. M. Scott and wife
Brother and Sisters
 
Colored Man Meets Death

The body of a stranger, a colored man, was found by section men between Mounds and Cache early Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, and was brought by them to the M. O. Cole undertaking parlor where an inquest was held by Coroner Otis T. Hudson.  The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of accidental death caused by being run over by a train.  The head was crushed one foot was cut off and the body was bruised and skinned. The man was identified as James Edward Thompson, of Memphis, Tenn.  He was about 30 years of age.  His father was located at an address in Memphis and he wired instructions to send the body of his son to Memphis for burial.
 
Obituary

James R. Scott, son of John M. and Alice Scott, was born near Simpson, Ill., February 23, 1891, and died at St. Mary’s Infirmary, Cairo, Oct. 15, 1927, at the age of 36 years, 7 months and 22 days.  He leaves to mourn his departure his father and stepmother, of Simpson, one brother, Ray, of Mounds, two sisters, Mrs. Dimple Calhoun, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. J. H. Hester, of Mounds, three half-sisters, Mrs. Harry Cook and Mrs. Ralph Summer, of Marion, Miss Mary Scott, of Simpson, and one stepsister, Mrs. Dewey Russell, of Ozark, also a host of other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Nov. 9, 1901, and two sisters, who died in infancy.

The deceased had been failing in health for some time and about three weeks ago took a severe attack of appendicitis.  An operation was deemed necessary, which together with other complications proved fatal in spite of all that medical aid and loving hands could do.  Roy, as he was known, was converted and united with County Line Missionary Baptist Church about one year ago.

During his illness he expressed himself as being ready to go and that mother was beckoning him to come.  He also prayed a number of times that the Lord would take him out of his suffering.

Peace to his memory.
The Lord has taken away from us

One that we loved so well;
But the joy of meeting with him above

Eternity only can tell.

(John M. Scott married Lenora Alice Martin on 18 Aug 1887, in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
CARBONDALE—It was while signaling children to halt them from going in front of an approaching train that Ed Everetts, 53, I. C. watchman here, lost his life.  Light hearted school children were scampering home for the noon hour from Lincoln School.  Everetts was struck when a southbound train that usually goes on the west track was going down the east track.  He died three hours after being taken to the hospital.  He suffered fatal internal injuries.  Everetts was born in Pana and he and his family have been here for about 10 years, coming here from Cambria.  He leaves a wife and three children, Elmer, of Carbondale, Henry, of Indianapolis, and Miss Alva, at home.  Two brothers, Wick and Robert, survive and one sister, Miss Maggie Everetts, of Murphysboro.
 
VIENNA—One man was instantly killed and eight were hurt when a large rock fell from the roof of Tunnel No. 2 near Ozark, crashing onto a scaffold causing it to collapse.  The accident occurred on Monday afternoon while the crew of workmen were placing some timbers on the walls of the tunnel. 

Two of the injured men were taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for treatment while the other six were not thought injured badly enough to be taken to the hospital.  The man that was killed was a resident of Harrisburg.  We have no further particulars at hand.—Times
 
CARBONDALE—George C. Hanford, aged 75 years, a prominent fruit grower, of Jackson County, died at his home on South Normal Avenue, at 11 o’clock Tuesday.

Mr. Hanford was born in Yonkers, N.Y., July 31, 1852.  About 38 years ago he was married to Miss Anna L. Pease, of Carbondale, and made their home in Makanda until about 22 years ago when the family moved to Carbondale.

The deceased is survived by his wife and three children, Dr. A. Chester Hanford, dean of Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass., Mrs. Benjamin Bills, of Chicago, and Miss Juliette S. Hanford, of this city.
Dr. Hanford arrived from Harvard Wednesday night.—Herald
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 28 Oct 1927:
BENTON—John R. Catlin, of Herman, Mo., was instantly killed when an auto in which he was riding was driven by John Faulkner, of Mt. Vernon, into the side of a garage and filling station on the state hard road, five miles north of here.  Faulkner was seriously injured.  The driver did not see the sharp curve in the pavement.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Artie Brown and Miss Bernice Read motored to McDougal, Ark., Saturday and attended the funeral services of Carl Read who died Friday morning.  (Ullin)
 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gandy attended the funeral of Mr. Copeland at Dongola Sunday.  (Ullin)

(A marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  William Copeland 1874-1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Otis Bailey, a former resident of Ullin, died at Ledford last week.  Funeral services were held at Cache Chapel Sunday.

