Unknown newspaper - April, 1929

Mrs. Lesley Ball was born Feb. 8, 1881, and died at her home west of Winchester, April 7, 1929, aged 48 years, one month and 29 days.

She is survived by her husband and four children: Ona Castleberry, Clarence Ball, May Ervin Whewell and Miss Ola Ball. Also one sister, Mrs. Viola Northcutt, of Sandwich, Ill.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church, Monday afternoon, April 8, 1929, at two o�clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating.

Music furnished by Rev. Wright and Mrs. Claude Thomas, with Mrs. Bert Bean as organist. Interment in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - October, 1947

Julia Hankins, daughter of John and Mary Eliza Hankins, was born on a farm about four miles southeast of Winchester, on Feb. 17, 1867. She passed away at the home of her daughter in Jacksonville, Oct. 21, 1947, being 80 years, eight months and four days of age. Her health failed more than five years ago at which time she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Louie Bailey, of Jacksonville, Ill. She grew to womanhood in this community and was united in marriage to George Carlton on January 31, 1884. To this union was born three children, an infant and her son James, preceded her in death. One daughter, Mrs. Louie Bailey survives. Her husband passed away Feb. 1, 1916. She has been a faithful member of the Christian church for many years.

"Aunt Julie," as she was known by her many friends, was a lover of flowers and she was always happy when she could be helping others. She was an active member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her loss six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a devoted sister, Mrs. Mary Canatsey of Winchester, and one half-brother, J. W. Hankins, of Jacksonville, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church in Winchester, Friday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1947, at 2:30 o�clock, Rev. R. L. Schwab officiating. Selections were sung by the church choir with Gary Stuart as organist. The flowers were cared for by Mesdames Russell Bailey, Willard Carlton, Richard Carlton, Opal Day, Clement Thomas, Etta Jones and Miss Wilma Ruth Carlton.

The casket bearers were Russell Bailey, Willard, Robert, Richard and Edward Carlton and Clement Thomas. Interment was in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - April, 1943

James Crabtree, third son of William and Polly Ann Frame Crabtree, was born near Winchester, Ill., March 9, 1853, and lived his entire life in Scott county. He passed away at his home in Winchester, Monday, April 26, 1943.

He was united in marriage to Laura McCann in Milton, Ill., on Feb. 1, 1888. Mrs. Crabtree passed away on July 3, 1938. To this union were born six children, three of whom have preceded him in death, namely: Mrs. Winifred Virginia Holt, Mrs. Gertrude Lucile Gimble, and one infant son.

Mrs. Claude Wisdom of Winchester, Ill., Mrs. LeRoy Nelson of St. Louis, Mo., and J. Roy Crabtree of Pittsfield, Ill., remain to cherish his memory. He is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, namely: Cpl. Allen R. Pisdom, Baton Rouge, La., Cpl. John J. Holt, Gulfport, Miss., Mrs. Roy Vaughn, Alton, Ill.; Mrs. Gertrude Helton, Niantic, Ill.; Lloyd and Margaret Wisdom, Winchester, Ill.

Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church, Thursday afternoon, April 29, 1943, at 2:30 o�clock, Rev. R. L. Schwab officiated. Selections were sung by Mrs. W. H. Kinison and Miss Martha Higgins, accompanied by Mrs. Dtie Scott.

The floral offerings were in charge of Mrs. Iola Allison, Miss Frances Crabtree, Mrs. Nettie Crabtree, Mrs. Mable Ruble and Mrs. Kathryn Parish.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Warren Sweet, Otie Scott, Logan, Ray, Joe and Fred Crabtree.

