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The Obituaries you find below were typed by Connie Caldwell and then donated here for here for your pleasure. Thanks so much Connie. Galesburg Register-Mail which is online. Just click on the link to your left. It takes you straight to the Obit page with links to other pages on the paper. Thanks. Read on..... Obituaries Knox
county Galesburg Illinois Newspapers ( These are random
pages that I copied from the book this isn't the whole book) Obituary of Lida Jane Robertson - Knox, Illinois Obituary of Matthew Gilmore Reed - Knox County,
Illinois Aug 10, 1901
Ida K. Breeze-- Ida Edna Keightley, daughter of Horatio and Mary Keightley, was born in Knoxville, Illinois, Feb 04, 1858, and died at her home near Caldwell, Kansas, Jan 16, 1919, at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 12 days. She grew to womanhood in the town of her birth and was married to John Breece of Dahinda, Illinois, Dec 22, 1881. To this union six children were born, five of whom are living, Mrs. W. J. Garrow, of Chicago; Charles, of Waterloo; Mrs. Charles Stoner, Caldwell, Ian; Horatio and Wilber, of Caldwell, and Henry deceased. Mrs. Breece was a graduated of St. Mary's School a school under when auspices of Episcopal church, of which church she has been a member from childhood. The family moved from Illinois to Kansas in 1902. The husband and father preceded her about three years ago. Mrs. Breece was a good mother, a kind neighbor, and will be missed in the neighborhood. she is praised for her life and good works Her children call her blessed.
He was buried in the Home Cemetery on the Sanitarium grounds, with military honors, His friends will be sorry to hear of his death. His mother has the sympathy of many friends. John K. Breece, The subject of this sketch was born in Clinton County, Pa., Nov 08, 1853. When he was a small boy his family moved to Knox County, Ill., where he lived until 1902, when he came to Kansas and settled on the farm that was his home until the time of his death. He was united in marriage with Miss Ida Keightley, Dec 22, 1881, To this union were born six children, four boys and two girls, all of whom are living except one boy. One daughter was not able to be present at the funeral. He belonged to family of ten children, but has outlived them all except one brother. His wife and children and aged brother, with a host of friends, remain to mourn his departure. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Stoner, Aug 01, 1916. CARD of Thanks We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our husband and father; also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Ida K. Breece *********************************************************************************************************************
KNOX CO IL---Mrs. Louisa Brokaw---January 30, 1879 ****************************************************************************************************************************
GALESBURG WEEKLY MAIL--- JULY 30, 1908 HORSES KICK KILL MARTIN ROBERTSON AGED MAN KILLED LAST FRIDAY---KILLED BUT A FEW MOMENTS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. Martin Robertson, aged 67 years, feeble from many years suffering from consumption, was almost instantly killed at 11:30 this afternoon at this residence, 341 South Academy Street, dying a few moments after being arrived into the house. Mr. Robertson had started to lead the horse across the front yard to the junction of Monmouth Boulevard and South Academy streets, which land is employed for pasturage purposes. The animal was blind and when the walk was reached the horse stumbled Mr. Robertson was holding the rope near the bit and when the horse fell, it is thought that the man was struck by the fore forefeet of the animal. Mrs. A. O. Short, who resides across the street, saw the aged man fall. She rushed out of the house and by that time Messers. McClinock, Allen and E. F. Green had reached the scene. By this time Mr. Robertson was breathing with difficulty. In a few seconds after he was removed into the house he breathed his last. Dr. Franing was called and responded hurriedly but was of no avail. Life had been extinct for some time. Mr. Robertson resided at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Webber. He has a son who is in partnership with Mr. Webber in the rug manufacturing business on the public square. FORMER RESIDENT DEAD IN CHICAGO MRS. HARRIET FULLER HUNT HAD BEEN AN INVALID FOR SOME