The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 3 Jan 1936:

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR GEORGE F. CORZINE

Funeral services for George F. Corzine, who passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, were held Monday afternoon at the Shiloh Church and interment was made in the Shiloh Cemetery, Rev. W. J. Ward of Dongola officiating.

Mr. Corzine was 71 years of age.  He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Farnsworth, at Pulaski after a very brief illness.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katie Corzine; two daughters, Mrs. Farnsworth and Mrs. Otis Lindsey, both of Pulaski; one son, Cecil Corzine, of Zeigler; and many other relatives and friends.

George C. Crain directed the funeral.

(George B. Corzine married Anna Delila Corzine on 26 Aug 1841, in Union Co., Ill.  Samuel Corzine married Amy Delilah Laws on 28 May 1840, in Union Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that George Frank Corzine, barber, was born 19 Jul 1864, in Dongola, Ill., the son of Bert Corzine, a native of Dongola, Ill., died 28 Dec 1935, in Road District 2, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Kate Essex Corzine, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  G. Franklin Corzine July 16, 1864 Dec. 28, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

TRANSIENT CAMP SHOOTING MAY BE A MURDER CASE

If Dell Parks, 30 years of age, a transient camp employee at Ullin, dies in St. Mary’s Infirmary, Homer Johnson, 36 years of age, another camp employee, may have a murder charge against him.  The shooting happened Monday night.

The two men and the two women, Mrs. Joe Webb and Lorene Dillow, were together and the men got into an argument about going on a car ride.  One is said to have used a blackjack and the other retaliated with a gun.  Parks was shot in the abdomen, his intestines cut seven times and a kidney injured.

He was living Thursday, but his chances of life were very slim.  Parks seems to have no relatives or home, while Johnson is said to come from Sikes, Louisiana.

NEAL CRICK DIED AT HOME IN THIS CITY

Neal Crick, age 24 years, passed away Friday night at 11:20 o’clock at his home in Mound City, following a brief illness of pneumonia.

He is survived by his wife, three small children, his mother, Mrs. Belle Crick of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Chester and Miss Dora Crick of Hopkinsville; four brothers, Buster of Hopkinsville, Elson and Linzy of East Prairie, Mo., and Cletus of Mound City.  Funeral services were held at the residence on Poplar Street Monday morning at 11 o’clock and interment was made in the Thistlewood Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Neal Crick, laborer, was born 13 Apr 1911, in Hopkinsville, Ky., the son of Archie Crick, a native of Kentucky, and Belle McClain, a native of Arkansas, died 27 Dec 1935, in Mound City, Ill., the husband of Tossie Crick, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JAMES C. YOUNTKIN

Funeral services for James Calvan Yountkin, age 83 years, who passed away at his home near Villa Ridge Thursday morning, December 27, were held Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Clark, of Grand Chain, Rev. Monroe Osbone of Cairo Gospel Mission officiating.

Mr. Yountkin fell about two months ago fracturing his hip and he never recovered from the injury.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Jane Yountkin; and the following daughters:  Mrs. Carrie Brooks of McLeansboro, Illinois, Mrs. Delia Castleberry of Murphysboro, Illinois, Ola McGinnis of Carbondale, Illinois, and Mrs. Madge Dean of Kankakee, Illinois.

The Wilson Funeral Service directed the funeral.

(James C. Younkins married Jane Finchum, on 20 Aug 1878, in Johnson Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that James Calvin Yountkin, farmer, was born 7 Oct 1853, in Williamson Co., Ill., died 24 Dec 1935, in Road District 4, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Jane Yountkin, and was buried in Cobden Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  James C. Younkin 1853-1935 Father.—Darrel Dexter)

B. F. MERCHANT DIES AT HOME IN GRAND CHAIN

B. F. Merchant, age 71 years, died at his home in Grand Chain Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following an illness of several years.  Mr. Merchant had not been confined to his bed, but a short time before his death.  He had undergone several operations and several years ago his life was despaired of but he got better.  Since his illness, his wife has passed away.  He was born and reared in Grand Chain and he is a lifelong resident of that city.

Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Rossie Moreland of Grand Chain; one son, Earl Merchant, of Grand Chain; five brothers, John of Karnak, Ed of Los Angeles, Calif., Will of Texarkana, Tex., Jeff of Grayville, Ill., Ernest of Wheatland, Ark.; Mrs. Mary Jainet of Indianapolis; four grandchildren and other relatives and a large number of friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church of Grand Chain, the Rev. S. C. Benninger officiating.  Interment was made in the Grand Chain cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(B. F. Merchant, 27, engineer, born in Grand Chain, Ill., son of John Merchant and Luesa C. Love, married on 14 Jan 1894, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Minnie Berry, 17, of Grand Chain, Ill., born in Massac Co., Ill., daughter of George Berry and Viola Morehead.  His marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  Frank B. Merchant Feb. 26, 1865 Dec. 27, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

KARNAK CHILD DIES MONDAY MORNING

Steve Hill, Jr., seven months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hill, died Monday morning at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hill of Karnak.

Left to mourn the passing of the little one besides his parents and grandparents, are several aunts and uncles and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Pentecostal church, Rev. Mrs. Hearn officiating at the funeral.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Steve Hill, Jr., was born 27 May 1935, in Karnak, Ill., the son of Steve Hill, a native of Karnak, Ill., and Delphis Hill, a native of Massac Co., Ill., died 30 Dec 1935, in Karnak, Ill., and was buried in Anderson Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill.  His marker there reads:  Steve Hill Jr. May 27, 1935 Dec. 30, 1935.—Darrel Dexter)

AMOUNT OF MONEY FOUND IN BURNED HOME SMALL

The amount of money found in the charred remains of the home of Sarah Washington, colored, was small.  It was somewhere around $5 according to Mrs. Cotton of St. Louis, sister of the victim of the fire.

Rumors placed the amount anywhere from $5 to $500.

However, it was the opinion of Mrs. Cotton that some money went up in flames.  She took care of the affairs of her sister and only a short while before the fatal fire she turned over $35 to her.  It is her opinion that most of this burned.  Also the aged lady liked to keep money around the house and it is possible that she had money secreted that no one knew about.  If so, this probably burned unless it was silver.  In this case, it may be found yet.

FATHER AND SON KILLED BY I. C. TRAIN

Walter Benefield, 46, Anna, carpenter, and his son, Billie, 12, died Monday afternoon of last week in the Hale Willard Memorial Hospital from injuries they received a short time before when an Illinois Central passenger train hit the car in which they were riding at a crossing in Anna.

The accident happened on the first crossing south of the main crossing in Anna at about 12:30 o’clock.  The train was the second section of the No. 2, fast Illinois Central passenger train.  The Benefields were crossing the tracks to Highway 51.

It is believed that Benefield was watching the southbound train which was standing at the station in Anna and did not see the approaching northbound train.  The train struck the rear end of the Model T sedan a few inches in front of the rear wheel.—Cobden Review

(The death certificate of Walter Benefield, carpenter, states he was born 1 Jan 1889, in Alto Pass, Ill., the son of Theodore Benefield, died 23 Dec 1935, in Anna, Ill., the husband of Fannie Benefield, and was buried at Reynoldsburg, Johnson Co., Ill.  The death certificate of  Billie Benefield states he was born 20 Apr 1923, in Elco, Ill., the son of Walter Benefield, a native of Alto Pass, Ill., and Fannie Hamming, died 23 Dec 1935, in Anna, Ill., and was buried at Reynoldsburg, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 3 Jan 1936: 

Neil Crick

             Neil Crick, age 24 years, died at his home in Mound City, Friday night at 11:20 o’clock following an illness of about 10 days of pneumonia.  He is survived by his wife and three small children; his mother, Mrs. Belle Crick, of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Ira Chester and Miss Dora Crick, of Hopkinsville, Ky.; four brothers, Buster of Hopkinsville, Ky., Elson and Linzy of East Prairie, Mo., and Cletus of Mound City.  Funeral services were conducted at the residence in Mound City Monday morning at 11 o’clock by Rev. Harp and interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

Karnak Infant Dies

             Steve Hill, Jr., the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hill of Karnak, died Monday morning at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hill of Karnak.

             Surviving are the parents, grandparents, and other relatives.
             Funeral services were held at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Pentecostal church of Karnak, Mrs. Hearn officiating.  Burial was made in the Anderson Cemetery with Wilson Funeral Services directing.

Well Known Grand Chain Resident Dies December 27

             B. F. Merchant, age 71 years, died Friday afternoon, December 27, at his home in Grand Chain.  Mr. Merchant was born and reared his family there.  He was the son of pioneer parents.

             Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Rossie Moreland of Grand Chain; one son, Earl Merchant, of Grand Chain; and five brothers, John of Karnak, Ed of Los Angeles, Calif., Will of Texarkana, Tex., Jeff of Grayville, Ill., Ernest of Wheatland, Ark.; one sister, Mary Jaimet of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren and other more distant relatives.

             Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church of Grand Chain, the Rev. S. C. Benninger officiating.  Burial was at Grand Chain, G. A. James directing.

George Frank Corzine

George Frank Corzine, age 71, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Farnsworth near Pulaski, Saturday, Dec. 29.  He had been in failing health for some time but his death was unexpected.  Mr. Corzine was at one time a resident of Mounds, his daughter, Mrs. Farnsworth having taught in the Thistlewood grade school.

             The following obituary has been sent us:

             George Frank Corzine was born on July 19, 1864, near Dongola, Illinois, the son of Burton and Amy Corzine.  He professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist Church in young manhood.

             On September 23, 1891, he was married to Miss Kate Essex and to this union six children were born, Cecil, Harry, Grace, Marie, Mabel and Katherine.  Three of the children, Grace, Harry and Katherine preceded him in death.

             The greater part of his life was spent in or near Dongola, where he was engaged at his trade of barber.  For the past 17 years he has been a resident of this community.

             He was always an active church member giving of his time and substance freely at all times.  He served as Sunday school superintendent at Dongola for many years and also served as Superintendent at Shiloh until about three years ago being forced to retire due to failing health.

             He leaves to mourn his death, his beloved wife and three children, Cecil of Zeigler, Marie Farnsworth, Mabel Lindsey both of Pulaski; 6 grandchildren, as well as a host of friends.

             Funeral services were held at Shiloh Church Monday at one o’clock conducted by Rev. W. J. Ward of Dongola with burial at Shiloh Cemetery, George C. Crain directing.

Obituary

             Inella Sue, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Eastman was born March 8, 1935, at 12:40 a.m. at Ullin, Illinois, after several days’ illness of double pneumonia.  The most tender care and best of medical attention was of no avail.  To know little Inella was to love her.  She had a friendly smile for everyone and was a ray of sunshine in the community where she lived.

             She will be sadly missed in the home where she spent but a few short months.  She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her father and mother, one brother, Evan Verneil; one sister, Mary Wilberts; two grandmothers, one grandfather and several aunts and uncles.  One brother, Baxter Burdell, and one little sister, Imogene Agnes, have gone on to await her coming, the latter having died just two years and nine months ago.

CARD OF THANKS

             We take this method of thanking our friends of Mounds and Ullin for the help and assistance shown us during the illness and death of our darling baby, Inella Sue.  Especially do we thank all those who contributed toward the beautiful flowers, the quartet for the beautiful songs and Rev. Glotfelty for his words of sympathy and condolence.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Eastman and children

Ullin, Ill.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 10 Jan 1936: 

INFANT BURIED

             The stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Bonner was buried Saturday afternoon with short services conducted at the home of Mr. Bonner’s parents by Rev. Ellsworth Lyon.  Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery.

             (His death certificate states that a male infant was stillborn 4 Jan 1936, in Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of R. Wilbert Bonner, a native of Villa Ridge, Ill., and Florence Parker, a native of Mounds, Ill., and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 10 Jan 1936:

STANLEY VISE, FORMERLY OF THIS CITY, DIED ON CHRISTMAS

Stanley Vise, who formerly lived in Mound City when his father and mother operated the St. Charles Hotel, died on Christmas Day in St. Louis of a heart attack while visiting with his wife’s relatives.

Vise was 26 years of age, the son of John H. and Dollie Hogan Vise.  He was born at Macedonia and attended high school at Benton where he made a good record in high school athletics.  Later he went to James Milliken University where he was captain of the football team his senior years, which was the year that his parents were in Mound City.

When the family left here, his father died soon after and then he began working for Campbell Soups and had headquarters at Murphysboro.  He was married to Miss Adele Knies on June 30, 1934, and it was at the home of her father that he died suddenly.

Besides his wife and his brother, Harry Vise, of Omaha, Neb., survive.  An uncle, Dr. H. A. Vise, of Benton and other relatives are listed among relatives.  The funeral and interment were at Benton two days after Christmas.

(He was buried in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Franklin Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

M. E. MINISTER DIES

Rev. Charles Atchinson, age 79 years, passed away at his home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, December 22, 1935.  He was one of the oldest ministers in southern Illinois conference of the M. E. Church.  He retired several years ago after serving the church 50 years.  He was well and favorably known for 30 years in and around Ullin, having been minister for 4 years there, and has been back a number of times to hold meetings and preach revivals.  He was a great evangelist and built the Beech Grove Church.  He was never happier than when working in God’s vineyard and always praised God for his victories.

Several hundred souls found Christ through his labors.  He would go through all kinds of weather to hold meetings or to rectify a sin-sick soul and said he don’t think much of a religion that wouldn’t stand a wetting.  He was witty and always had an answer for all at all times.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 17 Jan 1936:

CHARLES HONNARD, 54, DIED AT MOUNDS SUNDAY

Charles Honnard, for a number of years a resident of Pulaski, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. ___ Essex, in Mounds Sunday afternoon.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Millie Honnard, there survives one son, War___ of Champaign; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil Essix; mother, Mrs. Lizzie Honnard, Mounds; and one grandson, Homer Essex of Mounds.  Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at Pulaski Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

(George C. Honnard, 27, attendant at the asylum in Anna, Ill., born in Boston, Mass., the son of Joseph Honnard and Miss Ernstine, married on 3 Oct 1878, at the house of Paul Lingle in Union Co., Ill., Lizzie Lingle, 20, from Cobden, Ill., born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Mr. Lingle and Miss Barringer.  Jefferson Lingle married Nancy Barringer on 6 Oct 1853, in Union Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, Charles Joseph Honnard, farmer, was born 1 Aug 1881, in Cobden, Ill., the son of George Honnard, a native of France, and Lizzie Lingle, a native of Cobden, Ill., died 12 Jan 1936, in Road District 7, Mounds, Ill., husband of Millie Honnard, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery near Pulaski, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Charles J. Honnard 1881-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

SON OF MR. AND MRS. WALTER UNGER DIES

Rudolph Henry, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Unger, died last Saturday morning after a rather short serious illness.  Although he had been under the care of a physician for some time with a minor ailment he was by no means seriously ill prior to Thursday morning.

On Thursday morning it was noticed that he was worse.  A physician was called who pronounced it pneumonia.

On Saturday morning at 8:30 his illness overcame him.

He is survived by his parents, one brother, Robert; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Unger of Olmsted; and a number of other relatives. One brother preceded him in death.

Rudolph Henry attended the Baptist Sunday school and was well liked by the classmates in the beginners’ class.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of the parents.  Rev. J. L. Wall conducted the services.  A quartette from the Baptist church sang several touching hymns.  G. A. James was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

(His death certificate states that Rudolph Henry Unger was born 6 Aug 1932, in Mounds, Ill., the son of Walter Unger and Ellen Welch, natives of Olmstead, Ill., died 11 Jan 1936, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds reads:  Rudy Unger Aug. 6, 1932 Jan. 11, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

CHARLES OLIVER, PULASKI DIED SUDDENLY SATURDAY

Charles Oliver, 58 years of age, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home in Pulaski.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.

Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Libby Staten and Mrs. Florence Denton of Mound City, Mrs. Birdie Salmon of Cairo, and Mrs. Roxie Roche of Pulaski; two sons, Ralph of Buncombe and Herbert of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. May Modglin, Unity; and one brother, Jake Oliver, Mound City; and eleven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the Mt. Pleasant Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Smith officiating.  Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Charles Oliver, laborer, was born 16 May 1877, in Kentucky, the son of Jesse Oliver and Martha Hawkins, a native of Tennessee, died 11 Jan1936, in Pulaski, Ill., husband of Ruth Oliver, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  Charles Oliver 1878-1936 Ruth L. Oliver 1887-1940.—Darrel Dexter)

81-YEAR-OLD KARNAK MAN DIED LAST SUNDAY

James Belford, of Karnak died at the Anna State Hospital last Sunday.  He had reached the advanced age of 81 years.

Surviving him are 3 sons, Ray of Karnak, Russell of Golconda, and Ross of Oakland City, Ind.

Funeral services were held at the Sulphur Springs (Ill.) Church Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the cemetery of the same name.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

             (Samuel L. Belford married Nancy Mary Williams on 21 Apr 1852, in Pope Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that James Belford, farmer, of Karnak, Ill., was born 20 Dec 1864, in Pope Co., Ill., the son of Sam Belford and Sarah Williams, died 12 Jan 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the husband of Mary H. Belford, and was buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Eddyville, Pope Co., Ill.  His marker there reads:  James W. Belford 1855-1936 Mary E. Belford 1866-1921.—Darrel Dexter)

BUNCOMBE WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Mary Jane Walker passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lula Robertson, in Buncombe early Tuesday morning at the age of 87 years.

Surviving her are two brothers, Logan Wiggins and M. C. Wiggins of St. Louis; one sister, Francis Wiggins of Carbondale; and six sons and two daughters, W. A. Walker, C. A. Walker and C. C. Walker of Buncombe, Fred Walker, Anna, T. J. Walker, Boles, and F. M. Walker, Johnston City, and Josie Escue of Goreville; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held in the M. E. church, Buncombe, Thursday morning at ten o’clock with Rev. E. O. Allen of Johnston City officiating.  Interment was made in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(John W. Walker married Mary J. Wiggins on 12 Apr 1865, in Johnson Co., Ill.  William M. Escue married Josephine Walker on 10 Sep 1891, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Mary Jane Walker was born about 1849, the daughter of John Wiggin, and died 14 Jan 1936, in Buncombe, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of J. W. Walker.  Her marker at Cedar Grove Cemetery at Elvira, Johnson Co., Ill., reads:  Mother Mary J. Walker his wife 1848-1936 John W. Walker 1847-1925.—Darrel Dexter)

BEER AND GIN MAY BRING NEGRO TO MURDER CHARGE

Too much beer and gin may send Sylvester Gregg, 71 years of age, colored, to the penitentiary for the rest of his life.  Gregg was drunk and while drunk he fired his big gun, a 44-40 single action Frontier model Colts into the leg of one Booker Johnson, who lives in the drainage district.  The shooting happened on January 4 between Mound City and Mounds.

Lena Dunlap, who was a housekeeper, was shot in the face and she may die.  Infection in the wounds seems to be hard to control.

Gregg was drinking his beer and gin.  He had hired Johnson to bring him wood, and Johnson brought him a load of wood.  The story is that he invited him in and that about this time Lena Dunlap, who is 35 years old, appeared to do some housework.  Suddenly Gregg wanted to know why Johnson was in the house and ordered him out.  Johnson left and out in the yard, Gregg fired and Johnson was wounded in the leg.

Lena Dunlap wanted to know why Gregg had shot him, and Gregg turned the gun on her, shooting her in the face.

The shells in the gun were old and the lead was badly corroded.  It is presumed that this corrosion a lead sulphate of some kind, was poison and infection developed and Johnson died.  The Dunlap woman is in serious condition.

Gregg says he knows nothing about it.  He thought he fired three times.  He is not sure what it was all about.

Manslaughter charge will probably put him in the penitentiary for the rest of his days which will be sober and he cannot mix his beer and gin and lose his head and kill people.

(According to the death certificate, Booker Johnson was born about 1894, the son of James Johnson and Mary Calvin, died 13 Jan 1936, in Cairo, Ill., the husband of Viola Johnson.—Darrel Dexter)

E. G. BRITT, MOUNDS, DIES

E. G. Britt, age 68, passed away at his home in Mounds Tuesday night shortly before midnight.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.

Left to mourn his departure are two sons, Ernest and Herman Britt of Mounds; three daughters Mrs. Julia Guy of Villa Ridge, Mrs. Lola Ellis of Cairo and Miss May Britt of Mounds.

Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Miss Opal Shaffer.  Interment will be in the Thistlewood Cemetery.  James T. Ryan of Mounds is in charge of funeral arrangements.

(E. G. Britt married Sarah E. Lackey on 2 Jan 1891, in Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

J. C. VICK, 61, OF MOUNDS DIES TUESDAY

J. C. Vick, who had reached the age of 61, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home in Mounds.

He is survived by his wife; five children, Mrs. Lora Schwarz of America, Zon, Leslie, Bethel and Berthel of Mounds; four brothers, J. L. Vick of Tamms, Harvey and Columbus Vick of Delta and Grover Vick of Peoria; four sisters, Mrs. Allice Palmer of Diswood, Mrs. Jennie Young of Mill Creek, Mrs. C. Blackstone of Diswood and Mrs. Martha Campbell of Mounds; four grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Mr. Vick has been a faithful employee of the Egyptian Golf Club from the time it began, remaining a faithful employee until his death.

A short prayer and song service were held in Mounds yesterday at noon after which the funeral procession went to Delta where services were held in the Delta Baptist Church at 1:30 conducted by Rev. H. E. Vick.  Interment was made in the Delta Cemetery.

G. A. James directed the funeral.

(According to his death certificate, Joshua Cephas Vick, caretaker, was born 2 Jul 1874, in Delta, Ill., the son of Isaiah Vick and Rachel Hargus, natives of Illinois, died 14 Jan 1936, in Mounds, Ill., the husband of Lucinda Vick, and was buried in Delta Cemetery in Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker there reads:  Joshua C. Vick July 3, 1874 Jan. 14, 1936 Lucinda C. Vick Dec. 1, 1875-.—Darrel Dexter)

FIRST FATAL ACCIDENT OF YEAR SATURDAY NIGHT

The first automobile accident death of the year 1936 for this county happened Saturday night about 10:30 o’clock when Miss Esther Burns, 18 years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns, was killed at the intersection of the hard road north of Mound City and the road leading west to North Mounds.  Miss Burns died shortly after leaving the office of Dr. Otis Hudson on the way to the hospital at Cairo.

Riding in a car with Henry Richardson, son of Clint Richardson of Pulaski, and Miss Mary Mathis, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathis, she was fatally injured when the car turned over and rolled down an embankment.

Richardson, driving east on the Valley Recluse Road, was listening to a radio program.  He was going between 40 and 50 miles per hour, it is said, when he came to this intersection.  At this point, the pavement is on a high fill.  Richardson attempted to slow up and make the turn to go north and his car went over the embankment and turned over.

Miss Burns suffered a fracture in her neck, amounting to the same as a broken neck, and lived but a short time.  The others, badly shaken, escaped any serious injury.  Richardson was able to testify at the inquest.  The party was headed for a dance at Karnak.

Miss Burns was survived by her parents, three brothers, Barney of Cairo, Robert of East St. Louis, and Arthur of Highland, Wis.; and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Aldrich of Long Beach, Calif., and Dorothy of Evansville, Ind.