Among those here Thursday in attendance at the funeral of Jas. Crabtree were Mr. And Mrs. LeRoy Nelson of St. Louis; Roy Crabtree and family, Mrs. Fred Ruble, Mr. And Mrs.Virgil Doyle, Mr. And Mrs. Harold Hoover, Pittsfield; E. J. Crabtree, Chas. Crabtree, Logan Crabtree, Mrs. Otis Crabtree, Mrs. Iola Allison, Springfield; Mrs. E. V. Parish, Indianapolis, Ind., Rev. F. M. Crabtree, E. N. Gillham, Mrs. Geo. Crabtree, son Ray, Jacksonville; Mrs. Edna Hamilton, daughter Alberta, Arlington, Ill; Mrs. Delbert Crabtree, daughter Mrs. Roland Day, White Hall, Ill.; Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Hayden, Maplewood, Mo.; Mr. & Mrs. O. A. McCann, Ben Wheeler, Milton, Ill/ Miss Virginia Ferguson, Brentwood, Mo.; Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Tomsen and daughters Marilyn and Joan, Overland, Mo; Fred Crabtree, Carlinville, Ill; Cpl. Allen R. Wisdom, Baton Rouge, La; Mr. & Mrs. Willard Helton, Niantic, Ill. Geo. Gimble, Illiopolis, Ill; Mrs. Roy Vaughn, and John Holt, Alton, Ill.

Unknown newspaper - October, 1932

Chas. Wm. Scupham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scupham, was born March 17, 1901, in Jacksonville, Ill., and a number of years ago he came with his parents to Winchester, where he grew to manhood.

On June 6, 1925, he was united in marriage to Miss Flora Hoots of Winchester. To this union three children were born, Louise now seven years old, Junior, five years and Donald Lee four years.

He passed from this life Sunday night, Oct. 9, 1932, at his home on North Commercial street. Those who mourn his passing are his children and his wife, his mother, Mrs. Wm. Scupham, one brother David, four sisters, Mrs. Vera Langford of Merritt; Misses Luticia, Elizabeth and Bessie all at home, other relatives and many friends.

Mr. Scupham was a member of the Presbyterian church and a member of the Modern Woodman of America, Camp No. 392, Winchester, Ill.

He suffered many months with his illness and was given tender care by his faithful wife and relatives. He was a kind and loving husband and father and sought earnestly to provide a good time for his loved ones; an industrious, upright young man. May he rest in peace.

Funeral services were conducted from the Dieterle funeral home, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 11, 1932, at 2:30 o�clock, Rev. L. A. Crown officiating. Music was furnished by Wes Andell and Miss Bielby Leach with Mrs. Lois Eckman as accompanist.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - June, 1952

Largely attended funeral services for Robert A. Walker were held at 2 o�clock Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. F. V. Wright officiating. Two vocal selections were sung by Irma Batley and Joy Coultas, accompanied by Mrs. Nora Bean.

Casketbearers were James Saffer, Donald Cox, Donald Anders, Clinton King, Albert Hornbeck and Leroy Evans. Flowers were cared for by Betty Campbell, Beverly Gumm, Carolyn Walker, Geraldine Garrison, Marilyn Selway and Katherine Cox. Burial was in the Winchester cemetery.

Members of the Julian Wells Post of the American Legion attended in a body and had charge of services at the cemetery.

Robert Allen Walker, son of Francis and Pansy Walker was born Aug. 7, 1930, at Winchester, Ill. He enlisted in the service of his country Feb. 3, 1948, following in the footsteps of his father, who served in the Marines during the first world war. Robert attended Sunday school and church at the Winchester Baptist church and attended Winchester High School. He worked at Wallace�s grocery store in his spare time and made a host of friends through his courtesy.

Robert leaves to mourn his passing his father, two brothers, Richard of Alton, who served an enlistment, and Roger, who is now in the Air Corps as was Robert. Since the death of Robert�s mother, he had while in Winchester made his home at his grandmother�s, Mrs. Emma Walker in Winchester, Ill, who mourns his passing as a mother would. Robt. died in an automobile accident June 30, 1952, while still in the service of his country.

Beardstown newspaper - Oct. 18, 1939

Mrs. William Benson, a resident of this city since 1910, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at her home, 509 East Third street. She had been ill for five years.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cline funeral home, with Rev. A. B. Cole officiating. Burial will be at Winchester. The body was returned to the residence tonight.