(His marker in Cache Chapel Cemetery near Ullin reads:  Myrtle Bailey Born Feb. 9, 1892 Died Sept. 28, 1945.  Otis L. Bailey Born May 4, 1881 Died Oct. 20, 1924.—Darrel Dexter)
  
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 4 Nov 1927:
James Hayes Sentenced to Be Hanged Dec. 16^th

James Hayes, formerly of this city, who has been condemned to die for the murder of Mrs. Dollie Flatt, of Berlin, near Springfield, will be hanged between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, December 16^th.  Circuit Judge Briggle ruled this decision Tuesday morning.  Hayes was denied a rehearing of the plea by his lawyers that he was insane when he committed the crime.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 4 Nov 1927:
Sudden Death of Prominent Colored Man

Allen Glenn, prominent colored citizen, of Mounds, died every suddenly at his home at the corner of Blanche Avenue and Sycamore Street, Sunday night, Oct. 30.  He had come in home from his run as fireman on the Illinois Central to Fulton, Ky., and he and his wife were talking when suddenly he was silent, a gasp of breath and he was gone.  Dr. O. T. Hudson was called and apoplexy was found to be the cause of death.

Funeral services were held at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
 
Shirley Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Zuck, of Cairo, former resident of this city, died Saturday morning at the age of two and one half months.
 
ZEIGLER—Franklin County friends of Rado Millich, who was executed at Marion last Friday requested that they be permitted to bury the body.  Williamson County authorities turned the body over to the friends, who took it to Zeigler for interment.

Millich was executed for the slaying of Ward Jones at Birger’s Shady Rest resort. Millich was 36 years old, a Montenegrian and had been in America since childhood.  His father was a naturalized citizen of the United States.  So far as authorities know Rado had no relatives in this country at the time of his death.—Cobden Review
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 11 Nov 1927:
Laura Weldy Davis

Laura Weldy Davis was born in Pulaski County March 22, 1892.  She died in Florida Nov. 4, 1927 at the age of 35 years, 7 months and 13 days.

She was married on Aug. 6^th, 1910, to Grover Atherton, formerly of this city.  To this union was born one daughter, who died in infancy.

In May 1920 she was married to J. Harold Davis of Ft. Myers, Florida.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, J. Harold Davis; father, D. H. Weldy, of Mounds; two brothers, Claude Weldy, of Chicago and Albert Weldy, of Middletown, Ind.  Also three sisters, Mrs. Anna Minton, of Mounds, Mrs. Orpha Galbraith, of Valley Recluse, and Mrs. M. B. Mulcahy, of East St. Louis.  She leaves besides these a host of other relatives and friends.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. H. C. Croslin, pastor.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery with G. A. James in charge.

(William Minton, 23, born in Pulaski Co., Ill., son of Bird Minton and Julia Graddy, married Anna Weldy, 17, of Beechwood, born in Rain Co., Kan., daughter of David Weldy and Julia Devore, on 15 Oct 1895, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere thanks for the kindness shows us at the death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister, Laura Weldy Davis.  We also wish especially to thank the donors of the flowers, the minister, the choir, and those who lent their automobiles.
 
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness in our bereavement over the loss of our husband and father, Allen D. Glenn.  We also wish to thank those who sent flowers and who furnished cars.
Mrs. Allen D. Glenn and children
 
Mr. Monroe Hileman passed away at his home Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the age of 83.  Mr. Hileman is an old resident of this community (Ullin).  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Annie Burnett, of Seattle, Wash., and several grandchildren.  The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 3^rd, at the residence.  Interment was at the Anna Cemetery.

(George Burnett, 22, born in St. Cyrus, Scotland, son of George Burnett and Jane Sinclair, married Nannie Hileman, 21, daughter of C. M. Hileman and Harriet J. Robinson, on 30 Nov 1898, in Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Anna City Cemetery reads:  Christian M. Hileman Born Aug. 20, 1844 Died Nov. 1, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)
 
R. E. Lentz left Tuesday afternoon for Cypress to be at the bedside of his father-in-law, G. C. Casper, who is very low.  Mrs. Lentz has been with her father for the past two weeks.
 
Conductor C. T. Harris, of Centralia, dropped dead in that city Saturday evening. Mr. Harris, who was known by many in Mounds, was returning to his home from Cairo at the time of his death.
 
MAUNIE—A sad and deplorable accident occurred Saturday night about 8:30 o’clock at the Maunie ferry when Mrs. Earl Wilson, of Evansville, Ind., was drowned when the Ford coupe in which they were driving fell into the Wabash River because of failure on the part of the ferryman to tie the boat before instructing Mr. Wilson to drive off into the bank on the Illinois side at Maunie.