She graduated last year from the high school at Mounds holding class honors and had held other honors during her school days.  She was employed in Evelyn’s Beauty Salon at Mounds.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Methodist church at Mounds by Rev. P. R. Golightly.  Casketbearers and flower bearers were her former school chums and mates.  The church was crowded and floral tributes were beautiful and many.  Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery at Belknap.  G. A. James was in charge of the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Esther Burns was born 23 Oct 1917, in Mounds, Ill., the daughter of W. L. Burns and Alberta McDowell, natives of Illinois, died 11 Jan 1936, in Mounds, Ill., and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery at Belknap, Johnson Co., Ill.  Her marker there has her photo on the stone and reads:  Daughter Esther Burns Oct. 23, 1917 Jan. 11, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

GOREVILLE WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Betty Vaughn, wife of G. B. Vaughn, prominent merchant of Goreville, died Tuesday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak had charge of funeral arrangements which were not completed when word of Mrs. Vaughn’s death reached this office.

(Robert G. Malaer married Dorcus A. Reynolds on 25 Oct 1865, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Betty Vaughn was born about 1875, the daughter of Robert Mallar and Dorothea Ann Reynolds, died 14 Jan 1936, in Goreville, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of General B. Vaughn.  Her marker in Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Ill., reads:  Father General B. Vaughn 1867-1952 Mother Bettie Vaughn 1875-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

GOREVILLE INFANT DIES

Alta June Terry, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Terry, passed away at Goreville Tuesday afternoon.  Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church with Rev. Sutton of Vienna officiating.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Alta June Terry was born about 1935, the son of B. F. Terry and Mildred Kelly, died 13 Jan 1936, in Goreville, Johnson Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Ill., reads:  Alta June dau. of B. F. & Mildred Terry 1934-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Frank Killius and daughter, ___orie, and Miss Margaret Unger ___ returned to their homes in St. Louis after being called to Mound City by the death of 3-year-old Rudolph Henry Unger.

AGED BUNCOMBE MAN DIES

Funeral services were held this morning at ten o’clock in the M. E. church at Buncombe for Mr. S. A. Rose, who died at his home in Buncombe Tuesday morning at the age of 75 years.

Surviving him he leaves besides a widow, one son, C. C. Rose of Cairo and a brother, Charles Rose of Sikeston, Mo.  Rev. E. H. Purdy of Creal Springs officiated.  Interment was made in the Masonic cemetery at Vienna.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(Stephen A. Rose, 25, farmer at Buncombe, Johnson Co., Ill., born in Illinois, son of Jack Rose and Elizabeth Walston, married on 30 Sep 1885, in Union Co., Ill., Sula Brown, 28, born in Massac Co., Ill., daughter of R. I. Brown and Malinda Thompson. His death certificate states that Steven A. Rose was born about 1861, the son of Jack Rose, died 14 Jan 1936, in Buncombe, Johnson Co., Ill., the husband of Sula Rose.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 17 Jan 1936: 

Young Girl Meets Death in Automobile Accident

Two Companions Escape Serious Injury when Coupe Plunges Down Embankment

             The Demon Speed has claimed another victim in the person of Esther Burns, the 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Burns of this city, who was fatally injured Saturday night about 10:15 o’clock, when the coupe in which she and two companions were riding plunged down an embankment on the old America road just east and across the pavement on Route 37 at the junction of the highway and the state aid road running between Highways No. 2 and 37, just north of Mounds.  Death came on the way to St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, from Dr. O. T. Hudson’s office where she had been first taken.  She never regained consciousness.

             In the car with Miss Burns were Henry Richardson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Richardson of Pulaski, the driver, and Mary Mathis, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathis of this place.  Miss Mathis’ left leg was terribly bruised, but it is thought the bones were not injured.  She has been suffering greatly from pain and shock, but is now somewhat improved.  Young Richardson was injured only slightly.

             An inquest was held Monday morning at the office of Dr. O. T. Hudson, county coroner.  The facts concerning the accident as revealed at the inquest by the young driver of the car and two garage mechanics, Jack Marshbanks and Sam Graves who brought the badly damaged car to a local garage, were to the effect that the three young people had started from the Egyptian Tea Room to drive to Karnak.  At the top of Spencer Heights Hill they had left Route 2 and taken the state aid road leading to Route 37.  Richardson admitted that he was driving between 40 and 50 miles an hour.  The three were listening to a radio broadcast when he suddenly saw a stop sign and attempted to heed it.  The garage men stated that the gravel marks indicated that young Richardson had set his brakes about 25 to 30 feet west of Route 37, but the car could not be forced to stop and that the indications were that the car had jumped about 20 feet after leaving the highway and had plunged over the embankment.  The car, when found, they said, was facing the highway, practically demolished and indications were that it had turned over completely before righting itself.

             The probable cause of death was given by Coroner Hudson as a fracture at the base of Miss Burns’ skull.

             A verdict of accidental death was rendered which include the assertion that the accident was caused by fast driving.  A. J. Williams, G. A. Stern, W. E. Vick, Chris Bauer, D. P. Castle and F. Spencer composed the jury.

             Esther was both a beautiful and brilliant young girl, refined and modest in nearing and universally liked by those with whom she came in contact.  She was valedictorian of the 1935 graduating class of Mounds Township High School, having ranked highest in scholastics both in her high school and her grade school class.  Until recently she had held a position in Evelyn’s Beauty Salon. Esther was the youngest of the family.  She was born October 23, 1917, and died January 11, 1936.

             She leaves her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Emily Aldred of Long Beach, Calif., Miss Dorothy Burns of Evansville, Ind.; three brothers, Barney Burns of Cairo, Robert of East St. Louis, and Arthur (Jake) at home.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Methodist church, the pastor, P. R. Glotfelty, G. A. James directing.  Many relatives and friends from out of town were here to attend the services.

             She was buried beside her sister Mildred, who died years ago.

             The flower bearers, friends of Esther, were Juanita Melton, Wanda Scruggs, Vivian Lambeth, Cora LaClede Graves, Vivian Knupp, Louise McRoy, Helen Nicolaides, and Edna Unger.

             The casket bearers were Clyde Ozment, Lebon Thompson, Frederick McRoy, Robert Wise, James Howard Thomas and Charles Wehrenberg.

Mound City Child Dies Saturday of Pneumonia

             Rudolph Henry Unger, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Unger, died at 8:30 o’clock Saturday morning, January 11, at the home of his parents in Mound City after a short illness of pneumonia.

             Surviving are his parents, one brother, Robert; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Unger of Olmstead; and other relatives.

             Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence.

             Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, Mounds, G. A. James directing.

Elias Gray Britt

             Elias Grey Britt died Tuesday night, January 14, at 10:45 o’clock at his home on South McKinley Avenue. He had reached the age of 68 years.

             Mr. Britt had been a Pulaski County farmer the greater part of his life since reaching his majority.  However he had at one time resided in Mounds and, after the death of Mrs. Britt, returned here with his children.

             Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Julia Guy of Villa Ridge, Mrs. Lola Ellis of Cairo, and Miss May Britt at home; two sons, Ernest and Herman of Mounds.

             Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Miss Opal Shaffer conducting.  Burial will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery with J. T. Ryan of the Ryan Funeral Home directing.

Charles Honnard

             Charles Honnard of Pulaski, age 54 years, died Sunday afternoon, January 12, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cecil Essex, in this city.  A little over  month ago, the house at Pulaski in which Mr. and Mrs. Honnard were living, was burned to the ground, and Mr. Honnard who was then ill, was dragged to safety by his mother, his wife being away from home.

             Surviving are his widow, Millie Honnard, one son, Warren of Champaign; one daughter, Mrs. Essex of Mounds; his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Honnard; one grandson, Homer Essex.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church at Pulaski.  Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, George Crain directing.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Miss Esther Burns Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Guy McDowell of Zeigler, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McDowell of Harrisburg, Mrs. L. L. Irwin of Bloomington, Mrs. Charles Cairn and two daughters and Mrs. Addie Greer of Karnak, Mrs. J. J. Lackey and two daughters of Mound City, Mrs. Cecil Bowles, daughter Geraldine, Mrs. Brookins, Mrs. J. C. Walmer and daughter, Mrs. Howard Brumley, all of Cairo, Frank Bianco of Pekin and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Casper and daughter of Belknap.

Miss Dorothy Burns, who has a position in Evansville, Ind., was called here Sunday by the death of her sister, Miss Esther Burns.

Joshua C. Vick

             Joshua C. Vick, age 61, died at his home in Mounds Tuesday afternoon at 1:20 o’clock.  He had lived in Mounds for the past seven years and dying this time had served as caretaker at the Egyptian Country Club.

             He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucinda Vick; five children, Mrs. Lora Schwartz of America, Zon, Leslie, Bethel and Berthel of Mounds.  Four sisters and four brothers also survive.

             A short service of prayer and song was conducted at the home by Rev. Glotfelty at 12 o’clock noon Thursday after which the funeral cortege left for Delta where services were held in the Delta Baptist Church at 1:30 o’clock by Rev. H. E. Vick, nephew of the deceased, assisted by Rev. Glotfelty.  Interment was made in the Delta Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

Charles Oliver

             Charles Oliver of Pulaski died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home in Pulaski, the victim of a heart attack.  He was 58 years of age.

             Mr. Oliver had been a resident of Mound City until about two years ago when he moved to Pulaski.

             Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Libbie Staten and Mrs. Florence Benton, both of Mound City, Mrs. Birdie Salmon of Cairo and Mrs. Roxie Roche of Pulaski; two sons, Ralph Oliver of Buncombe, Ill., and Herbert Oliver of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. May Modglin of Unity; one brother, Jake Oliver of Mound City; eleven grandchildren and other relatives.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Rose Hill Baptist Church in Pulaski, the Rev. Mr. Smith officiating.  Burial was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

MRS. BETTY VAUGHN

             Mrs. Betty Vaughn, wife of G. B. Vaughn, prominent merchant of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home after a lingering illness.

POWDER EXPLOSION KILLS MAN AT WOLF LAKE

             An unexplainable explosion took place in the jigger house of the Aetna powder plant at Wolf Lake Thursday night of last week.  The jigger house was badly torn up and two other buildings were burned.

             Jesse Casey, 31 years old, who was working alone in the jigger house at the time of the explosion, about 5:30 p.m., was killed, but there were no other fatalities.  His body was not mutilated.  Death resulted from burns.—Anna Talk

             (His death certificate states that Jesse G. Casey, powder plant employee, was born 22 Dec 1904, in Alto Pass, Ill., the son of Henry C. Casey, a native of Alto Pass, Ill., and Laura E. Abernathy, native of Wolf Lake, Ill., died 2 Jan 1936, in Road District No. 11, Union Co., Ill., husband of Curtis Casey, and was buried in Alto Pass Cemetery.  His marker in Alto Pass Cemetery reads:  Jesse G. Casey 1904-1936 Curtis E. Casey 1911-1996.—Darrel Dexter)

Jake Burns was called here from Highland, Wisconsin, by the death of his sister Miss Esther.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns of East St. Louis were called here Sunday by the death of Mr. Burns’ sister, Miss Esther Burns, who died as a result of an auto accident Saturday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adler and daughter Veneta of Centralia were here Tuesday to attend the funeral of Miss Esther Burns.

TWO BOYS DROWN IN BIG MUDDY RIVER

             Willie Wohlwen, aged 9, and Kenneth Zimbleman, aged 14, of Murphysboro, drowned in the Big Muddy River last Sunday afternoon.  The two boys with a companion, John Bartlett, went to the river at 3:30 in the afternoon and ventured out on the ice.  They tested the ice at the bank and it seemed firm, so the two boys continued walking ahead, while the Bartlett youth remained near shore.  The boys had not gone far when the ice gave way and they went down in 12 feet of water.  The Bartlett boy ran to the filter plant close by and secured help, and the bodies were recovered with a grab hook.  Efforts were made to revive them with an inhalator without success by first aid workers of the Murphysboro fire department.  The ice which spanned the river had been made soft by two days of warm weather.—Anna Democrat

             (His death certificate states that Kenneth Clarence Zimbelman was born about 1922, the son of Harry Zimbelman and Bessie Walker, died 5 Jan 1936, in Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Ill.  His marker in Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro, Ill., reads:  Keneth Zimbelman July 19, 1921 Jan. 5, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The following were called to Mounds to attend the funeral of their brother, J. C. Vick:  J. L. Vick of Tamms, Harvey and Columbus Vick of Delta, Grover Vick of Peoria, Mrs. Alice Palmer of Diswood, Mrs. Jennie Young of Mill Creek, Mrs. C. Blackston of Diswood.

Austin Klutts of Jefferson Barracks was called home this week on account of the death of his cousin, Miss Esther Burns.

CARD OF THANKS

             We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in any way during the period of sorrow through which we have just passed, occasioned by the sudden death of our daughter and sister, Esther Burns.  To all those who gave the many beautiful floral tributes, to those who furnished cars, to Rev. P. R. Glotfelty, to the singers, to the Cheerful Workers class, to the flower girls and the casket bearers, we extend our special thanks.  We assure you that your kindness will never be forgotten.

             Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burns and Family

JAMES BELFORD

             James Belford, age 81, an old resident of Karnak, died Sunday, January 12, at the Anna State Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last two months.

             Surviving him are three sons, Ray Belford of Karnak, Russell of Golconda, and Ross of Oakland, Indiana.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at Sulphur Springs with interment in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service directing.

S. A. ROSE

             Funeral services were held this morning at ten o’clock in the M. E. church of Buncombe, for S. A. Rose, who died at his home in Buncombe Tuesday morning at the age of 75 years.

             He is survived by his widow, one son, C. C. Rose of Cairo; and a brother, Charles Rose, of Sikeston, Mo.

             Rev. E. H. Purdy of Creal Springs officiated.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery of Vienna.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 24 Jan 1936: 

Pioneer Resident of Community Passes On

             Christopher Columbus Jones, age 79, died at his home four miles west of Mounds at about 5 o’clock Wednesday morning, January 22.  He had been a resident of this community for 56 years.

             Mr. Jones is survived by two sons, Bruce and Sam, both of Mounds; one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Harding Cooley of Chicago; two brothers, Charles Jones of Mounds and Andrew Jones of Malden, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Crippen of Mounds, Mrs. Ida Crain of East St. Louis and Mrs. Martha Beegle of Winona, Ark.; also two grandchildren.  A son, Alfred Jones, died last year from injuries sustained in an accident in New York City.

             A short service of prayer and song was conducted at the G. A. James Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon with interment at Shiloh Cemetery.

Raymond R. Blasdel

             Raymond Richard Blasdel, 34, died at his home near Grand Chain, Friday morning, January 17, at 11 o’clock.  He had been in failing health for a number of years.

             He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Blasdel; three children, Junior, Max and Lois; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Blasdel; and the following brothers and sisters:  Guy of Grand Chain, Clarence of Joppa, Mrs. Mabel Metcalf of West Frankfort, Mrs. Blanche Evers of Rector, Ark., and Mrs. Carmen Roche of Grand Chain.

             Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Ohio Chapel, Grand Chain, Rev. Atty of Joppa and Rev. Walter Billingsley of Mound City conducting.  Interment was made in Ohio Chapel Cemetery, the Wilson Service directing.

Mrs. Pauline Johnson

             Pauline Johnson, wife of G. H. Johnson of Ullin, died Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, after an illness of four months.  She was 22 years of age.

             She is survived by her husband, her father, T. E. Egner, of Ullin; one brother, Ray Egner of Ullin; three sisters, Mrs. H. H. Goins of Olmstead, Mrs. Lloyd Houchin of Osceola, Ark., and Miss Mary Helen Egner of Ullin.

             Funeral services were held at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church at Grand Chain Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. Father Manion officiating. Interment was made in Grand Chain cemetery.

W. A. McIntire

             W. A. McIntire, age 75, died at his home in Grand Chain Saturday morning, January 18, at 6 o’clock in the morning.  Mr. McIntire was born and reared in Grand Chain and had spent his entire life in that community.

             Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. S. C. Benninger officiating.  The casket bearers were nephews of the deceased.  Interment was made in Grand Chain cemetery, G. A. James directing.

William I. Baccus

             William I. Baccus, age 62, died suddenly Sunday, January 19, at 5 o’clock in the evening, at his home north of Mound City, on the River road.  Mr. Baccus had suffered a heart attack at 10 in the morning, a second attack later in the day and when the third attack came he failed to rally.

             Before moving to his country home he was in the employ of Swisshelm Veneer Mill Co., and at the time he left Mound City he held the position of vice president and superintendent.  He had served one term as city alderman in Mound City.

             Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hazel Baccus; three children, Paul, William Ashton and Hazel (Toots), all of Mound City; a sister, Mrs. A. J. Williams of Mounds; a brother, James Baccus of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; a half-brother, Lawrence Baccus, of Mound City; one granddaughter, and other relatives.

             Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. S. Burgess of Carbondale.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing.  The casket bearers were Russell Reed of Cairo, M. D. Brelsford, Loren Boyd, C. T. Poynter, George Trammel, and William Bestgen.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 24 Jan 1936:

DEATH CAME SUDDENLY TO W. I. BACCUS SUNDAY EVE

Death came rather suddenly upon W. I. Baccus at his home on the river road 2 miles northeast of Mound City Sunday evening.  He was stricken with a heart attack and at five o’clock he succumbed.  Although he had been ill off and on for several years, he had enjoyed better than usual health lately.

Mr. Baccus, whose age was 62, was well known in Mound City.  He spent twenty years with the Swisshelm Veneer Co. during which time he served this company in various capacities.  During the last years of his service he was vice president and superintendent.  He served the city as alderman for one term.

Left to mourn their loss are:  his wife, Mrs. Hazel Baccus, three children, Paul, William Ashton and Hazel, all of Mound City; a brother, James Baccus, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; half-brother, Lawrence Baccus, Mound City; and a sister, Mrs. A. J. Williams of Mounds.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Rev. S. J. Burgess, of Carbondale, conducted the services.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  Pallbearers were:  Russell Reed of Cairo, George Trammel, Dee Brelsford, Loren Boyd, C. T. Poynter, and William Bestgen.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  G. A. James was in charge of funeral arrangements.

(William S. Baccus married Sarah E. Garrett on 4 Jul 1869, in Massac Co., Ill.  Andrew J. Williams, 27, married Mary Belle Baccus, 16, on 10 Sep 1893, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, William Isaiah Baccus, farmer, was born 13 Apr 1873, in Metropolis, Ill., the son of Sardine Baccus and Sarah Garrett, a native of Pennsylvania, died 19 Jan 1936, in Road District 6, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Hazel Baccus, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Father William Baccus April 13, 1873 Jan. 19, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

CHRISTOPHER C. JONES DIES AT HOME NEAR MOUNDS

Christopher C. Jones, 57 years a resident of this county, passed away Wednesday at 5 a.m. at his home 4 miles west of Mounds.  He had attained the advanced age of ____.

A short service of song and prayer was held at the G. A. James Funeral Home in Mounds Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Interment was made in Shiloh Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(C. C. Jones married Rose Ernoma Fehrenback on 27 Oct 1889, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Christopher Columbus Jones, farmer, was born 6 Jan 1857, in Tennessee, the son of Thomas L. Jones, a native of Tennessee, died 22 Jan 1936, in Road District 7, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Rosa Jones, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

RAYMOND RICHARD BLASDEL DIED AT GRAND CHAIN

Raymond Richard Blasdel, age 34 years, died at his home in Grand Chain last Friday morning after an illness that lasted for several years.

Mr. Blasdel came from a family of highly respected farmers living around Grand Chain.  The loss in his death will be felt by many sorrowing friends and relatives.

Surviving him are:  his wife, Mrs. Mabel Blasdel; three children, Junior, Max and Los; his parents, Mr. and Ms. William Blasdel; and the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Mabel Metcalf of West Frankfort, Guy of Grand Chain, Clarence of Joppa, Mrs. Blanche Evers of Rector, Ark., and Carmen Roche of Grand Chain.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Atty of Joppa and Rev. Walter Billingsley of Mound City on Sunday afternoon.  Interment was made in the Ohio Chapel Cemetery.

The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak had charge of funeral arrangements.

(William F. Blaisdel married Clara M. Louthan on 25 Oct 1896, in Douglas Co., Ill.  According to the death certificate, Raymond Richard Blasdel, farmer at Grand Chain, Ill., was born 4 Sep 1901, in Coles Co., Ill., the son of William Blasdel, a native of Champaign Co., Ill., and Clara Loatham, a native of Coles Co., Ill., died 17 Jan 1936, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Mabel Blasdel, and was buried in Ohio Chapel Cemetery near Grand Chain, Ill.  His marker there reads:  Raymond Blasdel 1901-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

W. A. McINTIRE DIED SATURDAY AT HOME IN GRAND CHAIN

W. A. McIntire, 75 years of age, died Saturday at his home in Grand Chain of a paralytic stroke.  The end came quickly.  The day preceding, he was enjoying as good health as he had enjoyed since the first stroke came a year ago.

Mr. McIntire was a lifelong resident of Grand Chain.  He was born there July 24, 1860, and was married there to Miss Emma Davis on Nov. 18, 1894.  His whole lifetime was associated with Grand Chain and this county.  He was deputy sheriff under six sheriffs, Justice of the Peace for a number of years and a member of the grade and high school boards at Grand Chain for a total of 18 years.  At one time he operated a farm.

He was offered the office of warden at the Chester penitentiary during the Deneen Administration, but declined, due to the illness of his wife.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. S. C. Benninger and interment was in the Grand Chain Cemetery.

There survives his children, his brothers and sisters.  Mrs. McIntire passed away on Feb. 19, 1910.

The children living are:  Glenn, Mabel and Marie.  May died in 1917 and Ambrose in 1908.  There are two grandchildren, Billy and Keith McIntire of Mt. Carmel, Ill.  The brothers are:  George McIntire of Detroit, Mich., Stanton McIntire of Mound City and Thomas McIntire of Columbus, Ky.  The sisters are Mrs. Flora Lanier of Anna, Mrs. Mollie Gaunt of Grand Chain and Mrs. Della Cropper of Nachis, Wash.

             (W. A. McIntire married Emma Davis on 18 Nov 1894, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, William A. McIntire was born 24 Jul 1860, in Grand Chain, Ill., the son of John McIntire, a native of Illinois, and Sarah Jane Weathers, a native of Tennessee, died 18 Jan 1936, in Grand Chain, Ill., husband of Emma McIntire, and was buried in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery.   His marker there reads:  Brother William A. McIntire 1860-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

POULINE JOHNSON, ULLIN, DIES

Following an illness of four months, Pauline Johnson, of Ullin, succumbed last Monday afternoon in St. Mary’s Hospital in Cairo.  Mrs. Johnson was still young in years, being only 22.

             Her husband, G. H. Johnson; her father, T. E. Egner, of Ullin; one brother, Ray Egner also of Ullin; three sisters, Mrs. H. H. Goins, of Olmstead, Mrs. Lloyd Houchin of Osceola, Ark., Miss Mary Helen Egner of Ullin, are left to mourn her departure.