Mrs. Benson was born Menie Williamson, the daughter of James and Menie Williamson, in Alton, Jan. 4, 1866, and was united in marriage, Jan. 14, 1884, to William Benson, a former Beardstown druggist.

Surviving are the husband, six children, Mrs. Harry Andell of this city, Joe Benson of Jacksonville, Mrs. H. J. Ringger of St. Louis, Elizabeth Benson of Springfield, Mrs. George G. Swisher of Monmouth and Mrs. Roma Baker of Beardstown; four grandchildren Edwin J. Andell of Peoria, Raymond and Billie Baker of Beardstown and Billie Benson of Jacksonville.

Unknown newspaper - February, 1935

Geo. W. Crabtree, aged 72 years, died at his home east of Winchester, Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 1935. He is survived by his wife and one son, Ray, at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Hamilton of Astoria.

Funeral services were conducted from Danner�s funeral home, Tuesday afternoon, at two o�clock, Elder Harry Evans officiating.

Miss Beilby Leach sang "Going Down the Valley" and "Beautiful Isle." Miss Ethel McClure was accompanist.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the pall bearers being Elbert, Delbert, Joe and Roy Crabtree, Morris Sweet and Otis Scott.

Unknown newspaper - August 16, 1953

William H. Fath, 70, of Peoria, formerly of Winchester, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Dieterle in Aurora.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie, Peoria; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Dieterle, Aurora, and Mrs. Jess Tullingon, Peoria; one sister, four grandchildren, Perry and Gregg Dieterle and Gary and Vickie Tullingon.

Remains were taken to the Cunningham funeral home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, Rev. C. L. Leitze, officiating.

Burial will be in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - January, 1940

Mrs. Parilee Lankford, widow of John Langford passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mr. And Mrs. Curtis A. Jones, in St. Louis, Saturday, Jan. 13, 1940, after a brief illness.

The remains were brought to the Dieterle Funeral Home, and funeral services held at the Christian church, Monday afternoon, Jan. 15, at one o�clock, Rev. R. L. Schwab officiating. Music was furnished by a high school quartet, Richard and Robert Coultas, Misses Betty Imboden and Florence Reid. Miss Ethel McClure was organist.

The following obituary prepared by the deceased, several years ago, was read by Rec. Schwab:

"Mrs. Parilee Langford, daughter of William and Amanda Dyer, was born in Granger county, Tennessee, Nov. 14, 1849, and moved to Illinois in 1853, and settled near Meredosia. In 1859, she moved to Glasgow, where she lived and attended public school, and spent her girlhood days.

She was united in marriage to John C. Langford and two children were born of this union, a baby boy who died in infancy, and a daughter Viola C., who preceded her in death at the age of 44 years. She also mothered two grandchildren, Ned N. Coray, who died in the U. S. Navy and Waunita Coray, now Mrs. Curtis A. Jones."

She leaves to mourn her death, a granddaughter and grand-son-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Curtis A Jones, with whom she made her home, a great granddaughter, Mrs. Lee Ferguson of Jacksonville, Ill., and two great grandchildren, Curtis Lee, and Waunita Mae Ferguson; one sister, Mrs. James Brown of Patterson, Ill., and two brothers, William E. Dyer of Hillview, Ill., and George Dyer of Walkerville, Ill., also several nieces and nephews.

She became a member of the Christian church in 1867, under the preaching of Elder John H. Coats, in Glasgow, Ill., and was baptized in Big Sandy creek, and in her own words, "I have served my Saviour as faithfully as I could, under the trials of my life, never faltering in helping care for my loved ones and today I am ready to go when my Saviour calls me to lay down my burdens of life."

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the casket bearers being Jos. Montgomery, David Cowhick, Dr. J. Walton Dace, C. J. Dwyer, Jas Overton and Guy Faul.

Unknown Newspaper - November, 1949

Mrs. H. M. Christison, lifetime resident of Winchester passed away Sunday morning at 11:30 o�clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ola Reuter, west of Winchester. Mrs. Christison was 85 years of age.

