A Letter From A. J. THOMPSON
Editor, Record Press
Dear Sir:
A notice of the death of Bro. Robert CLIFTON, has already appeared in your paper. Permit me as a personal friend of his, and the family, to add a few words to what has already been said.
I have known Brother CLIFTON for more than one third of a century. I knew him well when a Citizen of Crittenden County, and for the last four years, he has lived in Kuttawa, my near neighbor.
He is one man concerning whom I have never heard anything said but good. No man has stood higher in every way in the communities where he has lived than Bro. CLIFTON. He was a quite unassuming man, devoted to his home and family, honest and honorable in all his relations with his fellow men, pleasant and gentle in his ways, with always a pleasant word when he met a friend. He was as pure minded a man as I ever knew, living the Golden Rule. He never united with any Church. He was a Presbyterian in belief, but he lived in every other respect the life of an earnest Christian. No one who knew him doubted his religious life, for he lived it every day. He was a consistent Christian, a devoted husband and father, a splendid citizen, a true friend, and for more than fifty years a Mason.
He passed away peacefully late Sabbath evening, Dec. 15, 1917, and was laid to rest in Kuttawa Cemetery Monday afternoon Dec. 16, 1917.
The Funeral at the home was conducted by Revs. J. D. WOODSON and A. J. THOMPSON. There was a large crowd present, and many beautiful floral offerings. A large body of Masons, followed in procession to the Cemetery, and closed the services with the Masonic Burial service. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
They live here, and stand high in the estimation of every one. May the blessing of the loving Father abide with them is the wish and prayer of the long time friend.
A. J. THOMPSON
PERSONALS
Mrs. Chas. BURGET and two daughters of Marion, Ky., are here attending the bedside of their husband and father who is very low with paralysis and not expected to recover.
Rosiclare Sentinel
Rev. J. A. CHANDLER who was called here to preach the funeral of Charles BURGET, arrived Saturday morning and returned that afternoon, as he had an appointment which necessitated his being in Louisville Sunday morning.
Mrs. Marion CLARK and son George of Sikeston, Mo., who were called here to attend the bedside of her father, Chas. BURGETT who died at Rosiclare, Dec. 20th, returned home Saturday.
J. N. DEAN and wife, Walter McCONNELL and Rev. W. T. OAKLEY drove to Sugar Grove to attend the funeral and burial of Luther MORSE.
Misses Anna STEMBRIDGE, Bertie TRAVIS, Myrtle WALKER, Dorthy and Stella DEAN attended the funeral and burial of Luther MORSE at Sugar Grove Friday.
DEATHS
Charles Joseph BURGET was born in Baden, Germany, March 31st, 1845. He came to Marion in 1869 from Terre Haute, Indiana. He was married to Miss Susan E. PARMLEY of this county Oct. 18th, 1871. He united with the M. E. Church South of this city a few years ago, since then, every Sunday morning you would see him at his usual pew at the services in that church. He died in Rosiclare, Ills. Dec. 20th, 1917 at 2:30 P. M. His remains were brought here for burial, the funeral being conducted at the residence by the Rev. James A. CHANDLER of Louisville, Ky.
He leaves a wife, one son, John N. BURGET of Dallas, Texas and five daughters, Mrs. J. M. FRITTS, Mrs. Emmit FRITTS, and Miss Gussie of this place, Mrs. Emma HILL of Crayne, Ky., and Mrs. Marion CLARK of Sikeston, Mo.
The Record Press extends all sympathy to his loved ones.
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The word has just been received that Uncle Charlie BURGETT who has been the head carpenter in erecting the new Y. M. C. A. building, has just passed away. Mr. BURGETT resided in Marion, Ky. but has been staying at the hotel where about a week ago he was stricken with paralysis. "Uncle Charlie," as we had learned to call him, had won a place of high esteem in the hearts of the people of Rosiclare. Though he was over 73 years old he performed the difficult and important task of framing the roof and interior of the largest building in the county in masterly fashion. He took great pride in his work and in his own words "put things up to stay." Despite his years it would have taxed the efforts of many a younger man to have turned out the amount of work that he accomplished with little help and many hindrances. So long as Uncle Charlie was on the job, we were sure that the Y. M. C. A. was being put up right and would never collapse, however heavy the storm or great the crowd.
"Uncle Charlie" was a true and faithful soldier in that vast army at the rear, made up of workers in every trade and industry--an army that the President and all the country have come to recognize as of equal importance with the army at front for the winning of the present great war in behalf of human rights and freedom. His arms were the tools that he had learned to wield so skillfully. But now he has fallen in the heat of life's daily battle and some one else will have to complete the work so well begun by him. It is vastly better to wear out than to rust out and "Uncle Charlie" passed away happy in the thought that he had stayed in the harness to the end.
Nothing great and worth while is accomplished without the expenditure of much wealth and labor and sometimes at great cost of health and life. The Y. M. C. A. building will be a memorial to all who have taken part in its construction and those who have been the most closely associated with the undertaking will never forget the credit that is due Uncle Charlie for his part of the work. Every one regrets that he could not have lived to complete the building and see it in use, but;
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"There is a reaper whose name is death
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,
And the flowers that grown between."
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The promoters of the Y., M. C. A. and the corps of workers engaged in building it, join with the many others in Rosiclare who had become acquainted with "Uncle Charlie" and cherished his friendship, in expressing their profound sympathy for the bereaved ones who mourn his passing.
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He does well who does his best;
Is he weary? Let him rest,
Brothers! I have done my best,
I am weary--let me rest."
Rosiclare Sentinel
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Harrison Dane McDOWELL, born in this County in Feb. 13th, 1894, son of Jasper N. McDOWELL and Ellen PORTER McDOWELL, died Sunday morning, Dec. 30th, 1917, of measles and pneumonia, at Sackets Harbor, N. Y. where he volunteered to serve about 2 months ago.
Capt. McGLORER of Ft. Madison wired his father for instructions as to the disposition of the body and received orders to ship the remains back to his old home for burial.
The interment will take place at Pleasant Hill Church where his mother and two sister are buried; but the exact date will depend on the time the corps arrives here from the east.
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Luther MORSE Dead
John Luther MORSE was born August 18th, 1896. He professed faith in Christ and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Sugar Grove in Oct. 1907 at the age of 11 years. As he grew older he became worldly minded and for a time seemed to lose sight of God, but in his last illness he came back to God and like the "prodical son" he repented of all his sins. He said if it was God's will for him to live, he would live and serve him always; but if it was God's will for him to die, he was ready to go. His suffering was so great that in his last hours he prayed for God to take him to Heaven, out of his suffering.
He expressed regret that he had not improved his time since he had been a christian and said that he saw where he could have done so much good had he lived a true christian life all the time.
The night before he died, he called the family into his room and gave them his dying message. It was a beautiful one, and one they will never forget. He also left a message for his brother Isam, who is now in France.
He was ambitious to serve his country and joined the army but was rejected on account of organic heart trouble. He was a loving son and brother, always ready to help in any way. On account of his frail strength he had to give up farm work. He went to Detroit, Mich., and was made manager of one department of the Packard Motor Co., but gave up that position when his older brother, Lee was called to the training station at Louisville, and come home to help in harvesting the crops. His strength was not sufficient for the work and he was compelled to quit work. Not a hint of his failing strength was ever heard by his mother as long as he was able to be up. He was always cheerful, kind hearted, and generous; a friend to all.
He died Dec. 27th, 1917, at the age of 21 years 4 months and 4 days. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY in the presence of a large and sympathetic congregation. The floral offering was beautiful, the casket being completely covered with the prettiest of flowers.
Luther leaves a faithful mother, three brother, and four sisters, they being: Ruth, Lee, Isam, Carrie, Rebecca, Fannie, and Dean. Eight children, and Luther, the fifth being the first to die. His father having died a number of years ago in California.
The funeral was held in Sugar Grove church and the body laid to rest in the Sugar Grove cemetery.
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Dies In The Service Of The U. S. Government
Eugene THRELKELD only son of H. L. And Noly THRELKELD of Carrsville, Ky., died in the hospital at Camp Taylor Louisville, Ky., Dec. 29th, 1917. Measles followed by pneumonia and an operation was the cause of his death.
He was one of Livingston County's handsomest and most promising young men. And bid fair to make his mark in the world and in the service of his country. While he was the only son and only child in the THRELKELD home, yet he was not a spoiled boy.
Exemplary and manly are but feeble words to use in expressing the traits of character that belonged to this young life. Moral, religious and clean, high toned and a real patriot at heart. While in the hospital he told his father and mother that he would love to get well and come home, but said he was in the hands of his country and of his God. If he got well he would be willing to go to France or serve in the United States or go home as the government thought best and if it was the Lords will that he should not get well he was ready to die.
Such heroism is rarely manifested in one so young. He served his country well and gave his, all for the cause of human liberty. Visions of the deep blue ocean, the murderous submarine and the battle scarred fields of sunny suffering France will never cross his pathway no more.
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The boast of heraldry, The pomp of power
And all that wealth or beauty ever gave,
Await alike the inevitable hour
The paths of glory leads but to the grave.
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A treasured sacrifice in a glorious cause!
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The cause of suffering and bleeding humanity. A martyr to freedoms cause. A true soldier cheerful and loyal to the sacred oath he made to his country. A devotee at the shine of Old Glory and at the altar of his God.
Peace to his ashes! And while his body lies in the beautiful cemetery at Marion, Ky., where it was laid by tender and loving hands on New Years day 1918. His memory lives in the hearts of hundreds of kind friends who shall never forget that he died in a glorious cause and shall have his reward in this world and in the world to come.
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Robert Calvin WORLEY an aged citizen died at the home of Mrs. Josie WORLEY near the northern city limits, Sunday night Dec. 23, 1917 at 9 o'clock. He was not ill but a few days with the disease incident to old age. He was born in 1836, Sept. 19th, in Smith County, Tennessee, and came to this section over 50 years ago, and was generally and favorably known. He followed gun smithing for several years. He was a charter member of Crooked Creek Baptist church and lived up to the tenets of the church at all times. His sickness dated back only a week prior to his death. He was never married and is survived by two brothers, J. D. WORLEY of this city and M. T. WORLEY of the Forest Grove section. His remains were interred Monday afternoon at Crooked Creek. Rev. Rufus R. ROBINSON officiated.
SALEM
Mrs. Alda WOLFORD and daughter, Miss Willie, attended the Eugene THRELKELD funeral services in Marion Monday.
Soldier Boy Dies In New York
Madison Barracks, Dec. 30, 1917
The sad news of the death of one of our Crittenden County Boys, who died at Madison Barracks, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1917, was flashed over the wires, Sunday evening, Dec. 30, 1917.
The message read as follows:
"Jasper Newton McDOWELL, Marion, Ky.
Your Son;
Harrison Daine McDOWELL, died at Port Hospital, this morning. Please advise at once as to disposal of remains;
Upon Receiving this message a telegram was sent immediately for the return of the remains to Marion, Ky.
The deceased is the youngest son of Jasper Newton McDOWELL and Margrett Ellen McDOWELL who was before her marriage a Miss PORTER. The deceased is survived by two own sisters and own brother, and three half sisters, namely own sisters, Mrs. Martin SUTTON, of Iron Hill, Ky. and Mrs. Bob SUTTON of Crayne, Ky., M. B. McDOWELL, brother, of Nampa, Idaho, half sisters, Mrs. Newt THOMAS, of Weston, Ky., Mrs. James TRAVIS, of Marion, Ky., Mrs. John S. THOMAS, of Clarkton, Mo. and father Jasper Newton McDOWELL of Marion, Ky. His mother proceding him to the grave 16 years ago.