Funeral services were held in Grand Chain at St. Catherine’s Church Monday morning, conducted by Rev. Fr. Manion.  Interment was made in Grand Chain cemetery.

(Anthony Egner married 20 Oct 1903, in Grand Chain, Pulaski Co., Ill., Daisy Lavena Corzine.   Her death certificate states that Pauline Johnson was born about 1914, the daughter of T. E. Egner and Daisie Corzine, and died 20 Jan 1936, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the wife of G. H. Johnson.—Darrel Dexter)

Sheriff C. G. McIntire and family and Stant McIntire and family attended the funeral of W. A. McIntire in Grand Chain Monday.

Mrs. Sylvia Ferguson and son attended the funeral of Raymond Richard Blasdel near Grand Chain Sunday.

Lawrence Schneider was called to St. Louis Sunday because of the death of a relative.  (Mounds)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 31 Jan 1936:

BURNED IN HOME IN MOUNDS

Amelia Ross, 75 years of age, perished in her burning home in North Mounds Sunday afternoon about 5 o’clock.  When the fire was discovered, it was too late to rescue her.

At the inquest it developed that her daughter, Georgia Rose, living but a few feet away, went over to fix the fire for the night.  While the stove was hot, it was not red hot, she testified.

Evidently the fire caught from the stove and the aged woman, feeble and choked by smoke, was unable to escape.

(According to her death certificate, Amelia Ross was born about 1861 in Jackson, Miss., the daughter of David Smith and Mary Lovett, died 26 Jan 1936, in Road District 7, Pulaski Co., Ill., the widow of Tom Ross, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

JAMES WILEY CANADA DIED JANUARY 23 AT KARNAK

James Wiley Canada passed away at his home in Karnak on Thursday of last week after an illness of two months.  He was 64 years of age when death overtook him.

Nineteen years of Mr. Canada’s life had been spent in Karnak where he was a faithful employee of Main Brothers Box and Lumber Co.

Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Throgmorton officiating.  Interment was made in the Belknap Cemetery.  Modern Woodmen who are members of the Karnak lodge acted as pallbearers.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

Surviving to mourn the loss are the widow, Mrs. Fannie Canada; sons, Ray and Otis of Karnak; brothers, Tom and Will of Belknap; and sister, Mrs. Jane Betts, Belknap.

(James R. Canada married on 14 Jul 1896, in Alexander Co., Ill., Fannie Belle McKinzie.  Alonzo Betts married Jennie Canada on 28 Jan 1894, in Johnson Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, James Rily Canada, factory laborer, was born 12 Sep 1871, in Johnson Co., Ill., the son of William and Martha Canada, natives of Illinois, died 23 Jan 1936, in Karnak, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Fannie Canada, and was buried in Masonic Cemetery at Belknap, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

JAMES PHENIX DIES AT HOME IN GRAND CHAIN

James Phenix passed away at his home in Grand Chain early last Saturday morning at the age of 74.  For the past three years he had suffered.

Surviving are:  his wife, Mrs. Rena Phenix; children, Mary Clayton, Karnak, Hosa Ehrestin, Grand Chain, Thalmadge Phenix, Grand Chain; two brothers, W. O. Talley and Jim Talley of Mound City; and one sister, Hannah Morehead, Mound City.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at one o’clock at the Salem Church with Rev. Earl Throgmorton officiating.  Interment was made in the Salem Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(James Phenix married Renia Campbell on 26 May 1889, in Massac Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that James S. Phenix, farmer, was born 23 Jan 1863, in Missouri, the son of Rosa Hufstedler Phenix, a native of Arkansas, died 25 Jan 1936, in Road District 4 or 5, Massac Co., Ill., the husband of Renia Phenix, and was buried in Salem Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill.  His marker there reads:  J. W. Phenix Jan. 23, 1863 Jan. 25, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

BROTHER-IN-LAW DIES

Word has been received in Mound City that Dave Jones of Toledo, Ohio, brother-in-law of Mrs. W. H. Crain, died January 11.  Mrs. Crain was en route to Toledo when he died.  Funeral services were held on the 15^th.  Mrs. Crain is remaining in Toledo with her sister for a few days,

MRS. AMANDA KILPATRICK DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Amanda Kilpatrick, until 9 years ago a resident of Mounds, died at her home in Long Beach, Cal., Tuesday morning.  Death came rather unexpectedly for until Monday morning when a stroke partially paralyzed her, she was in reasonably good health.  Twenty-four hours after she suffered the stroke death came.  She had reached the age of 67.

Even though away from Mounds, Mrs. Kilpatrick retained her membership in the Methodist Church and the Rebekah and Royal Neighbors lodges there.

She is survived by eleven children:  Mrs. Kate Laws and Will Tobin of Mounds, Clarence Tobin of Oakland, Cal., Ernest Tobin of Chicago, Jesse Tobin of Long Beach, Cal., Ed Tobin, Clyde Tobin and Mrs. Bessie Harris of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Isola Eckardt of St. Louis, Mo., John Tobin of Palm Springs, Cal., and Mrs. Ward Cotter of Jackson, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Ellis of Ullin, a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held in Long Beach this afternoon and interment will be made there.

(She died 29 Jan 1936, according to the California death index.  Her marker in Sunnyside Cemetery at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., Calif., reads:  Armada May Kilpatrick 1868-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 31 Jan 1936: 

Perishes When Home Burns Sunday Afternoon

             Amelia Ross, colored, age 75, perished by fire when her two-room box house burned at 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon in North Mounds, not far from “Green Row.”

             Mrs. Georgia Rose, a daughter, who lived only a short distance from her mother, had visited her mother shortly before and had found her in bed.  Mrs. Rose, according to her testimony at the inquest, had replenished the fire so that it would hold over night, before departing for her home.  Later she had occasion to open her door and thus first saw the blaze which was close enough to heat the air about her.  The fire had even then made such progress that Mrs. Rose was unable to enter the house to try to save her mother.

             At the inquest conducted by Coroner O. T. Hudson at his office Monday morning at 10 o’clock, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death.  Mrs. Rose testified that the stove in her mother’s room seemed to be in about the usual condition when she left that day as it had on previous days.  Whether the fire was caused by an overheated stove or a defective flue will probably never be known. No water mains are available in that section and the local fire department was not called.

             Forrest Spencer, chief of the fire department, estimated the fire loss at about $150.

             Beside her daughter, the aged woman leaves a son, David Robinson.

James Riley Canada

             James Riley Canada died Thursday night, January 23, at his home in Karnak following a two-month illness.  His age was 64 years.  He was an employee of Main Brothers Lumber Co. and had resided in Karnak some 19 years.

             Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Canada; two sons, Ray and Otis Canada of Karnak; two brothers, Tom and Will Canada; and one sister, Mrs. Jane Betts, all of Belknap.

             Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the Baptist church of Karnak, the Rev. Earl Throgmartin officiating.  Interment was made in Belknap cemetery with members of the Modern Woodmen of America as casket bearers.  The Wilson Funeral Service directed the funeral.

James Phenix

             James Phenix, 74, died at his home near Grand Chain Saturday morning, January 25, at 12:30 o’clock.  He had been ill for three years.

             He is survived by his wife, Rosa Phenix; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Clayton of Karnak and Mrs. Rosa Ehrstein of Grand Chain; one son, Talmadge, of Grand Chain; two half-brothers, W. O. Tally of Grand Chain and Jim Tally of Mound City.

             Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Salem Church with interment in Salem Cemetery.  Rev. Earl Throgmartin officiated and the Wilson Funeral Service conducted the funeral.

Mrs. Armada Kilpatrick Dies in California

             The sad news of the death of Mrs. Armada Kilpatrick of Long Beach, Calif., was received Wednesday morning by W. L. Tobin and Mrs. Kate Laws, the two of their children remaining in Mounds.

             Mrs. Kilpatrick suffered a paralytic stroke from which she failed to rally.  She was possessed of a happy, cheerful disposition and had many friends who grieve with her children at her passing.

             Mrs. Kilpatrick resided here until a few years ago and it was here she reared her family of eleven children who survive her.  She leaves Mrs. Kate Laws, W. L. Tobin of Mounds, Clarence Tobin of Oakland, Calif., Ernest Tobin of Chicago, Jesse Tobin of Long Beach, Calif., Ed and Clyde Tobin and Mrs. Bessie Harris, all of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Isola Echardt of St. Louis, Mo., John Tobin of Palm Springs, Calif., and Mrs. Daisy Cotter of Jackson, Tenn.; also one sister, Mrs. Daisy Ellis, of Ullin; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives.

             Burial will be at Long Beach today (Friday).

V. Laswell has returned from Campbell, Mo., where he was called by the sudden death of his mother, which occurred at the home of her daughter in Campbell.

Robert T. English of Cairo, age 73, father of Lee English of Olmstead and Alvin English of Edgewood, former Mounds residents, died at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, Sunday afternoon, January 26.

             (His death certificate states that Robert T. English was born about 1863, the son of Robert F. English and Miss Hargan, and died 26 Jan 1936, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Nettie English.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 7 Feb 1936: 

Retired Farmer of Ullin Dies Saturday Afternoon

             Richard Egner, age 59, died at his home near Ullin Saturday afternoon, February 1.  He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage one week before.  He was a well-respected retired farmer of the Ullin neighborhood.

             Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hattie Egner; and the following children:  Van and Irene of Ullin and Mrs. Estella Calvin of Olmstead.  He also leaves three brothers, Ed of Belleville, Tony of Ullin and Mike of Olmstead; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ulrich of Grand Chain, Mrs. Kate Rode and Mrs. Caroline Hannen of Olmstead.

             Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at Cache Chapel with the Rev. C. F. Corzine of Centralia officiating.  Interment was made in Cache Chapel Cemetery near Ullin with the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak in charge.

Mrs. Sarah George

             Mrs. Sarah E. George, age 73, died Monday afternoon, February 3, at her home in Cypress.  Her maiden name was Littleton.  She was born in Tennessee and came to Illinois with her parents when a girl.  She was the wife of W. E. George, who until his retirement from business three years ago was a general merchant in Cypress and a stockholder in the Cypress Bank.

             She is survived by her husband, eight sons, Rolla E., W. T., Walter, Clyde, Dee, Fred, Curtis and Homer, all living in or near Cypress; a twin sister, Mrs. Emma Carter; and twenty-five grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held at the family home in Cypress Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. L. Cummins of the M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. A. M. Troutman.  Interment was made in Cypress Fraternal Cemetery.

             (W. E. George married Sarah E. Littleton on 5 Dec 1886, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Sarah E. George was born about 1863, the daughter of Thomas Littleton and Mary Thompson, died 3 Feb 1936, in Cypress, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of W. E. George.  Her marker in Cypress Masonic Cemetery reads:  Father William E. George 1862-1938 Mother Sarah E. George 1862-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The following were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Tobin, Ernest L. Tobin of Chicago, Mrs. George Eckardt of St. Louis, Mrs. Ward Cotter and daughter of Jackson, Tenn., brothers and sisters of Mr. Tobin and were called here on account of the death of their mother.

Jane Elkins

             Jane Elkins, age 82 years, died Saturday morning, February 1, at the Anna State Hospital of the infirmities of old age.  She had been ill for about one month.  Her home was near Villa Ridge.

             Surviving is one nephew, Owen Billingsley, whose home is also near Villa Ridge.

             Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o’clock at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak had charge of the funeral.

Mrs. J. G. Akins and son Howard were called to Bradford, Tenn., on account of the death of the former’s brother, Tom Rutledge.

             (This is likely the same person as W. T. Rutledge, who runs a filling station, was born 6 Nov 1893, in Tennessee, the son of T. P. Rutledge, a native of Tennessee, and Emma Woods, a native of Arkansas, married, died 4 Feb 1936, in Bradford, Gibson Co., Tenn., and was buried in Bradford, Tenn.  His World War I draft registration lists his name as William Thomas Rutledge and states he was born in Bradford, Tenn.  His marker in Bradford Cemetery in Bradford, Tenn., reads:  W. T. Rutledge 1893-1936 World War Veteran.—Darrel Dexter)

CARD OF THANKS

             We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who called on us to express their sympathy and to those who sent flowers upon hearing of the death of our dear Mother and Sister in her far-away California home.  We assure you that your kindness and thoughtfulness will long be remembered.

The Tobin Family

Mrs. Daisy Ellis

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 7 Feb 1936:

PARALYTIC STROKE CLAIMS RICHARD EGNER OF ULLIN

A paralytic stroke, suffered about a week before, claimed the life of Richard Egner of Ullin last Saturday afternoon. Death came about 12:30 to this 59-year-old man.

Surviving him are the following, his wife, Mrs. Hattie Egner; the following children:  Dan of Ullin, Mrs. Estella Calvin of Olmstead, Irene Egner of Ullin; the following brothers and sisters:  Ed Egner of Belleville, Tony Egner of Ullin, Mike Egner of Olmstead, Mrs. Mary Ulrich of Grand Chain, Mrs. Kate Rode and Mrs. Caroline Hannen of Olmstead.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Cache Chapel with Rev. C. S. Corzine of Centralia officiating.  Internment was made in Cache Chapel Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Richard Egner, farmer, was born 8 Sep 1876, in Richwood Co., Ind., the son of Mike and Josephine Egner, natives of Indiana, died 1 Feb 1936, in Ullin, Ill., husband of Hattie Egner, and was buried in Cache Chapel Cemetery near Ullin.  His marker there reads:  Hattie Egner 1887-1968 Richard Egner 1876-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

AGED WOMAN DIES

___s Elkins, age 82, died Saturday morning at the state hospital in Anna after a month’s illness.  Her home was near Villa Ridge.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and interment was made in Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(The death certificate states that Jannie Elkins was born 12 Dec 1853, in Lick Creek, Union Co., Ill., the daughter of David Lloyd and Sarah M. Townsend, natives of Tennessee, died 1 Feb 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the widow of Harrison Elkins, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery at Goreville, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

LEE HOLDMAN DIES AT AMERICA OF PNEUMONIA

Lee Holdman, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holdman, died Tuesday night at 10:30 from an attack of pneumonia.  He lived with his parents near America.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the home.  Interment will be made in the cemetery at Mounds.

Surviving the deceased, besides his parents, are:  three brothers, Taylor of Mounds and John and James of America; six sisters, Gladys Wright, Urbana, Josie Hyatt, Ullin, Pearl Rothman, Kentucky, Ines, Lela and Edith, America.

             (His death certificate states that Lee Holdman, farmer, was born 13 Jan 1917, in Kentucky, the son of John Holdman and Bessie Hall, natives of Kentucky, died 4 Feb 1936, in Pulaski Co., Ill., and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Lee Holdman Jan. 13, 1919 Feb. 4, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 14 Feb 1936:

WILLIAM F. ANGLIN DIED SUNDAY AT VILLA RIDGE

William F. Anglin died Sunday morning at his home at Villa Ridge at the age of 70 years.  He had been ill only a short time when death overtook him.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence.  Rev. Ellsworth Lyons officiated.  Interment was made in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds.

Mr. Anglin is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Crain of Mounds and Mrs. Annie James of Mount Shasta, California; one brother, Thomas Anglin of Berkeley, California; one half brother, James Daniels of Mounds; three stepsons, Frank, Elmer and Adolphus Clifford all of Villa Ridge.

(According to his death certificate, William F. Anglin, farmer, was born 18 Apr 1865, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the son of Henry L. Anglin, a native of Boonville, Mo., and Mary Kennedy, a native of Villa Ridge, Ill., died 9 Feb 1936, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Annie Anglin, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Francis M. Anglin Feb. 20, 1853 March 29, 1946 Will F. Anglin April 18, 1865 Feb. 9, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MATHILDA JACOBSMEYER, 79, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY A. M.

Mathilda Jacobsmeyer, 70 years old, passed away at the home of her son, Erwin Jacobsmeyer, of Olmstead, Sunday morning at 2:10.  Death came after only a short illness.

Mrs. Jacobsmeyer was born to Mr. and Mrs. Casper Trampe of St.Louis.  The parents were natives of Germany.

Twenty-eight years ago she came to Olmsted where she has continuously made her home since.  Her husband, Henry Jacobsmeyer, died almost 12 years ago at Olmstead.

Left to mourn their loss are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Callies of ___ and Mrs. George Schuker of Olmsted and the son at whose home she died.  Ten grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. ___ Lutheran Church with the pastor, the Rev. A. W. Galen, officiating.  Interment was made in Concord Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.  Pallbearers were Clarence Erdbruegger, Carl ___ler, William Kneicht, Oliver ____, John Holhubner, and War___ Schnaare.

(Her death certificate states that Mathilda Jacobsmeyer was born 19 Jun 1857, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Casper Trampe and Dorothy Westerfield, natives of Germany, died 9 Feb 1936, in Olmstead, Ill, the widow of Henry Jacobsmeyer, and was buried in Concord Cemetery near Olmsted, Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Henry Jacobsmeyer 1855-1924 Mathilda Jacobsmeyer 1857-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER SEXTON OF MOUNDS CEMETERIES DIES

W. M. Frederick, for many years sexton of the cemeteries at Mounds, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Archie Anderson, of Leachville, Ark., Sunday night.  Because of his long connection with the cemetery, he will be remembered by many.

Mr. Frederick was 89 years old when he died.  He was born in Germany, coming to America at the age of 20.  After three years in New York, he moved to Villa Ridge.  When he later became sexton of the cemeteries he moved to Mounds.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Archie Anderson of Leesville, Ark., Mrs. M. P. Mathis of Shawnee, Okla., Mrs. B. W. Henley of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Spencer Titus of Mounds; one son, George Frederick of Chicago; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mounds in the Congregational Church.  Rev. S. C. Benninger, pastor of the church, officiated.

Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Don Choate accompanied the remains to Mounds.

MOTHER DIES

Mrs. Charles Bowman, mother of Charles Griffith, passed away last week at her home in Peru, Ind., after a short illness of pneumonia.  Because of weather conditions in that territory which hindered transportation, Mr. Griffith was unable to attend the funeral.

JOHN BENNETT TUCKER DIED SATURDAY NIGHT

John Bennett Tucker died Saturday night at 11 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ronald Moore.  He suffered a paralytic stroke prior to his death.  He had reached the age of 69.

Born in Metropolis, Mr. Tucker moved to Mound City about 45 years ago.  For years he was employed at the marine ways.

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Moore, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon with Rev. E. Hayden officiating.  Internment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds.

Pallbearers were taken largely from employees of the shipyards and were as follows:  Andrew Campbell, Frank Bergman, George Sweeney, Robert Burns, and George Martin.

(His death certificate states that John B. Tucker, caulker at the ship yard, was born 29 Nov 1866, in Metropolis, Ill., the son of Bennett Tucker, a native of Metropolis, Ill., and Nancy Belew, a native of Massac Co., Ill., died 8 Feb 1936, in Mound City, Ill., the husband of Mame Tucker, and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

92-YEAR-OLD DONGOLA MAN DIED FRIDAY AT ANNA

Samuel Mull, 92 years old, died at the Anna State Hospital last Friday after an illness of eight months.  A large number of his 92 years had been spent in and around Dongola, where he was highly respected.  He was a carpenter, but had been retired for the last twelve years.

Surviving him are two sons, John and Frank Mull of Dongola; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Verble of McClure; 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Dongola with Rev. W. J. Ward officiating.  Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

(Samuel Mull married Phoebe Verble on 2 Mar 1865, in Union Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Samuel Mull, carpenter, was born 18 Dec 1843, in Illinois, died 7 Feb 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the husband of Phoebe Mull, and was buried at Dongola.  His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  Samuel Mull Dec. 18, 1843 Feb. 7, 1936 Phebe Mull his wife Dec. 18, 1845 March 8, 1911.—Darrel Dexter)

DONGOLA MAN DIES

Isaac Newton Jones passed away at his home near Dongola Tuesday morning at 3 o’clock at the age of 80 years.

He had been sick about three weeks with pneumonia.

He is survived by one son, W. H. Jones, of Cypress, Illinois; and 5 stepchildren, Tom and Dan of Dongola, Cal at home, Alva at Dixon and Rettie in Iowa.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Chapel Church with Rev. Troutman of Cypress officiating.  Interment was made in the Cache Chapel Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Isaac Newton Jones, farmer in rural Dongola, Ill., was born 11 Jan 1855, in Johnson Co., Ill., died 11 Feb 1936, in Road District 3, Union Co., Ill., husband of Sarah Jones, and was buried in Chapel Cemetery in Johnson Co., Ill.  His marker in Luther Chapel Cemetery in Cypress, Ill., reads:  I. N. Jones 1855-1936 Emma Jones 1855-1912.—Darrel Dexter)

AGED LADY OF MOUNDS PASSED AWAY MONDAY

Mary Ann Fulkerson, age 84, passed away at her home in Mounds Monday morning at 3:30 after an illness of some duration.  She had been a resident of Mounds for 32 years.  Her husband, Richard M. Fulkerson, preceded her in death 24 years ago.

Left to mourn the death of Mrs. Fulkerson are four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Young, Mrs. Linta Copeland, Mrs. Amana Crawford and Miss Martha Copeland, all of Mounds; and one son, Otto Fulkerson of East St. Louis; and a number of grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Congregational church.  W. R. Wiessman of St. Louis, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, conducted a Watchtower service.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  Pallbearers were G.M. Quarrels, W. L. Tobin, Richard Copeland, C. F. Melton, Frank Bour, and George Sitter.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(Richard M. Taylor married Mary Ann Taylor on 20 Jul 1870, in Pope Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Mary Ann Fulkerson was born 12 Apr 1851, in Raum, Ill., the daughter of Harvey Taylor and Lucretia Yarber, natives of Tennessee, died 10 Feb 1936, in Mounds, Ill., the widow of Richard M. Fulkerson, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery in Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Mary Ann Fulkerson April 12, 1851 Feb. 10, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 14 Feb 1936: 

Mrs. Mary A. Fulkerson

             Mrs. Mary A. Fulkerson, long a resident of Mounds, died at her home on Blanche Avenue early Monday morning following a lingering illness during which time her children had tenderly cared for her.  She was one of the best known of the older residents of the community and besides her sorrowing family, leaves a host of friends to mourn her passing.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Church, conducted by one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Walter Weissman, of St. Louis, Mo.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

             The casket bearers were G. M. Quarles, W. L. Tobin, Richard Copeland, C. F. Melton, Frank Bour, and George Sitter.

OBITUARY

             Mrs. Mary A. Fulkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, was born at Raum, Illinois, April 12, 1851, and passed away at her home in Mounds, February 10, having reached the age of 84 years, 9 months and 28 days.  She was married at the age of 18 to Dr. R. M. Fulkerson of Lusk, Illinois, who preceded her in death several years ago.  She leaves to mourn her passing four daughters, Mrs. Oren Crawford, Miss Martha Fulkerson, Mrs. E. A. Young and Mrs. Charles Copeland of Mounds and one son, Otto Fulkerson of East St. Louis.  Two children also preceded her in death, Harry Fulkerson and Mrs. America Fleming.  She also leaves a number of grandchildren and a host of friends.  She was a loving mother and a Christian woman, faithfully serving as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, until death claimed her.  Her cheerful disposition and loving nature endeared her to all who knew her.  She showed remarkable patience in her hours of suffering, proving her steadfast faith in Christ.