She was the oldest daughter of Justus and Martha Elizabeth Butzbach in a family of seven children. All are now deceased except an older brother, William Butzbach and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Rueter, both of Winchester, Ill. She was born June 10, 1864.

She was united in marriage to H. M., commonly called Mac Christison on March 12, 1890. To this union were born five children, three of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Cecil Sterrett of Santa Fe, Mo.; Mrs. Ola Rueter and Clyde Christison, both of Winchester, Ill. Elmer Justus and Luie Russell preceded her in death a few years past as did her husband, who died in 1919.

Mrs. Christison was baptized in the Lutheran church in Winchester at the age of 14 by Rev. A. Schabehorn, and was faithful to its precepts the rest of her life.

Besides the members of her family she leaves the following grandchildren: Marjorie Verdon of Saylesville, Rhode Island; Mary Kathryn Christison, Wayne Christison and Ralph Christison all of White Hall, Ill.; Helen Marie Rueter of Winchester, Ill.

Mary Butzbach Christison was born in Winchester, Ill., on June 10, 1864 and passed away at the home of her daughter in Winchester at 11:50 a.m. Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 1949, aged 85 years, four months and 25 days.

Pall bearers were Watson Taylor, Wayne and Ralph Chirstison, Douglas Smothers, Francis Schweer and Justus Butzbach. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. C. R. W. Frost, Miss Percy Butzbach, Mrs. Fay Sutton, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Kathryn Christison and Miss Helen Reuter. Mrs. Evelyn Haggard was soloist. She sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden." Mrs. Nora Bean was the accompanist. The body was taken to the Cunningham Funeral Home, and funeral services were held in the First Baptist church in charge of Rev. F. V. Wright. Burial was in Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - April, 1949

J. W. (Bill) Eddings, a former resident of Winchester, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in San Jose, Calif., last Saturday.

Mr. Eddings was born in Winchester, the son of the late Joseph E. and Aura L. Eddings. The greater part of his life was spent in Scott, Morgan and Cass counties. He was married to Alice Larson of Jacksonville, who survives. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Paul (Abbie) Joaquin of Jacksonville, and a step-daughter, Laura Grace Larson, also of Jacksonville.

He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Christian church in Winchester. Mr. Eddings was employed for several years as a maintenance decorator for the Central Ill. Public Service Co., with headquarters in Beardstown. He was engaged as a decorator in California.

The body was sent by plane to St. Louis, arriving there Wednesday and was then brought to the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, where funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 3:30 o�clock with interment in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - December, 1944

W. D. Gibbs, son of Wm. Craven and Margaret Tankersley Gibbs, was born in Winchester March 15, 1869. He graduated from the public schools in 1888 and received his B.S. and M.S. in Agriculture from U.S. of Ill., in 1894. He worked in the Bureau of Soils, Washington, D. C., and did post graduate work at U. of Wisconsin. He was professor of Soil Physics at Ohio State University in 1896. He was married in Toledo, Ohio, June 26, 1901, to Perla, daughter of Oliver Berry and Martha Gray Bowman.

Mr. Gibbs was Professor of Agriculture at U. of N. H., 1902; Dean of Agriculture and director of Experiment Station at A.&M. College, Texas, 1903; president of U. of N.H., from 1903 to 1912. He resigned to become manager of the Sangamon Land Trust Co., organized to reclaim overflow land along the Illinois river, in the Scott county district 1912. He was also vice president of the Frost & Hubbard bank of Winchester at this time.

When Mr. Gibbs was elected president of the University of New Hampshire in 1903 at the age of 34 years, he was the youngest college president in the United States. In 1917 he was asked to help in the organization of the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis and in 1923 was made vice president of this institution, and organizer and Manager of the Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Louis. In 1930 he organized the W.D. Gibbs Insurance Agency, which he dissolved when failing health made it necessary in 1942. In 1943 he sold his home in Clayton, Mo., and moved the family to Delevan, Wis., where his son Thomas D. Gibbs and his daughter Jane Gibbs Miller (Mrs. Ray Miller) with their two children, David and Carolyn Miller were already established.