The deceased was born in Crittenden County, Ky. March 13, 1894, living with his Father till Feb. 1914, when he thought that father had cared for him long enough, he and his brother M. B. McDOWELL went west to establish them a home of their own, and has remained there every since, coming home only once. He volunteered in the U. S. Artillery, Nov. 5th, 1917, and was transferred to Madison Barracks, N. Y. under Capt. McGLOVER, where he died as above stated.
He was 23 years, 5 months, 15 days old, and professed faith in Christ at Sugar Grove, some 8 years ago, Bro. Frank TRAVIS was talking to him when he made his profession. Bro. TRAVIS says he made a bright profession. Dane was a good boy. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY in Pleasant Hill Church in the presence of a large sympathetic congregation. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The grave was covered with the prettiest of flowers.
PERSONALS
R. C. THRELKELD and wife, Lamar and Willie THRELKELD, Mrs. Jake LOVE and daughters, Misses Willah and Mamie, Miss May STALLIONS, Frank MINNER and Roscoe FAULKNER of Carrsville attended the funeral of Eugene THRELKELD here Tuesday.
John ALLOWAY, Veteran Miller, Passes Away
Mr. John ALLOWAY, a pioneer miller of this section, died at his home in Clay early Thursday morning at the advanced age of ninety-four years.
Mr. ALLOWAY was a miller for many years at Commercial Point near Sturgis, and was widely known among the people of this section. He retired from active business a number of years ago, turning it over to his sons, Messrs. Fred and Frank ALLOWAY of Clay and Sturgis, who survive him. Mr. ALLOWAY is also survived by his second wife.
--Providence Enterprise
DEATHS
Miss Clara Bell HAMBY.--24 years old a popular girl of 1005 South Eleventh Street, died Monday night of unknown causes. She had been ill but a few hours. According to members of the household, the physicians who attended her could not determine the cause of her death.
Miss HAMBY, come to Paducah a year ago from her home at Blodgett, Mo. and was an expert hosiery worker, employed at the Paducah Hosiery Mills. She was a member of the Baptist Church since childhood and made her home with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. PIERCE. She was stricken suddenly, Sunday afternoon, and died at 10:25 o'clock in spite of all administrations of doctors and nurse.
The funeral will be held from the PIERCE home at two o'clock this afternoon, with the Rev. Charles GREGSTEN, of the Ninth street church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Miss Clara Bell was born in Crittenden County, Ky. in Aug. 9, 1893, and died Dec. 27, 1917.
Clara died near Blodgett, Mo.
She leaves, Father, W. F. HAMBY of Blodgett, Mo. One sister, Mrs. Nannie MORSE of Princeton, Ky. Four Brothers, Lem, W. P. and Lacy of Blodgett, Val of Vanduser, Mo.
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The remains of Paul McCONNELL, the 12-year-old son of Rev. R. T. McCONNELL, arrived here Monday evening from Madisonville, Ky., where he died in a hospital Sunday. He was taken from Hanson, Ky., the present home of the McCONNELLs, to the hospital for treatment for meningitis but the treatment was of no avail and he soon succumbed, to the dread disease.
The funeral was preached at one o'clock Tuesday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. J. PICKENS, and Mr. PICKENS, Rev. H. R. SHORT officiating, and the interment was at the new cemetery.
His mother was Miss Clementine SCOTT, of Lyon Co., she being the second wife of the Rev. McCONNELL. They have many friends and relatives here who sympathize with them in the loss of this fine boy, just nearing manhood.
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Mary REED, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avery H. REED, died at the REED home Wednesday, Jan. 9th, 1918 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of diphtheria. She had been ill several days but it was not generally known and the news that Mr. and Mrs. REED had lost their baby, spread through the city it caused profound sorrow and sympathy was expressed on all sides for these estimable people. The little one was laid to rest in the new cemetery.
The pall bearers being O. S. DENNY, J. N. BOSTON, A. C. MOORE and J. G. ROCHESTER.
Words of Commendation for
Rawls HUGHES, Dec'd
Dallas, Texas, Jan. 8, 1918
Mrs. Birdie HUGHES, Marion, Ky.
Dear Mrs. HUGHES:--
Though I know that no words of mine can bring comfort to your sorely tried heart yet I can not refrain from writing to you to express my deep and heartfelt sympathy in your affliction. Knowing your husband as intimately as I did, I can understand what a blow his death is to you. He was a man whose place will not be easily filled in the world; how impossible to fill in his home. You are, even in your loss, fortunate in this; he left behind him a name unsullied, and which should be a priceless legacy to his friends and to you. His life was so pure and his faithfulness so undoubted, every one knew him to be an honest and upright citizen. I hope he has gone to the home prepared for those who love and faithfully serve Him; and if so this should comfort you. You can have the hope of meeting him one day in a better and a happier union than the ties that bound you here on earth. You will know no more parting there.
I pray God to temper your affliction and give you strength to endure it. May He, in his own good time give the peace that will enable you to wait with patience until He shall call you to your loved one in heaven.
If I can be of any assistance to you, let me know. In the meantime, cheer up, the Lord is with you.
Yours sincerely,
Rev. E. S. MOODY
SEVEN SPRINGS
A little child of Floyd STINNETT, who lives near Frances, died, and was buried at the KOON graveyard last week.
DEATHS
Frances Marion WRING, one of Crittenden county's best known and most highly respected citizens, passed away at his home near Emmaus church, Jan. 12, 1918.
He was born near Lamasco, Lyon county, Jan. 1, 1864, making him 54 years and 11 days old.
He was married to Miss Harriet HOWARD, May 13, 1884. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive him. They being Ella, wife of Wm. McCLURE, Jr., of Pinckneyville; Herschel, of Frances; Viola, wife of Fred WHITE, and Muriel, wife of Ervan JONES, of Mexico, (this county.) Besides his wife, four children and six grandchildren, he leaves five brothers and four sisters together with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His father and mother having preceeded him to his grave several years ago.
He professed faith in Christ in Oct. 1890, uniting with Emmaus Baptist church, afterward joining TYNER's Chapel M. E. South, where he lived a consistent member until God called him up higher.
Marion--as he was commonly called--was a kind and loving husband and father, and as a neighbor, he could not be excelled; ever ready to do any deed of kindness.
He had been a constant sufferer for more that five years with that incurable disease, cancer of the stomach. He bore his sufferings uncomplainingly and often during the few weeks he was confined to his bed he spoke of dying as if he were going on a journey, and expressed his willingness to go. His only regret that of leaving his wife and children all alone.
The funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 14, 1918, by Rev. J. C. KINSOLVING in the presence of a concourse of friends after which the body was laid to rest in TYNER's Chapel cemetery to await resurrection morn.
--A Friend
ELVIS HODGE IS DROWNED
While Working On Pump In
Rosiclare Mines 500 ft. In Ground
Last Thursday evening, while repairing machinery in the mines at Rosiclare, Ill. Elvis HODGE drowned. He was about 500 feet under ground when a bulkhead gave way and flooded the shaft, he was working in, causing his death together with another man and three mules. The water rose to a depth of more than one hundred feet. Pumps were put in action to lift the water, but up to the time of going to press, the bodies had not been recovered, the pumps being insufficient to remove the water which continues to flow into the shaft. It may be several days before the water can be removed and the bodies recovered. Elvis had been working there for some time, having lived here.
His heartbroken wife is the only daughter of Charles ZANONE of this city. Mr. ZANONE went to the scene immediately upon hearing of the sad catastrophe. The family has the sympathy of many friends here.
--Smithland Enterprise
ROSICLAIRE MINES FLOODS
Two Men and Three Mules Entombed--
Water 100 Feet Deep in Shaft
Last Thursday evening Rosiclare Fluor Spar Mines flooded because of a break in a concrete dam and entombed two of the workmen, Chas. I. HAWKINS and Elvis HODGE. The concrete dam, which was several [illegible] thick and reinforced by steel had served to keep the water back from an abandoned mine at Fairview and appeared absolutely safe, but the violent on[illegible] of water caused by a cave-in at the abandoned mine had no respect for concrete or steel. There is no doubt but that the two men have perished. Even had they escaped drowning, which is almost impossible, they would have died from other causes.
The mines have been short of fuel for some time and have been barely able to keep their pumping machinery running, having only wood and what coal the Fairview Mines could spare them for fuel. This condition is no doubt responsible for there not being many more lives lost. Had the mines been running to full capacity and all of the underground men at work many more lives would have been lost.
Mr. HAWKINS was one of the County's best citizens, an upright Christian gentleman and a trustworthy employee. His family, his community and his employers will feel a distinct loss. We know nothing of Mr. HODGE the other unfortunate employee.
Up until noon Wednesday, little or no progress has been made in the effort to pump the water out of the mine and recover the bodies.
Hardin Independent
DEATHS
David F. CHAMPION died at Hopkinsville Monday morning, and the remains were brought here Monday evening and taken to the home of Henry HUGHES, his brother-in-law. The remains were taken to his old home in Livingston county for interment. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Rosa ASHLEY, and five children all about grown.
He was a member of the old Salem Baptist church, and has two brothers surviving him. Pink CHAMPION, of Marion; and Cam CHAMPION, of Hampton.
FRANCES
Johnny CHARLES of Livingston Co. for burial last week.
Mrs. Willene CLARK, wife of Joe CLARK died Tuesday and was buried at Crayne Cemetery Thursday, she had not been well since September when she stood an operation for appendicitis.
Quite a number from this place attended the burial of Mrs. Willene CLARK at Crayne Thursday.
IN MEMORIAM
Willine ORDWAY CLARK was born April 1, 1899. She was married to Joe W. CLARK, May 6, 1917. Died January 22, 1918 age eighteen years eight months and six days. She was next to the youngest daughter of Will and Julia ORDWAY of Crayne, Ky. She professed religion at Crayne March 19, 1913, when 14 years old, and joined the Presbyterian Church. She and her youngest sister were both received into the membership of the Presbyterian Church at the same time by Rev. James F. PRICE. She was a consistent and faithful church member from the day of her espousal to Christ and joining the church, to the day of her death. She was organist at Crayne for several years and was always faithful yet unassuming in this position, when at church services at other places she would willingly play, but with that reserve and modesty so becoming a true lady.
She bore her afflictions with much patience, never complaining. She knew everything to the last; a few minutes before she died she put her arms around Joe's neck and asked him to raise her up that she might die easy.
The funeral services were held at cemetery there. The funeral was preached by the Rev. John KING. Rev. J. F. PRICE assisted in the services.
The people at Crayne were very kind. About thirty men worked on the road between the church and the cemetery the day before the burying, getting it in a condition that the hearse could pass over it. They shoveled snow and dragged the road, as passage would have been impossible without this work.
Bro. McCASLIN had the church house well heated so that everybody was comfortable. A large crowd was present, the church house being full, to pay the last tokens of respect to a beloved member of the community.
NEW SALEM
Mrs. Bettie CROSON, who formerly lived here, died in Livingston county and was buried at Union Tuesday last.
Judge DIXON Drops Dead
A Henderson, Ky., telegram says: Circuit Judge Sam V. DIXON droped dead this morning as he was preparing to leave home for the court house. Acute indigestion was the cause.
He was a brother of the late Dr. John O. DIXON of this city. His niece Mrs. W. M. NUNN resides here, and his nephew Galen DIXON at Tolu.