Several people collected at the ferry and found that the ferryman, Archie Mounts, and his companion, Warren Williams, had pushed the ferry out about fifty, sixty or seventy feet from the Illinois bank and were out there doing nothing and making no effort to rescue the woman who had fallen in the river. 

These two men were out in the river on this ferry boat for about two hours, when Tony Arbaugh and Robert Draft, of Maunie got in a boat and went out to investigate.  They discovered that Mounts was on the ferry and Williams was in the gasoline boat that pushed the ferry, both badly under the influence of liquor and knew practically nothing.—Carmi Times Tribune
 
 
The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 11 Nov 1927:
Workman Killed at Dam 53

William T. Dunn, 50 years old, of Karnak, was killed Sunday evening at Dam 53, when the roof of the cement shed in which he working collapses and he was crushed by falling timbers.  The body was removed to Karnak where his wife and family reside.

IN MEMORIAM
Killed in Action
Frank Cannon
Barney Crouch
Elijah Duckworth
Oren Koonce
Boyd Metcalf
Louis Phares
John Miller
Ray Rhymer
Virgil Taylor
Otis Turbyville
Loren Lence
Dave Fitzpatrick
Deceased in Service
Sherman Bell
Stephen Carney
Charles Crippen
Floyd Derr
George Lamfley
Robert Meals
Roy Morkert
Henry Reece
George Ross
Ralph Vicks
Nelin Willis
Thomas Price
Silas Moore

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 18 Nov 1927:
Four-Year-Old Girl Dies Monday

Anna Louise, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Monaghan, died at the home of her parents Tuesday morning at 7:44 o’clock after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning. Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mowery returned to their home in Centralia having been called here (Ullin) by the death of the latter’s sister, Miss Winifred Crippen.

(Floyd Mowery, son of Edward Calvin Mowery and Martha Rachel Bundschuh, married Reola I. Crippen, daughter of William Henry Crippen and Ida Jane Hurst on 2 Feb 1918, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter and son of Crossville are here (Ullin) having been called by the death of the former’s mother, Mrs. William Carter.
 
Miss Winifred Crippen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crippen, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cecil Craig, Sunday morning, Nov. 13^th. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Monday, Nov. 14, Rev. S. A. Morgan officiating.  Burial was at the New Hope Cemetery.  (Ullin)
 
Mrs. William Carter, an old resident of Ullin, died at her home Saturday after a lingering illness.  Funeral services were held Sunday at the M. E. church, Rev. S. A. Morgan, officiating.  Interment was made at the Ullin Cemetery.  She leaves besides her husband, two sons, Winnie Wilson, of Granite City, and Frank Carter, of Crossville.
 
CARMI—Trapped in one of the three buildings destroyed by fire here Saturday, Sol. R. Hall, 75, was burned to death.
 
Card of Thanks

We take this means of thanking our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and after the death of our beloved daughter and sister.  We also desire to thank the minister.  The singers, and the businessmen who furnished their automobiles.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crippen and Family
Ullin, Illinois
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 25 Nov 1927:
Passing of Pioneer Editor

J. W. Grear, age 74, died Nov. 21, in West Frankfort. Mr. Grear established newspapers in Murphysboro, Mt. Vernon and Herrin.  He was a musician and conducted bands in those same towns.  He was the father of D. C. Grear, editor of the Herrin Journal.
 
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved little daughter and sister.  Especially do we thank Ben Fred Adler for conducting the funeral service.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Monaghan and Family
 
Aged Man Dies at Home of Son

Harney Wise died at the home of his son, Chris Wise, at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, November 20, after an illness of several years duration.

Mr. Wise was born in Parker, Ill., in 1853 and was 74 years old at his death.  His wife died some seventeen years ago and for the past four years he had made his home with his son, Chris Wise and family of this city.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Brummett, of St. Louis, three sons, Ira, of Olmsted, Frank, of Carrier Mills, and Chris, of Mounds.  Another daughter preceded him in death.  Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him.

He was a member of the Methodist Church at Belknap.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Methodist Church.  Rev. H. Shoaff minister.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.
 
Mother of Former Mounds Resident Dies at 93

Mrs. Eliza A. Hamilton, mother of Mrs. Mary B. Brelsford and Mrs. Frank Casey, died at the home of Mrs. Casey in Johnston City, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 12, at the age of 93 years and 7 months.  The Johnston City Progress says of her, “She had enjoyed perfect health practically all her life.  With almost the same case that plant life dies in the fall, Mrs. Hamilton who had lived for almost a century, passed out of this life.”