YEARS----WELL KNOWN IN GALESBURG WHERE THE FAMILY ARE PIONEERS FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED. Word has just been received in this city of the death of Mrs. Harriet Fuller Hunt which occurred at the residence of her daughter Mrs. J. D. Hullinger, 9318 Longwood Avenue, Chicago. Mrs. Hunt was the widow of the later Oliver Hunt and resided for many years at 434 North Kellogg street. Her death recalls the tragic accident which her husband, in company with Mr. Wood, met his death several years ago by drowning. Mrs. Hunt was born in Vernon, Connecticut 76 years ago. Her illness was of long standing and during the last two years she had not left the room. Attending the funeral was her son, O. F. Hunt, of Crab Orchard, Nebraska, and another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Davis of High River. Alberta, Canada but formerly of North Prairie Street, Galesburg, OBITUARY OF MRS. M. M. SKINNER--- WATAGA, ILL, July 29, 1908, Special to the Mail—Emily White Skinner, the youngest daughter of Garrett and Merrill White was born at Rio, Ill., 47 years ago, and was married to M. M. Skiner of Rockford, 21 years ago. Died there July 24, 1908, after sufferings with rheumatism for 15 years. Her last illness lasted 22 days, after a hemorrhage of the brain. She was unconscious most of the time, but passed away peacefully at the last. She was resting and waiting for her change. She was brought to Wataga with her husband, M. M. Skinner and her sister, Mary White. Her funeral was from the home of another sister, Emma Davis, the funeral service was preached by Rev. Fayne, the M. E. minister of Wataga and she was laid to rest by the side of her father. DWONS IN POST HOLE. RUSHVILLE, ILL, JULY 29, 1908, An accident that cost the life of a four year old son of George W. Raper near Littleton is a most peculiar one. The father had been preparing to build a string of fence, and had bored the hole for the posts some days previous. The little boy was at play during the afternoon not far from the house, and found one of the post holes, which were some three feet deep partly filled with water from the recent rains In some way the little boy fell head first into the hole and was drowned. He was found within a short time by his father, and every attempt was made to resuscitate him, but life was extinct. The accident is one never before paralleled in the incidents of the community, and in this section of the state. WOMAN SHOT HUSBAND DIES— QUINY, ILL. July 29, 1908—Mrs. John Logan, who was shot by her husband six weeks ago, died last night. The coroner’s jury held Logan to the grand jury. SUDDEN DEATH OF COUNTY PIONEER--- H. RAWLES, RECENTLY CELEBRATED WEDDING OF 62 YEARS! DE LONG---JULY 29, 1908—Special to the Mail—H. Rowles, one of the oldest residents of this part of the county, died here early this morning the end coming unexpectedly. Mr. and Mrs. Rowles celebrated the 62d anniversary of their marriage on the second of this month, the event being the most happily honored by their many relatives and friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEMISE FOLLOWS EXTENDED ILLNESS—MRS. SUSAN CLARK PASSED AWAY TODAY AT THEIR HOME IN THE CITY. HAD BEEN SERIOUSLY SICK FOR Number of Months—Resident here since 1904. Mrs. Susan Clark, for a number of years a resident of Galesburg, passed away this morning at 10 o0’clock at her home, no 178 S. Cedar street as the result of a stroke of paralysis which occurred last Saturday. Although Mrs. Clark has been ill since the last winter this was the immediate cause of her demise. Susan Olivia True was the daughter of Elijah and Martha True and was born in Perry, Wyoming County, New York on April 09, 1832. She came west with her parents when a child and settled in Fulton. Rock County Wis., where she lived until she was married to Samuel Church Clark, October 15,, 1853. After residing, in various places for some time the family came to Galesburg in 1894, where Mrs. Clark has since resided. Her husband died nine years ago. There survive the deceased a son, Fred > Clark, of Spokane, Washington, who will be present at the funeral, and a daughter, Miss Nellie Sue Clark of this city. Mrs. Clark was a faithful member of the Episcopal church and attended its services as long as health permitted. She was devoted to her home and family and was an ideal mother. The funeral arrangements are not completed as yet, and will be announced later. Interment will be at Janesville, Wisconsin, where the