PERSONALS
W. M. NUNN attended the funeral and burial of Judge Sam V. DIXON at Henderson, Ky., last week.
Galen DIXON was here Friday enroute to Henderson to the funeral and burial of his uncle, Judge Sam V. DIXON.
LEVIAS
Mrs. Bettie CROSON was burried at Union Cemetery Tuesday, the grave was dug on Monday, but the weather was so bad and the roads so slick, they could not get here with the corpse until Tuesday.
The Remains Of A Female Infant
Found In Stable Near Sheridan
Last Wednesday night when Lacy MOORE went to the stable to feed he found a curious looking bundle hid in the hay, which upon close examination proved to be the remains of a baby girl wrapped up in a paper and baby blanket. Mr. MOORE hastiley summoned his brother-in-law, C. W. LOVE, and they decided that the officials here be notified at once. Judge R. L. MOORE, and County Attorney John MOORE went out there Thursday morning and as Sheriff GILLILAND had summoned a jury the inquest was soon held, and the verdict was that the child had been murdered. It had scars cut on the back of its head suspicious persons are being watched and an arrest may be made at any time.
THE COUNTY HAS OFFERED $100.00 REWARD. Notice of it appears elsewhere in this issue.
100.00 REWARD
Crittenden County Court. Special Term February 5th., 1918. Present and Presiding, R. L. MOORE, Judge.
It appearing that on the night of January 26th., 1918, W. L. MOORE found in his hay loft in Crittenden County, Kentucky, a baby girl about two or three weeks old, same being dead, and a jury having declared that the child had been murdered, and up to this time there being no evidence of the guilt of the person or persons guilty of said crime, and in order to apprehend and bring to trial the person or persons responsible for the murder of said child, a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, is hereby offered for the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons guilty of said crime.
R. L. MOORE,
Judge
A Copy Attest:
L. E. GUESS, Clerk,
Crittenden County Court
SALEM
George HODGE, (colored,) prominent among his people of Livingston, was buried at Mt. Zion Friday.
Died at his home near Mullikan, Carol LEVAN, an aged and highly respected citizen. Mr. LEVAN was a deacon and zealous member of Dyer Hill church. His life a blessing to the community.
PERSONALS
Miss Carrie McCONNELL, of Detroit, Mich., arrived Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral and burial of her brother, Clyde McCONNELL.
Rev. R. T. McCONNELL, of Hanson, Ky., came over this week to attend the funeral and burial of his cousin, Clyde McCONNELL.
Mrs. Annie LEMON and her children, of Providence, arrived Wednesday to attend the funeral and burial of her brother, Clyde McCONNELL.
J. W. ALLEN, of Denver, Colo., a brother of Mrs. Clyde McCONNELL, arrived yesterday to be with his sister and to attend the burial of her husband.
David ALLEN, of Denver, Colo., the father of Mrs. Clyde McCONNELL, arrived here with the remains of his son-in-law, having gone to him when he heard he was ill in Kansas City.
Walter McCONNELL who went to Kansas City last week to be with his brother Clyde McCONNELL in his last days arrived here Tuesday morning with the remains of his brother. The family of the deceased came also.
Myrtle McDOWELL, of Nampa, Idaho, who was here several weeks on a visit having been called here on account of the death of his brother, Dave McDOWELL, left last week for home going via Kansas City to see his friend Clyde McCONNELL where he stayed until the end. After Walter McCONNELL and the family of Clyde McCONNELL left Kansas City, Mo., for this city, Mr. McDOWELL departed for his home in the far west at Nampa, Idaho.
DEATHS
One of the saddest and most pathetic deaths which has ever grieved this community was that of Clyde McCONNELL, of Nampa, Idaho, which occurred in a hospital at Kansas City, Mo., last Sunday morning, Feb. 10th, at 1:30 o'clock, after a month's illness of erysipelas and bronchial pneumonia. With him when the end came were his wife, his brother, Walter McCONNELL, of this city; his father-in-law, David ALLEN, and his brother-in-law, J. W. ALLEN, of Denver, Colo.; and his friend and neighbor Myrtle McDOWELL, of Nampa, Idaho, all of whom had hastened to his bedside when they heard he was critically ill.
The remains accompanied by his widow and the relatives named, arrive here Tuesday morning and were taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCONNELL, where the funeral was preached Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. T. C. NEWMAN, assisted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY.
The interment took place at the new cemetery under the auspices of the Woodmen of The World of which he was a member. There were many and beautiful floral offerings, as evidence of the esteem in which the deceased and his family are held here where he was raised and grew to young manhood.
The deceased was born near Deanwood on the Shady Grove road May 20th, 1883, and was therefore in his 35th year.
He professed faith in Christ at Sugar Grove in 1901.
He was maried to Miss Ora ALLEN, daughter of David W. ALLEN, Sept. 2nd, 1906, and she, with three children survives him. He is also survived by his parents and three brothers, Walter and Marion, of this city, and Charles, of El Paso, Texas, a soldier in the U. S. army. Five sisters survive, they being Mesdames Annie LEMON, of Providence; Florence HANDLIN and Olive FLANARY, of this city, and Miss Carrie, of Detroit, Mich.
Clyde McCONNELL has been living in the west for the past 8 years. He lived one year in Kansas and then moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he owned a good farm and was esteemed highly. He is remembered and greatly beloved here and in the Iron Hill section where he was born, reared and attended school, and many friends will be grieved to hear of his untimely death.
PROMINENT CLAY WOMAN
Found Dead in Out of The Way Place
by Friends--Three Men Under Arrest
Clay, Ky., Feb. 7.--One of the most sensational crimes that has ever been committed in the county was brought to light Thursday morning at 11 o'clock when the dead body of Mrs. Joey VANCE SPARKS was found in old livery barn or stable on the I. C. railroad near the court house in this city.
Jake HICKS, a white man of about fifty years of age, who, together with his son, Heber HICKS, aged about 19, have been selling cultivators here for the past several months, are thought to be connected with the crime. Young HICKS skipped the country about a week or ten days ago. Jake HICKS, and two negroes, Jim and Casey, they are called, were placed under arrest this morning.
Mrs. SPARKS was thought to have been visiting relatives in some nearby town by her mother. She had not been at home for the past two or three weeks. Being away a little longer than usual, her mother began to make inquiries about her.
Mrs. VANCE asked some friends to find where her daughter was with young HICKS. Young HICKS being out of town, these friends asked Jim, one of the negroes, where HICKS and Mrs. SPARKS were. He said he did not know. Jim stated that something had been buried in the old stable about twelve days before; that young HICKS had returned that morning about four o'clock with something in a buggy, calling it whiskey, and ordering him to town.
These friends, together with the negro went to the barn and upon removing the planks, digging into the grave found the body of Mrs. SPARKS.
The grave was dug in an old office room in the stable and the planks in the floor were sawed and were nailed back. This room was very dark and enclosed an old well. The barn was rented and used to keep horses belonging to the HICKS'. Over the grave were placed old rags and sacks of every description.
The body was carried to an undertaker's establishment in this city to await a post-mortem examination and inquest.
Upon examination a bullet was found to have gone through her body just under the left arm, ranging toward the heart, and is thought to have been a 38 calibre. Her body was powder burned over the heart.
When she was found her body was not in a very decomposed state. Her third or ring finger on the left hand was nearly severed. She was nicely dressed in a coat suit and on her hair was a veil. She had on a glove on one hand and her diamond and ruby rings were gone.
Jim, one of the negroes, who was hired to dig the grave by young HICKS in which Mrs. SPARKS was buried, said that Heber HICKS told him that he was going to bury some government whiskey which he had stolen.
Physicians say the body has appearance of not having been dead over 24 or 48 hours; that her joints were not stiff that the body was not entirely rigid, which in most cases indicate a recent death. They also state her neck was red which shows she was possibly choked. However, the negro (Jim) states that the body was dead and buried January 21.
Young HICKS went to VANCE home about two weeks ago and told Mrs. VANCE that he and Mrs. SPARKS were going to Madisonville, and that was the last time she was seen alive by her mother.
A telegram has been sent to Cynthiana to arrest young HICKS, who is thought to be there.
HICKS and his son lived at Cynthiana, Ky., before coming here. The elder HICKS had been a lover of Mrs. SPARKS, and his wife was here during the holidays and tried to keep him from going with Mrs. SPARKS, but without success, and returned home.
The HICKS' men had a Winton Six automobile and were high rollers.
HICKS, together with the negroes were carried to Henderson over the I. C., this afternoon for safe keeping, as mob violence was feared.
Coroner's jury did not return a verdict, owing to the absence of one of the negroes who was taken to Henderson, and will not be finished until his return.
Young HICKS was arrested late this afternoon at Cynthiana.
She is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Will VANCE of this city and a sister of Charlie and Sam VANCE of Providence. She is 24 years old.
Mrs. SPARKS has been a widow about two years, her husband died at Morganfield. She has two children, a boy and a girl, about four and six years of age. In every way she was beautiful and was one of the most attractive girls of Clay. The entire town was profoundly shocked at the tragedy and the news was rapidly carried to every home in the city. The sincere sympathy of the town had been extended to the aged parents of the deceased, who are heart broken.
--Dixon Journal
DEATH CLAIMS BELOVED LADY
Mrs. Lossie E. GILBERT Succumbs to
Grim Reaper at Lisman When
Pneumonia Sets In
Mrs. Jettie NICHOLS GILBERT, wife of Dr. L. E. GILBERT, and one of the best known and beloved women of this section, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. NICHOLS, at Lisman Wednesday morning at five o'clock.
Mrs. GILBERT had been very low for several weeks from blood poisoning as the result of frostbitten feet, but the trouble seemed yielding to treatment when a complication of pneumonia set up and a decline followed which rapidly ended in death.
The deceased was a refined, lovely woman, a devout Christian and active in the religious and social life of the community in which she lived. She was universally esteemed and her death brings profound sorrow to all who knew her and appreciated her great worth.
Mrs. GILBERT was about thirty years old and is survived by her husband, parents, and a sister, Mrs. Lloyd BAKER, of Lisman.
Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at two o'clock which were conducted by Rev. Jas. F. PRICE of Marion and Rev. Wallace CLIFT, of this city, followed by interment in the churchyard.
--Providence Enterprise
DIES FAR FROM HOME
Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL Crosses
The Dark River At Tucson, Arizona
Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McCONNELL died of tuberculosis at Tucson, Arizona Wednesday night at midnight. Her parents who accompanied her west in January in search of health were with her when the end came. She was conscious until the last moment and told her parents what arrangments she desired at her funeral and burial, and selected her pall bearers from among her girl friends.
Mr. and Mrs. McCONNELL left Tucson, Arizona with the remains Thursday night, but on account of a late train, which was delayed still further by a freight wreck they did not reach Marion until Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Many friends were at the station to meet them and to offer condolence.
The beloved remains were taken to the old home where a wealth of flowers were in waiting, sweet, silent, witnesses to the popularity of the deceased in this her home. The funeral was preached Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and the burial was in the new Cemetery. Rev. J. B. TROTTER officiating and the following young ladies acting as pall bearers Misses Sarah JACKSON and Mary RAY of Fredonia, Irma PERRY, Martha WILBORN, Rowena WILLIAMS, Elizabeth ROCHESTER, Nell TROTTER, Leona MILLER, Joanna RANKIN and Jewell RANKIN.
The deceased was born Nov. 29th, 1894, and in her early childhood she professed faith in Christ, but was not a member of any church. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother Homer McCONNELL of this city.