Mrs. Hamilton was born in Hopkinsville, Ky., April 9, 1834.  For many years she had lived in Metropolis, Ill., where she was reared, but since 1901, she had made her home with Mrs. Casey.  She was Johnston City’s oldest resident.
 
Grand Chain Resident Burns to Death While Alone

The body of Mrs. Esther Weaver was found in a grove of trees not far from her home near Grand Chain last Saturday, Nov. 19.

It is believed that Mrs. Weaver, who was 79, burned to death the preceding Tuesday night, as she has been missing since that time.  She lived alone.  When found her underclothing was charred and her body blackened from flames.  In her bedroom was found a lamp without a chimney sitting on the floor, her outer garments scattered about the floor and her night gown lying on the bed, all mute evidence that she had been preparing to retire for the night.

Mrs. Weaver was the widow of the late J. W. Weaver, who served as sheriff of Pulaski County about 40 years ago.  J. W. Weaver was related to J. R. Weaver, who also served Pulaski County as sheriff in later years.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maggie Bartleson, of Muskogee, Okla. and three sons, Fred, of Mt. Carmel, Roy, of St. Franklinville, Ill., and Ray, of St. Louis, Mo.
 
Annie Louise Monaghan

Annie Louise Monaghan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Monaghan, was born Oct. 19, 1923, and died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1927, at 7:40 a.m., at the home of her parents, after an illness of only four days.  The little one had suffered an attack of cold the week before last, but was considered greatly improved until Sunday when she seemed to be growing worse.  The family physician being out of town did not reach the home until Monday.  In this time pneumonia had developed and her condition was hopeless, death exulting a few hours later.  She was 4 years and 26 days old.  A bright, swell little girl, much moved by all, the favorite among relatives.  She will be sadly missed at home, but we feel despite our gloom, our earthly loss is heaven’s gain.  No funeral services were held, as the family was quarantined from diphtheria. Prayer services were held at the cemetery by Brother Fred Adler, elder of the Christian Church.
 
MURPHYSBORO—Twenty-five years ago, Mrs. J. C. Brown, of Sparta, lost a gold band wedding ring.  Early this week the ring was found by the sexton in Caledonia Cemetery on the grave of Mrs. John Watson, Mrs. Brown’s mother.  Restitution of the ring was made to Mrs. Brown’s relatives, the lady who lost the ring having died some time since.

(John C. Brown married Sarah J. Watson on 22 Dec 1859, in Saline Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
SPILLERTOWN—Herman Eairheart, Jr., the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Eairheart, of Spillerton, accidentally shot and killed his little six-month-old baby sister, Mary Loudine, at about 12 o’clock Tuesday.

Herman Junior had just got out of school and going home, took a 22 rifle, telling his mother that he was going outside to shoot it.  His mother told him to put the gun down, and as he did so, it discharged in some way.  The bullet struck the little one just at the inside of the right eye.  It lodged in the back of the head, killing the baby instantly.—Johnston City Progress


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 25 Nov 1927:
Henry Wise, father of Mr. Ora Wise, section foreman, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of his son, Christ Wise, of Mounds, Ill.  Interment was made at Mounds Cemetery Tuesday evening.  (Olmsted)

Kentucky Farmer Killed in Row

Orbs Hayes, 64 years old, a farmer living near Bardwell, Ky., was shot through the heart and killed by J. E. Allcock, 64, neighboring farmer Friday during a quarrel that followed a charge by Allcock that Hayes, while hunting in a nearby field, had so aimed his shotgun that many pellets struck Allcock’s house.

Authorities charge that Allcock was intoxicated at the time of the shooting.  Allcock said he shot in self-defense when Hayes made a move as if to draw a gun from his hip pocket.  No weapon was found on the body.  Allcock is held in a charge of murder.

Former Resident of County Passes Away Last Week

Alexander B. Brown, a former resident of this county and a son of Judge Brown, who held a judgeship in this county in the early ‘70s, passed away last Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Webster Grove.  He was 72 years of age.  He is survived by three sons, Alexander B., Jr., Louis E. and J. Durand Brown, one daughter, Mrs. Marie Brown Sterns, and two sisters, Miss Jennite T. Brown and Mrs. Emma Grant Minnich (nee Brown).  Funeral services were held Saturday from the residence, 1509 Annalee Avenue, Brentwood.  Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.