Oh yes, we’ll miss our mother

Who has gone from us awhile

But we know the hour is coming

             When again we’ll see her smile.

Just a while we’ll mourn her passing

Then will come that happy day

She will come back a perfect body

And will forever with us stay.

Former Vice President Charles Curtis Dies Saturday

             Charles Curtis, former vice president of the United States, succumbed to an attack of heart disease Saturday, February 8, at his home in Washington, D.C., age 75.  He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Dolly Gann and her husband, Edward E. Gann.  He and Mr. Gann were partners in law.  With Herbert Hoover as running mate, he was elected to the vice presidency in 1928, and the two were defeated in 1932.

             Curtis was born in 1860 on a farm near Topeka, Kansas, the son of Capt. Orran A. Curtis, a Kansas pioneer who married a girl of Indian descent.  Orphaned in 1865 he went to live with his mother’s Indian relatives on the Kaw reservation, living in a tepee and attending a mission school.  He learned to ride horseback.  He went later to live with his father’s people and became a jockey on Kansas race tracks.  He worked his way through school and was admitted to the bar in Kansas in 1881.  In 1884 he became prosecutor of Shawnee County.  He was elected to Congress in 1892 and to the Senate in 1907.  In 1924 he became Republican leader of the Senate.

             Funeral services were held in Topeka Tuesday, the state capitol being used for the first time for the funeral of a private citizen.

William M. Frederick

             William M. Frederick, for  many years a resident of Villa Ridge and Mounds, died Sunday night, February 9, at 7:30 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Archie Anderson of Leeechville, Ark., at the age of 89 years.

             Mr. Frederick, who was born in Germany, came to America at the age of twenty and lived in New York for several years, later coming to Villa Ridge and from there to Mounds.

             After coming to Mounds, Mr. Frederick was superintendent of Beech Grove and Thistlewood cemeteries from 1896 until 1928, retiring only because of failing strength.  For the past three years he has divided his time between his daughter in Harrisburg, Ill., and Mrs. Anderson in Leechville.  He had extensive property interests in this vicinity.

             Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. M. P. Mathis of Shawnee, Okla., Mrs. D. W. Henley of Harrisburg and Mrs. Spencer Titus of Mounds; one son, George Frederick of Chicago; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

             Funeral services were held in the Congregational church of Mounds Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock the Rev. S. C. Benninger conducting.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery by the side of his wife who died 40 years ago.

Coincidence

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fleming of Spencer Heights were bereaved each of a grandparent during the same night.

             Mrs. Fleming’s maternal grandfather, William M. Frederick, died Sunday night at 7:30 o’clock in Leechville, Ark., and Mr. Fleming’s maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Fulkerson, died Sunday night at 3 o’clock at her home here.  Mr. Frederick was brought here for burial and while his body lay in state at the Congregational church, Mrs. Fulkerson’s reposed at the James Funeral Home.

             Mrs. Fleming is the former Thelma Titus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Titus.  Mr. Fleming is a son of the late Mrs. America Fulkerson Fleming.

ISAAC NEWTON JONES

             Isaac Newton Jones passed away at his home near Dongola, Tuesday, February 11, at 3 o’clock, age 80 years.  He had been sick about three weeks with pneumonia.

             He is survived by one son, W. H. Jones, of Cypress, Illinois; and five step-children, Tom and Dan of Dongola, Cal at home, Alva of Dixon, and Rettie in Iowa.

             Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Chapel Church, Rev. Troutman of Cypress officiating.  Interment was made in the Cache Chapel Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

MRS. MATHILDA JACOBSMEYER

             Mrs. Mathilda Trante Jacobsmeyer, age 78 years, died at 2 o’clock Sunday morning, February 9, at the home of her son in Olmstead, following a short illness.  She had resided in Olmstead for 28 years.

             Surviving are one son, Erwin Jacobsmeyer of Olmstead; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Cailes of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. George Shukar of Olmstead; also ten grandchildren and many other relatives.  Her husband died about twelve years ago.

             Funeral services were held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Olmstead Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. A. W. Galen conducting.  Interment was made in Concord Cemetery with G. A. James directing.

FATHER OF MOUNDS RESIDENTS DIES AT HOME NEAR ANNA

       Mrs. Jewell Wilson, James and Frank Lasley were called to Anna last week by the illness and death of their father, W. H. Lasley.  Mr. Lasley, a farmer all his life, had moved from near Vienna to a home six miles east of Anna about a year ago.

       Surviving are his wife and twelve children.

       (His World War I draft registration lists his name as William Henry Lasley.  According to his death certificate, William H. Lasley, farmer at Anna, Ill., was born 3 Feb 1879, in Johnson Co., Ill., the son of James Lasley and Mollie Womick, a native of Illinois, died 6 Feb 1936, in Road District 2, Union Co., Ill., the husband of Lula Lasley, and was buried in Whitesides Cemetery in Bloomfield, Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

COLORED RESIDENT DIES FOLLOWING STROKE

       Mrs. Lydia Littlejohn VanDyke, wife of John VanDyke, died Wednesday morning, February 12, as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered the afternoon of February 4.  She had never regained consciousness.

       Mrs. VanDyke leaves her husband, father and three sisters, one of whom is very ill at her home in St. Louis.

       (The 1910 census of Ward 1 Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., lists Lydia Vandyke born about 1881 in Mississippi, and her husband John Vandyke born about 1882 in Tennessee, a clothes cleaner.  The 1930 census gives John’s occupation as tailor and Lydia’s as assistant tailor.  Her death certificate states that Lydia Van Dyke was born about 1888 in Red Banks, Miss., the daughter of Newton Littlejohn and Mattie Osby, a native of Red Banks, Miss., died 12 Feb 1936, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., wife of J. H. Van Dyke, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  Her marker there reads:  Lydia Van Dyke Sept. 26, 1891 Feb. 12, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Rufus Muscovalley, colored, died Friday, February 7, at his home in North Mounds. He leaves a wife and five children, the youngest having been born the day before his death.

       (The 1930 census of Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., lists Rufus Muscovalley, born about 1904 in Illinois, a farm laborer; his wife, Leola born about 1905 in Tennessee; and their children all born in Illinois:  Odessa, about 1924, Edward, about 1925, Andrew, about 1928, and Melvin in 1930.—Darrel Dexter)

Otto Fulkerson and family of East St. Louis were called here Monday by the death of Mr. Fulkerson’s mother, Mrs. Mary Fulkerson.

Mrs. Archie Anderson, daughter of Mrs. Don Choate, and Mr. Choate of Leechville, Ark., are visiting in Mounds, having accompanied the body of Mrs. Anderson’s father, William M. Frederick, who died at the Anderson home Sunday night.

WILLIAM F. ANGLIN

       William F. Anglin, age 70, died following a brief illness at his home near Villa Ridge Sunday morning, February 9.

       Mr. Anglin is survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Crain of Mounds and Mrs. Annie James of Mount Shasta, Calif.; one brother, Thomas Anglin of Berkeley, Calif.; one half brother, James Daniels of Mounds; three stepsons, Frank, Elmer and Adolphus Clifford, all of Villa Ridge.             

       Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock at the residence with Rev. Ellsworth Lyon, pastor of the Villa Ridge Union Church officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery with the Hartwell Funeral service conducting.

FORMER MOUNDS RESIDENT DIES IN OHIO HOME

       W. H. Grimes, for a number of years a resident of Mounds, died at his home in Hilliard, Ohio, on January 26, and was buried in Kansas City, Kansas, his old home, according to a letter from Mrs. Grimes received by Mrs. Sarah Thistlewood.  Mrs. Grimes will make her home in Kansas City.  While here Mr. and Mrs. Grimes were devoted workers in the Methodist Church.

FATHER OF W. A. EASTMAN DIES IN ANNA

       Harmon Eastman, age 70 years, died at his home in Anna on Thursday, February 6, of heart trouble.

       Mr. Eastman was the father of W. A. Eastman, formerly of Mounds, but now residing in Ullin and also Mrs. Stanley Campbell of Mounds.

       Rev. P. R. Glotfelty, pastor of the local M. E. Church, assisted at the funeral services which were held Saturday, February 8, at the Anna M. E. church of which the deceased was a devout member.

       (Harman Eastman, 23, farmer from Anna, Ill., born in Anna, Ill., son of Horace T. Eastman and Hannah Snow, married on 11 Nov 1888, at Isaac N. Baker’s house in Union Co., Ill., Maggie S. Baker, 22, born in Allen Springs, Pope Co., Ill., daughter of Isaac N. Baker and Louisa H. Grant.   His death certificate states that Harmon Eastman, retired farmer, was born 28 Feb 1865, in Anna, Ill., the son of Horace T. Eastman, a native of Medina, New York, and Hannah L. Snow, a native of Sandusky, Ohio, died 6 Feb 1936, in Anna, Ill., the husband of Maggie L. Eastman, and was buried in Ann Cemetry.  His marker there reads:  Harmon Eastman Feb. 28, 1865 Feb. 6, 1936 Maggie L. Eastman July 25, 1866 June 1, 1944.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 21 Feb 1936: 

Peter S. Horsley

       Peter S. Horsley of Grand Chain, age 86, died at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, Friday, February 14, at 5 p.m.  He had been an invalid for seven years.

       Mr. Horsley is survived by a daughter, Grace, of Grand Chain; and a grandson, Dean McClelland, of Mounds.  Mrs. Horsley died only a few weeks ago.

       Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the family residence conducted by Rev. S. C. Benninger, pastor of the Congregational Church.  Interment was made in Masonic cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service directing.

Prominent Mound City Resident Dies Friday Night

       W. T. Jaccard, age 71 years, a prominent citizen of Mound City, died at his home Friday night, February 14, at 11:45 o’clock following a two weeks’ illness.

       Mr. Jaccard was a member of I. O. O. F. lodge and the Rebekah Lodge of Mound City and the Cairo Encampment.  He was Township school treasurer for many years and had been active in the work of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.  He had lived in Mound City during his entire life.

       Surviving him are a daughter, Miss Mildred Jaccard, at home; and a son, W. N. Jaccard of Glendale, Calif.; a half-brother, M. L. Capoot of Mound City; an uncle, L. D. Stophlet, also of Mound City; and three grandchildren in California.

       His son arrived Tuesday evening from California, to attend the funeral services which were held Wednesday afternoon at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, the pastor, Rev. Ellsworth Lyon, officiating.  The Mound City and Cairo I. O. O. F. lodges conducted their ritual at the church.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

       The casket bearers were C. F. Bode, Gwin Cull, Ed Beaver, J. G. Trampert, George R. Martin and S. I. Dunn.  The flower bearers were boys of his Sunday school class, George Thomas Kennedy, Kenneth McIntire, Lawrence Edwards, Jim Bob Keller, Paul Salmon, and Leon Boren.

MAN INDICTED ON DEATH CHARGE IS SNOWSTORM HERO

       Near Darling, Wisconsin, last week, a thirty-five year-old man, who the present month must go to Madison to face charges of manslaughter in the circuit court, forced his way over treacherous ice-bound, snow-clogged roads to bring hope of life to twenty-year-old Clayton Alfred, critically ill in the Darlington Hospital.

       The man is Edward F. Boyle, who in September 1934 was involved in an accident on a Madison street, in which Mrs. Ida Jordon of Batavia, Illinois, was killed.  Boyle arrested for failing to stop and give aid, was released on bail after pleading not guilty to the charges.  His case is set for hearing or trial on the February docket of the Wisconsin circuit court.—Ogle County Reporter

CARD OF THANKS

       We desire to express our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly assisted us, and for the many kind expression of sympathy extended, during the recent illness and death of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mary Ann Fulkerson.  We assure you that your kindness and thoughtfulness will long be remembered.

THE FAMILY

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 21 Feb 1936:

W. T. JACCARD ANSWERED FINAL CALL FRIDAY NIGHT

W. T. Jaccard, for many years a grocery merchant of Mound City, answered that final call that all must answer at 11:45 last Friday night.  He was 71 years of age.

Death was attributed to paralytic strokes, the first of which struck about three weeks ago.  The last one hit him Thursday morning when he was apparently recovering and tried to get up.

Mr. Jaccard was born north of Mound City and had spent his entire life in Pulaski County.  When he first came here he worked in the grocery store of his uncle, L. D. Stophlet.  He later went into business for himself.

The name Jaccard comes from France.  Peter Jaccard, the grandfather of W. T., fought under Napoleon Bonaparte, it is said.  The house that Peter Jaccard built is still standing north of Mound City.  “Bill,” as Mr. Jaccard was familiarly known, had in his possession the certificate of the original grant of this farm by the government when it was homesteaded by his grandfather.

Surviving the deceased are:  one daughter, Miss Mildred Jaccard, who resided with her father; one son, W. N. Jaccard, of Glendale, Cal.; also three grandchildren in Glendale; a half-brother Mike Capoot, of Mound City; an uncle, L. D. Stophlet, of Mound City; and a niece, Mrs. H. A. Sitter of Drayton Plaines, Mich.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Congregational church of which he was a member and clerk.  Rev. Ellsworth Lyons, pastor of the church, officiated.  At the close of the services the Odd Fellows Lodges of Mound City and Cairo held their rites.

Pallbearers were:  C. F. Bode, Mike Cull, Ed Beaver, John Trampert, George R. Martin and S. I. Dunn.  Flower bearers were members of Mr. Jaccard’s Sunday school class as follows:  George Thomas Kennedy, Kenneth McIntire, Lawrence Edwards, Jim Bob Keller, Paul Salmon, and Leon Moore.

Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1924.

             (Samuel Peter Jackard married Rhoda Duncan on 15 Apr 1827, in Union Co., Ill.  William T. Jaccard married Henrietta Stophlet on 25 Oct 1863, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  James Capoot married Mrs. Henrietta Jaccard on 11 Jun 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  W. T. Jaccard married Minnie Fray about 1890, according to the 1900 census of Pulaski Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

PETER HORSLEY, AGE 86, OF GRAND CHAIN, DIES

Peter Horsley, known to his acquaintances as Pete, died in the hospital at Cairo on Friday of last week, the result of a fall which he recently sustained at his home in Grand Chain.  Because of his advanced age, of 86, he could not stand the effects of the fall and a broken bone.

His wife preceded him in death last December.

Surviving him are:  his daughter, Miss Grace Horsley of Grand Chain; and grandson, Dean McClelland of Mounds.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the residence in Grand Chain conducted by Rev. S. C. Benninger.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Peter Horsley was born 15 Nov 1849, in Carter Co., Ky., the son of Hiram Horsley, died 14 Feb 1936, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., the widower of Lizzie Horsley, and was buried in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery.  His marker there reads:  Peter Horsley Nov. 5, 1849 Feb. 14, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

PASSED AWAY

Martha Eleanor Jones passed away at her home near Carterville, Illinois, Wednesday afternoon at the age of 80 years.

She is survived by her husband, G. H. Jones; one sister, Mrs. France Ward, Marion, Illinois; one brother, Walter Hudson, Herrin; eleven children, Marshall, Carbondale, Rosie Coleman, Makanda, Thomas, Carbondale, Roy of Marion, Mrs. C. A. Smallwood, East St. Louis, Harvey Hudgens, Goreville, Mrs. Roy Goodman, Marion, Mrs. Oscar Wallace, Buncombe, John S. of Goreville, George of Creal Springs and Mrs. Carl Blockworth, Carterville.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Mt. Hebron Church.  Rev. Pete Williams of Goreville officiated.  Interment was made in the Mt. Hebron Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Martha Elenor Jones was born 17 Mar 1856, in Tennessee, the daughter of William Hudson, died 19 Feb 1936, in Carterville Township, Williamson Co., Ill., the wife of G. H. Jones, and was buried in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Mt. Hebron Cemetery reads:  George H. Jones Sept. 9, 1858 June 25, 1952 Martha E. Jones March 17, 1856 Feb. 19, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 28 Feb 1936:

ELIZABETH BEGGS CLAIMED BY DEATH

Elizabeth Beggs, of near Cypress, was claimed by death last Sunday morning at 4 o’clock.  Her death was attributed to old age, she was 78 years old.

Surviving are five children, Oli___, Johnston City, R. M. of Vienna, Sarah Moak of Cypress, ___ of Vienna, and Mrs. Ethel ___, Dongola; two brothers, ___rd of Dongola and James ___ Missouri; and one sister, ____ Hinkle of Jonesboro.

Services were held Monday morning at __ o’clock at Friendship Church in Union County with Rev. ____ officiating.  Interment was made in Friendship Cemetery.  Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(Isaac Beggs, 36, farmer from Dongola, Ill., born in Union Co., Ill., the son of John H. Beggs and Manurvy Corzine, married 3^rd on 13 Dec 1883, in Union Co., Ill., Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, 25, from Dongola, born in Mississippi Co., Ark., daughter of John Clifford and Eliza Penry.  John R. Campbell, 21, from Dongola Precinct, Union Co., Ill., married on 12 Oct 1876, in Union Co., Ill., Elizabeth W. Clifford, 18, from Dongola Precinct.  According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Beggs was born about 1858 and died 23 Feb 1936, in Road District 3, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of Isaac Beggs.—Darrel Dexter)

JAMES CLAUDE MINNER SUCCUMBS TO ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA

James Claude Minner succumbed to an attack of pneumonia at 6:45 ___ morning after an illness of ___ a week.  His condition ___ serious from the begging and at one time were there ____ for his life.

He was 39 years old.  Eighteen years of his time had been spent in Mound City.  For the past years he has been in the shoe ___business.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. ___ Minner, and three children, ___ward, Gladys Marie and ___ at home.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. E. E. Hayden ____ the M. E. Church, officiating.  Interment was made in ___d cemetery at Mounds.  Pallbearers were Afton Winters, ___ards, Paul Stout, Alvia ___, ___o Edwards and Bird ____.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that James Claude Minner, shoe cobbler in Mound City, Ill., was born 15 Jan 1897, in Charleston, Mo., the son of James Minner and Linnie Burgess, died 23 Feb 1936, in Mound City, Ill., the husband of Lula Minner, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

KARNAK WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Lelia Meyer, of Karnak, died at her home Friday night at the age of 42 years after an illness lasting a year.

Besides her husband, three children survive, namely:  Martha and twin daughters, Alice and Aline, and a sister, Mrs. Becky Smart, of Bradford, Ark.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Pentecostal church.  Rev. D. M. Osbone of Cairo officiated.

The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Florence Lelia Meyer was born 1 Jun 1893, in McNair Co., Tenn., the daughter of Nath Banham, a native of McNair Co., Tenn., and Adeline Kiser, a native of Tennessee, died 21 Feb 1936, in Karnak, Ill., the wife of Hugh Meyer, and was buried in Ohio Chapel Cemetery at Grand Chain, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Lelia Meyer June 1, 1894 Feb. 21, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. SOPHRONIA BENTON DIES AT MOUNDS, AGE 78

Mrs. Sophronia Benton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Shifley, in Mounds, on Wednesday of last week.

She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Louise George of Dongola, and was born and reared near Dongola.

Surviving are one son, Henry L. Hoffner, Dongola; three daughters, Mrs. John L. Swink, Dongola, Mrs. Shifley, Mounds, and Miss Georgia L. Benton of Cairo; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Benton professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Pisgah Church where she retained her membership.  Her illness was of long duration, but she bore it with patience, continuing to pour her Christian spirit on others.

The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shifley conducted by Rev. T. C. Ury of Jonesboro and assisted by Rev. Henry Shifley, Ullin.  Interment was made at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Dongola.

Those who sang were:  Mrs. Wave Wingo, Mrs. Chris Bauer, Mrs. Henry Stern, Georg Schuler, and Hugh Atherton.  Pallbearers were J. R. Travis, J. T. Knupp, E. B. Adams, N. M. Shifely, H. Hamlett, and T. G. Akin.

(Henry A. Hoffner, 24, from Wetaug, Ill., married on 12 Sep 1875, at the house of Anthony George in Union Co., Ill., Sophronia George, 17, from Dongola, Ill.  John T. Benton, 50, farmer of Union Co., Ill., born in Tennessee, son of William Benton and Molly Cupp married 2^nd on 26 Feb 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Mrs. Frona Hoffner, 41, of Wetaug, Ill., born in Union Co., Ill., daughter of Anthony George and Louisa Augustine.  Her death certificate states that Sophronia Benton was born 20 Oct 1857, in Dongola, Ill., the daughter of Anthony George and Mary Louisa Augustine, natives of Germany, died 19 Feb 1936, in Mounds, Ill., widow of John Benton, and was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery at Wetaug, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Sophronia Benton Oct. 20, 1857 Feb. 19, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. LOTTIE COX DIES

Mrs. Lottie Cox passed away at her home near Goreville, Illinois Tuesday morning at the age of 64 years.

Surviving are:  three children, Mrs. Mae Tripp and Mrs. Cora Wolaver of Marion and Roy Cox who is in Alaska; and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Jacon of Gale, Illinois.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Busby Chapel Church near Goreville, Rev. George Hudson officiating.  Internment was made in the Busby Chapel Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(F. M. Cox married Charlotta Lambert on 27 Jun 1889, in Johnson Co., Ill.  According to her death certificate, Lottie Cox of rural Makanda, Ill., was born 10 May 1871, in Tunnel Hill, Ill., the son of Mr. Lambert and Martha At___, died 25 Feb 1936, in Road District 1, Union Co., Ill., the widow of Franklin Marion Cox, and was buried in Busby Cemetery in Goreville Township, Union Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this opportunity to thank our many friends who died during the illness and death of our father and brother, W. T. Jaccard.  Especially do we wish to express our appreciation to those who sent the beautiful floral offerings, to the choir for their songs of comfort and to Rev. Ellsworth Lyons for his comforting words.

Miss Mildred Jaccard

W. N. Jaccard

M. L. Capoot

Those who came to Mounds Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Benton are:  Mrs. Lee Fisher, of Dongola, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Copeland of Fulton, Mrs. Dewey Goodman of Centralia, Mrs. Minnie Earnhart of Ullin and Mr. and Mrs. George Knupp of Dongola.

Mrs. Doris Edwards and son, Virgil, attended the funeral of Logan Galbraith, which was held Sunday afternoon at the Karcher Funeral Home at Cairo, Rev. Thomas officiating.  Interment as made in the Thistlewood Cemetery under the direction of Karcher Brothers. (Olmsted)

             (According to his death certificate, Logan W. Galbraith of Cairo, Ill., was born 10 Dec 1863, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., the son of Miles Galbraith, a native of Tennessee, and Matilda Ellis, a native of Shawneetown, Ill., died 21 Feb 1936, in Cairo, Ill., the husband of Laura Galbraith, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 28 Feb 1936: 

Logan W. Galbraith

       Logan W. Galbraith of Future City, age 72 years, died Friday morning, February 21, at 7:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, following an illness of three months.

       Surviving are his wife, Laura; three sons, Milas Galbraith, of Effingham, Ill., Ray and Wilbur of Cairo; three brothers, Milas S. and Thomas E. of Cairo and Robert Galbraith until recently of Pulaski County; three sisters, Mrs. Melissa Clancy of Ullin, Mrs. Lizzie Lampley of Villa Ridge and Mrs. Elizera Neistrath of Long Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren and many other relatives.