The new mound in the "Silent City" was covered with beautiful flowers tokens, of love from her associates who were devoted to her and greatly grieved at her untimely taking away. Mr. and Mrs. McCONNELL have the sympathy of every one in the loss of their first born and only daughter, who was a sweet gentle and lovable girl.
SEVEN SPRINGS
Mrs. Elizabeth PERRIAN died at her home in this vicinity Saturday evening Feb. 16, 1918, after a lingering illness of several months, she was afflicted with Bright's Desease. Her remains were interred at Dycusburg Cemetery on Sunday evening. Brother Charley HILL made a very impressive talk. Mrs. PERRIAN was born in Virginia, in 1829, was married to Matthew HENRY, in 1847. He died, and she was then married to Barnett PERRIAN, who preceeded her to the grave many years ago. Mrs. PERRIAN was near 90 years of age. She professed faith in Christ at an early age, and lived a consistent Christian life until death, she was a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church, at the time of her death and had been for many years. She was the mother of twelve children. Mrs. PERRIAN spoke of dying many times during her long illness, and always expressed her willingness to go, she was conscious to the last, and told her friends and loved ones to prepare to meet their God, told them the songs she wanted sung at her funeral, and also the scripture she wanted read.
PERSONALS
Charles GLENN, of West Tennessee, attended the funeral and burial of his niece, Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL.
Mrs. John JONES, of Kuttawa, attended the funeral and burial of her niece, Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL.
Clarence GLENN, deputy warden of the branch penitentiary at Eddyville, was here to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL.
Mesdames Henry F. HAMMACK, Wm. C. CARNAHAN and Rev. J. B. TROTTER went to Princeton Monday to meet W. T. McCONNELL and wife, who were returning from Arizona with the remains of their daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. PARRISH of Clay, Ky., were here Tuesday to attend the funeral of Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL, Mrs. Verna NICHOLS accompanied them, they are the daughters of J. F. CASNER whose wife is a sister of W. T. McCONNELL.
Senator Seldon R. GLENN, of Frankfort, who arrived on the morning train Tuesday, left in the afternoon to return to Frankfort. Important bills were pending demanding his presence at the State capital. He came to attend the funeral of his niece Miss Janie Ray McCONNELL.
DYCUSBURG
Mrs. Elizabeth PERRIN, age 88, died at her home near here Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The interment took place Sunday at the Dycusburg cemetery. Rev. J. C. KINSOLVING, of Emmaus, conducted the funeral services in the midst of a host of relatives and friends.
DEATHS
D. W. BROOKSHIRE, an aged soldier, died Friday morning Feb. 15, at his home on east Depot Street, in this city, of La Grippe. He had not been well all winter, but his family did not realize he was so near death. His physician was called to see him Thursday afternoon, and left medicene and informed his family that he was in a right bad shape. His wife was up and gave him medicine at 2 o'clock, and got up at 4 to give him another dose, and found him dead in bed as if asleep, he had passed away with out a struggle. The funeral was preached at his home Saturday morning, by Rev's Hosea PARIS, and J. B. TROTTER, and the interment took place at Crayne in the presence of a large concourse of friends and old neighbors.
David Watts BROOKSHIRE was born near Deer Creek, this county Feb. 2nd, 1840, and was therefore just 78 years of age, most of which was spent in this county, he lived in Ill's a short time, and was absent from this county while in the Union Army. He was shot in the ankle in the first battle he was in at Fort Donalson, and carried the bullet to his grave. He was seriously wounded Apr. 7, 1862, in the great battle around Shiloh, a bullet passing through him, across his hip, just missing his spinal column. The Surgeon who dressed the wound passed a silk cloth back and forth through the wound to remove all danger of infection. He never recovered entirely from this wound, but suffered with it all his life. Mr. BROOKSHIRE was a member of Co. E. 48Inf. and his death removes all but six members of that famous band.
The six surviving are J. Mac WALKER, and G. W. L. NISBET, of Marion, I. B. F. HODGE, Arkansas, S. A. DAVIDSON, Levias, Hugh McMASTER, Irma, Joseph MASON, Cave In Rock, Ill.
He was married Oct 27th, 1864 to Miss Letha Jane LONG, and she with five children survive him, one son, Wyatt, of Dixon, Ky. and 4 daughters, George Ann wife of Will MALNEY, of Mattoon, Mary Tom, wife of Joel MOORE of this city, Minnie, wife of Frank CRAYNE of Zillah, Wash. and Ida wife of Oscar WOODALL of Enon, two sisters also survive him they being Mrs. Gus KIMSEY of Winfield, Kansas, and Mrs. Mary JOHNDREW of California, and two half brothers, Al and Newt of Winfield, Kansas.
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Rev. James Riley CLARK died at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday morning of tuberculosis of the brain. He was in his 70th year, having been born July 26th, 1848.
Parmelea C. BURKLOW was his wife's maiden name, and she with seven children survive him, their names being Elvy, wife of Gid RUSHING; Mattie, wife of Hosea HUNT; Nannie, wife of Robert E. ALLEN, of Arenzville, Ill.; Nellie, wife of James HUNT; Wm. and Frank, who live somewhere in Missouri; and Prof. Edward CLARK, of this city. Two brothers survive, being Lemuel and O. Louis CLARK, and four sisters, Harriet HUGHES, Callie JENNINGS, Lucy Jane JAMES and Mary E. McNEELY.
The deceased was born in Smith county, Tenn., and moved here with his parents when an infant and has lived here his three score and ten years.
He was a member for many years of the Primitive Baptist church at Pleasant Hill but later moved his membership to the Sec. Baptist church in this city. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church of this city, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Hosea PARIS, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and the remains were buried in the PARIS graveyard.
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Wm. F. McCONNELL, of Shady Grove, a bachelor, died Monday evening at his home in Shady Grove of asthma and other bronchial troubles. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday in the Olive Branch graveyard.
He is survived by four brothers, John C., of the Cave Spring section; Thomas J., of this city; Richard T., of Hanson, Ky., and Jefferson D., of Shady Grove; and two sisters, Mrs. A. J. PICKENS, of this city, and Mrs. S. A. CLEMENT, of Leitchfield.
He was born Aug. 1858, and was therefore in his 60th year, and was a member of the Methodist church.
ANOTHER DEATH AT CLAY, KY.
Paducah Boy Murdered In Cold
Blood And No Positive Clew
Has Been Found
Frank C. BEADLES, a Paducah boy, was shot and killed at Clay, Ky., Sunday night, according to a message received by his mother, Mrs. M. C. BEADLES of 1029 Madison street. The details were not given, but according to report received here this morning by the West Kentucky Coal company, several men have been arrested. The body will be brought to Paducah at 6:10 o'clock this evening and will be taken to the residence of his mother.
BEADLES was employed as a butcher in the commissary of the coal company there, entering the company's employ about two months ago.
Mr. BEADLES was 25 years old. He was for several years a grocery clerk and left Paducah about a year ago.
He is survived by his mother, and two sisters, Mrs. K. H. BEYER, of Henderson, and Mrs. E. N. ANDERSON of Clay; and three brothers, Conductor Pete BEADLES and James BEADLES of Paducah; and Berney C. BEADLES of Shreveport, La.
The remains will probably be taken to Wingo, Ky.
MACK LOGAN AND FRANK TRIBBLE
Are Convicted of Manslaughter for
Killing Police Chief, KEACH, of
Dawson Springs, Ky.
Madisonville, Ky., Feb. 23--Mack LOGAN and Frank TRIBBLE were found guilty of manslaughter today and were sentenced to two and one half years in the penitentiary.
They were indicted for wilful murder, following the killing of Chief of Police KEACH at Dawson Springs. The jury took the case last night but could not reach a verdict and did not agree until shortly before noon today. An appeal will be taken.
At the first trial held in November, 1916 LOGAN was sentenced to the penitentiary for fifteen years and TRIBBLE for three years. The court of appeals reversed the lower court and granted a new trial.
KEACH formerly was Marshal at Fredonia, and has visited Marion often, and was known to many of our people.
Pearl SIGLER's Mother Passes
Away At Shady Grove
Mrs. Margaret SIGLER, a highly esteemed old lady of Caldwell county, died suddenly near Shady Grove, Tuesday evening Feb. 19th. The deceased was the widow of E. U. SIGLER, who has been dead thirty years. She was about eighty-five years old and is survived by four sons and two daughters. They are Dave, James, Pearl and Utley SIGLER, Mrs. James HOPKINS, of Shady Grove, and Mrs. Margaret HUGHES of Providence. The remains were buried at Shady Grove Thursday. Pearl SIGLER a son lives here. He and his family attended the funeral and burial. An obituary is published elsewhere in this issue.
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Margaret Ann SIGLER passed away at the home of her son, Utley SIGLER, near Shady Grove, Tuesday evening, Feb. 19th, at 2:30 o'clock, after a few hours illness of a paralytic stroke.
She was married to the Rev. Frances SIGLER in 1857, and he preceeded her to the grave thirty-eight years ago. To this union was born eleven children, one dying in infancy. The surviving children are David, Jim, Mrs. Steve MORSE, of Shady Grove; Pearl SIGLER, of Marion; Utley, of Shady Grove; Mrs. Margaret HUGHES, of Providence; Mrs. Jim HOPKINS, of Shady Grove. She leaves fifty-one grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, one brother, Wm. SIGLER of Providence, and one sister, Mrs. Green McKEENEY, of Ina, Ill., besides a host of friends and relatives who mourn her loss.
She professed faith in Christ in early life and later united with the Methodist church at Shady Grove, where she remained a faithful member and a loyal Christian until her death. Grandmother had read the old bible through 27 times and the New Testament 47 times. Grandmother was 86 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Shady Grove conducted by Rev. SIPES, of that place, Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, and the remains were laid to rest in the Shady Grove graveyard.
A loving mother and grandmother so kind and true, has gone to rest. Her chair is vacant which never can be filled. Her home will never be the same as it did in the days that have passed and gone by. We cannot weep for her for she was ready and waiting for the time to come to go to that home above, which was prepared for her. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Written by her granddaughters,
CORDIE and OLLIE SIGLER
SEVEN SPRINGS
(Delayed)
Mrs. Flossie TABOR of Mexico, and Mrs. Edge BRASHER of Caldwell Springs were in this vicinity last week to see their grandmother, Mrs. Liga PERRIAN.
Several from here attended the burial of Mrs. PERRIAN at Dycusburg Sunday.
Mrs. Mollie McNEELY Passes to Her Reward
Mrs. Mollie McNEELY, wife of J. B. McNEELY, died at their home on Bellville street in this city Tuesday night at 8 o'clock of tuberculosis. The remains were buried at Piney Fork Wednesday at noon.
Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Pearl, wife of Burk CRIDER, and three sons, Rev. Sidney, of this county; Allie, of this city, and Hodge S., who is with the U. S. army in France.
PERSONALS
The good people of the Sheridan and Siloam vicinities are anxious to clear up the mystery surrounding the finding of the body of an infant in W. L. MOORE's stable loft, and in order to locate the guilty party have raised an additional reward of over $50.00 to be paid in addition to the $100.00 offered by Judge MOORE for the county.
Flanagan CLARK, of Uniontown and his two daughters, Mesdames VINSON and FERRELL, of Rosi Clare, Ill., who were here to attend the burial of his mother, Mrs. Mahala CLARK, returned home Saturday.
DEATHS
Mahala CLARK, widow of Pres CLARK, formerly of this city, died at Uniontown Thursday, Feb. 28th, of diseases incident to old age.