MRS. ESTHER WEAVER BURNED TO DEATH
Body Found in a Grove to Which Place She Had Fled

The body of Mrs. Esther Weaver, age 79 years, was found a quarter of a mile west of her home, two and one half miles west of Grand Chain, Saturday afternoon.  Clad only in thin underclothing, the charred body was found in a grove of trees lying face downward in some sage grass.

She had been missing since Tuesday of last week and her body was located by a searching party that had been looking for the aged woman for several days.  The supposition is (there being no witnesses to the grim tragedy that invaded the old lady’s home) that Mrs. Weaver had accidentally set fire to her underclothing from the open flame of a lamp, while preparing to retire Monday night, and being terror stricken she fled through a cornfield and to the grove where the body was found.

At the home a lamp without a chimney sitting on the floor of her bedroom, her outer daytime garments scattered about the floor, her nightgown lying across the bed, and charred pieces of clothing.  The front room rug had burned a piece about two foot square.

A thorough search was organized upon the request of Fred Weaver, a son, who resides at Mt. Carmel.  The son had become alarmed when he had failed to hear from his mother, with whom he kept in communication regularly.

Deceased was born near the place where she died, Nov. 14^th, 1848, this making her 79 years of age to a day, of her disappearance.  She was united in marriage to John Weaver at the age of 19 years, and to them seven children were born, namely:  James, Barney, and Frank, who died several years ago, Fred Weaver, of Mt. Carmel, Ray Weaver, of St. Franksville, and Roy Weaver, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Maggie Bartleson, of Muskogie, Okla., survive her.  Also nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Her husband passed away in ____1 as assessor and treasure and one term as sheriff of Pulaski County.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the family home near Grand Chain and interment in the Grand Chain cemetery.  The services were conducted by the pastor of the Christian Church, which Mrs. Weaver had been a lifelong member.

With the exception of eight years which she spent in Mound City, while Mr. Weaver was in public office, deceased had spent the greater portion of her life in Grand Chain.

(John Weaver married Esther Youngblood on 29 Oct 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  G. A. Bartleson married Maggie Weaver on 19 Nov 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Esther Weaver Born Nov. 4, 1848.—Darrel Dexter) 

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 2 Dec 1927:
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith and son Edward attended the funeral of the late W. H. Williams, of Cairo, who was buried Monday at Paducah, Ky.
 
ANNA—F. M. Sitter, Sr., died at the Hale-Willard Memorial Hospital in this city Tuesday evening of cancer of the stomach.  Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Anna at 1 o’clock p.m. Thursday and interment will be made in the Casper Cemetery.  He was 71 years of age.  The deceased was a son of Isaac Sitter and was born and reared in this county and had lived here all his life, residing east of Anna, where he was engaged in farming.  He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Tethel Cash, of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Lowell Otrich, of Chicago.  He is also survived by two brothers, Columbus Sitter, of Anna, and Martin Sitter of Oregon, and one sister, Mrs. Tempa Henard, also one half brother, George Sitter, of Mounds, Ill.  He was a member of the New Hope Church, which he joined several years ago.—Democrat.

(Francis M. Sitter, 22, born in Union Co., Ill., son of Isaac J. Sitter and Anna Sifford, married Isabel Penrod, 22, born in Union Co., Ill., daugher of Peter Penrod and Martha Wheeler, on 25 Dec 1878, in Union Co., Ill.  Francis M. Sitter married 3^rd Kate Ann Kelley, 18, born in Whiteside Co., R.I., daughter of Thomas Kelley and Anna Pearce, on 4 Dec 1889, in Union Co., Ill.  John W. Henard, 21, born in Union Co., Ill., son of F. M. Henard and L. A. Bridgers, married Tempa A. Sitter, 18, daughter of Isaac J. Sitter and Anna Sifford, on 20 Nov 1881, in Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)
 
HARRISBURG—Finley McDonald, 43 years old, was burned to death here Saturday when his clothing was set fire by a lighted cigarette.  McDonald had been working under the automobile where his clothing became saturated with gasoline.  As he came from under the car, a man lighted a cigarette, igniting McDonald’s clothing.  He died two hours later.
 
HERRIN—Frank Melvin ended his life at his home at 821 Stotlar Street in Herrin Tuesday afternoon. 

