[Unknown newspaper - 1940]

Early Wednesday evening, May 22, 1940, Winchester lost one of its most lovely characters, when the spirit of Miss Ethel McClure passed to its eternal reward. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bluford McClure of this city and was born on a farm south of Winchester, September 19, 1893, and had spent her entire life in Winchester. She has held positions of responsibility and trust here for the past several years. Her last position was with the First State Bank of Winchester. Ethel's greatest interests were her church, home and friends. Especially kind and thoughtful was she of her parents, and her every thought was to bring them happiness that head, hand or heart could provide. She was seldom absent from her church and bore every assignment with dignity and credit.

A community loss is felt by the sudden death of Miss McClure, as her musical talent was always available for all occasions. She was active in Sunday school and church work, being organist at the Christian church for many years.

As deputy clerk, when her father served eight years as county clerk, she formed the acquaintance and won the esteem of many friends. She was recently appointed treasurer of both the Hillview and Scott County Drainage and Levee Districts, being familiar with the clerical work of which she had been in charge for a long time.

She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bluford McClure and a host of near relatives and friends without number, won by her pleasing personality.

Largely attended funeral services were held at her late residence at 2:30 Friday afternoon, Rev. R. L. Schwab, pastor of the Winchester Christian church officiating assisted by Rev. F. V. Wright, pastor of the Winchester Baptist church, Dr. Homer Sala, evangelist and Rev. Frank Crabtree of Jacksonville. Musical selections were sung by the Winchester Christian church choir accompanied by Miss Alberta Mapes.

Casket bearers were Joseph Montgomery, Guy Faul, P. D. Smith, Chas. Shipley, T. J. Dugan and H. B. Corrie. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Otie Scott, Julia Welch, Katherine Parish, Mrs. Lyndell Dieterle, Miss Margaret Cowhick, Mrs. Lillian Meier, Mrs. Frank Cowhick, Mrs. T. J. Dugan, Miss Martha Schwab, Mrs. R. R. Widdicombe, and Miss Alberta Mapes.

Burial was in the Winchester cemetery.

[Unknown newspaper - 1935]

Frank Smith, son of Henry and Clara Smith, was born in Mason county, Illinois, on the 17th day of June, 1887. He passed away at his home in Winchester on the 17th of November 1935. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Smith, of Westchester, Iowa, and three sons, Doyle, Lyle and Glenn, of Rock Island, Ill., two daughters, Mildred Swisher of Rock Island, and Wanda Ruth, at home. He is also survived by two sisters, Delila Snyder of Easton, Ill., and Sarah Bergust of Faber, Mo., two brothers, James of Leseur, Minn., and William of Easton, Ill., one stepbrother and two stepsisters, Dillard Smith of Topeka, Ill., and Neva Shalenberger of Easton, and Mae Skaggs of Morgan City, Louisiana. Three brothers preceded him in death, Dallas, John and Phillip, besides his father and mother.

Mr. smith leaves many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He was devoted to his family, and made friends wherever he went.

Mr. Smith became ill about three months ago, and was faithfully cared for during his last illness.

Funeral services were held at the Dieterle funeral home, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating, and also sang.

Interment in the Winchester cemetery.

EVERETT MUDD MEETS UNTIMELY DEATH

This community was shocked Monday night, at the news of the untimely death of Everett Mudd, who while working on the roof at his home, south of Winchester, about five o'clock, slipped and fell, his head striking a brick walk, resulting in the fracture of the skull and internal injuries, from which he died a few hours later.

In following his trade as a painter, Mr. Mudd had been an extensive traveler, and was known as a steeple worker. At home he had painted the dome and flag pole of the court house and steeple of St. Mark's church. The last few years he has confined his work to interior decorations, at which he was an expert, and was also engaged in farming.

In seemed like the irony of fate that after climbing to the loftiest heights his death should result from a fall of about 12 feet.

Everett Mudd was born April 26, 1880, at Winchester, Illinois, and passed away at the home two miles south of Winchester at the age of 55 years, six months and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

On January 15, 1914, he was united in marriage to Nellie Terhune of Winchester. He was of a jovial disposition, a lover of the great out of doors and always interested in his trade, that of a painter. He has traveled from coast to coast several times, working at his trade in many large cities. He was a pioneer Union Laborer.