She was born and reared in middle Tennessee, and was a Miss McCORMICK. She moved to Crittenden county when a girl of seventeen years of age and lived here about for over sixty years. Six years ago she moved to Henderson with her son, Flanagan, and lived there and in Uniontown until her death. Had she lived until July 30th, next, she would have been eighty-four years old. She is survived by one son, Flanagan, with whom she lived, and one daughter, Mrs. Viola LYNN, wife of Willis C. LYNN.
The remains accompanied by her son and other relatives, arrived here Friday and were taken to the LOVE graveyard for burial beside the remains of her husband who was laid to rest there nine years ago.
Mrs. CLARK was a member of the Methodist church in this city and had been a Christian since early life.
DEATHS
Marshall HUGHES, a son of the late Jesse HUGHES, died at the home of his uncle, Allie HUGHES, on the Cave-in-Rock road, Saturday afternoon, March 9th at 4 o'clock, of tuberculosis, of which he had been a sufferer for the past year. He was in his 37th year. With him when the end came was his devoted wife, uncle, cousins, and other relatives. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nancy J. CLARK, three half brothers, Stewart, Joseph and Jesse CLARK, and one sister, Mrs. J. W. ALEXANDER of Lthebridge, Canada.
His wife, to whom he was united Dec. 24, 1910, was Miss Virginia Clyde McGINNIS of Rosiclare, Ill. a beautiful young woman, who is a daughter of the Sheriff of Hardin Co., Ill.
The deceased was born Jan. 13th, 1882, and was reared in this county. He had travelled extensively for the benefit of his health, and had spent much time in Colorado and other places in the west.
The funeral was preached by Rev. J. B. TROTTER Sunday afternoon, and internment took place in the New Cemetery, with Masonic honors, he having been a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years.
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Moses MITCHELL was killed at the Ed BEARD mine of the Ky. Fluor Spar Co. Monday morning March 11th, 1918 at 7:30 o'clock by falling into a log washer into which he was dumping spar from a wheelbarrow. It is supposed he lost his balance or stumbled causing him to fall. He lived only a few minutes after being disentangled from the cogs of the machine. He was a native of Johnson County, Ky. and was 60 years of age, having been born Feb. 7, 1858. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Susan SUTLEY, and several children.
His remains were laid to rest at DUNN Springs Cemetery Monday.
A Little Boy Accidently Killed By Auto
A little boy of widow Na[illegible] McDOWELL's of Cave-in-Rock was accidently kiled Sunday afternoon at Cave-in-Rock when James HERRIN started to back his car before turning around. The little fellow who had been playing behind the car thought he was well out of its way when warned by Mr. HERRIN that he was going to start. Instead one of the front wheels sheared out and struck the boy knocking him down and passing over his body near the middle. He lived until about eleven o'clock Sunday night.
Mr. HERRIN is deeply grieved at the sad accident as the boy was a very dear little friend of his and had accompanied him on many trips. It is reported that he had spoken quite favorably recently to adopting the little fellow as a member of his family.
--Rosiclare Sentinel
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Elizabeth ONEAL was born in Crittenden Co. March 11th, 1893, was the daughter of Thomas and Mollie CASH. She professed faith in Christ in Nov 1912, and lived a true christian life until her death, was married to Curtis ONEAL Nov. 24, 1913, and was the mother of two children, one dead the other living. She died March 1918. The funeral was conducted in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Crayne, Ky., by Rev. Byrd B. LOYD, and the remains were laid to rest in the Crayne Cemetery.
Friends and loved ones extend their heartfelt sympathy to the husband, baby, parents, sisters and brother.
DEATHS
Lou Anna, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred HALL, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents, who live on County Attorney Jno. A. MOORE's farm which he recently purchased of Marshall H. CROFT, and which lies two miles northeast of the city on the Morganfield road. She was stricken first with measles which later developed into bronchial pneumonia in malignant form. Her case was considered almost hopeless from the beginning.
The funeral was preached by Rev. J. B. TROTTER of the First Baptist church, she being a regular member of and a regular attendant at the Baptist Sunday school. The interment was at the new cemetery; W. O. TUCKER, the undertaker, having charge of the burial.
Caldwell Man's Suicide
Princeton, Ky., March 19.--Sam WATSON, age about sixty-five, a merchant at Enon, this county, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself with a shotgun. The cause of the act is unknown.
THOS. JEFFERSON BABB DEAD
Citizen Of Marion Past Ten Years,
Formerly Resided At Salem,
Goes To His Reward
Thomas Jefferson BABB an old and highly esteemed citizen of this city died Friday March 22nd, 1918 at his residence on North Main street of tuberculosis and kidney trouble. He had been ill for many years but was not generally known to be critically ill until death ensued. With him when the end came were his children, his wife, several old friends and neighbors. The funeral was preached Saturday at 10 o'clock and the interment was at 11 o'clock in the New Cemetery, Rev. J. B. TROTTER officiating. He was a member of the Baptist Church and held his membership at Pinckneyville and Salem for many years. He was born in Robertson County, Tenn., on Nov. 26th, 1838 and was therefore in his 80th year.
His first marriage was to Miss Pernecia Ann RONEY, and sister of General J. M. RONEY of Salem, and Mr. BABB and his bride located there soon after their marriage which occurred Jan. 10th, 1867 in Robertson County, Tenn. His wife dying May 20, 1979 [sic] he was married a second time to Miss Mary Jane EATON of this county and she survived. His first union was blessed with 4 children 2 of whom died in infancy and 2 survive, they being C. Raymond BABB of Salem and Mrs. R. F. BLAKELY of Hampton.
Mr. BABB located here ten years ago and owned a comfortable home on North Main street. He is survived by 3 brothers M. W. and C. G. BABB of Paducah and A. C. BABB of this city and one sister Mrs. Mary MARKEY of Macon, Ga.
The deceased was an upright citizen and had many warm friends here and in the Salem vicinity who will be grieved to hear of his death.
Well Known Woman Lies Near Blackford
Mrs. W. J. LITTLE, wife of a prominent farmer living near Blackford, died Wednesday night of a complication of diseases. She had been an invalid for several years. The deceased was about fifty years old. The deceased is survived by the husband and two sons, Ralph and Bert LITTLE, of Blackford. The former is cashier of the Blackford bank. The remains will be buried at Repton today.
--Providence Enterprise of Friday Mch. 22nd.
Katherine WHITE Dead
Katherine Woods WHITE, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Welford WHITE, of Helena, Ark., died at the home of her parents, Thursday, March 21st, after an illness of several months. The funeral and interment took place Friday afternoon from the residence.
Miss Sallie WOODS of this city, a sister of Mrs. WHITE, who went to Helena to attend the funeral and burial, returned home Wednesday morning.
IN MEMORY
On March 19, 1918, Otto HARMON, a bright and prosperous youth of only seventeen years, answered the call which we all shall be asked to answer sooner or later.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom HARMON, of Repton, Ky., and is survived by his mother, father, two brothers and one sister.
He was sick only about a year, last spring he had the measles which settled on his lungs and throat and developed into tuberculosis.
During this short time of illness he was provided with the best medical attention that could be had here, was examined and was advised by a specialist in Evansville, but all to no avail. His father then took him to New Mexico where he had the very best physicians, a day nurse and a night nurse, and everything else that was necessary. Mr. HARMON stayed with him and saw that everything was done that could possibly be done.
Otto lacked for nothing and it was hoped that he was getting better, but all at once the disease went to the brain--as is often the case with patients as young as he was--then all lost. God was ready for Otto to come up higher and live close to Him, and when He is ready for His children, He always finds a way to take them. Otto became a child of God during his last illness.
I had the very great pleasure of having Otto in school when he was a child. Only a mere child, though, he was studious and obedient. I knew him all his life. He had such a sweet disposition that it was a great pleasure to be with him in school or out of school.
He died Tuesday night at ten o'clock arrived here Friday morning on the 8 o'clock train, and was buried Monday morning at the CROWELL cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. John KING, at the cemetery.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Dear mother, father, brothers and sister, weep not for it was only God's will that Otto leave this world of pain and sorrow and live forever in the joys of Heaven.
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Otto is not dead but asleep,
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Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep.
From which none ever wake to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blest,
No fear, nor woe, shall dim that hour,
Which manifest a Saviour's power.
BERTHA MOORE PAYNE
PERSONALS
Mrs. R. F. BLAKELEY of Hampton attended the funeral and burial of her father the late T. J. BABB, last Saturday.
Fate ALLEY of Salem was here Saturday to attend the funeral and burial of his old neighbor and friend T. J. BABB.
C. R. BABB and family of Salem were here during the illness and death of his father Thos. BABB, and attended the funeral and burial Saturday.
Frank FARRIS and wife of Salem were here Saturday to attend the funeral and burial of her grandfather the late T. J. BABB who died Friday morning at his home on North Main St.
Mrs. Mary S. BROWN died Wednesday at Siloam, age 67, she leaves 7 children. The remains were buried at the home cemetery Thursday. The funeral preached by pastor of Siloam Church, Rev. DENTON of Tolu.
Miss Sallie WOODS left Thursday for Helena, Ark., in receipt of the news of the death of her little niece Catherine WHITE.
DEATHS
On Saturday March 9th, while working in a spar mine near Mexico, Vernon MABRY of Fredonia was caught by tons of falling dirt and rocks and it took several men hours to dig him out. A physicians was summoned and upon examination it was found that he was badly crushed and bruised and his back broken in two places. He was taken to WALKERs hospital at Evansville where every thing possible was done to save his life, but the most modern and scientific surgery was without avail and he died March 18th., at 8 p. m.
He was conscious until the last and told his loved ones he had made peace with God and of the beautiful home prepared for him. The remains was brought to his home Tuesday evening. Funeral services was held at the Baptist Church Wednesday at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. E. W. BARNETT, burial at the Fredonia Cemetery.
The deceased was born Feb. 26th, 1892, was happily married to Robbie RUSHING Nov. 4th, 1911, who with two bright little girls now mourn his untimely death. He also leaves a father, mother, three brothers and four sisters who reside in Union County. He numbered his friends by the score as was evidenced by the immense crowd that attended his funeral, among which was the big auto truck of the Pigmy Mining Company loaded with miners who came to pay this last sad tribute of respect to a loved friend and with the vast number of beautiful and costly floral offerings from the many who had known and loved him.
The people of the entire community join with the bereaved family in their great sorrow.
OBITUARY
Mary E. McNEELY, daughter of Byrd and Lydia CLARK, was born Feb. 14th, 1863, and was married to Prof. J. B. MCNEELY, Aug. 9th, 1883, by Rev. W. F. PARIS. died March 5th, 1918, age 55 years and 21 days.
She leaves a husband and four children--Mrs. Pearl CRIDER, Rev. Sidney B., of the county; Hodge S., who is now in France, and the baby boy, Allie, of Marion. She has living two sisters. Mesdames Harriet HUGHES and Lucy JAMES, also two brothers, Lemuel and Lewis CLARK, all of this county.
Sister McNEELY professed faith in Christ when a girl, and joined the Primitive Baptist church at Pleasant Hill. She moved her membership to Piney Creek, and then to Marion where she lived until her death.
She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a loving sister, a good neighbor, to know her was to appreciate her. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY, at Piney Fork, in the presence of a large congregation of people. She was loved most by those who knew her best.
The floral offering was pretty. The body was laid to rest in Piney Fork cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May the rich legacy of a life nobly spent which she has left behind prove a comfort and solace to husband, children, relatives and friends in this trying hour.