His age was 58 years, 3 months and 27 days.  He worked at Sunnyside until it ceased operation some three and a half years ago.  He lost such wages as were due him when the company became financially involved.  Later he worked at the Carterville Black Diamond Coal Company, but had been out of employment for some time.  This together with failing health for the past several months, is thought to have affected his mind and led to the suicide—Carbondale Herald
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 9 Dec 1927:
Mrs. Ruth Alden, Mrs. Harry Baggott and daughter Virginia, of Anna, attended the funeral of Mr. George Burgeois Saturday.  (Ullin)
 
Mr. and Mrs. W. Robinson, of Mounds, attended the funeral of Mr. George Burgeois, Saturday.  (Ullin)
 
Charles Lane

Charles Lane was born in St. Louis, Mo., May 4, 1848, and departed this life Dec. 3, 1927, aged 79 years, 7 months and 29 days.

He and Miss Mary Vickers, of East St. Louis, were united in matrimony February 24, 1870.

Mr. Lane was locomotive fireman on the Wabash Railroad at St. Louis from 1870 to 1872 and from 1872 to 1876 for the same road at Decatur, Illinois.  In 1876 he moved to Ullin, Illinois, and settled on a farm where he remained until 1881, when he moved to Mound City, Illinois.  He was jailor from 1881 to 1884, under Sheriff Wehrenberg.  He made it his work to treat well who were so unfortunate as to come under this charge.  During the years 1884 to 1888 he was in business at Mound City later going into business at Mounds, where he continued until 1915.

He is survived by his wife and other relatives and friends.
 
Mrs. Ada Rife was called to Hornersville, Mo., last week by the death of her sister. (Pulaski)
 
Obituary

Mr. George Burgeois, an old resident of Ullin, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Binkley, of Thebes, Thursday, December 1. Mr. Burgeois was 83 years of age and has been ill for about a year.  Funeral services were held at the Ullin Baptist Church Saturday afternoon.  Rev. H. B. Atherton officiating.  The deceased is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Binkley and Mrs. Roy Sichling, of Taft, Calif., and one son, D. A. Burgeois, of Cobden.  Interment was made in the Ullin Cemetery.

(George Burgeois married Mrs. Nancy E. Parker on 27 Jul 1876, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Ullin Cemetery reads:  George Burgeois Born Feb. 14, 1843 Died Dec. 1, 1927 Father.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 9 Dec 1927:
Mrs. Elmer Welsh Dies

Mrs. Belle Welch, wife of Elmer Welch, passed away Wednesday at her home on Commercial Avenue in this city, after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Welch was 38 years of age and had been a resident of this city for a number of years.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with interment in Concord Cemetery.  G. A. James was the funeral director in charge.

(Her marker in Concord Cemetery near Ullin reads:  Elmer Welch Born March 19, 1879 Died Dec. 23, 1948 Bell Welch Born April 9, 1890 Died Dec. 7, 1927.—Darrel Dexter)


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 16 Dec 1927
FORMER MOUND CITY MAN HANGS TODAY

James Haynes, formerly a resident of this city, was hanged at Springfield today for the murder of Mrs. Dolly Flatt, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hayes, of this city.  His wife and child, from whom he separated before the commission of the crime for which he was hanged, also reside here.  The body of Hayes will be brought here and the funeral services held Sunday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in which faith Hayes had had since his conviction.


The Mounds Independent, Friday, 16 Dec 1927:
Ernest D. Martin Killed in Auto Accident

Ernest D. Martin, lineman for the Central Illinois Public Service Co., with temporary headquarters in Mounds, met his death Sunday night as the result of an automobile accident which occurred at about 8 p.m. on Route 2 between here and Anna.

Mr. Martin had driven to Carbondale and was returning to Mounds. Evidently blinded by the fog, he left the pavement while coming down a steep hill just north of the intersecting Balcom road.  For some little distance the car ploughed along the side of the pavement then turned over into a ditch.  Passersby took Mr. Martin from the wreck and to the Anna Hospital where he died at 10 p.m., his ribs having been crushed into his lungs.  He was conscious when found.

Mr. Martin who was forty years old, was a resident of Henderson, Ky.  His brother, Oscar Martin, of 817 E. Clay Street, Henderson, came to Mounds and from here went to Anna to take the body to Henderson for interment.
 
ELKVILLE—Mark Davis, well known Elkville boy, was killed at 12:25 Tuesday night when he fell from the top of a freight car and between the tracks.  The accident happened in the Carbondale railroad yard where he was employed as switchman for the Illinois Central.

Davis was atop the first of a long pull of cars being switched and were moving at a slow rate of speed.  Davis evidently slipped, as it was raining at the time of the accident.  His fellow workmen found the body lying across the rail on the right side of the track.  The wheels of the second truck had passed over his head and both hands were crushed.—Journal
 
JOHNSTON CITY—While looking through some of the rooms badly damaged but not destroyed by fire in Alexander Apartment section at Johnston City early yesterday, the petrified remains of a baby boy were found in a glass fruit jar.  It had been preserved in a solution of formaldehyde.  The tiny tot less than four inches in length, well developed, was taken to the J. C. Wildridge Funeral Home.  Up to nine o’clock last night no indication of the owners had been given.  The undertaker stated he would probably hold the miniature form several days before eventually taking it to the potter’s field.