       Funeral services were held at Karcher Brothers Funeral Home in Cairo Sunday afternoon with the Rev. D. R. Thomas conducting.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

James Claude Minner

Funeral services for James Claude Minner, age 39, who died at his home in Mound City Sunday morning at 6:45 o’clock following a few weeks illness of pneumonia, were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the First Baptist Church in Mound City with Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the First M. E. Church officiating.  He had resided in Mound City for the past 18 years and recently had conducted a shoe repair shop there.

       Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Lula Minner; and three children, Claude Edward, Gladys Marie and Louie all at home.

       Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  The casket bearers were Afton Winters, John Edwards, Paul Stout, Alvia Smith, Otto Edwards and Bird Minton.

Mrs. Sophronia Benton

       Mrs. Sophronia Benton was born near Dongola, Illinois, October 20, 1857, to Anthony and Mary Louise George and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Shifley in Mounds, Illinois, February 19, 1936, age 78 years 3 months, 29 days.  She was first married to Henry L. Hoffner who preceded her in death.  To this union ten children were born, three of whom survive, as follows:  Mrs. John Swink of Dongola, Mrs. S. A. Shifley, of Mounds, and Henry L. Hoffner of Dongola; also eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was again united in marriage to J. T. Benton in February 1899 who also preceded her in death on February 21, 1922.  To this union one daughter was born, Miss Georgia Benton, of Cairo.

       At an early age, she professed faith in Christ and united with Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, where she retained her membership.

       She endured her many years of illness with patience and abiding faith in The Heavenly Father, always bearing testimony of His great love and care in the words and deeds to her family, neighbors and many friends.

       The funeral services were held Friday, February 21, at 1:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Shifley, conducted by Rev. T. C. Ury of Jonesboro, assisted by Bro. Henry Shifley of Ullin.  Music was furnished by Mesdames Wingo, C. H. Bauer, and Henry Stern, Messrs. George Schuler and Hugh Atherton.  The pallbearers were J. R. Travers, H. A. Hamlett, J. T. Knupp, T. G. Akin, M. M. Shifley, and E. B. Adams.  Interment was made in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug.  E. J. Ford of Dongola directed the funeral.

Miss Virginia Shifley, who was called here by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Sophronia Benton, returned Saturday to her duties as student nurse in Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.

Mrs. C. F. Melton, who was called to Palmersville, Tenn., by the illness and death of her brother J. F. McWherter, Mr. Melton, their daughter Miss Ruth and H. L. Atherton, who attended his funeral, returned home the first of last week accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clark, who were also called to Palmersville from California.  Mrs. Clark, sister of Mrs. Melton, will remain several months while Mr. Clark, a Government auditor will be busy in the south and west.

LOTTIE COX

       Mrs. Lottie Cox passed away at her home near Goreville, Illinois, Tuesday morning at age of 64 years.

       She leaves three children, Mrs. Mae Tripp and Mrs. Cora Wolaer of Marion and Roy Cox, who is in Alaska; a sister, Lizzie Jacon of Gale.

       Services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Busby Chapel Church near Goreville, Rev. George Hudson, officiating.  Interment was made in the Busby Chapel Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing the funeral.

ELIZABETH BEGGS

       Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock at 11 o’clock for Elizabeth Beggs, who passed away Sunday morning at her home near Cypress, Illinois, at the age of 76 years.

       She is survived by two brothers, Jake Clifford, Dongola, Jim Clifford, Missouri; and two sisters, Mrs. Belle Hinkle, McLeansboro, Ill., and Mrs. Chamberlain.

       Five children, Oliver Campbell, Johnson City, Ill., R. M. Beggs, Vienna, Ill., route 3, Mrs. Sarah Moak, Cypress, Ill., Arizona Beggs, Vienna, Ill., Route 3, Ethel Ozment, Dongola, Ill., Route.

       Services were held at Friendship Church, Rev. E. S. Dunn officiating.  Interment was made in the Friendship Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 6 Mar 1936: 

Pneumonia Claims Mrs. Warner Wall Following Short Illness

       Mrs. Maria Scheck Wall, age 35 years, died Tuesday night, March 3, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, where she had been taken from her home on the Meridian Road only a few hours before.  She was a victim of double pneumonia and had been ill only five days.

       She is survived by her husband, Attorney Warner Wall; and her mother, Mrs. Scheck, who, since the death of Mr. Scheck some five years ago, had made her home with Mrs. Wall.

       Mr. and Mrs. Wall married in Chicago, but later Mr. Wall transferred his law practice from Chicago to Mound City.  They moved to the farm known as the Polk farm where they have since resided.  She had many friends in the community and will be missed from that large circle.

       Funeral services will be held this morning at nine o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mound City, the Rev. Father Gilmore officiating.  The casket bearers will be George Moses, F. L. Graves, George A. Thorpe, Leonard T. Beisswingert, D. T. Clancy, and D. H. Leidigh.  Interment will be made in Villa Ridge cemetery, G. A. James directing.

       (According to her death certificate, Marie Wall was born 9 Feb 1901, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Joseph A. Scheck and Catherine Kartgen, natives of Chicago, Ill., died 3 Mar 1936, in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill., husband of Warner Wall, and was buried at Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge reads:  Marie A. Wall Feb. 9, 1901 March 3, 1936 Beloved Wife and Daughter.—Darrel Dexter)

John Carmack

       John Carmack of Mill Creek, age 61, died Tuesday morning at Anna and was brought to the James Funeral Home in Mounds.

       Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Carmack of Mill Creek; two children, Fred and Ruby Carmack of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Zon Walston of Mounds, Mrs. Ellsworth Mangum of Anna and Mrs. Arthur Ratcliff of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, William of Anna and James of Mill Creek.

       Funeral services were held at the James Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by J. C. Mench.  Interment was made in the Anna Cemetery.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 6 Mar 1936:

CICERO THOMPSON, COLORED JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DIED

             Cicero Thompson, a colored Justice of the Peace in Mound City, died last Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. Humble, in Mounds.  He was 73 years of age at the time of his death.  He had been in failing health for some time.

             Cicero had been a Justice of the Peace for many years.  He was a familiar figure about the courthouse where he conducted many of his trials.

             Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the White Chapel A. M. E. Church in Mound City and a large crowd of both white and colored attended.  Interment was made in the Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds.

             (Cicero M. Thompson married Anna R. Richerson on 22 Dec 1887, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Cicero Melon Thompson, Justice of the Peace, was born in 1863, died 29 Feb 1936, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Anna Thompson, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Vienna Times last week printed a news story of the accident in which Clifford Veach of Vienna ran over David Hardy Kern, 14-year-old boy of Waterloo, Illinois.  The accident happened in or near Waterloo.  The lad was on a bicycle, and turned his bicycle out into the road as the car horn sounded.  Veach tried to turn the opposite way and the lad turned back.  The boy died soon after in the hospital in St. Louis.  The boy is the son of V. H. Kern, who traveled through this section for the Federal Land Bank and is known to quite a number of people.

             (His marker in Waterloo City Cemetery reads:  David Hardy Kern 1922-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

DEATH OF MRS. WARNER WALL SHOCK TO THIS COMMUNITY

             This community was shocked beyond expression when the sad news spread Tuesday night and Wednesday morning that Mrs. Warner Wall, living several miles above Mound City, on the Meridian Road, had died.  Not many knew that she had even been ill.

             Death was attributed to the influenza and pneumonia of which she had been ill for five days.  On Tuesday afternoon she was taken to the hospital in Cairo in an effort to save her life, but she passed away about 8:30 that evening.

Mrs. Wall was a native of Chicago, where she and her husband were married.  She came to this community to live when the late Judge W. A. Wall became unable to take care of his affairs and Warren came to take them up.  In no time at all she had endeared herself to many, many people by her jovial disposition and straightforward and unassuming manner.

Not long after coming here her father, Joseph A. Sheck, passed away in Chicago and her mother came here to make her home with Attorney and Mrs. Wall.  Only the husband and mother, Mrs. Catherine Scheck, remain to mourn the loss of the wife and daughter, except a vast host of friends that will forever have a pleasant memory of her.

Especially will the death of Mrs. Wall be felt in the Villa Ridge community where she took an active part in its affairs.

Funeral services are to be held this morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mound City.  Interment will be made in the Villa Ridge cemetery.  G. A. James has charge of funeral arrangement.

(Her death certificate states that Marie Wall was born 9 Feb 1901, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Joseph A. Scheck and Catherine Kartgen, natives of Chicago, Ill., died 3 Mar 1936, in Cairo, Ill., wife of Warner Wall, and was buried at Villa Ridge, Ill.  Her marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill., reads:  Marie A. Wall Feb. 9, 1901 March 3, 1936 Beloved Wife and Daughter.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. MATILDA STAUDACHER DIED LAST WEEK AT ULLIN

Mrs. Mathilda Staudacher of Ullin passed away at her home on Thursday of last week after lapsing into a diabetic coma.  She had been in a serious condition for two or three days before her death.  She was 59 years of age.

Surviving Mrs. Staudacher are:  her husband, William; children, William of Ullin, Florence of Anna, Mrs. Grace Kearney, Flint, Mich., Mrs. Edna Knight, Wetaug, Marie Keller, Elco, Paul and Minnie Belle, Ullin; stepchildren, Charles and Arch of Marion, Ill., Mrs. Flora Allen of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Sophia Carman of Ullin; one sister, Mrs. Cora Mize; three brothers, Willie Poole of Tamms and Jim and Mike Poole of Mill Creek.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church with Rev. Elmer Smith in charge.  Interment was made in the Ullin Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service directed the funeral.

(Her death certificate states that Matilda Staudacher was born 28 Dec 1877, in Mill Creek, Ill., the daughter of Mike Poole, a native of North Carolina, and Miss Price, died 27 Feb 1936, in Pulaski Co., Ill., wife of William Staudacher, and was buried in Ullin Cemetery.  Her marker there reads:  William Staudacher 1865-1945 Matilda Staudacher 1877-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Roy Edwards, Wilma Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edwards attended the funeral of Mrs. James Edwards at Jonesboro Friday.  Mrs. Edwards was the mother of Clyde Edwards who worked in Hogendobler’s Store some time ago.  (Olmstead)

             (According to her death certificate, Flarrie Elizabeth Edwards was born 14 Jun 1883 in Cobden, Ill., the daughter of Henry Kerr, a native of Huntsville, Ala., and Mattie E. Sisk, a native of Larkinsville, Ala., died 26 Feb 1936, in Jonesboro, Ill., the wife of James Edwards, and was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery.  Her marker in Jonesboro Cemetery reads:  James C. Edwards Dec. 31, 1878 April 3, 1960 Flarrie E. Edwards June 14, 1883 Feb. 26, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

JOHN CARMACK DIES

John Carmack, age 61 years, died at Anna Tuesday morning.  His body was brought to Mounds where funeral services were held at the James Funeral Home Thursday afternoon conducted by J. C. Mench.  A quartette from the M. E. Church furnished the music.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Anna.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

Surviving Mr. Carmack are his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Carmack of Mill Creek; two children, Fred and Ruby Carmack of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Zon Walston of Mounds, Mrs. Ellsworth Mangum of Anna, and Mrs. Arthur Ratcliff of Los Angeles, Cal.; and two brothers, William of Anna and James of Mill Creek.

(William J. Carmack, 21, from Anna Precinct, married on 6 Aug 1874, in Union Co., Ill., Sarah F. Perkins, 21, from Cobden Precinct.  His death certificate states that John Carmack, a veterinarian, was born 29 Oct 1874, in Anna, Ill., the son of William Carmack, a native of Tennessee, and Sarah Perkins, a native of Kentucky, died 3 Mar 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., the husband of Cynthia Carmack, and was buried in Anna City Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

DIES NEAR GOREVILLE

Mrs. Isa Jane Blankenship died at her home near Goreville, Illinois, on Friday of last week, of pneumonia.  She had been sick one week at the time of her death.  Her age was 49 years.

Left to mourn their loss are:  her husband, T. R. Blankenship; children, Ruth Stokes, Ruby Adams, Luther and Margaret of Goreville, and Mrs. Muriel Zeigler of Jackson, Tenn.; brothers Jeff Easton, Indianapolis, Ind., and Everett Watson of East St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Arminta Pulliam of Carterville.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Pulley’s Mill Church with Mrs. Charles Curtiss of Carterville officiating.  Interment was made in Terry cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

             (W. M. Watson married Minna Rushing on 27 Sep 1866, in Williamson Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Isa Jane Blankenship was born 21 Nov 1886, in Williamson Co., Ill., the daughter of William Watson and Jemimah Rushing, natives of Tennessee, died 27 Feb 1936, in Southern Township, Williamson Co., Ill., the wife of T. R. Blankenship, and was buried in Goreville Township, Johnson Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cana Cemetery at Goreville, Ill., reads:  Isa W. Blankenship 1886-1936 Richard Blankenship 1884-1970.—Darrel Dexter)

Several from here (Pulaski) attended the funeral of Mrs. Matilda Staudacher at Ullin Friday.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 13 Mar 1936:

JOHN B. “GRANDPA” DEAN DIED MONDAY MORNING

             John B. “Grandpa” Dean died Monday morning at 7 o’clock from the flu and a stroke of paralysis.  He has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Stout, for a number of years.  He was 76 years of age.

             Surviving Mr. Dean are four daughters, Mrs. J. C. Stout, Mound City, Mrs. Ethel Reed and Mrs. Ella Burk, of Aurora, Illinois, and Mrs. Leona Moyers of Whiteville, N.C.; and one son, Charles Dean, of Aurora; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the graveside in the Johnson Cemetery near Vienna.  Rev. J. L. Wall, assisted by Rev. Knight conducted the services.  Franz Gustafson, John Edwards, Alva Smith, W. E. Sheerer, Frank Beshers, and Tom Moyers were pallbearers.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that John B. Dean, retired laborer, was born 4 May 1859, in Illinois, the son of Charles Dean and Francis Arflack, natives of Tennessee, died 9 Mar 1936, in Mound City, Ill., the widower of Mary Dean, and was buried in Johnson Cemetery in Johnson Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

96-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIES

Fanny Hamilton, a 96-year-old colored woman of Mounds, died Saturday at her home.  The last 31 years of her life have been spent in Pulaski County.  She leaves two daughters, two sons and several grandchildren.

(The 1900 census of Ward 6, Cairo, Ill., and the 1910 census of Burkville, Pulaski Co., Ill., names her husband as Mattson Hamilton and her children as Rebecca born May 1879 in Mississippi,  Katy born Feb 1885 in Illinois, Rosie born Jan 1887 in Illinois, Otto born Apr 1889 in Illinois, and Frank Hamilton born May 1891 in Illinois.  Her grandchildren living in the household in 1910 were Granville Wilson, Aron Wilson, Johnnie Smith, and Florell Rodgers. According to the death certificate, Fannie Hamilton was born 29 Dec 1839, in Natchez, Miss., died 7 Mar 1936, in Mound City, Ill., the widow of Matt Hamilton, and was buried in Church Aid Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 13 Mar 1936: 

Sister of Senator Borah Dies at 88

       Mrs. Alice Crews Heidinger, 88 years old, sister of United States Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, died at her home in Fairfield March 8.  She suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, with burial in Black Oak Cemetery, near the old Borah homestead, where the Senator was born.

       Two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Rinard of Fairfield and Mrs. Sadie Mabry of St. Louis, also survive.

       (Jacob Heidinger married Mrs. Mary A. Borah Crews on 30 Nov 1904, in Wayne Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Mary Alice Borah Crews Heidinger was born 2 Apr 1847, in Jasper Township, Wayne Co., Ill., the daughter of William Nathan Borah, a native of Kentucky, and Eliza West, a native of Massolin Township, Wayne Co., Ill., died 8 Mar 1936, in Jasper, Wayne Co., Ill., widow of Caleb Crews, and was buried in Massilon, Wayne Co., Ill.  Her marker in Crews Cemetery in Toms Prairie, Wayne Co., Ill., reads:  Mary Alice Crews 1847-1936 Caleb Crews 1836-1899.—Darrel Dexter)

Young Colored Man Dies

       Joe Hobbs, colored, age 23 years, died at the Anna State Hospital Wednesday and was brought here for burial.  He is survived by his mother, Maggie Hobbs, his father, three brothers and a sister.  Funeral services will be held today at 1 o’clock p.m. at the Free Will Baptist Church.  Interment will be made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

       (George Hobbs, 21, farmer at Villa Ridge, Ill., born in Villa Ridge, Ill., son of Green Hobbs, married on 25 Jul 1900, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Maggie Ramey, 18, of Villa Ridge, born in Jorden, Ky., daughter of Mason F. Reymey and Bell Welchcraft.  His death certificate states that James Hobbs, a cook at Mounds, Ill., was born 24 Apr 1912, in Mounds, Ill., the son of George Hobbs and Maggie Rainey, a native of Illinois, died 11 Mar 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 20 Mar 1936: 

Sister of Mrs. D. Winchester Dies Tuesday Night

       Mrs. Ada Etherton Rigdon, wife of David Rigdon of Holly, Colo., and sister of Mrs. Dallas Winchester of this city, died Tuesday night in Holden Hospital, Carbondale, after a lingering illness.

       Funeral services were held Thursday in Carbondale.  Interment will be made in Topeka, Kan., her former home.

War Veteran 105 Years Old

       Rev. N. London, colored, of Olive Branch, celebrated his 105^th birthday Saturday at his home where dinner was served to more than 50 guests.  He is a Civil War veteran, having served three years in the army.  He is said to be “hale and hearty” in spite of his advanced age.  He has five children, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Sudden Death of Earnleigh Hayden Shocks Entire Community

       Earnleigh Hayden of Valley Recluse died suddenly Monday afternoon, March 16, a little after 4 o’clock after having been stricken with apoplexy only about 40 minutes earlier while at his work as foreman on a WPA project.  Without warning he fell and while being taken to his home in an automobile became unconscious and never revived.  A doctor was summoned, but nothing could be done.

       Mr. Hayden, whose age was 48 years, had lived his entire life in this county, having been born at the very place where he had lived all his life and where he died.  He was known and liked by the entire community and will be greatly missed.
       Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Hayden; three sons, Phillip and Herbert of Valley Recluse and Donald of Cairo; three brothers, W. T. Hayden of Fisk, Mo., J. T. Hayden of Valley Recluse and Sam J. Hayden of Cairo; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Wanura of Mounds and Miss Romantha Hayden, who made her home with Earnleigh and family; also three grandchildren and a host of friends.

       Funeral services were conducted from the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Mr. J. C. Mench of Mounds officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

SEEKS MOTHER

       Murphysboro—Martin Smith, 16 years old, is here seeking word of his mother, who, he says, was Cecilia Hamilton, formerly of Jackson County, from whom he was adopted soon after birth.  He was born in the Iowa State Hospital, Iowa City, he said, and was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Smith, June 20, 1920.  They took him to Fargo, N.C., where the foster father died six years ago and Mrs. Smith died recently.  Following her death the body went to the Iowa hospital in search of information, but all he could learn was his mother’s name and the fact that she came from this county.  Several citizens have interested themselves in his case and arrangements have been made for him to stay temporarily at the local CCC camp.

HOBO BICYCLIST KILLED

       Anna—A hobo bicyclist, Leo McCoy, whose home, it was learned, is at Victoria, Ark., was struck by a car driven by Fred Roberts who, with his daughter, was returning to his home in Grand Tower, Saturday night.  When McCoy fell from the bicycle, his head struck the pavement, fracturing his skull.  The accident happened when Roberts swung out in passing another car and did not see the bicycle which carried no lights.  McCoy was 45 years old.  His body was taken by Norris & Son to their undertaking rooms where an inquest revealed the facts.  Burial took place in the Jonesboro Cemetery at county expense.

       (His death certificate states that Leo McCoy of Victoria, Ark., was born about 1891, died 7 Mar 1936, in Road District 11, Union Co., Ill., nd was buried in Jonesboro Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. HOWARD GOODMAN AND HER CHILDREN AWARDED $30,000

       Anna—Mrs. Howard Goodman of Centralia, and her two children, have been awarded by verdict $30,000 damages growing out of the death of her husband, Howard Goodman, an engineer on the Burlington Route who, with his fireman and a brakeman, was killed in December 1934 in a collision of their freight train with a coal train at a siding near Herrin.  The jury awarded Mrs. Goodman $15,000; her son, Howard Jr., 5 years old, $10,000; and the daughter, Janis, 17 years old, $5,000.  Mrs. Goodman had sued for $50,000.  She plans to put the children’s money in a trust fund for their education.

FAMILY WIPED OUT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

       Vienna—One of the most gruesome occurrences ever to be witnessed in the little city of Stonefort occurred Thursday afternoon when Lloyd Ragain, 35, his wife, Adelle and their 4 year-old son were killed, when their automobile was struck by a Big Four train at a railroad crossing within the city limits.

       The car, a Durant coupe, was rolled in front of the locomotive of the train for many yards before it was stopped.  The bodies were all thrown to the side of the rails before the train was halted.  The car was a mass of twisted steel.—Times

       (His death certificate states that William Loyd Ragon, coal miner, was born 27 Apr 1896, in Pope Co., Ill., the son of Joe Ragon, a native of Johnson Co., Ill., and Laura Ragon, a native of Pope Co., Ill., died 6 Mar 1936, in Stonefort, Saline Co., Ill., husband of Adela Ragon, and was buried in Saline Cemetery, Carrier Mills, Saline Co., Ill.  His wife’s death certificate states that Adela Josephine Ragon was born 22 Jun 1901, in Huntsville, Mo., the daughter of William Rogers and Aliva Vanderbeck, natives of Huntsville, Mo., died 6 Mar 1936, in Stonefort, Saline Co., Ill., and was buried in Saline Cemetery at Carrier Mills.  Their son’s death certificate reads:  Patrick Francis Ragon was born 18 Apr 1932, in Saline Co., Ill., the son of Loyd Ragon, a native of Pope Co., Ill., and Adela Rogers, a native of Huntsville, Mo., died 6 Mar 1936, in Stonefort, Saline Co., Ill., and was buried in Saline Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 20 Mar 1936:

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CARUTHERSVILLE, MO.

Jim Monan, until about thirteen years ago a resident of Mound City, died Sunday at his home in Caruthersville, Mo., according to word received by relatives in Mound City.

             Mr. Monan will be remembered as a ferry operator here years ago and also operator of the “Sugar Loaf” boat for Polk’s canning factory.

John Edwards is a brother-in-law to the deceased and J. M. Monan and Mrs. Edith Schuler are nephew and niece.

(A marker in Little Prairie Cemetery at Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., Mo., reads:  Father James R. Monan 1863-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

EARNLEIGH HAYDEN TAKEN SUDDENLY BY DEATH MONDAY

Earnleigh Hayden of Valley Recluse was taken suddenly by death last Monday afternoon while working as foreman of a WPA road job.  Apoplexy was the cause of death.  It was about 3:30 when the stroke hit him.  He lost consciousness when loaded into a car to be taken home and never regained it, dying about 4:10 at his home.  He has had high blood pressure for some time.