--One who knows her
DYCUSBURG
Mrs. Will GRIFFIN, Sr., died at her home Friday morning and her remains were laid to rest in the Dycusburg cemetery Friday afternoon in the midst of a host of friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. GRIFFIN, Mrs. Frank ALLEN and daughter, Bettie, and Mrs. George LEAR, of Paducah, attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Willie GRIFFIN, Sr.
Soldier Who Died Was Born At Fredonia, Ky.
The remains of Jake GREEN who died at Fort Sam HOUSTON, Texas, last Wednesday of pneumonia, arrived in Idabel yesterday afternoon. The young man was in the aviation corps at the time of his death. He was a brother-in-law of our fellow townsman, Tom SAPAUGH and went from here in the first draft. The remains were laid to rest in the Denison cemetery.
Jake was a fine young man and had many friends around Idabel who will regret to learn of his death.
The Gazette extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
--McCurtain Gazette, Idabel, Okla.
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The deceased was a grandson of J. S. G. GREEN of this city and also of the late George BUGG of Fredonia, his mother having been a daughter of Mr. BUGG.
FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE NUNN
Called to Rest From His Suffering
Had Been Ill Several Years
Judge Thomas Jefferson NUNN died at 10 o'clock Monday morning, April 8, after a lingering illness of several years. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Sarah Ann CLEMENT, daughter of the late Newton CLEMENT, of Weston. Five children also survive him, C. S. NUNN, of this city; John L. NUNN, of the U. S. army officers' training corps, now at Leon Springs, Texas; Mrs. Miles FLANARY and Mrs. W. O. TUCKER, of this city, and Mrs. George M. EADY, of Louisville.
The funeral was preached at the residence on North Main street at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. H. R. SHORT, of the Methodist church, and the interment was in the new cemetery.
The deceased has been signally honored by his countrymen, having been County Judge, Circuit Judge, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, Judge of the Court of Appeals and Chief Justice of the Kentucky Appelate Court. He was plain and unassuming in manner, and was always beloved by those who knew him best. He was born on the NUNN farm in this county, March 9, 1846, where his father, John NUNN, dispensed the true Kentucky hospitality. He was related to the LOVE family, his mother having been Miss Emily LOVE, who was also the mother of his five sisters, now living, Mesdames Dez CLEMENT, widow of Granville CLEMENT, of Ford's Ferry; Ann STEPHENS, of Repton, widow of P. C. STEPHENS; Johnnie, wife of Mort DUVALL, Addie, wife of Dr. I. H. CLEMENT, of this city, and of his two brothers, Eli Lacy, of this city, and Samuel Arthur NUNN, of Repton. He leaves also a half sister, Frances, wife of Ed COOK, of Ford's Ferry, and two half brothers, George H. NUNN, of this city, and Charles NUNN, of Evansville; one brother, Ira, died a few years ago, and a sister, Harriett, who died in girlhood.
The pallbearers were the stewards of the Methodist church and J. W. BLUE, for many years the law partner of his son.
HICKS INDICTED FOR MURDER
True Bill Found by Grand Jury
at Dixon Against Youth--Negro Testifies
Dixon. April 4.--The grand jury today returned an indictment against Heder HICKS, charging him with the wilful murder of Mrs. Joey SPARKS, a young Clay widow.
No indictment was returned against the negro, James LOGAN whom young HICKS, in his sworn confession, declared actually fired the shot that kill Mrs. SPARKS. The general impression pervails here that the negro will not be indicted on any charge what ever.
F. J. PENTECOST of Henderson, one of the attorney for young HICKS, today appeared before Judge DORSEY with a motion for change of venue.
The affidavit, which he presented, stated that it would be dangerous to bring the youth back to Webster county on account of high feeling against him and also declared that it would impossible to secure a fair trial here.
Judge DORSEY set April 11th as the day for arguing the motion.
PERSONALS
Mrs. J. E. GLASS returned from Caldwell Wednesday where she was called on the account of the death of her mother Mrs. S. J.
R. C. RICE and wife were here Tuesday to attend the funeral burial of Judge T. J. NUNN.
Mr. and Mrs. George EADY of Louisville were this week on account of the death her father Judge T. J. NUNN.
Mrs. Will GRAVES, Mrs. Herbert GRAVES and Mrs. Gus GRAVES of Dycusburg attended the funeral of Judge NUNN, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed COOK and son E. N. COOK of FORDs Ferry were to attend the funeral and burial of her brother Judge T. J. NUNN.
BLACKFORD
Mrs. Adeline R. LITTLE, wife of W. J. LITTLE, died at her home near Piney, March 21, 1918, after a lingering illness. The funeral service was conducted at Oak Grove church by Rev. J. R. KING Friday, and the remains laid to rest in the Oak Grove cemetery to await the dawn of resurrection day, Mrs. LITTLE, whom was a kind wife and mother and a devoted christian.
AGED WIFE AND MOTHER
Called Home, to Rest From Her Afflictions,
Death of Mrs. Jerry DAUGHTREY
Mrs. Mary Evalyn DAUGHTREY, wife of Jerry DAUGHTREY, died at her home on East Depot street at midnight on Friday, April 12, 1918, after an illness extending back to the time she sustained a fall, from which she was permanently crippled which, coupled with stomach ailments, soon ended her suffering.
She was born in this county June 9, 1841; was married to Jerry DAUGHTREY in January, 1868. Her husband and two children survive her, Charles DAUGHTREY, of the hardware firm FLANARY & DAUGHTREY, and Nola, wife of H. L. THRELKELD, both of this city.
Two brothers, Judge James A. MOORE, of this city, and W. B. MOORE, of Equality, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Narcissa DAUGHTREY, wife of Lewis J. DAUGHTREY, also survive her and hold her in affectionate remembrance.
She was a charter member of the Hebron Methodist church and retained her membership there until her death. The funeral was preached by the Rev. H. R. SHORT, and the interment took place Sunday afternoon. There were many beautiful floral offerings from friends and loved ones.
The pallbearers were Ray FLANARY, Paul ADAMS, Guy LAMB, Mayor J. F. DODGE, R. E. FLANARY and W. D. CANNAN.
PERSONALS
Mrs. M. E. BACON and daughter, Carolyn, of Hopkinsville, were here Sunday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Jerry DAUGHTREY.
Mrs. Mallie FINNIE, of Caseyville, was here Sunday to attend the funeral and burial of her aunt, Mrs. Jerry DAUGHTREY.
R. E. MOORE, of Madisonville, attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jerry DAUGHTREY Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William GROVES, of near Dycusburg, attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, Judge T. J. NUNN, Tuesday of last week.
Harry RICE Sr. and wife and Reginal J. RICE and wife, of Fredonia, were here to attend the funeral and burial of Judge NUNN Tuesday, April 9th.
Thomas WALLER and wife, of Morganfield, were here last week to attend the funeral of Judge T. J. NUNN.
Andrew NICHOLS and wife of Paducah, attended the funeral and burial of Judge T. J. NUNN, for whom Mr. NICHOLS served as private secretary while on the appelate bench.
Ruby LAFFOON and wife, who attended the funeral and burial of Judge NUNN Tuesday of last week, returned to their home in Madisonville Wednesday.
Cliff WADDELL and wife of Madisonville attended the funeral and burial of Judge T. J. NUNN last Tuesday.
TOLU
Mrs. Logan GRAHAM died very suddenly at her home here Thursday night of paralysis. She was stricken about 8 o'clock and only lived about 40 minutes. She leaves a husband and daughter to mourn her death.
Obituary
Otto Ethridge HARMON, son of Thomas and Maggie HARMON, was born Nov. 2, 1900, died March 19, 1918, aged 17 years, 4 months and 17 days.
He leaves a father, mother, and two brothers, Sexie and Aubrey HARMON, and one sister, Reba May HARMON, to mourn their loss, but his eternal gain. He said to his friends at Alamogorido, New Mexico, that he was ready to meet the Savior. He was a victim of tuberculosis and had been suffering from this dreadful malady for more than a year. Everything possible had been done to check the ravages of the disease, but without avail.
The family desires to thank the good people of Repton for their kindness during the last sad hours of their dear boy, also thanking the good people of Alamogorido for their kindness to Bro. HARMON in the death of his son.
There were many beautiful floral offerings. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the presence of a large congregation at the CROWELL cemetery, where he was laid to rest. May the God of love bless and comfort your hearts is my prayer.
REV. J. R. KING
Obituary
Addie LITTLE was born May 3, 1867; died March 21, 1918, aged 51 years, 10 months and 18 days.
She was married to W. J. LITTLE on December 9, 1887, with whom she lived and was a faithful companion for thirty-one years.
She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Cave Springs, where she remained a faithful member until death.
She leaves to mourn their loss a sister, husband, two children and a large circle of friends. She will be missed by all, but by none more than these. Her health failed several years ago. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her husband and children never tired of administering to her wants.
The funeral was preached by the writer at the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Oak Grove, in the presence of a large congregation, after which her body was laid to rest in the Oak Grove cemetery to await the resurrection morning.
J. R. KING
DYCUSBURG
Mesdames W. B. GRAVES, Herbert GRAVES, James BRASHER, and Mr. J. A. GRAVES, attended the funeral of Judge NUNN, in Marion, last week.
SHADY GROVE
William VANHOOSER of Providence was buried at Shady Grove Tuesday.
SILOAM
Mr. and Mrs. Andy COOPER attended the burial of Mrs. W. M. BROWN.
BELLMONT
John ASHBRIDGE and family of Ill., have been at the bedside of her mother, "Aunt Catherine" JAMES, the past week. She died Monday morning at 1 o'clock, of old age. Bro. F. L. McDOWELL will preach her funeral Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, the remains will be laid to rest in the Piney Fork cemetery, of which church she was a member. She leaves several children, grand children and great grand children to mourn her loss.
CASAD
Ray DAUGHERTY attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jerry DAUGHERTY, at Marion, Sunday.
Mrs. L. J. DAUGHERTY was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Jerry DAUGHERTY, of Marion, last Wednesday and she remained with her until her death, which came Saturday.
L. J. DAUGHERTY attended the burial of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Evaline DAUGHERTY, at Marion Sunday.
DYCUSBURG
Miss Laddie DUNCAN was buried at the Dycusburg cemetery Sunday at 1 o'clock.
Mrs. W. J. WELLS died at her home here Friday night at 9 o'clock from tonsilitis and her remains were laid to rest in the Dycusburg cemetery at 11 A M.
Messers. Clarence and Tom BALL of Providence were called here Sunday to the burial of their mother Mrs. WELLS.
DEATHS
Lynn Boyd MOORE died April 24th, 1918 at Cotton plant, Arkansas. He was 64 years of age last Feb. 6th. He was a member of the Masons also of the Methodist Church. His wife was Miss Ida SUMMERS of Greenville, Ky. and she survives him, also two sons, the oldest, Robert Foster has a wife and baby. The younger one, named Ewell Summers is about 20 years old and is still in school. Dr. MOORE was born at Mattoon and was a son of the late R. L. MOORE and is survived by one sister, Belle, wife of Gus D. SUMMERVILLE, and one brother R. L. MOORE, Jr. Judge of the Crittenden County Court. He has lived in the rich cotton belt of Arkansas and has visited here only occasionly, but is remembered and known to many of our older people. for many years he was a leading member of the M. E. Church and at the time of his death, was Sec. and Treas. of the Sunday School. The burial was conducted with Masonic honor Friday at Cotton Plant, Arkansas where he had lived many years.
CASAD
Mrs. Addie GRAHAM, wife of Logan GRAHAM, died at her home in Tolu, Thursday night, of acute indigestion. Her funeral was preached at DUN Springs Friday by her pastor, Rev. F. W. DENTON, after which her remains were laid to rest in the DUN Springs cemetery. She was a daughter of Mrs. John Wesley WATSON and a half sister to Mrs. S. D. FLANARY and John, Perry and Jesse WATSON, all of this community, and of F. E. WATSON, of Tolu, and Mrs. Charlie DALTON, of Rose Clare, Ill.
W. E. DOWELL and son, George, attended the funeral of Mrs. Logan GRAHAM, at DUN's Springs Friday.
THE MOTHER OF MRS. GIP WATKINS
Splendid Christian Woman Dies
At Her Plantation in Caldwell County
Mrs. Charles W. WOOD, of the Harmony Church neighborhood, in Caldwell county, mother of Mrs. Gip WATKINS, of this city, died Thursday at noon and was buried Friday. Only a few of our Marion people knew this noble woman, but many of our readers in other counties knew her. Below we give what other papers say of her.
Mrs. Christia W. WOOD, widow of C. W. WOOD, who died four years ago the 19th day of March, died at her home near Hopson at 12:30 o'clock yesterday, after a two weeks' illness. She was 72 years old, and is survived by seven sons and one daughter, as follows: Messrs. Frank G., C. M. and Walter WOOD, of this city; Ernest, Clarence and Dana WOOD, of Hopson; Kenna WOOD, of Hopkinsville, and Mrs. Gip WATKINS, of Marion; and four brothers and one sister, as follows: Messrs. W. S., M. J. and I. R. GROOM, of this city; Charles GROOM, of Marion, and Mrs. Jennie POOL, of Marion. Mrs. WOOD was a most excellent christian lady, and had been a member of the Blue Spring Baptist church for many years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. John W. T. GIVENS, were held at the family residence this morning, followed by interment at Millwood Cemetery, near Harmony Church at 12 o'clock.
The Leader joins their many friends in extending sympathy to the grief stricken family in their sad hour of bereavement.
--Princeton Leader
The Hopkinsville Kentuckian says of her:
Many friends will regret to learn of the death yesterday at 12:15 o'clock of Mrs. Chas. W. WOOD at her home at Woodlawn in Caldwell county. She was 72 years of age and death was due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. Mrs. WOOD was one of the most highly respected and best beloved women of her county and the influence of her noble christian life will long endure in the lives of those whose privilige it was to know her and have her association and friendship.
Mrs. WOOD was the mother of a large family of children and seven sons and one daughter survive her.
She was a member of the Baptist church and lived and died in that faith. Funeral services will be held today and burial will be in Millwood cemetery.
Her husband was a son of Edmond WOOD, one of the largest landholders who ever lived in Caldwell Co., owning at the time of his death thousands of acres of the best land in the county.
SALEM
Tom GEORGE and son Willie, attended the funeral of a child in Sturgis, Saturday. The child was scalded, causing death.
DEATHS
Mrs. Belle HALE, wife of Sherrod HALE, Jr., passed away Saturday morning at her home in this city.
The funeral was conducted at Deer Creek cemetery, and Rev. J. B. TROTTER officiating.
The deceased was about 30 years and is survived by her husband and two small children. She was the only daughter of Thos. J. WRIGHT, of Tolu, who survives. Her mother and five brothers also survive her, they being J. T.; J. W.; C. E.; P. B.; and Lee WRIGHT, all of this county.
Obituary
James Eddy BROWN was born Dec. 22, 1873. Died April 20, 1918. Age 45 years, 8 months and 29 days. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 14 years and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Repton, where he lived a faithful member until his death. I can truthfully say Brother Eddy was a true christian boy. He leaves to mourn their loss, but his eternal gain, a mother, two sisters and three brothers and a large circle of friends. His mother, sisters and brothers never tired of administering to his wants. The funeral was preached by the writer in the Baptist church at Repton in the presence of a large congregation. Afterwards he was laid away in the Repton cemetery.
Rev. J. R. KING
SEVEN SPRINGS
Lady DUNCAN died at the home of her aunt Mrs. Onie DUNCAN, Saturday April 20th of tuberculosis. Her remains were intered at Dycusburg cemetery Sunday following. Lady was sick only about eight weeks, having suffered a relapse from measles, which soon developed into lung trouble and the end came quickly.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. TERRELL, died April 26th after a few days illness. The remains were taken to Flatrock, Saturday for interment. They have our sympathy.
R. LEE ORME DIES SUDDENLY
Throat Trouble Causes Death of
Prominent Evansville Business Man
News reached Marion at an early hour Thursday morning announcing the death of Lee ORME which occurred at WALKER's hospital shortly after midnight Thursday morning. Mr. ORME died as the result of acute inflamation of the throat and his death was sudden and unexpected, though he had been suffering slightly during the afternoon and after consulting a specialist had gone to a hospital for treatment.
Mr. ORME was born and reared in Uniontown, being the son of the late George W. ORME. He married Miss Anna WILSON, of this city, who died more than a year ago. For a number of years he was in the drug business in Uniontown. After selling out he traveled for a drug house for a few years before locating in Evansville. He was 44 years old Feb. 14th last.
He is survived by one brother, J. Houston ORME, of this city, and one sister, Mrs. W. C. BLAND, of Uniontown.
His brother and sister hurried to Evansville as soon as notified. Mr. and Mrs. ORME going on the first train and Mr. and Mrs. BLAND going from Uniontown in the night in their touring car.
The body was brought here Friday morning and taken to the home of J. H. ORME where the funeral was preached by Rev. H. R. SHORT at one o'clock and the interment took place immediately afterward at the New cemetery, where they owned a lot in the WILSON circle and where Mrs. ORME was buried a short time ago.
Henry WITHERSPOON Dead
Henry A. WITHERSPOON, a Confederate veteran, and formerly a clothing merchant of Louisville, died this morning at 9:35 o'clock at NORTON Infirmary. Mr. WITHERSPOON was a native of Clarksville, Tenn. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the age of seventeen and served through the war. Afterward he was a traveling salesman in the South for clothing houses. In 1871 he came to Louisville and took charge of the clothing store of SPROWL & MANDEVILLE, at Fourth and Jefferson streets. Later he conducted this store himself under the name of "Oak Hall." This business eventually became that of CRUTCHER and STARKS. After that Mr. WITHERSPOON became special agent for the New York Life Insurance Company. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian church.
Mr. WITHERSPOON is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie WITHERSPOON and his daughter, Miss Mattie WITHERSPOON. The funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon.
DEATHS
The sad news of the death of Mrs. Charlie BURNETTE, reached his mother here, Mrs. John G. ASHER, May 8. She died suddenly of acute pneumonia at her home in Pacific Junction, Iowa, where she was born and educated in the High school. She was a member of the Christian church in her home town, and was a noble christian girl. She and her husband spent last winter here with his mother, and her christian walk and winning ways won the love of every one she met. She was a happy bride of only two years, till God called her home, where there is no sickness, no deaths, or sorrows. The bereaved husband and his mother who is prostrated with grief, have the sympathy of all their friends here in their sad hour of trouble, but we say, weep not, for your loss is her eternal gain.
A FRIEND
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Wm. H. CROW an old and respected citizen of this county died Sunday May 12th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Essie WALTERS in Pueblo, Colo., where he went some months ago for the benefit of his health. His remains arrived here Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, and were taken to Mt. Zion for interment, Wednesday at noon, after a short service at the house, conducted by Rev. J. B. TROTTER.
He was in his 89th year, and has been a member of the Baptist church many years. He was twice married and both of his wives are dead. Five children survive him, one son Albert, of Ft. Worth, Tex., the four daughters being Mrs. Essie WALTERS of Pueblo, Colo., Alice ESKEW of this city, Belle WILLIAMS of Mt. Zion section and Lida CARTER of Oakley, Kans.
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William T. REID, nonogenarian, retired minister and a most godly man, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, at two o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. STONE, south of the city on the old Princeton road, near the railroad crossing.
His last illness dated from Christmas day, when he fell in the floor and had to be helped to his bed. Since that time no hope was entertained of his ultimate recovery, although he was cheerful at times and gave his family and friends some hope that he might recuperate.
His remains were taken to GLENN's Chapel, in Lyon county, near where he lived for may years, his daughters accompanying them, going by the way of Princeton and Kuttawa.
The funeral and interment took place at noon Monday and was conducted by Rev. H. R. SHORT, of this city, who also accompanied the remains. There was an immense outpouring of friends and old acquaintances and many beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. REID was born in Ohio county November 3, 1824; was married to Miss Mary A. MARTIN April 27, 1865. She died at Fredonia May 13, 1908, and was buried at GLENN's Chapel.
He was ordained in 1859 and preached the gospel more than half a century. He is survived by five daughters: Ida, wife of George W. STONE, of this city; Ada, wife of John H. CUMMING, of Tiller, Ark.; Anna, wife of Prof. D. F. BRIGHTMAN, of Lyon county; Lillian, of Sikeston, Mo., and Lucy, wife of Frank WEBBER, of Union City, Mich.
PERSONALS
Joe CARTER, of Oakley, Kan., came in Tuesday with the remains of his grandfather, W. H. CROW, and will remain a few days visiting relatives and friends.
The will of the late T. J. NUNN, was probated in the county court Monday. He left his entire estate to his wife, Sallie A. NUNN. No inventory was filed.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. BLAND of Uniontown, attended the funeral and burial of her brother, Lee ORME, Friday.
Mrs. L. M. DANIEL of Waverly attended the funeral and burial of R. L. ORME Friday. She is an old friend of the family.
Mrs. Lillian REID of Sikeston, Mo., who assisted her sister Mrs. Ida STONE, for several months in the care of her aged father, who died Saturday, will leave soon for her home in the west.
Mrs. Frank WEBBER of Union City, Mich., who has been at the bedside of her father, Rev. W. T. REID, for several weeks will leave this week for her home.
Death Of Mrs. BARNETT
Mrs. Jane BARNETT, of White Sulphur, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock. About ten days ago she fell, and fractured her hip, which resulted in her death. She was the widow of the late H. D. BARNETT and was 73 years old, and is survived by four children, three boys and one girl, as follows: Will BARNETT, of Egnor, Cal., Harry BARNETT, of Sikeston, Mo., Robt. BARNETT, of White Sulphur, and Mrs. P. G. GEORGE, of Ihrie, Miss. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Crider. Burial occurred at Bethlehem cemetery Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. OAKLEY, were held at the grave.
--Princeton leader
Editors Note: The deceased was a sister of Wm. and Chas. BLUE, an aunt of Kearney BLUE, and related to the BLUE's here.
Nephew of Dr. COOK
Mrs. A. F. STEM, of Pomona, Cal., a sister of Dr. O. C. COOK, lost her son by death of pneumonia in the aviation camp of the U. S. Naval station at Boston, Mass. She took the remains to their old home, Memphis, Tenn., where the family burying ground is located. Dr. COOK was telegraphed the news of the death of his nephew, and went to Memphis to meet her and attend the burial.