The jar had been found in a rear room never used by any of the apartment occupants, a sort of storage room in the rear.  None of the present occupants have any idea as to whom it might belong.

Coroner George Bell was called, but after examining the remains decided it was below the statutory age which required an inquest, which we are informed is five months in Illinois.  The wee form wrapped in a small strip of cotton had been placed on Mr. Walbridge’s embalming table when the Post editor called.—Marion Post.
 
 
The Mounds Independent, Friday, 23 Dec 1927:
Cobden Pastor Dies

The Rev. George H. Williams, widely known Presbyterian minister, and prelate of Beausent Commandery, Knights Templar, embracing Southern Illinois, died Dec. 19, at his home in Cobden, where he was pastor.  He had held several important Masonic lodge offices.
 
ENFIELD—Mrs. J. M. Newman, well known resident of Enfield, was found dead in the bathroom at her home Sunday.  Her body was found by a nephew, L. A. Gowdy, who climbed through a window after his sister had found the house locked a short time before.

It is believed Mrs. Newman, who had been in failing health for several years, died suddenly Saturday night.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at Enfield Tuesday and conducted by Rev. A. R. Brown of Terre Haute.
 
CARBONDALE—John Hayden, 21, a senior in S. I. N. U., died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. James Kimbro, on South Washington Avenue, death being due to heart trouble.  The funeral was held at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the first Christian Church, Rev. Charles J. Pardee, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial at Oakland Cemetery.

On the fifth of last June our deceased friend was married to Miss Crowell of this city.  The marriage took place at Nashville, Ill.  It was a secret affair and was not known even to the groom’s relatives and intimate friends until after his death.
 

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 23 Dec 1927:
G. A. James, who went to Springfield last week to secure the body of James Hayes, arrived Saturday with the remains.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in this city.

G. A. James went to Springfield Thursday and returned from there with the remains of James Hayes, who was executed Friday in that city.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 from St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge Cemetery with Undertaker G. A. James in charge.

NEGRO ROBBER KILLED IN CAIRO
Seriously Wounds Officer in Resisting Arrest in a Gun Battle

Ten minutes after he had held up J. W. Broman, landscape engineer of Muncie, Ind., in front of the Elks’ Club in Cairo at 4:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, Willie Stevens, negro, was shot and killed in a revolver fight with City Detective Earl Shepherd, who was wounded, Sergeant William ___ns and Police Chauffeur ___ed McChesney.

The robber was found in his __ and was washing the blacking from his face, used to disguise himself, when the police broke in.

Stevens was a negro with brown skin and he had blackened his face apparently not only to disguise himself, but also to make his victim believe that he was a white man with blackened face.

Detective Shepherd met the  __ of the robber toward the ___.  The first shot of the negro struck the detective in his right thigh and passed entirely through his hip.  Shepherd returned the fire and emptied his revolver into the negro, all six shots taking effect.  His body riddled with bullets, Stevens fell down a stairway, but regained his feet and attacked McChesney, who  ___cked his escape through a dark hallway.

McChesney and the negro grappled and fell on the floor still gripping his revolver in his hand, Stevens attempted to ___ at the officer.  The men regained their feet.  The Negro recovered from a blow across the head from McChesney’s gun, but ___ed to the attack again.  The ___ stepped back and fired one shot through the robber’s heart, killing him instantly.  During the fight, Stevens shouted repeatedly, “I won’t give up, I won’t give up.”

Stevens was identified as the same man who held up A. C. Jackson, night clerk at the Halliday Hotel, twice here recently, and who held up the night man in Rickett’s cafe here two months ago.

Detective Shepherd’s wound is serious, but physicians believe he will recover.


The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 30 Dec 1927:
John Lewis, I. C. Conductor Killed Near Fulton, Ky.