Mr. Hayden was 48 years old when he died and had lived on the same spot all his life.

He had a jovial disposition never failing to have a joke ready for every occasion.  For years he traveled for the Fuller Brush Co., and many housewives will remember him and his jokes.  He had always been an ardent Democrat.

Surviving the deceased are:  his wife, Mrs. Mildred Hayden; three sons, Phil and Herbert of Valley Recluse and Donald of Cairo; three brothers, W. T. of Fisk, Mo., J. T. of Valley Recluse and S. J. of Cairo; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Wanura of Mounds and Miss Romantha Hayden, who made her home with the deceased; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence.  J. C. Mench of Mounds officiated.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Earnleigh Hayden, farmer, was born 6 May 1887, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of William Hayden, a native of Indiana, and Mariah James, died 16 Mar 1936, in Road District 6, Pulaski Co., Ill., the husband of Mildred Hayden, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  His marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Earnleigh Hayden 1887-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

SISTER OF MRS. DALLAS WINCHESTER DIED TUESDAY

Mrs. Ada Rigdon of Murphysboro died Tuesday night at 11:45.  She was a sister of Mrs. Dallas Winchester of Mounds.  Mrs. Winchester had been at her bedside for a number of days.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.

(Lewis Etherton married Mary Etherton on 16 Aug 1885, in Jackson Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Ada Ruth Rigdon was born 13 Feb 1887, in Murphysboro, Ill., the daughter of Lewis Etherton, a native of Murphysboro, Ill., and Mary Etherton, a native of Pomona, Ill., died 17 Mar 1936, in Carbondale, Ill., the wife of Hy D. Rigdon, and was buried in Memorial Cemetery in Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kan.  Her marker in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery in Topeka, Kan., reads:  Ada Ruth Rigdon, 1887-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. MATTIE MAE LESLEY DIES

Mrs. Mattie Mae Lesley died at her home in Goreville on Wednesday of last week after an illness of nine days of pneumonia.

She is survived by her husband, William Lesley; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Hancock; seven sisters, Mrs. Midla Frances, Mrs. Annie Nanney, Mrs. Alice Toler, Mrs. Myrtle Stilley and Mrs. Oma Johns, all of Goreville; Mrs. Cora Walker of Wolf Lake and Mrs. Beulah McGlome of Cobden.

Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Presbyterian church with Rev. P. Williams, assisted by Rev. Clay Barnham, officiating.  Interment was made in the Howard Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service had charge of the funeral arrangements.

(Jefferson Howard, 23, born in Johnson Co., Ill., the son of John Howard and M. Walker, married Mary C. Stump, 18, born in Alexander Co., Ill., the daughter of Charles P. Stump and P. Van Winkle, on 26 Aug 1885, in Union Co., Ill.  Mattie Mae Lesley was born 15 Feb 1891, in Alexander Co., Ill., the daughter of Jeff Howard and Mattie Stumpf, died 11 Mar 1936, in Goreville, Johnson Co., Ill., the wife of William Lesley, and was buried at Goreville.  Her marker in Howard Cemetery at Goreville, Ill., reads:  W. S. D. Lesley 1877-1963 Mattie M. Lesley 1891-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

JOHN MARLMAN DIED NEAR KARNAK LAST SATURDAY

John Marlman, age 68, died near Karnak last Saturday morning at 12:35 after an illness of 11 weeks duration.

Surviving are:  his wife, Mrs. Emma Marlman; two sons, Archie Marlman, of Marion, and Walter Marlman of Granite City, Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Mesker, Cypress; Mrs. Herman Baccus, Karnak.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Anderson Church near Karnak with Rev. Robert Mourn of Lawrenceville, Illinois, and Rev. W. E. Browning of Karnak officiating.  Interment was made in the Anderson Cemetery.

Mr. Marlman was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.  The Masons held their rites.  The Wilson Funeral Service had charge of funeral arrangement.

(John Marlman married Emma Lippert on 25 Dec 1890, in Massac Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, John Marlman, farmer, was born 7 Mar 1868, in Massac Co., Ill., the son of Louis Marlman and Caroline Jenkins, natives of Germany, died 14 Mar 1936, in Road District 5, Massac Co., Ill., the husband of Emma Marlman.  His marker in Anderson Cemetery at Boaz, Massac Co., Ill., reads:  Mother Emma Marlman 1869-1941 Father John Marlman 1868-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

CLARENCE BUNKER, KARNAK, DIED LAST SATURDAY

Clarence Bunker, age 55 years, died last Saturday at Karnak.  He had been ill for a ____.

Mr. Bunker is survived ___ mother, Mrs. Ida Bunker ___ following brothers, ____ George, Rod and Wa_____ of Karnak, Mrs. Ma___ Johnston City, Mrs. _____ of Karnak, Mrs. M____ Marion; the following ____ Mrs. Mabel Goode of ____ Orley and Harvey ____ Karnak,.

Funeral services were ____ day morning at ten o’clock at the Baptist church with ___ Throgmorton officiating.  Interment was made in Ohio Chapel Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Clarence D. Bunker, factory worker, was born 25 Apr 1881, in Montgomery Co., Ind., the son of John D. Bunker and Ida M. Stump, natives of Indiana, and died 14 Mar 1936, in Karnak, Ill., divorced husband of Emma Hannah Bunker.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 27 Mar 1936:

MAURICE LENTZ MAY NOT RECOVER FROM INJURIES

Maurice Lentz, formerly of Mounds, but for the last year or two of Coulterville, Illinois, may not recover from injuries received in an accident last Sunday.  Lentz was working for a Coulterville undertaker and he and his employer were making an ambulance call when, it is reported, a truck swerved sharply in front of them, causing the accident.  Both Lentz and his boss were seriously injured.  In fact, little hope is held for the recovery of either one.

The accident occurred on Route 13 north of New Athens.

Both the undertaker, Robert M. Burns, and Lentz are in the St. Elizabeth Hospital at Belleville.

Lentz will be remembered as having been in the employee of G. A. James several years ago.  He is a likeable young man and his many friends are hoping that he may recover.

WILLIAM FRANK CALDWELL DIED LAST FRIDAY

William Frank Caldwell, age 75, passed away at his home in Mound City last Friday morning at 6:30.  He had been ill several weeks and death was attributed to bulbar paralysis.

Mr. Caldwell had lived in Mound City for the past 15 years and during most of that time had been pastor of the Pentecost Church.

Surviving are:  his wife, Mrs. Susie Caldwell; four daughters, Mrs. Bernice Perkins of Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. Novie Baxter, Oscar, Ky., Mrs. Hallie Kimbrell, St. Louis, and Mrs. Allie Caywood, of Harvey, Illinois; two sons, R. A. of St. Louis and William H. of Newark, New Jersey; two brothers, Leander of Akron, Ohio, and Jeff, of Lynnville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Pheba Tibbs, of Bardwell, Ky.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Pentecost church with Rev. Earl Harp of Mound City, officiating and Rev. Shelton, assisting.  Interment was made in the Oscar Cemetery at Oscar, Ky.

             (His death certificate states that William Frank Caldwell, minister at Mound City, Ill., was born 27 Mar 1871, in Graves Co., Ky., the son of James A. Caldwell and Elizabeth Cantor, died 20 Mar 1936, in Mound City, Ill., the husband of Susie Caldwell, and was buried in Oscar Cemetery in Oscar, Ballard Co., Ky.—Darrel Dexter)

OSS BROWN DIED WEDNESDAY IN HOSPITAL IN EAST ST. LOUIS

Oss Brown, of Alton, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning in a hospital in East St. Louis.  Death was attributed to pneumonia.  He was the son of James P. Brown, one of the pioneer families of Southern Illinois.

G. A. James went to East St. Louis Wednesday and brought the body to Mound City to lie in state at the home of Mrs. John Keesee, a sister.  Funeral services are to be held this afternoon from the Keesee home with G. A. James directing.

Surviving Mr. Brown are his wife, Mrs. Shela Brown, and two small sons, one brother, Malthus Brown; four sisters, Mrs. Olen Bowers, Mrs. Charles Keesee, Mrs. John Keesee, all of Mound City, and Mrs. Roy Pratt, of Danville, Illinois.

(According to his death certificate, Osa Onley Brown, engineer at East Alton, Madison Co., Ill., was born 3 Dec 1901, in Miller City, Alexander Co., Ill., the son of James Brown and Belle Huff, natives of Missouri, died 25 Mar 1936, in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Ill., husband of Shela Brown, and was buried in Thistlewood Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Baptist church, Goreville, for Florence Gertrude Malear.

Surviving are:  a husband, William Thomas Malear; and nine children, Carrie Ragan, Marion, Murray Malear, Henderson, Ky., Gertie Bradley, Marion, Nettie Albright, Verhines, Illinois, Walter Malear, Goreville, John Malear, Paducah, Ky., Beulah Lannon and Afton Pentecost of Marion, and Lawrence Malear of St. Louis.

Rev. Travelstead officiated at the service.  Interment as made in the Terry cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(W. T. Malaer married F. G. Mozley on 23 Dec 1883, in Johnson Co., Ill.  Her marker in Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Ill., reads:  William Thomas Malaer 1858-1940 Florence Malaer 1856-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. SARAH ELLEN EVERS DIED FRIDAY AT GRAND CHAIN

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Evers, wife of Will Evers, passed away at her home near Grand Chain, Illinois, last Friday morning at the age of 59 years.

Surviving are:  five children, Fern Price of East St. Louis, William Evers, Charles Guy Evers, Albert Evers, and John Evers of Karnak; four sisters, Nettie Richards, Beulah Crawford and Willie Casper of Belknap and Nealie Evers of Salem.  She is also survived by her mother, Jane Morgan, of Belknap, Illinois.

Services were held at the M. E. church, Belknap, Illinois, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock.  Rev. W. E. Browning officiated, assisted by Rev. W. A. Naill of Herrin.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak was in charge.

(Her marker in Belknap Masonic Cemetery in Johnson Co., Ill., reads:  Resting in Peace Father William T. Evers 1866-1940 Mother Sarah E. Evers 1879-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. John Newell and Mrs. J. Walker were called to Belleville, Illinois, Saturday on account of injury to the former’s grandson, Maurice Lentz.  He was working for an undertaker.  The injury was caused by an automobile accident. (Mounds)

A large number from here (America) attended Earnleigh Hayden’s funeral Thursday near Mounds.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 27 Mar 1936: 

Sarah Ellen Evers

       Mrs. Sarah Ellen Evers, wife of Will Evers, passed away at their home near Grand Chain, Friday morning at the age of 59 years.

       Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Richards, Mrs. Beulah Crawford, and Mrs. Willie Casper of Belknap, and Mrs. Nealie Evers of Salem; five children, Mrs. Fern Price of East St. Louis, William Evers, Charles Guy Evers, Albert Evers and John Evers of Karnak.  She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Jane Morgan of Belknap.  Services were held at the M. E. church, Belknap, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, with Rev. W. E. Browning, officiating, assisted by Rev. W. A. Nall of Herrin.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery with the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak in charge.

Widow of Late President H. W. Shryock Dies

       Mrs. Jessie Burnett Shryock, widow of H. W. Shryock, former president of the Southern Illinois Teacher’s College at Carbondale, died Monday night at the age of 73.  She is survived by a son, Burnett, talented artist and member of the college faculty.  President Shryock died in April of last year.

       (Her death certificate states that Jessie Shryock was born 17 Dec 1862, in Olney, Ill., the daughter of Dwight Burnett and Mary Ann Bristol, a native of Elmyra, N.Y., died 23 Mar 1936, in Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., widow of Henry W. Shryock, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Dr. R. E. Barrows of Cairo Dies Suddenly in Indiana

       Dr. Roy Edgar Barrows, 51, of Cairo, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday morning, March 20, while visiting relatives in Mishawaka, Ind.  Mrs. Barrows and their daughter, Jane, were with him.  Dr. Barrows had been practicing in Cairo since 1913 when he established an office there with the late Dr. W. F. Grinstead.  He was a prominent member of the Illinois Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

       (Roy Edgar Barrows married Gertrude Ellsasser in St. Joseph Co., Ind.  When he registered for the draft in World War I, he was a physician and lived with his wife at the Marine Hospital in Cairo, Alexander Co., Ill.  His marker in Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, Ind., reads:  Roy Edgar Barrows, M.D. Born October 3, 1884 Died March 20, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. R. C. Connell, Mrs. O. T. Hudson and Mrs. Luther Hodge attended the funeral of Mrs. Dallas Winchester’s sister in Carbondale last Thursday.

MRS. WILLIAM THOMAS MALEAR

       Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Baptist church, Goreville, Illinois, for Florence Gertrude Malear.

       Surviving are her husband, William Thomas Malear; and nine children, Carrie Ragan, Marion, Murray Malear, Henderson, Ky., Gertie Bradley, Marion, Nettie Albright, Verhines, Ill., Walter Malear, Goreville, John Malear, Paducah, Ky., Beulah Lannon and Afton Pentecost of Marion, and Lawrence Malear of St. Louis.

       Rev. Travelstead officiated at the service.  Interment was made in the Terry Cemetery with the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 3 Apr 1936: 

T. W. Baine of Pulaski Dies in St. Louis Hospital

       Thomas William Baine, prominent farmer living west of Pulaski, died Wednesday night, April 1, at about eleven o’clock at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, following a gall stone operation on March 26.  He had been improving and his death was a great shock to his family as they had thought he would soon be well again.

       Mr. Baine was born in Humboldt, Tenn., January 23, 1882, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Baine.  He came to Villa Ridge with his parents in his early boyhood.  He was married to Elizabeth Weiskopf of Carmi and lived for a while in Cairo.  He and his family have lived in this county since 1913.  At the time of his death he was Commissioner of Road District No. 2, west of Pulaski.

       Mr. Baine is survived by his wife, and five children:  Mrs. T. M. (Ruby) Ridgeway of Mounds, Miss Ruth Baine, a nurse, who was with him in St. Louis, Carl and Harold Baine, at home and T. W. Jr., attending school in Jacksonville, Fla.; also four grandchildren.

       Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but the body will be brought to the home of Mrs. Ridgeway.

Bruno Richard Hauptman Granted Extension of Life

       Just at the hour set for his execution last Tuesday night, Richard Bruno Hauptman was granted a 48-hour reprieve.

       A letter written by him to Governor Hoffman of New Jersey which Hauptman supposed would be read only after his death, emphatically declared his innocence.

       The Mercer County grand jury, which saved his life Tuesday night with the aid of the prison warden, is still in session at this writing (Thursday afternoon) and they have called in Governor Hoffman to testify.  It is now believed that the execution will be further stayed.

       (Bruno Richard Hauptman was executed 3 Apr 1936, in the electric chair at the New Jersey State Prison for the kidnapping of the 20-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh.—Darrel Dexter)

Mother of P. A. Simmons Dies

       Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Shifley were in Olive Branch Thursday afternoon, called there to attend the funeral of Mrs. Simmons-Weldy, mother of P. A. Simmons, who only last week returned to Southern Illinois from Tucson, Ariz.

       Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock with interment in Olive Branch cemetery.

       (Her death certificate states that Margaret Weldy was born 27 Oct 1864, at Flatwoods, Pope Co., Ill., the daughter of D. M. Kerley and Ruth Halloway, died 1 Apr 1936, in Road District 4, Alexander Co., Ill., wife of D. H. Weldy, and was buried in Olive Branch Cemetery.—Darrel Dexter)

George Krigsheuser

       George Krigsheuser, who lived on a farm near Grand Chain, died at Anna, Thursday morning, following an illness of about two weeks.

       He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Krigsheuser; three daughters, Laura Edwards, Los Angeles, Calif., Adalia Hannan, Olmstead, Ill., Alma Neal, Indianapolis, Ind.; four sons, Arthur Krigsheuser, Belleville, Ill., Erwin Krigsheuser, Los Angeles, Calif., George Krigsheuser, Grand Chain, Ill.; three half-brothers and one half-sister.

       Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church in Grand Chain Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. C. S. Benninger officiating.  Interment was made in the Grand Chain cemetery, G. A. James directing.

William Henry Scherick Dies Suddenly Monday

       William Henry Scherick, age 68, died at his home near Villa Ridge Monday morning at six o’clock.  He had not been in good health for some time and soon after he had arisen and dressed himself he had a heart attack from which he did not recover.  He was born and reared in this community and lived there most of his life.

       Surviving him are a brother, A. M. Scherick, with whom he lived; a nephew, O. L. McBride; two nieces, Mrs. Anna Royce of Mound City and Miss Minnie Davidson of Joliet; a grandniece, Miss Evelyn Royce; and two grand-nephews, John and Charles Royce, all of Mound City.

       Funeral services were held at the Villa Ridge Union Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Ellsworth Lyon officiating.  Interment was made in Villa Ridge cemetery, G. A. James directing.

Well Known Colored Resident Buried Sunday

       Mrs. Hattie Johnson Black, who died Wednesday, March 25, at the home of her brother here in Mounds, was buried Sunday.  Services were held at the Pilgrim Rest Church with the pastor, Rev. Gray, officiating.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery.  The funeral was one of the largest colored funerals ever held in Mounds and the floral offerings were exceptionally numerous and beautiful.

       Mrs. Black leaves one son, Allen Johnson, and one grandson, Allen Johnson, Jr.  She had been in New Orleans some time for treatment, returning home only a few weeks before her death.

       (Her death certificate states that Hattie Black was born in 1880 in Vincen, Alabama, the daughter of Brasry and Vinney O’Neil, natives of Vincen, Alabama, died 26 Mar 1936, in Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., widow of James Black, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery, Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Mother Hattie Black Jan. 22, 1874 March 25, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

APPRECIATION

       We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in any way during the period of sorrow following the sudden death of our dear brother and uncle, William Henry Scherick.  Especially do we thank the Villa Ridge Community Club for the flowers and also the others who sent flowers and those who offered the use of their cars.  Your kindness and services will long be remembered.

A. M. Scherick

Miss Minnie Davidson

Mrs. John Royce

CARD OF THANKS

       We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly gave sympathy and help during the illness and following the death of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Johnson Black.  We wish especially to thank those who sent the beautiful floral offerings and who offered the use of their cars.  All courtesies will long be remembered.

       Allen Johnson and Son

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 3 Apr 1936:

MRS. ED DANBY DIES FROM MAD DOG BITE

Mrs. Ed Danby, of Cairo, died last Friday morning in the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis from rabies.  Mrs. Danby was bitten some time ago, but did not consider it serious and so neglected to take treatment.

Mrs. Danby has one relative living in this county, Edward Stout, of Mounds.  Mr. Danby is a former resident of Mound City.  Mrs. Danby was widely known here.

Funeral services were held in Cairo last Sunday afternoon.

REX ADAMS DIED

Word has been received in Mound City that Rex Adams, son of Irvin Adams, night watchman for the city, died in St. Louis.  No particulars were learned, but it is said that Rex fell dead while bossing a WPA job.

Rex had spent very little time in Mound City in recent years.  However, he had a number of friends here.

GEORGE KRIGSHEUSER DIED NEAR GRAND CHAIN SATURDAY

George Krigsheuser, age 71 years, died Thursday morning of last week at his home near Grand Chain.  He had been sick for two weeks.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence.  Interment was made in the Grand Chain Cemetery.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

Surviving Mr. Krigsheuser are:  His wife, Mrs. Anna Krigsheuser; three daughters, Mrs. Laura Edwards, Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Adalia Hannan, Olmstead, and Alma Neal, Indianapolis, Ind.; four sons, Arthur, Belleville, Ill., Erwin, Los Angeles, Calif., George, Chicago, and Oscar, Grand Chain; three half-brothers, William and Frank Workmaster, of Belleville, and Joe Workmaster, of Springfield, Mo.; and one half-sister, Mrs. Anna Schoenborn, of Belleville.

(According to his death certificate, George Krigsheuser, farmer, was born in 1865 in St. Louis, Mo., died 26 Mar 1936, in Road District 5, Union Co., Ill., husband of Anna Krigsheuser, and was buried at Grand Chain, Ill. –Darrel Dexter)

FRANK CLINE, DONGOLA, VETERAN, DIED TUESDAY

Frank Cline, 44 years old, of Dongola, died at his home about 2 o’clock Tuesday morning after a long illness of heart trouble.  Mr. Cline was a World War veteran and was never in good health after the war.

Surviving are:  his wife, Mrs. Mary Cline; seven children, Billie, Grace, Eugene, Leo, Lorene, Bobbie, and James.  He also leaves one brother, Fred Cline, of Carterville; and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Crite of Ullin, and Mrs. Mary Casper, of Caruthersville, Mo.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. J. Ward.  Interment was made in the Dongola I. O. O. F. Cemetery with military honors by the Miller-Manning Post of the American Legion.

(Daniel Cline married Anna Cantrall on 6 Jul 1890, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His death certificate states that Frank Cline, farmer, was born 9 Sep 1891, in Alexander Co., Ill., the son of Daniel Cline and Anna Cantrell, natives of Illinois, died 31 Mar 1936, in Road District 6, Union Co., Ill., husband of Mary Cline, and was buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola.  The application for a military headstone states that Frank H. Cline was a corporal in the 306^th Auxiliary Remount Depot, Quatermaster Corps, enlisted 31 Jul 1917, honorably discharged 5 Mar 1919, and died 30 Mar 1936.  His marker in I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Dongola reads:  Frank H. Cline Illinois Corp. 306 Aux. RMT Depot QMC March 30, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. GRACE CASEY DIED

Mrs. Grace Garner Casey died at her home in Johnston City, Illinois, recently, after an illness of several months.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Maud Marlowe; two grandsons and two granddaughters of West Virginia.  Her husband, Frank Casey, died about three years ago, having been struck by an automobile.  Mrs. Casey was a former resident of this city and was the daughter-in-law of the late Dr. N. R. Casey.

(Green P. Garner married Mrs. Eliza A. Simpson on 21 Nov 1872, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  Carrol Simpson married Eliza A. Hicks on 6 Jun 1852, in Massac Co., Ill.  Her death certificate states that Grace E. Casey was born 12 Sep 1874, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the daughter of Green P. Garner and Eliza Hicks, natives of Illinois, died 14 Feb 1936, in Johnston City, Williamson Co., Ill., husband of Frank R. Casey, and was buried in Johnston City.—Darrel Dexter)

WILLIAM HENRY SCHERICK DIED AT VILLA RIDGE

William Henry Scherick died at his home near Villa Ridge Monday morning at 6 o’clock of a heart attack.  He and his brother lived there together.  Mr. Scherick, although having been in bad health for the past two years, had arisen from bed and dressed when his heart failed.  He dropped to the floor and died almost instantly.  He was 68 years old.

Mr. Scherick was a life-long resident of Villa Ridge.  He was born within a short distance of the place where he died.

Surviving is one brother, A. M. Scherick, besides several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Union Church in Villa Ridge.  Rev. Ellsworth Lyon officiated.  Interment was made in the Villa Ridge cemetery.  Thad Conant, John Clancy, Charles Hogendobler, Dee Leidigh, James Hogendobler, and Walter Hogendobler were pall bearers.  G. A. James had charge of funeral arrangements.