husband lies buried. W.B.SHERWOOD IS KILLED BY THE CARS—BODY TERRIBLY RUSHED – BRAKEMAN FELL THROUGH TRAIN OUT OF AURORA. W.B. Sherwood a conductor residing in this city, 495 West Brooks Street, and who was terribly crushed at an early hour last Friday died at 1:25 this morning from the effects of his injuries. Brakeman Sherwood as on a freight train pulling out of Aurora, in charge of Thomas Moline, the head brakeman, Frank Crane who was outside, was told that man had fallen through under the wheels and hastily making his way to the caboose, he applied the air stop signal. When the crew hurriedly went back along the train they came to the body of Mr. Sherwood, who was in a pitiable condition. One leg and one arm had been run over and his side frightfully crushed. He begged to be left alone as he was resting so easily, but his fellow trainmen carefully lifted him to the side of the right of way and called an ambulance which conveyed him to the hospital, where he later expired. When asked if he wished to leave any word he said he them to tell his family and friends good bye. Mr. Sherwood came to Galesburg just twenty-two years ago and has been connected with the C.B.&Q. all but six months of that time, he having planned to celebrate the anniversary of his employment soon. He was born in Abingdon on October the 9th, 1848, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sherwood. Although not a member of the Central Congregational church he was a constant attendant upon the services, his entire family being communicants. The Burlington Relief and the Fraternal Tribunes claim his allegiance. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence E. Sherwood, four sons, Mart Bradley, Franklin, Beulah and Harry, and one Daughter Miss Ruth A. A sister, Mrs. Lutha Wilson resides in Avon. Death of Mrs. Ed Stafford Word was received in this city on Thursday afternoon of the death of Mrs. Ed Stafford, who formerly resided in Galesburg. Mrs. Stafford passed away in Denver Tuesday at 2:30 as the result of acute indigestion and heart trouble. Mrs. Stafford was operated upon at the hospital here last winter and apparently completely recovered. But she was taken sick and passed away very suddenly. Tillie Lundgren was born in Galesburg August 10, 1883, and received her education in the schools of this city, Sic years ago she was united in marriage to Ed Stafford. The deceased leaves, in addition to her husband, her father, Pate Lundgreen, of Learned, Kansas, a brother Harry of Peoria, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Gillette of Hutchinson, Kas., and Mrs. Gus Anderson of this city Mrs. Stafford was a kind wife and was greatly attached to her home. DEATH OF JOHN MACK John Mack, a colored man residing at 1042 East South street, died yesterday morning at his home after a short illness. VICTORIA MAN LOST HIS REASON COPLEY, JULY 31---Special to the Mail—A. W. Lawless, who resides in Victoria, and who moved there recent-- acting very strangely a few days ago while hauling a load of cobs to Etherly. This reached a climax a little later while working in a hay field, when he became violent. He was taken to the hospital in Galesburg yesterday on the recommendation of Dr. King of Victoria. Mr. Lawless was injured by a street car sometime ago in Streator and has not been real well since that time. He is married and has a family. VICTORIA NEWS--- Mr. Blair and Mr. Nelson are in Victoria putting up a couple of monuments for Larson & Seiburg. They are from Toulon. John Norburg and wife were in town this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner were in town on business Saturday. Rev. Tharpe is expected home soon, after a couple weeks’ vacation. Miss Hilda Rode is resting easier at this writing, having plenty of help at present. Leo Sloan is in Knoxville helping his Grandma Manly. Mrs. Art Sloan and Mrs. Henderson were in Victoria shopping Friday afternoon. Miss Hilda Rode passed away Sunday morning at 930 o’clock after three weeks’ suffering leaving an aged father and one brother. She was an affectionate daughter and sister and a very kind neighbor. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Willing officiating. Mrs. Henry Woolsey of Galesburg attended the funeral services of Miss Hilda Rode, and will remain with her mother, sister and brother for awhile. A sad accident occurred in South Copley. A man named Saline fell from a cart and his head was caught in between the spokes and his neck was broken. Mrs. Frank Larson and Mrs. Jack Olmsted went this morning to assist Mrs. Henry Larson with her cooking for the threshers---very hot for man and beast. What about the poor woman over the hot stove preparing pie, cake, pudding and vegetables. I pity them, for I am one that knows. PATTEE-HARDIN WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT is made of the marriage of a Miss Mary Hardin and Mr. Fred Pattes of Monmouth, which will take place at the home of the bride’s parents’ on South First Street, August 22, 1908. Miss Hardin is well known to a large circle of Galesburg Friends. WARRANTY OF DEED--- CHARS. F. HURBURGH ET AL TO CHARS. W. ERNST. LOT 13, BLK. 1 OLOF HAWKINSON’S ADDITION, CITY. Obituary of Mrs. Sallie Bradford Sallie J. Bradford was born near Zanesville, Ohio, June 2d, 1818. She with her parents, came to Knox County, Ill, in early childhood. On Jan 05, 1837, she was united in marriage to Robert C. Benson, who preceded her in death Feb 21, 1894. She was reared and lived in the faith of the Congregational church. Her father, Charles Bradford being the first Sunday School Superintendent in Persifer township. At the time of her marriage she was the only girl in the township old enough to wed. In 1838, she with her husband, settled on the Benson homestead where she spent the whole of her married life. The first horse they lived in had not one nail used in constructing and the chimney was a hallow sveamore tree daubed with mud. She took her washing down to the reek and a flat stone served the purpose of a washboard. She is the last of the early settlers on the Knoxville road. It has been the writer’s privilege to hear his grandmother tell about the hospitality of this couple in the early days when their latch string was always out to the travelers, as they journeyed between their distant homes and friends. No one was ever refused food or lodging and the fame of Aunt Sallie, as when was always known, as an entertainer was known far and wide. Her husband was the first justice of Persifer and many knotty legal battles have been decided in this primitive home. Many of the most prominent lawyers of the day have practiced before him. After her husband’s death, she, with her son, John, lived on the home place for four or five years, after which she resided with their youngest daughter, Mrs. Wm Breece for five years, going from there to the home of her oldest daughter, Mrs. Ann Netcher, near Hamilton, Missouri, where she died Aug 01, 1908, aged 90 years and 2 months. She is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, Harmin K, of Mooresville, MO; John F. of Ely, Nevada, Mrs. Geo. Netcher of Hamilton, MO, and Mrs. William Breece, of Dahinda, IL. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Three children have gone before her. Harvey, Charles and Eliza, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her body was brought to from Hamilton, MO., to Knoxville, ILL, where funeral services were held in Huggins’s undertaking chapel conducted by Rev. R. T. Ballew. Who spoke very impressively from the 9th Psalm. The singing was by Mr. and Mrs. Hinchcliff of Galesburg, who sand beautifully three selections. The remains were laid to rest in the Knoxville Cemetery beside her husband. Another land mark and pioneer has gone to her reward. The Pallbearers were F. H. McElwain, Eamuel Sutherland, John McBeth, C. W. Harmison, Albert Bruce and J. R. Young. The above picture of fiver generations was taken at a family reunion where nearly all of her descendants were present. Under--- Persifer Chapel----- The many friends of Mrs. Sally Benson will be pained to know of her death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anne Natur in Missouri. Quite a land mark is the old home, now deserted. Many friends remember many happy and interesting hours spent with Uncle Bobby and Aunt Sally around their fireside in the past. Mr. and Mrs. Benson was the first couple married in Persifer township, on the spot of the present home of Alfred Saline. Mrs. Benson leaves one daughter in Persifer Township. Mrs. Wm Breece, o0n in Missouri, Mrs. Anne Nater, a son in Missouri Harrison Benson, and John Benson, another son, in Colorado. Mrs. Benson was buried in the Knoxville Cemetery Monday forenoon. The following were pallbearers: Messrs. John McBeth. Charles Harminson, John R. Young, Samuel Sutherland, All Breece, and Ed McElvaine. Mrs. Anne Nater and daughter, Cora, and Harrison Benson are visiting at Wm. Breece’s at present. Just