Mr. Gibbs was a member of the Kappa Signa and Sigma K-I fraternities and was the recipient of honorary Dr. of Science degree from university of Maine and Dr. of Laws from university of N.H.

As a boy he joined the Baptist church, but was a member of the Congregational church for 40 years. He and Mrs. Gibbs transferred their membership from Pilgrim Congregational church in St. Louis to the Congregational of Delevan, Wis., in 1944.

Mr. Gibbs was devoted to his home and family and was always greatly interested in young people. Nothing gave him so much pleasure as to be able to assist some promising young man to a better position and then see him grow through succeeding years into a man of responsibility and usefulness.

He passed away at his home in Delevan, Wis., early Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, 1944. Funeral services were conducted from the Danner Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, 1944, at three o�clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating. Mrs. S. G. Smith presided at the piano during the service. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. W. G. Watt, Miss Jocelyn Watt, Miss Pat Dugan and Mrs. David Watt.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, casket bearers being W. G. Watt, David Watt, T. J. Dugan, Allen McCullough, Ray Campbell and Jesse Gibbs.

Unknown newspaper - December, 1948

Mrs. Irene Mudd, widow of C. I. Mudd, passed away at her home in Winchester, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 22, 1948, at 3:30 o�clock following a stroke a few days before.

She was born in Mt. Sterling, Nov. 13, 1887, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Frank. Her husband preceded her in death in 1939, also three sons. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Kenesaw at home and Guy Kenneth Mudd of East Alton, also one daughter, Mrs. Julian Brown of Winchester, and one sister and one brother, Mrs. Chas. Grady of Chicago, and Guy Frank of Mt. Sterling.

Funeral services will be held at the Cunningham Funeral Home this (Friday) afternoon at two o�clock, Rev. F. V. Wright officiating and interment in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - March, 1947

Mrs. George W. Owings, one of Winchester�s oldest and most respected citizens, has passed over to the Great beyond. She died Monday afternoon March 3, 1947, at Our Saviour�s hospital after nearly three months of suffering from a broken hip, slipping out from her family circle of seven children for a season of peaceful rest. On April 18, 1859, the fifth daughter in a family of six girls was born to Mary and Wm. Haigh of Leeds, Eng., and given the name of Emma, destined to be our good neighbor, Mrs. Owings. About the close of the Civil War the Haighs came to America and to Winchester, living many years in the south part of town. All are gone now except Mrs. Sallie Balsley of Galesburg.

About Thanksgiving, 1881, George W. Owings and Emma Haigh were married at Vermont, Illinois, beginning their long pilgrimage together, broken by the husbands death, July 23, 1941. Eight children blessed their union, all grown to maturity save the last one--Edward the little boy who stayed only 14 years with them.

Earl of Canton, Ill.; Dale, Macomb; Florence and Winifred at home; Watseka, and Barbara a Riverside teacher, Mary teaching at Riverside, Fred. There are two grandchildren and one great grandchildren.

Mrs. Owings demonstrated her own philosophy of life that "home keeping hearts are happiest." On her home she spent every art and skill, nuturing her family in an atmosphere of loving pride such as only happy mothers have the right of doing.

Her need of social relationship was filled by a large group of intimate friends, close friends whom she cherished through the years as precious treasure. Many have gone before her, and left her lonely. But the rewards of devoted motherhood have crowned her later years with the protection, care and filial love of a big family of boys and girls, grown up.

Mrs. Owings was a member of the Presbyterian church, a quiet member, projecting her activities through husband and children. She has had a long day. He giveth His beloved, sleep.

The funeral services were conducted from the Danner Funeral Home Thursday, March 6, 1947, with Rev. H. Ray Funk officiating. Those assisting with the flowers were Mrs. Oliver Woodall, Mrs. Ray Coultas, Mrs. Thomas Coultas, Mrs. W. O. Nothern and Mrs. Roy Thompson. The casket bearers were Fritz Haskell, Guy Faul, Harry Montgomery, Dr. J. W. Dace, Oliver Woodall and Roy Thompson.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery.