John Smith Dies Of Burns

John Harold Smith, southeast of Winchester died at 9:50 o’clock Friday night at Passavant hospital as a result of burns suffered in an accident that occurred while he was filling a tractor in a field Friday afternoon. The gasoline exploded throwing flames on him. His entire body with the exception of his face and feet were burned.

Mr. Smith was taken to the hospital by A. W. Weder, who was working some distance away and who was attracted by the explosion.

John Harold Smith was born July 10, 1905, near Winchester. He has lived his entire life in this vicinity. He was united in marriage with Helen Carlton Sept. 5, 1928 and to this union were born the following children who survive and are at home, Samuel Lee, Wm. Madison, Darrell John, two daughter, Grace Estell and Mariejane.

"John," as he was known to his friends, was an excellent husband and father, a good farmer, hard working and honest. Everyone who knew him liked him and respected him.

He united with the Christian church at Lynnville, Ill., when 13 years of age, later transferring his membership to the First Baptist church of Winchester, where he remained a faithful and beloved member. He was a member of the Men’s Bible Class, also a beloved member of the I.O.O.F., of Winchester where his presence and activities will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his devoted wife, the memory of having lived a just and upright life as a member of our community. He is survived by his devoted wife, the five children, his loving mother, Mrs. Estella Summers, a sister, Mrs. Russell Sellers, two brothers, Celo and Leo Summers of Winchester with many other relatives and friends.

He passed to his reward at the Passavant hospital at Jacksonville Friday evening, May 19th. Funeral services, largely attended, were conducted from the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, May 21, 1944, at 3:30 o’clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating.

Selections were sung by Geo. Reid and daughter Miss Florence, and Miss Pat Dugan, accompanied by Mrs. Nora Bean. The flowers were cared for by Flora Fletcher, Sylva Sellers, Wilma Clark, Veta Chumley, Bernice Spires, Mrs. Herman Weder and Mrs. Herman Hieronymus.

Unknown newspaper - August, 1948

Funeral rights for Carl Land were held at the Danner Funeral Home Friday afternoon, Aug. 6, 1948, at two o’clock. Rev. F. V. Wright gave several scripture readings and led in prayer.

The Winchester Masonic lodge conducted their services at the funeral home, David Cowhick being worshipful master, Carla Coultas, chaplain and R. R. Funk, secretary. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. Bruce Burrows and Mrs. Glenn Graybael.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being H. C. Montgomery, C. R. W. Frost, Hal Montgomery, James Coultas, John Woodall and Earl Nelson.

Among those from out of town attending the services were Mr. And Mrs. Walter Crowe, Mrs. Jas. Smith, Stanley Swartz, Mrs. Margaret Keating, Miss Helen Donovan, Mrs. J. E. Smith, Mrs. Ella Worrall, Miss Marcella Fletcher, Mrs. Nellie Brown, all of Jacksonville; Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Palmer, Miss Patricia and Robert Land, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth Coats, Mrs. Mary Hale and daughter Harriett, all of Peoria and Elmer Goings of Kampsville.

Obituary

Mr. Land was born in Winchester on May 31, 1908, the son of Alonzo E. Land and Minerva Young Land. He attended the Winchester High School and the University of Illinois. He was a member of the Kiwanis club and the Masonic lodge at Winchester.

In November of 1932, he was married to Kathryn Quinn at Jacksonville. To this union were born two children, Robert Carl and Patricia Land, both of Peoria. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Louise Land Crow of Jacksonville, and his step-mother, Mrs. Pearl W. Land, of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frederick.

Mr. Land died March 20, 1942 in Martinque, British Indies, where he was engaged in government work. He was buried at Trinidad temporary cemetery until his removal home.

Unknown newspaper - April, 1938

Katie Bell McGinnis, youngest child of five children, born to Richard and Mary Jane McGinnis, was born May 6, 1861. Her father died February 6, 1865 and her mother February 26, 1916. Two brothers and two sisters and half sisters have gone to their Heavenly home. Mrs. Scott passed away at an early hour Saturday morning.