(According to the death certificate, William Henry Scherick, farmer, was born 18 May 1867, in Pulaski Co., Ill., the son of Benjamin H. Sherrick and Elizabeth Metzger, natives of Pennsylvania, died 30 Mar 1936, in Road District 4, Pulaski Co., Ill., divorced husband of Rydal Scherrick, and was buried at Villa Ridge, Ill.  His marker in Cairo City Cemetery at Villa Ridge, Ill., reads:  William H. Scheirich 1867-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Joyce Royce was called to Villa Ridge Monday morning by the death of her uncle, William Henry Scherick.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 10 Apr 1936:

JAMES KYNASTON DIED

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Chicago for James Kynaston, husband of the former Miss Martha Dick, native of Olmstead.  Mr. Kynaston died on Saturday of pneumonia, which developed after an operation.

(According to his death certificate, James Kynaston was born 24 Nov 1879, in Cairo, Ill., the son of James Kynaston, a native of England, and Adeline Behurst, a native of Cairo, Ill., died 4 Apr 1936, in Chicago, Ill., and was buried in Beverly Cemetery in Worth, Cook Co., Ill.  His marker in Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island, Ill., reads:  Husband James W. Kynaston 1879-1936 Wife Bertha E. Kynaston 1884-1974.—Darrel Dexter)

W. L. METCALF MEETS ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN CHICAGO

William L. Metcalf, formerly of Grand Chain, met an accidental death last week while employed in ___ mill in Chicago.  Mr. Metcalf was 43 years of age.  He had ___ a ladder, the rungs of which were coated with ice, slipped and fell into a bin of sawdust.  He ___ __hed too much of the dust ___ was removed from the ___ died four hours later.

             Surviving are:  wife, Mrs. Lillie Metcalf; one son, George Nathan, ___ o; three daughters, Fran___, ____or, and Deloris, all of Chicago; ___ father, N. G. Metcalf, of Grand Chain.  His mother was killed in an automobile accident ___ year ago.

             Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church at Grand Chain, with Rev. ___ officiating.  Interment was made in the Grand Chain cemetery.  Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

             (N. G. Metcalf married Martha Ella Miller on 13 Dec 1888, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, William Lee Metcalf, laborer, was born 3 Feb 1893, in Grand Chain, Ill., the son of Nate Metcalf and Ella Miller, died 3 Apr 1936, in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill., husband of Lillian Metcalf, and was buried in Grand Chain, Ill.  His marker in Grand Chain Masonic Cemetery reads:  W. L. Metcalf Feb. 3, 1893 April 3, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

ARTHUR HOLBROOK OF MOUNDS DIED SUDDENLY YESTERDAY

Arthur Holbrook, switchman for the I. C., died suddenly at his home in Mounds yesterday morning about 10:15.  He was ill about 30 minutes before dying.  It is presumed that his death was due to heart trouble.  He had worked the night before.

             Funeral arrangements will await word from his two brothers in Pennsylvania.  He has no children, only his wife surviving.

Mr. Holbrook had lived in Mounds for years and was well known.  His death was quite a shock.

(His death certificate states that Arthur Holbrook, I. C. Railroad switchman at Mounds, Ill., was born 10 Jul 1875, in Cedar Springs, Mich., died 9 Apr 1936, in Mounds, Ill., the husband of Abby S. Holbrook, and was buried in Mound City National Cemetery.  His interment record states that Arthur J. Holbrook was a private in Co. K, 15^th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, was honorably discharged 31 Jan 1899, and died 9 Apr 1936.  Arthur John Holbrook, of New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pa., born 10 Jul 1872, in Cedar Springs, Mich., enlisted on 13 Jun 1898, husband of Abby Sanderson Holbrook of North Oak Street, Mounds, Ill.  He served at Sheridan Point, Va., from June to November 1898 and at Athrus, Ga., from November 1898 to January 1899, during the Spanish American War.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. ANNE YOAKUM DIED MONDAY IN MOUNDS

Mrs. Annie Yoakum, age 72 years, died Monday morning at her home in Mounds.  Mrs. Yoakum had made her home in that city for the past 30 years.

Surviving are:  three children, Mrs. Mary Raud, and Mrs. Lula Essex of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and son Mart Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Wilson, of Mound City, and Mrs. Natty Glass, of Rosebud, Illinois; a brother, Harry Barber of Grand Chain; and several grandchildren and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church in Mounds with Rev. W. A. Gardner officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood cemetery.

(U. S. G. Yoakum, 30, of New Grand Chian, Ill, farmer, born in Johnson Co., Ill., son of Jackson Yoakum, married on 25 Jun 1899, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Mrs. Anna Jacques, 35, born in Grand Chain, Ill., daughter of John Barbour and Miss Cane.  Her marker in Beechwood Cemetery at Mounds reads:  Annie Yoakum 1863-1936 Mother.—Darrel Dexter)

H. M. BRITT, SR., PASSED AWAY NEAR OLMSTEAD SUNDAY

H. M. Britt, Sr., age 69 years, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home near Olmstead after almost a lifetime spent in this county.  He was born and reared near Olmstead, and with the exception of two years that he spent in Cairo in business, his life was spent in that vicinity.  He was a successful and prominent farmer.  His death was attributed to apoplexy of which he suffered for ten weeks.  Three strokes occurred before death came.

Mr. Britt was the son of Daniel J. and Amanda Britt and was born October 30, 1866.

His jovial disposition made him loved by all who knew him and his family and friends will miss his ready wit.  Even though he was afflicted for several years before his death, he was always happy and had a smile for everyone.

Left to mourn the departure of this aged man are:  his wife, Mrs. Anna Britt; four children, Mrs. Ellen Hudson of Ullin, H. M.  Jr., of Mounds, G. H. Britt, of Cairo, and Ulen Britt of Olmstead; one brother, George Britt; and one half brother, Tom Wood; five grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev. Everett Hayden, pastor of the M. E. Church of Mound City.  Interment was made in the Mounds cemetery.  Pallbearers were:  Clyde Smoot, Louis Vick, Adolphus West, Glen Wilson, Richmond Britton, and Charles Hannon.  Honorary pallbearers were:  Henry Eastwood, William Eastwood, Gus Curt, Sam Riley, John Coleman and Glen Curry.  George Crain of Pulaski directed the funeral.

(Daniel J. Britt married Amanda Wood on 17 Sep 1865, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  H. M. Britt Sr. Oct. 30, 1866 Apr. 5, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

SERVICES FOR INFANT

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the home over the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Smiley, of Karnak.  Rev. Mr. Hern conducted the services.  Interment was made in the Anderson cemetery.  The Wilson Funeral Service had charge of funeral arrangements.

(A marker in Anderson Cemetery in Massac Co., Ill., reads:  Margie Sue Dau. of Forest & Bernice Smiley born & died April 3, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

W. R. BRITT DIED THURSDAY AT HOME WEST OF ULLIN

William R. Britt, who had lived for exactly three-quarters of a century, died at his home west of Ullin Thursday morning of last week.  He had been ill for several weeks.

Mr. Britt is survived by his widow and six sons:  Earl and Frank Britt of Ullin, Sam, Russell, and Stillman Britt of Elco, Hallie Britt of St. Charles, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Jameson of Newark N.J., Mrs. Lulu Maxwell of Ullin, Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Mound City; also two brothers, George Britt and H. M. Britt of Olmsted, besides a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church in Elco with Mrs. Catherine Campbell officiating.  Interment was in Ullin Cemetery.

(W. R. Britt, 35, saloon and restaurant keeper in Pulaski, Ill., born in Little Rock, Ark., son of Daniel Britt and Mariah Guthrie, married 2^nd on 4 Jul 1897, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Mary Ann Anglin, 22, born in Pulaski Co., Ill., daughter of William Anglin and Lucinda Graves. The death certificate states that William Ruben Britt, farmer at Ullin, Ill., was born 15 Jun 1861, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of Dan Britt, died 2 Apr 1936, in Road District 6, Alexander Co., Ill., the husband of Mary Britt, and was buried in Road District 3, Pulaski Co., Ill.  His marker in Ullin Cemetery reads:  W. Rubin Britt 1860-1936 Mary E. Britt 1875-1960.—Darrel Dexter)

NATE ATHERTON, MOUNDS, PASSED AWAY TUESDAY

Nate Atherton, Mounds, age 61 years, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning.  Mr. Atherton was injured by an automobile in 1934 and never fully recovered. 

He was a member of the B. of E. L. at Jackson, Tenn.

Left to mourn his departure is one son, Hazel Earl, of Mounds; and one brother, C. E. Atherton, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Funeral services were held at the Ryan Funeral Home Wednesday morning.  Rev. W. A. Gardner officiated.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Bardwell, Ky.

(According to his death certificate, Nate Atherton, pensioned railroad engineer, was born 17 Aug 1876, in Carlisle Co., Ky., the son of Kennedy Atherton, a native of Kentucky, died 7 Apr 1936, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., the widower of Alma Atherton, and was buried in Bardwell Cemetery.  His World War I draft registration gives his birthdate as 17 Aug 1875.—Darrel Dexter)

THOMAS W. BAINE, PULASKI, DIED LAST THURSDAY

Thomas W. Baine, of Pulaski, died Thursday of last week in St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, following a gall bladder operation.  He had been ailing for three months.

Mr. Baine was 54 years old.  He was well known in the community in which he lived.  He was recently elected road district commissioner.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Baine; children, Mrs. T. M. Ridgway, Mounds, Carl and Harold of Pulaski, Ruth of Cuba, Mo., and T. M. of Florida; brother, Isaac Horner; and sisters, Mrs. Alice Von Nida, and Mrs. A. G. Miller of Cairo and Mrs. Rebecca Hendricks, Malden, Mo.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Mounds with Rev. W. A. Gardner officiating.  Nephews of the deceased were pallbearers and flower bearers were members of the Mothers’ Club.  The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(When he registered for the draft during World War I, Thomas William Baine, of Villa Ridge, Ill., stated he was born 23 Jan 1882, and was a brakeman on the Illinois Central Railroad.  His nearest relative was his wife, Mrs. Lizzie C. Baine.  His marker in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Father Thomas William Baine 1882 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

RIVER GIVES UP DEAD AFTER SIXTEEN MONTHS

The body of Robert Paul Castor, of Olmsted, floated in near the Bruce plant in the Cairo Drainage District last Saturday and was recovered.  It had been in the river since December 1, 1934.

Identity was established at the inquest by the clothes and teeth.  So long in the water rendered all other marks useless.  A belt, tie pin, a watch and high top shoes proved beyond all doubt that it was Castor, who, with Vernon Hughes, started to return from the Kentucky shore that night.  Rough water upset their boat, it is presumed, and all that was known is that their cries were heard and that the cries finally died out.

After the inquest, the body was taken by G. A. James to prepare for burial.

The body of Hughes was found last June, but the body of Castor must have caught or lodged under the water and remained until the present flood tore it loose.

Castor is survived by his mother, Mrs. Kitty Castor, of Olmsted; one brother, Lloyd Castor, of Danville; and three sisters, Miss Vivian of Olmstead, Mrs. Jeannette Bevans of St. Louis and Mrs. Ruth Holman of Olmsted.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church South of Olmsted, by Rev. Kazee, assisted by Rev. McKinney.  Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.  George Bellamy, Carl Eiselmeyer, Carmon Albright, Roy Edwards, Chilton Ramsey, and Clyde Burd carried the remains of their former companion to its last resting place.

Leona Moyers, who was called to this city by the death of her father John B. Dean, has returned to her home in Whiteville, N.C.

Those from Mound City who attended the funeral of Mrs. Annie Yoakum, sister of Mrs. Ella Wilson, were:  Miss Bell Goldsmith, Mrs. Nettie Burns, Mrs. J. M. Monan, Mrs. Millie Snyder, and Mrs. Lon Shelton.

Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Aldred, Mrs. Rolley Brown, Mrs. W. J. Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowles and Mrs. Frank Brown, attended the funeral of H. M. Britt, Sr., near Olmstead, Tuesday.

The people of this community are grieved to lean of the serious illness of their minister, Rev. Elmer Smith, of Ullin.  He was taken to Carbondale to Holden Hospital last Friday night and Saturday night Mrs. Smith’s father died at Buncombe.  (Beech Grove- left out last week)

             (Elmer Smith married on August 25, 1910, Nancy Jane Gourley. According to his death certificate, William Thomas Gourley, merchant, was born 1 Oct 1859, in Union Co., Ill., the son of Thomas Gourley and Nancy Simons, natives of Tennessee, died 29 Mar 1936, in Buncombe, Johnson Co., Ill., husband of Rose Gourley, and was buried in Lick Creek, Union Co., Ill.  His marker in Lick Creek Cemetery reads:  William T. Gourley Oct. 1, 1859 March 29, 1936 Margaret Gourley his wife April 23, 1858 Dec. 19, 1922.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rider, Mrs. Cora Miller, and Mrs. Clyde Miller attended Mr. Garing’s funeral Wednesday afternoon.  (Beech Grove)

             (This is probably a reference to William Thomas Gurley, who was the father of their pastor’s wife.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 10 Apr 1936: 

Mrs. Annie Yoakum Dies Monday Morning at Nine

       Mrs. Annie Yoakum passed away Monday morning, April 6, at nine o’clock at her home in this city.  She had been a resident of Mounds for more than thirty years and was born and reared in Pulaski County. Her birthplace was Grand Chain and her birth date, November 11, 1863.  Her age at death was 72 years, four months and 28 days.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.

       Surviving are three children, Mrs. Mary Raub, Mark Yoakum, and Mrs. Lula Essex of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Wilson of Mound City and Mrs. N. Glass of Rosebud, Ill.; one brother, Harry Barber of Grand Chain; also several grandchildren and other relatives.

       Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the pastor, Rev. W. A. Gardner officiating.  Interment was made in Thistlewood Cemetery, James T. Ryan directing.

Well Known Resident Dies Early Tuesday Morning

       Nate Atherton, age 61, for many years a resident of this city, died early Tuesday morning, April 7, at his home.  He had been failing in health since 1934 when he was struck by an automobile in Jackson, Tenn.  For many years he was an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad, but had not been active since this accident.

       Mr. Atherton was born at Carlisle, Ky., on August 17, 1875, but had lived in this community the greater part of his mature life.  His wife died a number of years ago.  One son, Hazel Earl Atherton, and one brother, C. E. Atherton, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., survive him.

       Funeral services were held at the Ryan Funeral Home Wednesday, April 8, at eleven in the morning, conducted by the Rev. W. A. Gardner, pastor of the Baptist Church.  Interment was made in the Bardwell, Ky., cemetery.

H. M. Britt Sr. Dies Sunday Following Long Illness

       H. M. Britt, Sr., age 69 years, a prominent resident of this county, died Sunday, April 5, at 12:45 p.m. at his home near Olmstead, following a ten weeks illness.  He had suffered a third stroke of apoplexy.

       His brother, W. R. Britt of Ullin, died only four days before.

       Surviving are his wife, Anna; four children, Mrs. Ellen Hudson of Pulaski, H. M. Britt, Jr., of Mounds, G. H. Britt of Cairo and Olen Britt of Olmstead; also five grandchildren and many relatives less near.

       Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Mounds.

Funeral Services for T. W. Baine Held Sunday Afternoon

       Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the First Baptist Church of Mounds for T. W. Baine of Pulaski, age 54, who died Wednesday night, April 1, in St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Louis, where died suddenly from a clot in the blood.

       Rev. W. A. Garner, pastor of the church, officiated at the services.  Casket bearers were nephews of Mr. Baine and the flower girls were members of the Mounds Mothers’ Club of which his daughter, Mrs. T. M. Ridgeway, is president.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  The Wilson Funeral Service was in charge.

OBITUARY

       Thomas William, son of Thomas W. and Sarah Polk Baine, was born in Humboldt, Tennessee, January 23, 1882.  He came to Illinois with his parents in his early boyhood.  He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth C. Weiskopf of Carmi, Illinois, on April 8, 1903, at Cairo, Illinois.  To this union were born five children all of whom survive him.

       He was converted in his early married life and united with the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Cairo, Illinois, in November 1907.

       He died in St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at 10:20 p.m. April 1, 1936, at the age of 54 years, two months and nine days.

       Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Baine; two daughters, Mrs. T. M. Ridgeway of Mounds and Ruth Baine of Cuba, Mo.; three sons, Carl and Harold at home and T. W., Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla.; a half-brother, Isaac Horner; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Von Nida, Cairo, Mrs. A. G. Miller, Cairo; and a half-sister, Mrs. Rebecca Hendricks, Malden, Mo.; also four grandchildren.

       “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”—Job 1:21.

       Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Will Hendricks and family of Malden, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ragsdale and family of Bismarck, Mo.; Mrs. Arthur Free of Chaffee, Mo.; Vernon Johnson of Cuba, Mo.; Mrs. Henry Goldsmith, Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cockrum, Christopher, Ill.; Isaac Horner of Cairo; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller and daughter of Cairo; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Horner of Carbondale; Mrs. May Baine and family of Tamms, and Mrs. Clara Glaab of Tamms.

Arthur Holbrook Dies Suddenly

       Just as we go to press this (Thursday) afternoon, we learn of the sudden death of Arthur Holbrook at his home at 10:15 this morning.  An employee of the Illinois Central Railroad, he performed his duties as usual last night in the Cairo Junction yards.

       No funeral arrangements have yet been made.

T. W. Baine, Jr., was called here last week from Jacksonville, Fla., on account of the death of his father.

WILLIAM L. METCALF MEETS DEATH IN ACCIDENT

       William L. Metcalf, age 43, a former resident of Grand Chain, whose home was at 2924 Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, was accidentally killed while at work in a lumber mill.

       He is survived by his wife, Lillie; a son, George Nathan, of Chicago; and three daughters, Frances, Eleanor, and Delores, all of Chicago; also his father, George Nathan Metcalf, of Grand Chain.

       Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Grand Chain, with the Rev. Atly officiating.  Burial was in Grand Chain cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directing.

WILLIAM R. BRITT

       William R. Britt of Ullin, age 75 years, died at his home west of Ullin Thursday, April 2, following an illness of several weeks.

       Surviving him are his wife and six sons, Earl and Frank of Ullin, Sam, Russell and Stillman of Elco and Hallie of St. Charles, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Jameson of Newark, N.J., Mrs. Lulu Maxwell of Ullin, and Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Mound City; two brothers, George and H. M. Britt of Olmstead (H. M. died four days later); also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

       Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M. E. church in Elco with Mrs. Catherine Campbell officiating.  Burial was made in Ullin Cemetery with Crain and Parker directing.

CARD OF THANKS

       We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindnesses during the illness and following the death of our beloved mother and sister, Mrs. Annie Yoakum.  Especially do we desire to express appreciation for the consoling words of Rev. W. A. Gardner, for the music, the cars offered, the service of the casket bearers and the beautiful flowers.  Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raub and Daughter

Mrs. Lula Essex and Son

Mrs. Ella Wilson

Harry Barber and Family

CARD OF THANKS

       We wish to express our sincere thanks to each and every one who gave their time, gifts, or thoughts to us during the illness and sudden death of our dear husband and father, Thomas W. Baine.  Especially do we thank Rev. W. A. Gardner for his consoling words and blessed prayer, the Wilson quartette for its lovely songs, Mrs. Luther Essex for the music, those who furnished cars, and the very beautiful flowers.  May God bless you all.

Mrs. Thomas W. Baine and Children

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Ridgeway and Children

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 17 Apr 1936: 

Arthur Holbrook Funeral Held Sunday Afternoon

       Funeral services for Arthur Holbrook, who died suddenly of heart disease, Thursday morning, April 9, at his home in this city, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the residence by Rev. L. V. Close, Episcopal minister.  Burial was made in the National Cemetery between here and Mound City with the Masonic Lodge in charge, followed by a service by the Spanish-American War veterans.

       A firing squad from Cairo fired a salute which was followed by “Taps” by the bugler.  G. A. James directed the funeral.

       Surviving Mr. Holbrook are his wife, Mrs. Abby Sanderson Holbrook; and two brothers, Frank of Pittsburg, Pa., and G. G. of Newcastle, Pa.  The latter was here to attend the funeral service.

       Mr. Holbrook, whose age was 60, was born in Cedar Springs, Mich., but had, for the last 28 years been in the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad as switchman.  He was a member of the Trainmen’s Union, prominent in the Masonic lodge and a Knight Templar.

George Brown Loses Mother by Death Last Thursday

       Mrs. Minnie Brown, age 62, widow of the late Harris W. Brown and mother of George Brown of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ward Eddleman of Carbondale early Thursday morning, April 9.  She had been ill only a short time, having suffered a paralytic stroke the previous Friday.

       Surviving are four children, Hester Eddleman of Carbondale, Lowell Brown of Jonesboro, George Brown of Mounds and Myra Miller of Anna, two grandchildren and also one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Coombs of Ewing.

       Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Mill Creek Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. T. C. Ury of Jonesboro officiating.  Interment was made in St. John’s Cemetery.

       (Harris Walter Brown married on 26 Apr 1894, in Jonesboro, Union Co., Ill., Minnie Adel Dillow.  Her death certificate states that Minnie Brown was born 11 Sep 1873, in Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Levi Dillow and Lavina Poole, died 9 Apr 1936, Carbondale, Jackson Co., Ill., the widow of Harris W. Brown, and was buried in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in St. John’s Cemetery near Mill Creek reads:  Minnie A Brown Sept. 11, 1873 Apr. 9, 1936 Harrison W. Brown Sept. 11, 1867 Nov. 11, 1934.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. George P. Hartwell Dies Following Long Illness

       Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hartwell died Friday afternoon about four o’clock at her home on Front Street, following a long illness.

       Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Methodist church, Rev. P. R. Glotfelty officiating.  Karcher Brothers, assisted by James T. Ryan directed the funeral.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights.

OBITUARY

       Ann Elizabeth Stoddard was born September 18, 1880, in Villa Ridge, Ill., and died April 10, 1936, Mounds, Ill.  She was married to George P. Hartwell November 3, 1898.  To this union were born ten children, nine of whom survive their mother, namely:  Luther of Arcade, N.Y., Agnes, Ruth and Sarah Jane of Washington, D.C., William of Cairo, George Jr., Elizabeth, Minnie and Dewitt T. of Mounds.

       She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mounds, always doing what she could.  She was a great lover of home, spending her life for her family and always trying to do something to help her friends and neighbors in time of sorrow.

       She had been a sufferer for six and one-half years, bearing her suffering patiently.  She was laid to rest in the family lot in Spencer Heights beside her granddaughter, Betty Jean Mench, who preceded her in death.  All nine of her children were here to attend her funeral.

       She also leaves five grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Dunham, of Arcade, N.Y., Mrs. Kate Aldred of Pulaski, and Mrs. James Hatcher of 823 Twenty-first St., Cairo, Ill., and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her passing.

T. W. Baine, Jr., returned to his studies at Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday, after having been called here by the death of his father, Thomas W. Baine.

Mrs. Lula Essex has returned to her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo., after having spent several weeks here, called by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Annie Yoakum whose death occurred Monday of last week.

Mrs. Agnes Mench, Misses Ruth and Sarah Jane Hartwell, all of Washington, D.C., and Luther Hartwell of Arcade, New York, were called here by the death of their mother, Mrs. George P. Hartwell, all arriving on Sunday.

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 17 Apr 1936:

TIM O’SULLIVAN PASSED AWAY EASTER MORNING

Tim O’Sullivan died Easter morning in Cairo at the home of his daughter after an illness of two or more years.  He had spent a lifetime in this community.  For fifty years he was employed in the shipyards.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann O’Sullivan; and seven children, six daughters as follows:  Mrs. A. M. Mathis of Tamaroa, Mrs. F. W. Bailey of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. O. C. Cavanaugh of Shreveport, La., Mrs. DeWitt Kuykendall of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Mrs. E. J. Cowell and Mrs. H. M. Neff of Cairo; one son, F. A. Sullivan of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Dan, James and William, all of Mound City; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Sweeney of Chicago; and many other relatives.

The body remained at the home of the daughter in Cairo until Tuesday morning when it was brought to Mound City for services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Rev. Fr. Gilmartin officiated.  Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Mounds.  Pallbearers were:  Dan O’Sullivan, Jr., George Sweeney, Joe Lutz, Albert Boekenkamp, Charlie Campbell and George Neadstine.

(Timothy O’Sullivan married Mary A. Browner on 25 Oct 1882, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  According to his death certificate, Timothy O’Sullivan, ship carpenter, was born 18 Apr 1855, in Lexington, Ky., the son of Timothy O’Sullivan and Catherine Shay, natives of Ireland, died 12 Apr 1936, in Cairo, Ill., the husband of Mary Ann O’Sullivan, and was buried at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

MRS. GEORGE HARTWELL DIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hartwell passed away at her home in Mounds Friday afternoon at the age of 56 years.  She had been ill for several months prior to death.

Mrs. Hartwell was a woman of fine character and pleasing personality.  She had a host of friends who will miss her.  She was a member of the First M. E. Church of Mounds.

Surviving are:  her husband, George B. Hartwell, funeral director of Mounds; nine children, four sons and five daughters, as follows:  Luther Hartwell of Yorkshire, N.Y., W. E. Hartwell of Cairo, George H. Jr., of Mounds, D. T. of Mounds, Mrs. Agnes Mench, of Washington, D.C., Miss Elizabeth Hartwell of Mounds, Misses Ruth and Sarah Jane Hartwell of Washington, D.C., and Miss Minnie Hartwell of Mounds; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Dunham of Arcade, N.Y., Mrs. Kate Aldred of Pulaski and Mrs. James Hatcher, of Cairo.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Mounds.  Rev. P. A. Glotfelty of the church officiated.  Interment was made in the Mounds cemetery.

(Her death certificate states that Ann Elizabeth Hartwell was born 18 Sep 1880, in Villa Ridge, Ill., the son of Edward B. Stoddard, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dora Chamberlain, a native of Eaton, N.Y., died 10 Apr 1936, in Mounds, Ill., the wife of George P. Hartwell, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Ann E. Hartwell Sept. 25, 1878 April 10, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

FORMER PULASKI RESIDENT DIED IN NORFOLK, NEBRASKA

Funeral services were held at Pulaski Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Rachel Craig, a former resident of that village.  Mrs. Craig died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allice Maples in Norfolk, Neb.  Services were held at the Christian church with Rev. Hollman officiating.  Pallbearers were Roy, Henry and Charlie Moore, Owen Hughes, Chris Rife and Floyd Little.

(David G. Craig married Rachael E. Hoffman on 2 Mar 1873, in Harrison Co., Ind.  Her obituary in the Norfolk Dailey News states Rachel E. Craig died 8 Apr 1936, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Mapes, at 515 North Tenth Street.  She was born 21 Apr 1854, in Mauckport, Ind., and married David Groves Craig, a Civil War veteran, who died about 1933 in Danville, Ill.  Her children were E. L. Craig, an attorney in Evansville, Ind; Delia, who died in 1928; and Alice Mapes.  Her marker in Rose Hill Cemetery in Pulaski, Ill., reads:  Rachel E. Craig April 21, 1853 Apr 8, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mr. and Mrs. Arch Miller and Charles Rider attended the funeral of Jasper Woodney at Unity last Saturday.  (Beech Grove)

             (Jasper T. Woodney enlisted on 29 Apr 1918, and was discharged on 26 Apr 1919.  His marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Jasper Woodney Illinois Wagoner 307 Field Arty 78 Div. April 9, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

Mrs. Carrie Jenkins was brought to Mt. Pisgah and buried last Thursday.  She will be remembered as Carrie Stoner.  (Beech Grove)

             (Moses Stoner married on 24 Feb 1884, in Pulaski Co., Ill., Mrs. Sarah J. Ward.  Amos Wiard married Sarah Jane Wright in 1864 in Pulaski Co., Ill.; the license was issued 27 Jul 1864.  Her death certificate states that Carry Edith Jenkins was born 6 Jan 1887, in Dongola, Union Co., Ill., the daughter of Moses Stoner, a native of North Carolina, and Sarrah Wright, a native of Ohio, died 6 Apr 1936, in Toledo, Cumberland Co., Ill., the wife of L. B. Jenkins, and was buried in Union Co., Ill.  Her marker in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Wetaug, Pulaski Co., Ill., reads:  Father Lord Byron Jenkins 1873-1950 Mother Carrie Edith Jenkins 1887-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 24 Apr 1936:

RUSSELL CALVIN ACCIDENTALLY KILLED NEAR CENTRALIA SATURDAY

Russell Calvin, age 32 years, formerly of Pulaski, was accidentally killed near Centralia Saturday morning when a truck he was driving was hit by an Illinois Central passenger train.  Owen Calvin, a brother of the deceased, is in the retail coal business at Centralia, and Russell drove a truck for him.  He was making a delivery when the accident occurred.

The body was brought to Pulaski for funeral services which were held in the Christian church Monday afternoon.  Rev. Holloman, pastor of the church, officiated.  Burial was made in Rosehill Cemetery.

Left to mourn the tragic death of the deceased are:  one son, Shirley Lee Calvin of Dongola; mother, Mrs. J. A. Calvin, of Pulaski; six brothers, Earl, Lawrence, and Leemon of Pulaski, Owen and Everett of Centralia, and Jim of Kansas City, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Mulkey of Cypress, Illinois, and Mrs. Myrtle Smith, of Colorado.

(D. Russell Calvin, 26, of Kansas City, Mo., married on 19 Aug 1930, in Jackson Co., Mo., Opal McKinney, 19, of 315 North Oakley, Kansas City, Mo.  James Calvin married Annie E. Eastwood on 23 Mar 1884, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  The death certificate states that Dee Russel Calvin, truck driver, was born in January 1904 in Puaski Co., Ill., the son of James Calvin, a native of Grand Chain, Ill., and Anna Eastwood, a native of Olmstead, Ill., died 18 Apr 1936, in Sandoval, Marion Co., Ill., divorced, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Pulaski Co., Ill.  A marker in Rose Hill Cemetery reads:  Chester Leamon Calvin 1906-1975 Laura Calvin Biggs 1887-1960 Lloyd Russell Calvin 1903-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

NORBERT W. ROACH DIED SUNDAY IN ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL

Norbert W. Roach, a member of the firm of Roach and Reichert, Ford dealers, of Anna, died Sunday morning at a hospital in St. Louis.  He was the son of J. C. and Maud Roach of Grand Chain.

Mr. Roach was only 26 years of age.  He was highly respected in Anna and was known to be a good business man.

Besides the parents at Grand Chain, there survives his wife, Mrs. Ruby Roach, of Anna; two brothers, Russell and Thomas Roach; and one sister, Miss Margaret Roach, all of Grand Chain.

The body was brought to the home of the parents so that his many friends could pay their last respects to the departed.  Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Catherine’s Church, Grand Chain, with Rev. Fr. Manion officiating.  Interment was made in the Grand Chain cemetery.

Pallbearers were Delbert Badgley, Homer Badgley, John Reichert, Henry Britt, Robert Moore, and Roy Reichert.

(His marker in St. Catherine’s Cemetery at Grand Chain reads:  Norbert W. Roach 1909-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

A WPA WORKER KILLS NEPHEW OF D. D. HARRIS

R. H. McFarlane of Burkburnett, Texas, was killed last week by an angry WPA worker.  Mr. McFarlane’s mother is a sister to ___Harris of Mound City.

According to a Texas daily newspaper, Mr. McFarlane was a boss on a WPA project.  When he released a man by the name of Allison, he became angry at losing his position later attacked McFarlane striking his neck.

(R. W. McFarland married Maggie P. Harris on 29 Nov 1887, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  The death certificate states that Robert H. McFarlane of Avenue C, Burkburnet, Wichita Co., Texas, WPA foreman, was born 30 Apr 1891, in Arkansas, the son of R. W. McFarlane, a native of Texas, and Maggie Harris, a native of Illinois, died 10 Apr 1936, from fractured cervical vertrebrea and injuries to head and face, homicide from being attacked in a public place and being beaten with fists, buried in Graham Cemetery.  His marker in Oak Grove Cemetery in Burkburnett, Texas, reads:  Robert Harris McFarlane Apr. 29, 1891 Apr. 10, 1936.—Darrel Dexter)

JOSEPH CRAWFORD, WELL KNOWN AUCTIONEER DIES

Joseph Crawford, known to many in this county because of his having auctioneered many sales, died last Friday night at his home in Belknap.  He was 65 years old.  Nine days before his death he was stricken with paralysis from which he never recovered.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Belknap, Illinois.  Interment was made in the Masonic cemetery there.  The Wilson Funeral Service of Karnak directed the funeral.

(His death certificate states that Joseph Crawford, auctioneer at Belknap, Cache Precinct, Johnson Co., Ill., was born 8 Apr 1871, in Iroquois Co., Ill., the son of John Crawford and Mary Carey, natives of Illinois, died 17 Apr 1936, in Road District 10, Johnson Co., Ill., husband of Beulah Taylor Crawford.  His marker in Belknap Masonic Cemetery reads:  Joseph Crawford Born Apr. 8, 1871 Died Apr. 17, 1936 Cynthia V. wife of Joseph Crawford Born Mar. 5, 1880 died Jun. 10, 1909.—Darrel Dexter)

LOUIS SCHNEIDER, MOUNDS, DIED SATURDAY AT PADUCAH

Louis Schneider, for many years an Illinois Central clerk, died in the I. C. hospital at Paducah Saturday morning.  Mr. Schneider suffered a stroke of paralysis the latter part of last week.  He was rushed to the hospital where the best attention possible was given him, but all to no avail.

The body was brought to Mounds for funeral services, which were held Monday afternoon at the Congregational church.  Rev. S. C. Benninger officiated.  Interment was in Spencer Heights Cemetery.

Surviving the deceased are his wife and two sons, Richard and Lawrence, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

             (His death certificate states that Louis Schneider, railroad clerk for the I. C. R. R. Co., born 31 Jul 1875, in Waterloo, Ill., the son of Valentine Schneider, a native of Germany, and Caroline Dakin, a native of Waterloo, Ill., died 18 Apr 1936, in Illinois Central Railroad Hospital in Paducah, McCracken Co., Ky.  His marker in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill., reads:  Louis Schneider 1875-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

HENRIETTA BANGOR MASON PASSED AWAY THURSDAY

Mrs. Henrietta Bangor Mason died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday of last week from an illness which lasted about four weeks.  She had lived in Mound City since the age of ten and she had many friends here who are mourning her departure.

The closest relative that survives is Mrs. W. I. Connell of Mounds.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church in Mound City.  Rev. Everett Hayden officiated and Rev. P. R. Glotfeltty of Mounds assisted him.  John Trampert, Robert Burns, James Finley, I. J. Huckleberry, Ed Schuler and George R. Martin acted as pallbearers.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery.  G. A. James had charge of funeral arrangements.

(In 1880 in Mound City, Pulaski Co., Ill., Margaret Mason, born about 1826 in Alsace, was head of the household.  Two daughters lived with her, Sarah Mason, born about 1861 in Missouri, and Henrietta Bangor, born about 1853 in Kentucky, a dressmaker.  Henrietta is in the 1900 census of Walnut Street, Mound City, as Henrietta B. Mason, born March 1850 in Kentucky, a dress maker.  Her mother, Margaret Mason, born January 1823 in Germany, lived with her.  Frederick Schoenfeld married Sarah C. Mason on 22 Sep 1880, in Pulaski Co., Ill.  The head of the household in 1910 census of Poplar Street, Ward 1, Mounds, Ill., was Sarah Schoenfield, born about 1850 in Missouri, divorced.  In the household was Sarah’s mother, Margaret Mason, born about 1835 in Gemany, a widow, and Sarah’s divorced sister, Henrietta Mason, born about 1853 in Kentucky.  In 1920, Henrietta Mason, a widow, born about 1850 in Kentucky, lived with her niece and her niece’s husband, W. I. and Maryetta Connell, in Mounds, Ill.  Her death certificate states that Henrietta Bingor Mason was born 18 May 1850, in Missouri, the daughter of Margaret Mehl, a native of Germany, died 16 Apr 1936, in Mound City, Ill., and was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.  Her marker there reads:  Henrietta Bangor Mason 1850-1936.—Darrel Dexter)

AUNT OF S. W. FREY DIED

             Mrs. Angeline Book, aunt of S. W. Frey, high school principal of Mound City, died Wednesday at her home in Aviston, Illinois.  Mr. Frey had only two living relatives on his mother’s side in this country and this aunt was one of them.  Mr. and Mrs. Frey drove to Aviston Thursday after school returning in time for school Friday morning.

             (Her death certificate states that Angeline Book was born 20 Sep 1859, in Schlagen, Holland, the daughter of William Book and Anna Maria Knah, natives of Holland, died 21 Apr 1936, in Aviston Village, Clinton Co., Ill.  She was buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Aviston, Clinton Co., Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 24 Apr 1936: 

Norbert W. Roach

       Norbert W. Roach, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Roach of Grand Chain, died Sunday morning, April 19, at 4:15 o’clock in the Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, where he had been taken from his home in Anna for an appendicitis operation.

       Mr. Roach was born in Grand Chain July 21, 1909.  For some time he was a resident of Mounds and was employed in the office of the Britt Motor Co.  Later he purchased an interest in the Britt Motor Co., of Anna, the firm changing to Roach and Reichert.  Only a few months ago he was married to Miss Ruby Richey of Olmstead.  He was a nephew of Mrs. H. M. Britt of this city.

       Surviving are his wife, his parents, two brothers, Russell and Thomas Roach; and one sister, Miss Margaret Roach.

       Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Catherine’s Church, Grand Chain, of which he was a member, the Reverend Father Manion officiating.  Interment was made in Grand Chain cemetery, James T. Ryan directing.

Pulaski Man Killed in Highway Accident

       Russell Calvin of Pulaski was killed Saturday morning, April 18, when a truck he was driving collided with an Illinois Central train at a railroad crossing south of Centralia.

       Surviving are a son, Shirley Lee Calvin of Dongola; his mother, Mrs. James Calvin of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Ellen Smith of Housington, Kan., and Mrs. Laura Mulcahy of Cypress; six brothers, Earl, Lawrence and Leamon of Pulaski, Olen and Owen of Centralia and James of Independence, Mo.

       Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian church in Pulaski, the Rev. Holloman, pastor officiating.  Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Henrietta Mason

       Mrs. Henrietta Bangor Mason of Mound City died at her home there Thursday night April 16, at 9:40 o’clock following an illness of about four months.  She had lived in Mound City for many years having gone there, at the age of 10.  She is survived by one niece, Mrs. W. I. Connell of this city.  Mrs. Mason had many friends and acquaintances here, having visited frequently at the home of Mrs. Connell.

       Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First M. E. Church in Mound City, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Everett Hayden, assisted by Rev. Glotfelty of Mounds.  Interment was made in Beech Grove Cemetery, Mounds, with G. A. James directing.

       The casket bearers were John Trampert, Robert Burns, George R. Martin, Ed Schuler, James Finley and I. J. Huckelbury.

Louis Schneider Dies in Paducah Hospital

       Louis Schneider, for twenty-five years an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad at Mounds, died early Saturday morning, April 18, in the Illinois Central Hospital at Paducah, Ky., where he had been taken on the previous Wednesday.  He had been ill one week.

       Mr. Schneider was born July 31, 1875, at Waterloo, Ill.  He was married in St. Louis, April 18, 1901, to Louise Kurt.  His death occurred just 35 years from that day.  They lived at Chester three years and had lived in Mounds twenty-five years.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F. and the M. W. of W. lodges and was an attendant of the Congregational Church.

       Surviving are his wife, two sons, Richard and Laurence, both of Mounds; and five brothers, Judge Henry Schneider, Adam and William Schneider of Waterloo, Ill., Jacob Schneider of East St. Louis, Ill., and Peter Schneider of Columbia, Ill.  All except Adam, who is now 85, were here to attend the funeral.  Two sisters preceded him in death.  Louis was the youngest member of the family.

       Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Congregational Church, the pastor, Rev. S. C. Benninger, officiating.  The church choir sang one number and Mrs. Jesse Hall of Cairo sang a solo.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

       Burial was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery, L. Hodge, Joe Esterman, Charles Austin, J. B. Jones, George Sitter, and W. R. Crisel, serving as casket bearers.  James T. Ryan directed.

       Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Judge Henry Schneider, Mrs. and Mrs. William Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schneider, Mrs. Earl Wolfe, Mrs. Ernestine Feldmeyer, Mrs. Anna Shifler, Mrs. Otto Kurt, Mrs. Oscar Law, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Koenigsmark and Robert Feldmeyer, all of Waterloo; Peter Schneider of Columbia, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schneider of East St. Louis, and Charles Kurt of St. Louis.

Joseph Crawford

       Joseph Crawford, age 65, died Friday night, April 17, at his home in Belknap following a nine days illness of paralysis.  He had resided in Belknap community for 47 years where he had identified himself in politics.  He also had a wide acquaintance throughout the state, especially among the farmers as he had been an auctioneer for almost 50 years.

       Surviving are his wife, Beulah Crawford; and the following children:  Mrs. Bessie Conrad of Calumet City, Ill., Mrs. Mae Ebernathie of Herrin, John Crawford of Belknap, Mrs. Bonnie Burnham of Harrisburg, Mrs. Wilma Huckleberry of Belknap, Joe Crawford of Belknap.  He also leaves stepchildren as follows:  Rolly Tapley of Livermore, Calif., Virgil Tapley of Belknap and Mrs. Edith Richards of Hutsonville; the following brothers and sisters:  Cleveland, Frank and Harve, Mrs. Ron Donough, and Mrs. Sarah Davis.

       Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Belknap Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Day, assisted by Rev. Browning.  Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery, the Wilson Funeral Service, directing.

FRANK BAKER FOUND DROWNED

       Frank Baker, who wandered away from home last Sunday and whose disappearance is noted on another page of the Independent, was found dead Thursday morning, drowned, in a small creek or stream near America.  He had evidently stumbled as he tried to cross the water.  It is thought he had been dead two or three days when found.  His body was brought to the Hartwell undertaking room on First Street.

       (According to his death certificate, James Franklin Baker, retired farmer, was born 7 Jun 1870, in Tennessee, died 23 Apr 1936, in Mounds, Pulaski Co., Ill., husband of Rosie Baker, and was buried in Spencer Heights Cemetery at Mounds, Ill.—Darrel Dexter)

Frank Baker Disappears from Home Sunday

       Frank Baker of North Mounds, disappeared Sunday afternoon and his relatives are asking aid in tracing him in order to bring him home.  This is the second time within the year that he has wandered away.

       Baker, age 65 and feeble minded, was last seen at Villa Ridge.  He walks with a stoop, is about five feet, five inches, in height and light complexioned.  At the time he left his home he was wearing a black coat and trousers and overalls, with a light felt hat.  He is reported to be quite harmless.

       Sheriff Carl G. McIntire and his aides are assisting in the search and it is reported that anyone seeing a man of this description telephone or send word to the sheriff’s office.

Mrs. Agnes Mench, Ruth and Sarah Jane Hartwell, who were called here by the death of their mother, Mrs. George P. Hartwell, have returned to their home in Washington, D.C.  They were accompanied by Misses Elizabeth and Minnie Hartwell, Dewitt T. Hartwell and Frederick Mench, who will also make their home in Washington.

The Mounds Independent, Friday, 1 May 1936: 

Loses Mother by Death

       Mrs. Florence Matlock, widow of the late James W. Matlock, died Wednesday, April 29, at her home in Cairo, following a long illness.  Mrs. Matlock was the mother of Mrs. Harry Dishinger of this city.  Four other daughters survive her, namely:  Mrs. Stella McGill of Mound City, Mrs. E. J. Zinser of St. Louis, Miss Grace Matlock and Mrs. J. C. Moore of Cairo.

       Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon at New Liberty Chapel near Kevil, Ky., with G. A. James directing.

Roy Palmer Dies as Result of Automobile Accident

       Roy Palmer, Illinois Central switchman, died early Wednesday morning, April 29, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, as a result of injuries received Wednesday, April 22, when the automobile in which he and three other I. C. employees were returning home from work, was crowded off the highway, hitting a tree.  The accident occurred near the old Interurban crossing north of Cairo.  Mr. Palmer sustained a broken pelvis and internal injuries.

       Surviving Mr. Palmer are his wife, Ethel Helman Palmer; eight children, Clifton, Gerald, Mrs. Daisy Calhoun, Mrs. Muriel Reeves, Eva, Lela Ruth, Marjorie and Jimmy; his mother, Mrs. Charles Wilson; two brothers, Ernest Palmer of Pulaski and Harvey Palmer of East St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Jack Croxton of Fayette, Miss.; a half-brother, Charles Wilson of California; and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Agnes Wilson of St. Louis; one grandchild, born the day after Mr. Palmer was injured; many other relatives and a host of friends.

       Mr. Palmer was the son of the late Pleas Palmer.  He had reached his 45^th year on April 21, 1936.

       Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Congregational church, Rev. S. C. Benninger, officiating.  Casket bearers were E. B. Adams, A. R. DeCrow, M. M. Shifley, John Travers, H. L. Shaffer, and John Newell.  Interment was made in Spencer Heights Cemetery, G. A. James directing.

CARD OF THANKS

       We wish to express our sincere thanks for acts of kindness from friends at the death of our husband and father, Frank Baker.  We especially thank those who furnished cars, gave flowers and offerings, and the Rev. Miss Hyde and Sister Bois for their consoling words in the sad hour.

Mrs. Frank Baker

Collie Baker and family

Lemmie Beegle and family

The Pulaski Enterprise, Friday, 1 May 1936:

GEORGE W. MARTINDALE DIED AT DONGOLA

             George W. Martindale, age 75, died at the home of his son, Oscar Martindale, near Dongola last Saturday.  He had been ill for some time, but a stroke Friday was the immediate cause of death.

He leaves five children, C. D. Martindale, H. A. Martindale, and Mrs. L. D. Richardson, all of E. St. Louis, and Oscar Martindale and Mrs. Carrie Jessup, both of Dongola; also 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at the First Baptist Church in Dongola, with Rev. H. W. Karraker officiating.  Interment was in Hinkle Cemetery.