SAPP, ALONZO

The Quincy Daily Journal - Tuesday, February 12, 1907 - Page: 7


Rockport, Illinois, Boy Dies Out West - Rockport, Illinois, February 12, 1907 - Alonzo Sapp, the 22-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Sapp, formerly of this place, died at Los Angeles, California, last Tuesday morning. The deceased had been ill for several months with lung trouble, yet his death came as a shock to those near to him. The family reside in Quincy, Washington, and the mother, hoping to benefit her son's health, had taken him to California. The remains were taken to Quincy, Washington for burial. A brother, Charles Sapp, resides in this place, also Mrs. O. Dorsey, grandmother, and Mrs. C. E. Gay, an aunt, reside here.


SHAW, JOHN

JOHN SHAW'S SUDDEN DEATH


The Quincy Daily Journal - Tuesday, November 28, 1911, Page 4


At His Old Home In Summer Hill, Illinois, Where He Was Visiting
Found Dead in Bed - He Moved Here Last Fall With His Family



John Shaw, an old and hightly respected citizen of Summer Hill, Pike County, Illinois who moved to Quincy last fall, with his family was found dead in bed yesterday morning at Summer Hill while visiting relatives in his old home. Several years ago Mr. Shaw was stricken with paralysis, and had never fully recovered, and it is thought that he must have had a second stroke that caused death. He had been in Summer Hill about a week.

His wife and two daughters, the Misses Elizabeth and Aileen, of 1121 Vermont Street, were notified of his demise, and left yesterday afternoon for Summer Hill to attend the funeral. Miss Elizabeth is a trained nurse.

Deceased was about 56 years old, and was well known in the neighborhood of Summer Hill, where he had spent the most of his life.

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The Quincy Daily Whig - Friday, December 22, 1905, Page 5


QUINCY MAN DIES AT SUMMER HILL
Sudden Death of John Shaw While Visiting Relatives


John Shaw, of 1121 Vermont Street, was found dead in bed yesterday morning at Summer Hill, Illinois, where he had been for the past week visiting relatives. The news of his death reached this city yesterday morning in a message to the wife of the deceased. The cause of his sudden demise is not known but it is thought that it was due to paralysis as he had suffered a stroke some time ago.

Mr. Shaw has been a resident of Quincy but a short time, having moved here from Summer Hill several months ago. He was about 56 years old. The wife and two daughters survive. The daughters are: Miss Aileen, of this city, and Miss Elizabeth of Macomb, the latter being a trained nurse. Mrs. Shaw and daughters left yesterday afternooon for Summer Hill where the funeral will take place.


SMITH, MAUDE

The Quincy Daily Journal - Wednesday, June 04, 1913, Page 9


Mrs. Maude Smith
Died Suddenly, Leaving Husband and Four Children


Maude, wife of Francis smith, died quite suddenly at her home in this place on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Smith had a chill, and was given a glass of ice water. After drinking a few swallows she fell back and immediately expired. She leaves her husband and four children, the youngest only a babe of 4 months. Her aged mother also survives, who resides in Nebo. After a brief service at the home on Tuesday morning, the remains were taken to Nebo, the decedent's former home, where funeral services were held in the Christian Church. The decedent was a member of Rebekah Lodge, No. 505, of Rockport; Benevolent Camp, No. 3488, R.N. of A., and Pike County Mutual Union, No. 14. She was a woman much loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed in our community. Much sympathy is expressed for the four small children, who are bereft of a loving mother's care.

STONER, (nee Cory), Mrs. Minnie, Adelia

The Quincy Daily Journal - Tuesday, June 25, 1912, Page 9


The remains of Mrs. Minnie Adelia Cory, nee Stoner, were brought to Perry last Tuesday, and taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoner. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church, Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Reverend G. G. Maple, assisted by Reverend O. D. Slater, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Cory was one of the unfortunates that met death in the violent tornado that swept its path of destruction Saturday, evening, June 15, at Drexel, Missouri. The husband and three children accompanied the remains. The three children showed many bruises they had received. Mrs. Cory was 33 years old. She was born and reared in Perry. She was a most excellent woman and had a host of friends here. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was always active in church work and at the time of her death held official position in the church. The church was crowded to the doors and many were unable to gain admission. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The Fidelity Trust Company, of Kansas City, Missouri, with which Mr. Cory is connected sent a beautiful floral piece. The hasband Albert Cory, together with the children, are spending a few days with mr. Stoner and wife. The husband and parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.