She was married to Israel Scott November 25, 1891. Two children were born, Elmer Ray, at home and William Israel Scott of Decatur. She also leaves four grandchildren, who were the pride of her heart. She united with the Christian church at the age of fourteen, under the preaching of Elder John Coats. She was a regular attendant at Sunday school and was her delight to take her two little boys by the hands and take them with her.

Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church, Sunday morning, April 10, 1938, at 10 o’clock, Rev. R. L. Schwab officiating. Music was furnished by the church choir.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Arley Shull, Chas. Slagle, Dave Cowhick, Allan Piper, Chas. Townsend, and Otie Scott.

Unknown newspaper - 1932

The sudden and unexpected death of John Dahman, prominent farmer living northeast of Winchester, last Thursday night, came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. He was stricken with a paralytic stroke that evening at 5:30 o’clock and passed away at 10:30 o’clock.

The remains were removed to Danner’s funeral home and services held from the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. J. Fred Melvin officiating.

Mr. And Mrs. S. G. Smith sang "No Shadow There," accompanied by Mrs. Lola Eckman. A special organ number, "Pharisees of Joclyn," was played by Mrs. Eckman. Mr. Smith sang as the closing number, "Trusting."

The members of the Odd Fellows’ lodge attended the services in a body. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wesley Andell, Mrs. Margaret Zachary, Mrs. C. M. Danner and Miss Zella Penton.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the pall bearers were Anton Vogelhund, O. E. Henry, Dr. J. W. Eckman, P. F. Burns and J. E. Coultas.

John Dahman was born at Arenzville, Jan. 21, 1864, but for many years has been a resident of Scott county, first residing west of Winchester and later buying the home northwest of this city. He is survived by his wife, one son, Russel, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Pfolsgrof, of Winchester.

He was a member of the M. E. church, a regular attendant and active in its welfare. He was also a member of Pioneer Lodge, No. 70, I.O.O.F., and a worthy citizen, who has passed on to his reward.

Unknown newspaper - September, 1943

Warren Edgar Coultas, life-long resident of Winchester, departed this life at his residence, Monday, September 6, 1943, at 6 a.m., following a brief illness.

He was the oldest son of James I. And Margaret Frost Coultas, one of the pioneer families of Scott county. He was born January 25, 1854, on a farm northeast of Winchester.

On October 19, 1876, he was united in marriage to Marinda Brengle Dawson, who preceded him in death on January 13, 1905. To this union two children were born: Albert Leslie, who also preceded him in death on May 12, 1941, and Mrs. P. D. Smith.

In May, 1916, he was united in marriage to Hazel Couch who survives, together with the daughter, Mrs. P. D. Smith; a sister, Mrs. Jos. Roark, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

When a young man Mr. Coultas was engaged in farming along with the threshing machine business and at the age of 19 years he began buying horses and mules and later became one of the most widely-known consignment buyers of the National Stockyards of East St. Louis and LeRoy Marsh Consignment Company of Galesburg. His superior judgment of the value and quality of livestock was widely-known throughout Central Illinois, and he was a man of honor in all his dealings.

He was highly respected by all his associates and acquaintances which extended to neighboring counties. During the last few years he lived a retired life in his present home with his wife, Hazel, who administered faithful and loving care.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 8, 1943, at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. DeWitt Ellinwood officiating. Two selections were sung by Miss Eileen Patrick with Mrs. Nora Bean as organist.

The flowers were cared for by Mrs. George Thoma, Mrs. Lucille Coultas, Miss Mary Coultas, Mrs. Thos. Coultas, Mrs. Albert Coultas, Mrs. Richard Coultas, Mrs. A. E. Barrow and Mrs. Lafe Moss.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Thomas, Albert and Richard Coultas, Warren Smith, James Coultas and Dr. George Thoma. Honorary casket bearers were R. W. Frost, N. L. Hamilton, Claude Adams, Wm. Redshaw, Harry Montgomery and Bruce Burrows.

Submitted by: Jeanie Lowe