He came to his untimely death at 8 o'clock Monday evening, Nov. 18, 1935, the result of a fall while roofing his house.

His passing is mourned by his wife Nellie, one sister Alice I., one niece Mrs. J. K. Campbell, Winchester and a nephew, Carl Markillie, Quincy, Ill. And a host of friends.

And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

[Part of article missing] o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1935, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating, assisted by Rev. J. A. Chapman. S. G. Smith sang two selections. He was accompanied by Mrs. Smith.

The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Karl Campbell and Miss Naneeta Jackson.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Harry Montgomery, Warren Kelley, P. D. Smith, Boone Welch, Russell McLaughlin and Fred Reynolds.

The Painters' union of Jacksonville was represented at the funeral and there was also a number of others from out of town in attendance. Mr. Mudd worked considerable in Tulsa, Okla., and an account of his death was broadcasted from the station there.

[Unknown newspaper - Nov. 1935]

Edward Rohrig, son of Adam and Theckla Reich Rohrig, was born May 23, 1873, at Griggsville, Ill., and passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 1935 in Chicago, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Emery, at the age of 62 years, five months, and 29 days. On September 24, he underwent an operation at St. Luke's hospital in Chicago, and he recovered sufficiently to be moved to the residence of his daughter, where she and her family cared for him so capably and devotedly during the closing days of his life.

He was united in marriage to Miss Maud Davis of Barry, Ill., Dec. 31, 1899. To this union were born three children, Theckla Alice, who died at birth, Elizabeth Emery of Chicago, and John Edward at home. Besides his wife and two children, he leaves one grandson, Russel Floyd Emery; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Wendorff of Barry, Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Pittsfield, Mrs. Otha Johnson of Griggsville, and Mrs. Gilbert C. Bishop, now in New York City; two brothers, Dale Rohrig of St. Louis and William Rohrig of Barry; and a number of nieces and nephews.

As a young man he came to Winchester. He worked for Geo. C. Smith as a baker for a number of years, before he went into business for himself in November, 1899. For his honesty and sterling character he was held in high esteem by his business associates and by the community at large. He was city alderman for a number of terms and city treasurer the time the city water works were installed in Winchester.

The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias, having held every office in that organization, and for a number of years before his passing he had charge of the finances. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24, 1935, at two o'clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating.

Mrs. Nora Bean played an organ selection The floral offerings were cared for by Miss Irene Nieman, Miss Frieda Johnson, Mrs. Raymond Ross and Mrs. Kenneth Kendall.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being all nephews, Wm. And Albert Wendorff, Gilbert, Ralph, Delbert and Robt. Johnson.

MILITARY FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD
FOR T. H. ASHFORD

Largely Attended Rites Are Conducted in Scott County

Winchester, Oct. 2-Largely attended impressive military funeral services for Captain Theodore H. Ashford were held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Smith. Rev. Clarence Parker of Jacksonville officiated at the Episcopal ritual. Mrs. Frances Plouer of Jacksonville sang "Going Home," accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Hutchinson of Jacksonville. At 11:00 o'clock in the Winchester cemetery, following the prayer by Rev. Parker, nine U.S. planes were in formation. The first flight of three naval reserve ships from the Naval Reserve base at Kansas City came over in V-formation followed by two army planes from the Army Reserve base in Kansas City. These were flying a two-ship formation, blank file. The third unit was four ships from the Army Reserve base in Chicago. The first formation was a cross, returning the second time in 5-ship V-formation formed by four ships, leaving a blank file. Captain Ashford had been associated with the T.W.A. for more than 10 years and was flight superintendent at Chicago, captain in the army Air Reserve and captain of Transcontinental and Western Airlines.