twenty-four relatives and friends sat down Sunday to the dinner celebrating the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Callahan. Among those present were W. J> Callahan and wife of Elba Center, Alex Callahan, wife and daughter Stella, of Victoria; Ben Ramp, Wife and daughter Marie, Knoxville. J. W. Ramp of Galesburg; Mrs. L. S. Lambert, of Galesburg, and Miss Churchill, who is visiting at her sister’s, Mrs. Ben Ramp and Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel Sutherland and Mrs. Hannah Stevens all left wished the host and hostess many happy anniversaries Many pieces of china and glass marked the day as one of the pleasures and as souvenirs of the occasion. Only three of the original neighbors are left of those who were friends of the couple when they were married and they were present being Mrs. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sutherland. Mrs. Armstrong of Abingdon and two children are visiting relatives in this neighborhood, among them. Mrs. Austin Adams, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Nelson West and others. Haying is about finished and phew!!!! Everybody wants to-thresh at once—by all reports. Quite a few are attending the donation part at the C. B. parsonage in Galva this Tuesday afternoon. Under--- Center Prairie— Otis Seward went to Galva Tuesday to help his father bring down a threshing machine owned by Bert Addis, they started threshing the middle of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrew are the proud parents of a boy since July 28. Dr. King waited on the other and son. They are getting along nicely. A doctor was called to wait on Lester, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ahira Johnson Thursday evening. The little boy had been playing by himself and drank kerosene. He is well again but was pretty sick for awhile. Clyde Coleman went to Wyoming Saturday night. A good time was shad at Frank rice’s barn dance Friday night; Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman took their aunt, Mrs. Belle Gavin, to Oneida Sunday; where she will stay with her daughter, Mrs. John Kinney. Frank Norberg is going to Iowa on Thursday to try and rent a far for the coming year. About fifty of the young folks from around here and Victoria had a very nice time at a party given at the Grange Hall Wednesday evening. They amused themselves at playing various games. At late hour a lap supper was served consisting of cake and bananas and then the crowd departed for their respective homes saying they had enjoyed a jolly time. Mrs. Ahira Johnson is not able to be around as she is suffering with a sprained ankle. Sunday morning the young people in this community were up bright and early to be ready to attend a picnic in the beautiful grove of Mr. Bradley’s near the bridge that crossed Walnut Creek. A swing was put up which was kept busy nearly all day. Some played ball while some were boat riding. Mr. Bradley took them in the morning and they enjoyed It very much. The girls furnished the dinner and the boys brought a freezer of ice cream that was served picnic style. They must have had a nice time for they didn’t start home until about 7 o’clock. Mr. Caldwell the grocery man from the Four Corners, made his weekly calls on the Prairie Monday. The meat market of Victoria is kept busy hauling meat for the threshers. Under ----Forest Flower----Must be in Kelly Twp., Warren co or Cold brook twp. My relatives….. Miss Blanche Ferris is visiting her cousin Miss Mae Ferris. Miss Hattie Nelson returned home from Iowa Sunday, where she has spent several months she was accompanied by her brother-in-law, August Bergstrum. Mrs. John A. Terpening and children and Mrs. Hugh Armstrong spent the latter part of the week with Mrs. F. U. Glass and Messrs. ------another spot---Mrs. J. Terpening and daughters, Mrs. O. L. McCan, Mrs. Hugh Armstrong, Mrs. F. U. Glass and Messrs. Wilber Terpening, Harry Adcock, Henry Howe, Herbert Mateson, and Joe Gregory spent Monday evening with Bunker Armstrong. Mrs. F. U. Glass entertained several guests last Thursday in honor of Mrs. Hugh Armstrong of Mt. Vernon, Ill. Henry Howe and daughter Mamie and Mrs. Mitchell spent Sunday with John Mitchell and family of Utah. Mr. and Mrs. John Olson visited in Galesburg Sun day. Mrs. Ferris and daughter Mildred visited at Mark Cones at Cameron one night last week. Glenn Slaver of North Henderson is visiting his cousin, Glenn Glass. Mr. and Mr. L. C. Smith and family of Galesburg are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell. O. P. Swanson was operated on again last week at the hospital. Boys you had better look out while riding and don’t go to sleep because some woman might catch you like they did some of our other fellows’ Monday evening. Under Salem----- The Salem Cemetery association will hold their annual dinner at the Salem school yard Thursday August 27, 1908. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Please do not forget the date. Ulysses Ives and family spent Sunday with his parents near Victoria. The farmers are nearly through with the rush of their work now. This has been a busy season for them Mrs. Ulysses Ives is the possessor of a new phonograph. Mrs. Knapp and son and daughter visited their daughter, Mrs. Ed Zorkstrom and family near Altona Sunday Peter Miller spent the first of the week at Mrs. Clifford’s at Centerville. Louie De Wolfe spent Saturday night and Sunday with his wife and children. He is going with his father’s threshing machine. E. R. Mosher was under the doctors’ care the latter part of the week with stomach trouble. Ulysses Ives, was a Williamsfield caller Sunday morning. Mrs. Clarence Robinson and children of Williamsfield visited at John Robinson’s last week and picked blackberries. E. R. Mosher and wife were in Galesburg last Wednesday, having dental work done. S. O. Mosher and wife of Victoria spent Friday and Saturday with their son and family. Mrs. Alec Callahan went to Victoria Monday afternoon. She is sufferings with a very lame foot. Miss Vada Adams spent Monday evening at the home of Miss Myrtle Fahee. Soperville--- Thursday, next day. Pearson-Rosenburg Nuptials Charles Pearson and Miss Ellen Rosenburg, two well known young people of Soperville, were married this morning at ten o’clock by the Rev. N. T. Allen at his office. The couple will start housekeeping at once near Soperville. Etherly=-== South Copley Thursday August 20, 1908--- Notice: An ice cream social will be given next Saturday night Aug 22, 1908, in the east hall in Etherly. Given by the young men of Etherly M. E. Church. All are invited. AUGUST 27, 1908—THURSDAY—SAME PAPER. VICTORIA—MRS. AUGUST CARLSON DIED AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS AT HER HOME IN TRURO TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY. Mrs. Mosher and Mrs. Westfall were called to their father’s bedside last Saturday at Knoxville as Mr. James Dossett is very low with no hope of his recovery. Mrs. Sarah Bradley and son have arrived at her brother’s Ira Bulson’s and will visit her sister. Mrs. Hannah Shearers, who is suffering a great deal at this writing. She has been in Canada from there to Jew Jersey to visit daughters. -------------------------------- South Copley--- School at Wagher, Windmill and Hope schools will commence Monday. The schools have all new furniture extensive repairs and some new furniture added. These improvement with our efficient teachers and diligent pupils predict a very successful school year. All of our people attended the circus Friday at Galesburg and most of our small boys are now performing a acrobatic feats from the tops of trees, barns, etc. Rev. Willing of Victoria took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Larson, Monday. September 03, 1908 HARRY MCCONCHIE OF ONEIDA, WEDS Harry A. McConchie, a well known young man of Oneida, and Miss Ina Blanch Minium of Dubuque, Ia., were married last evening at 7 o’clock by Rev. N. T. Allen at his residence, 216 Allen’s avenue. The couple was attended by Cook Tait and Miss Genevieve Mc Conchie a Samuel McConchie of Oneida. The bride was born at Versailles, Ill., but has lived at Dubuque for a number o years. She has been visiting at Oneida for some weeks. FAMILY REUNION –48 IN ATTENDANCE DESCENDANTS OF David and Elizabeth Housh Gather along Spoon River Galesburg People Present. Maquon—Sept 2, Special to the Evening Mail--The descendants of the late David and Elizabeth Housh held a reunion on Sppon River yesterday. There were forty-eight present. Regrets were received from many who could not attend. The weather was perfect and the picnic was a success. Thje tables were loaded with choice dishes and all the justice to the excellent dinner. Byt a unanimous vote this reunion was made an annual affair and will be held the last Thursday in August each year. There are over one hundred descendants of this family. The attendance for the future will be much larger than this year. Among those present from one of town ere Mr. and Mrs. C. Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. G. Geern of Peoria Mrs. Eveline Southasoi of Kansas City mo and Mr. and Mrs. Romaster o elm wood Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of M.? David Hannah and daughter Paulina of Knoxville, Mrs. A. S. Potter and daughter Opal of Galesburg. An Impromptu program of reading and songs was given by Miss Le Vers Hughes, Miss Iris Murray Halsey Hughes, Carter Housh, Opal Potter and Lucile Hughes. Birth Record--- a baby girl was born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Ingles of West Second Street. Jennie McMasters buried in the Hermon Cemetery. Jennie McMasters buried yesterday, the funeral of Miss Jennie McMasters, who died yesterday morning of scarlet fever was held yesterday afternoon at the home. The services were very simple no one besides the immediate relatives being present on account of the malignant form of the disease. The internment was in the cemetery at Hermon. Funeral for Allen Knapp— Funeral services over the remains of the Allen Knapp who died Saturday in the Galesburg hospital were held yesterday afternoon in the M. E. church Rev. O’Hara simply addressing of consolation and comfort to the stricken relatives and sorrowing friends. The singing was in charge of the Hedding Ladies’ quartet, who sang several of the lad’s favorite songs. The pall bearers were all former class mates of the boy being Carl Fisk, Ora Atchison, Franz Hashbarger, Chas, Hibbs, Harold Chase, Glenn Andrews. A large number of friends of the lead and family were present at the services, many coming from out of town. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, consisting of cut flowers, pillows and sprays, Interment was in the Abingdon Cemetery. DEATH OF J E CLARK John E. Clark, formerly of this city but for the past year a resident of Peoria, passed away in the State hospital at that place at 11 o’clock Saturday night. A telegram was received by relatives in this city Friday night that Mr. Clark was lying at the point of death and his sons, J. E. and G. F. Clark and daughter, Mrs. C. J. Buell left Saturday morning for Peoria. September 03, 1908, Galesburg Evening Mail newspaper Victoria---- Harry Mallery was in town on business Monday. Mrs. Emily Jarnigan called on Mrs. John Heffernan and spent a pleasant afternoon Orlo and Leo Sloan from Etherley are among the pupils at the Victoria high school. Hans Anderson of West Truro was in Victoria on business. School began on August 31st with a good attendance, with Mr. White and Mrs. Sadie Quaintance as teachers. Suez School--- Our schools commenced Monday, Aug 31, with Miss Bertha Volk as teacher at the Suez school. By New Windsor….. 1918---orlo born-Brother---orlo, don---quincy, Ivan=====poke---Ulna, Mildred, & ava Post office in Williamsfield and Etherly…... Leo Everett Sloan--married—
ABSTRACT OF OBITUARY OF MARY CARIS PRICE
Daily Republican Register, Galesburg, Illinois,
Wednesday, January 25, 1899, Pg. 8, Col. 3.
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Paper---- Next three all go together were emailed to me but
I'm not sure from whom so if you sent these let me know. I saved
them to my computer but forgot to put who they were from and I love
to give credit where credit is due. Thanks!!
Mrs.
Keightley received word of the death of her youngest son,
William
P. Keightley, at the "Battle of Mountain Sanitarium", Hot Springs,
South Dakota, July 23, 1912, where he had gone for an operation. The
operation was a success and for a few days his condition was very
good, but pneumonia, set in which caused his death. He was born in
this city and grew to manhood here-- and spent his life in this
city, until about 13 years ago he went to British Columbia to his
brother but did not like it. Then to Portland Ore. where he enlisted
in Troop B., 13 Regiment of U. S. Calvary--served two and a half
years ---but was injured by his horse falling with him-- for which
injuries he was given an honorable discharge. Five years ago last
March he went West--was hoping to come back this summer. 
BEYOND THIS POINT--- ADDED APRIL 20, 2009, 3AM.....This is I typed
at the Galesburg Library from Microfilm and then there are a couple
that are donated and they are acknowledged. but thought it best for
now as I was typing directly from the newspaper and it's different
news to just add it all here at the same time. So, there are wedding
announcements, births, school news, personals, obits, ect.