John Lewis, age 55, an Illinois Central freight conductor, between Memphis and Cairo, was killed at a signal station 10 miles below Fulton, early Friday morning.  The supposition is that a lurch of the train threw him to ground and he died instantly.  Deceased was a resident of this city many years ago.  He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Daisy Monohan, of this city, and one daughter, Miss Dorothy, a young lady.  He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Otto Betts, of this city.  Mr. and Mrs. Betts left immediately for Memphis to the home of the bereaved.  The body and funeral party arrived in Mounds Monday noon in a special coach provided by the railroad company.  A brief funeral service was held at 12:30 at the grave conducted by Rev. Charles K. Weller, of Cairo.  The music was furnished by the choir of the Congregational Church of this city.  A number of persons from here met the funeral party at Mounds.  Interment in the Monohon family lot in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James was the funeral director in charge.

St. Louis Man Killed When His Auto Overturns

Harry Welty, 38 years old, of St. Louis, died in Cairo, Sunday of injuries suffered when his automobile ran off the government road and overturned in three feet of water.  The automobile had been damaged shortly before in a collision with another car.  Mrs. Jennie Brown, of Cairo, and Mrs. Clara Warden, of St. Louis, who were riding with him, were injured slightly.  Welty is survived by his father, George Welty, and a brother, Miles, both of St. Louis.

Man Wounded by Constable

Shot when he was said to have resisted arrest on a minor charge by Constable Tom Butler, at Olmstead, Monday night, Irvin Rose is not expected to live.  One bullet penetrated his abdomen.  Rose was freed on charges of killing a man several years ago.  He later killed his wife and was sent to prison, but finally regained his freedom.  All parties are colored.

Former Resident Buried Sunday

M. E. McCammon passed away at the Methodist Old Folks Home in Lawrenceville Friday and the body was bought to Mounds and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Methodist church at Mounds with interment in Beech Grove Cemetery.  Mr. McCammon was a former resident of Mound City, moving to Mounds several years ago where he resided until about six weeks ago when he went to the Old Folks Home in Lawrenceville.  He had been in failing health for some time due to his age, which was about 86 years.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and two sons, Rev. E. A. McCammon and Rev. Charles McCammon.  Rev. E. A. McCammon was pastor of the M. E. church in this city several years ago.  Undertaker G. A. James had charge of the funeral arrangements.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 30 Dec 1927:
Mrs. G. E. Chance and daughters, Regina and Ogretta, returned Friday from Indianapolis, Ind., where they were called by the death of Mr. Colegrove, a brother-in-law, of Mrs. Chance.  The sister Mrs. Colegrove died two years ago at Christmas time.
 
Illinois Central Conductor Buried Here

John Lewis, who for many years had been a freight conductor on the Illinois Central System, was killed at a signal station ten miles below Fulton, Ky., last Friday morning.

Mr. Lewis whose home was in Memphis, Tenn., had formerly been a resident of Mound City and was well known in Mounds.

The body was brought here Monday Dec. 26.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  Brief services were held at the grave.
 
Death Calls One of City’s Oldest Residents

Word came to Mounds last Saturday that M. E. McCammon had died at the Methodist Episcopal Old Folks Home at Lawrenceville, Ill., where he and his aged companion had gone a little more than a month ago.

The body was brought on Saturday by his son, Edward McCammon, to the James Undertaking Home in Mound City and from there to Mounds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.  A brief funeral service was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church of this city, Rev. H. B. Shoaff, pastor, conducting the service.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  Mrs. McCammon, who had been ill, was not able to come to Mounds for the funeral.

Michael Elrod McCammon was born near Bowling Green, Ky., Sept. 17, 1839, and died at Lawrenceville, Ill., Dec. 22, 1927, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 5 days.

At the age of 10 years he joined the M. E. Church.

In 1861, Mr. McCammon was united in marriage to Miss Mary Evelyn Purdom, both having come with their respective families from their native state Kentucky to Metropolis, Ill.  In 1861 they moved to Cairo, then to Anna.  From Anna they moved back to Cairo, then to Mound City, where they lived 12 years.  From that place they came to Mounds 19 years ago and have resided here from that time.  On Nov. 7, 1927, this venerable couple quietly celebrated their 66^th wedding anniversary.

Two sons, Edward and Charles, were born to this union.  Both are ordained ministers in the M. E. Church.  At present neither is serving a pastorate. Edward, a former president of McKendree College, is located in Springfield.  Charles is in business in Madison, Wis., with his home at Lake Mills.

Mr. McCammon was in business for himself as a butcher for many years, retiring only a few years ago when he was no longer active enough to conduct the business.
 
One Killed, Two Injured in Auto Accident
Christmas Eve Accident near City Results Fatally for St. Louis Man

Harry Welty, of St. Louis, Mo., was fatally injured and his two companions, women, were seriously hurt as the result of an automobile accident, near the first turn on the gravel road between here and Cairo Saturday evening.