Active pall bearers were Captain Otis Bryant, system chief pilot of T.W.A., Kansas City; Captain Jack Zimmerman, chief pilot, Western region; Captain Harry Campbell, pilot, Kansas City; Captain Howard Hall, pilot, Kansas City; Captain Joe Bartles, division superintendent of Chicago, and Robert Hummel, Beardstown. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. Robert Hummel, Beardstown, Mrs. Fred Jones, St. Louis, Mrs. Howard Hall, Kansas City, Mrs. E. N. Lashmet, Wilmette, Mrs. Jack Shultze, Beardstown, the Misses Louise Frost, Nellie Lashmet and Virginia Hainsfurther. Mrs. Albert Coultas, Mrs. Byron Knuckey, Mrs. Paul Markillie, Mrs. Paul Lehmann and Mrs. Temple I. Grout, all of Winchester.

Out-of-town friends who attended the services today were Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Ashford, Boone, Iowa, Thomas Healey, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Mrs. Edna Condit of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Lashmet, Wilmette, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall, Kansas City, Mrs. Fred Jones of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Schultze, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schultze, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hummel, Dick Schultze, John White, Floyd Condit and Miss Harriet Condit all of Beardstown; Mrs. Edward Schultz, Dr. F. A. Norris, Dr. Reginald Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hemphill, Mr. and Mrs. Marcey Osborne, Mrs. Ed Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Warfield Brown, Mrs. Charles Roades, Mr. and Mrs. Art Masters, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Schultz and Miss Mary Woodall, all of Jacksonville; John Lee Newcomb.

Winchester community high school was dismissed so that the student body might attend the services. Capt. Ashford has addressed the high school student body on several occasions.

Unknown newspaper - 1942

FUNERAL SUNDAY
MRS. HENRY HERRING

Winchester, March 19-Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Herring will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at the Methodist church. The Rev. D. C. Ellinwood will officiate, and interment will be made in the Winchester cemetery.

Mrs. Herring died at her home in the west part of Winchester, Wednesday night. She was 81 years old.

She was born Nettie Rawlings, daughter of Stephen and Ann Elliott Rawlings, Oct. 6, 1861, and was married Nov. 18, 1885 to Henry C. Herring, who preceded her in death in 1929.

Mr. and Mrs. Herring resided on their farm, seven miles east of Winchester until Feb. 6, 1918, when they retired and moved to Winchester. Mrs. Herring united with the Methodist church of Winchester Dec. 4, 1921. During her residence in the country, she was quite active in the church which met at the Hart's school house, teaching the young women's class for 14 years.

Unknown Newspaper - 1943

MRS. ELLA CAMPBELL

After a long illness the spirit of Mrs. Ella Campbell was called into the presence of its maker, Sunday morning, March 7, 1943. She was 70 years, 11 months and 11 days of age at the time of her death. Her parents were Richard and Melica Smith and lived near Bloomfield, where Mrs. Campbell was born. She was one of a family of three brothers and three sisters. All of the brothers, together with her parents have passed on to their eternal reward. She was the youngest of the three sisters, and the first to go. In 1898 she and Royal Campbell were united in marriage and two daughters blessed their home, Anna and Minnie, who have given every consideration and shown every kindness in the long illness which preceded her passing. Mrs. Campbell's husband, Royal Campbell, three brothers, Orville, Thomas and George Smith, all died several years ago. She leaves her two daughters, Mrs. Anna Northcutt, of Joliet, Ill., and Mrs. Minnie McDade of Winchester, also two sisters, Mrs. Sam Campbell and Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory, all of Winchester. A good mother, sister and friend is the priceless legacy of those who are left to remember her. She was a member of the Winchester Christian church for many years, and attended as long as her health would permit.

Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church, Tuesday afternoon, March 9, 1943, at two o'clock, Rev. R. L. Schwab and Rev. F. V. Wright officiating.

Selections were sung by Rev. Wright and Mrs. Claude Thomas, accompanied by Miss Betty Patterson.

The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Ed Campbell, Mrs. Harry Wallace, Mrs. Milo Smith, Mrs. Dale Blair and Mrs. Margaret Towel.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Allen and Geo. Smith, Alonzo Campbell, Thomas Pile, Wesley Schafer and Otis Bunch.

Submitted by: Bertha Emmett