NONOGENARIAN TRANSFIGURED
When Her Master Called,
Her Gentle Spirit Winged Its Flight
One of the most shocking and pathetic deaths which ever occurred in Marion was that of Mrs. Jane WALKER, who was burned to death at her home on North Main St., Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Just how the accident occurred will never be known, as there was no fire in the house. Her granddaughter, little Virginia DOSS and a little neighbor girl, Dorothy TUCKER, were at the house and heard her go in and in a few minutes her screams were heard up stairs, and as she rushed down the steps and into the yard, the children were paralized with fright as they saw she was in flames. She fell soon after reaching the yard and when neighbors reached her every vestage of clothing was burned off, only her belt and shoes remaining. Dr. MORELAND was one of the first to reach her side, but only a few gasps escaped her after being carried into the house and placed in bed by W. O. TUCKER and Selden AINSWORTH, who were passing at the time. The screams of the children alarmed all the neighbors, and soon the telephone brought the distressing news to relatives and friends in all parts of the city and a great crowd assembled, ready and willing to do anything they could for the stricken family.
Mrs. LEDBETTER was summoned by telephone from Elizabethtown, Ill., arriving Saturday afternoon; Mrs. Fannie WALKER, widow of her son Joseph, was called by wire from Rockford, Ill., and arrived Sunday morning; her son, R. C. WALKER, and grandson, Walter WALKER, of Grand Junction, Col., arrived Tuesday, the burial being deferred until their arrival.
The funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. H. R. SHORT at five o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, of which she had been a life-long member, and the interment took place in the family lot, beside the remains of her husband, who died 12 years ago. Six of her grandsons acted as pallbearers and the beloved form was laid to rest under a profusion of flowers, the like of which was never surpassed here.
Mrs. WALKER was a noble, christian woman and untiring in her devotion to those she loved, to her church and all its branches.
She was born at Clementburg, in this county, then Livingston, January 14, 1835, and was Miss Sarah Jane CLEMENT before her marriage to Robert Newton WALKER of March 4, 1856, and was related to all the CLEMENT family of this county.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. S. A. NUNN, of Sullivan, and Mrs. J. B. GILL, of Dennison, Tex.; two brothers, Lafe CLEMENT, of FORDs Ferry, and James CLEMENT, of Piggott, Ark.
Mrs. WALKER had been a resident of Marion for almost half a century, her husband having moved here with his family when he was elected sheriff in 1872.
She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church and was a loyal and industrious worker.
She leaves 46 descendents. One son, R. C. WALKER, of Grand Junction, Col., has five children and five grandchildren; Mrs. Sallie OLIVE, of this city, has 5 children and 3 grandchildren; Mrs. Mollie LEDBETTER, of Elizabethtown, Ill., has two children and six grandchildren; Miss Nell WALKER, her third daughter, lived with her mother and looked after her every want with great solicitude; Mrs. Kate MOORE has 7 children and Mrs. Lucy DOSS has 5 children; her son Joseph left two sons.
HURRICANE
Several Hurricane people attended the burial of Mrs. Belle HALE at Deer Creek.
Mrs. Georgia SHERIDAN died April 21, at her home near Hurricane, aged 32 years. Her husband was John SHERIDAN. She left to mourn her loss her husband, son and daughter. The burial was conducted by Rev. DENTON, of Tolu.
TOLU
Kit SHEPHARD was called to Evansville on account of the illness and death of Mrs. Jennie SIMPSON.
PERSONALS
Mrs. F. P. WALKER, of Rockford, Ill., and her son, Lucian, Tulsa, Okla., arrived to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs. Jane WALKER.
W. L. CLEMENT and wife, of Ford's Ferry, were here Saturday. Mr. CLEMENT is a brother of Mrs. Jane WALKER, who met such a tragic death Saturday morning.
Mrs. Mollie LEDBETTER and two sons, Walker and Robin, came over from their home in Elizabethtown, Ill., as soon as they heard of the death of Mrs. Jane WALKER.
W. H. WARD, wife and son, of Sturgis, were week-end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse OLIVE. Mrs. WARD is a granddaughter of Mrs. Jane WALKER, and they remained over to attend the funeral Tuesday.
Mrs. Estelle REESE and her little daughter, Evelyn of Grand Junction, Colo., arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Jane WALKER.
Bid DRENNAN Dead
Just as we go to press the news reached here of the death last night at 11 o'clock of Maxwell Fielding DRENNAN, an aged and respected citizen of Deanwood. He leaves besides his wife, who was a daughter of Squire Wm. H. WOOLF, a large family. The funeral and interment take place today at Sugar Grove, Rev. W. T. OAKLEY officiating.
PERSONALS
R. C. WALKER and son, Walter, of Grand Junction, Col., who arrived here Tuesday to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs. Jane WALKER, left Sunday for their home. Mrs. R. C. WALKER and Mrs. Estelle REESE and little daughter, Evalyn, who came with them, will remain for a visit of several weeks before going to Boone county, Mrs. WALKER's old home, for a visit.
SALEM
(delayed from last week)
Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. JENNINGS, May 15, their daughter, Miss Mary, aged 22 years and ten months. She had been ill for several months and bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and submission. She left cherring testimony to parents and friends of hope in Christ. She was buried in Pinckneyville cemetery, after the funeral services by the pastor, attended by many friends and loved ones.
AN INSPIRING AND GRAND SIGHT
Eight sons of Bid DRENNAN Escort
His Remains to The Grave
Mansel Fieldon DRENNAN or "Bid" as he was familiarly known. He was born, Oct. 15, 1838 and died May 28, 1918, was 79 years, 7 months, and 13 days old.
He was married to Jane TOWERY, Jan. 21, 1870. To this union was born two children, Corda and Idella, the latter dying in infancy and its mother following it to the grave in a few days. Corda married N. B. FOX and survives her father.
He was married to Martha Ann WOOLF, March 3, 1878. To this union was born ten children: Albert, Claude and Alva of Mo., Will, Ben, Virgil, Guy and Raymond, Zelpha, wife of Fate ORR and Mabel, wife of Victor HILLYARD all of this county. They, with his wife survive him.
He professed faith in Christ in early manhood, and never united with any church but was a Baptist in belief and lived a faithful christian to the end.
He had been afflicted for a number of years and during the intense suffering of his last illness he prayed for the end to come that he might be relieved from his suffering.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY in the Sugar Grove Church, in the presence of a large congregation, the Pall Bearers were Uncle Bid's own boys, Albert, Claud, Alva, Will, Ben, Virgil. Ray walked just in front of the remains, and Guy, just behind. The daughters-in-law placed the flowers on the grave, every thing that could be done, was done.
Uncle Bid was a good man and he and his faithful wife has given to the world a splendid family of men and women. He was a faithful husband and loving father and a splendid neighbor. His word was as good as his hand and he instilled this principle into his children. His remains were laid to rest in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. A friend
DEATHS
Hugh LYON, died at his home two miles west of Crider Thursday afternoon at seven o'clock, of Bright's disease and leakage of the heart. He had been in bad health for several month's.
He was about forty years old, and was a son of the late H. B. LYON, of Eddyville and was a brother of Mrs. Grace KEVIL, wife of the mayor of Princeton.
His wife was a Miss DODDS a niece of Mrs. Anne GUESS of this city.
Former Circuit Judge Clifton
J. PRATT Dies in Hopkins
Madisonville, Ky., June 5.--Judge Clifton J. PRATT, seventy years of age, former Attorney General of Kentucky, died at his home here Saturday night, following an illness of several months. Judge PRATT was a candidate on the Republican ticket when TAYLOR ran against GOEBEL for Governor, and was the only Republican to hold office during the term. GOEBEL and the remainder of the Democratic ticket winning their contests.
Judge PRATT was stricken with paralysis some time ago and had since been very ill. Judge PRATT returned to Madisonville several years ago and retired from the practice of law. He is survived by a wife and two sons.
Dixon Boy Reported Lost When
British Ship Was Torpedoed
Barney B. WILLIAMS, Dixon boy who was among those reported lost when the British troop ship Moldavia was torpedoed and sunk, Thursday morning of last week, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob WILLIAMS, of between Dixon and Clay. He was twenty-two years of age, and left his home about three months ago, having been drafted into the service.
--Princeton Leader
PERSONALS
After attending her mother's obsequies on Tuesday of last week, at Marion, Ky. Mrs. Mollie LEDBETTER remained over there a few days to sojourn a few days with relatives from western Colorado, and other points less distant.
--Elizabethtown (Ill.) Independent
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. BLAND, of Uniontown, were in the city Thursday to decorate the grave of Mrs. BLAND's recently deceased brother, R. L. ORME. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. ORME for the day.
Obituary
Madison McMICAN died at the home of Ed HUNT May 29. He was born June 23, 1881. His funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY at Sugar Grove. All that could be done for him was done. Bro. HUNT and family were as kind to him as they could be. He leaves brothers and sisters and an aged mother to mourn their loss. The flowers were lots and pretty.
A Friend
SHOCKING NEWS
Miss Jewell HILL, of Seattle, Washington, who came to Kentucky a few weeks ago to spend the summer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. HILL, and other relatives, received a telegram Saturday evening telling her of her mother being instantly killed. The message did not state how she was killed or give any particulars. Miss Jewel left on the first train for her home in the far west but will not reach there until today, as it takes four days to make the trip. Her mother was Miss Flora MELTON, of Blandville, Ballard county, before her marriage to Duke S. HILL. Her husband, one daughter and four sons survive her.
DEATHS
The remains of Mrs. Zora HUNT wife of Joseph HUNT, arrived here Friday afternoon at 3:20 on the south-bound train from Evansville, where she passed away Thursday night at 8 o'clock, following an operation at WALKER's Sanitarium on Saturday, June 1, for appendicitis, from which she never rallied. She was taken there Friday, May 31, and was attended by her mother and husband, who were with her when the end came. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John CAMPBELL, and was about 31 years of age. She was married to Joseph HUNT nine years ago and leaves one child. She is also survived her husband and parents and three sisters and four brothers: Ada, wife of Dow SUTTON; Odie, wife of Jas. HUNT; Ardelle, wife of Leslie JENNINGS and Edgar, Gilbert, Hobert and Carloss CAMPBELL.
Her remains were taken to Pleasant Hill cemetery, where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last token of respect and love.
Rev. J. B. PARIS officiated, as her pastor, Rev. John A. HUNT, was ill.
DYCUSBURG
Mr. and Mrs. Tom HUST are guests of relatives at Dover, Tenn., they were called to Dover to the funeral of their nephew Mr. WILLIAMS last Monday.
DUEL ENDS LIFE OF PROVIDENCE POLICE
Miner And Chief Engage in Gun Fight
Miner's Jaw Broken And Thumb Amputated
Henderson, Ky., June 14.--W. H. FOX, age 36, chief of police at Providence, Ky., was killed and Jim WYNN, age 42, coal miner of the same place, was shot through the jaw and right thumb in a pistol duel at 8 o'clock last night five miles out on the Corydon road, while FOX, WYNN, Lee DEAVERS and Jim CASTELL were returning to Providence from this city in an automobile.
FOX received three wounds, one in the lower part of the neck, one over the heart and one which broke his left leg between the knee and ankle.
Lee DEAVERS, an eye-witness, stated that while going home FOX said something about running over a woman, and WYNN said they had not run over a woman. They began a heated argument and FOX told CASTELL, who was driving the car, to stop, as he wanted to get out. CASTELL did stop and FOX jumped from the car and began shooting at WYNN with a 45 caliber automatic revolver, according to DEAVERS.
DEAVERS said he jumped from the rear seat, which he was occupying with WYNN, when he saw FOX pull his revolver, and that the first shot struck WYNN in the jaw. WYNN then drew his revolver and exhausted it at FOX, who fell dead in the road. DEAVERS said FOX fired several shots, one severing WYNN's right thumb.
Leaving FOX lying in the road, DEAVERS said they drove rapidly to Corydon, two miles distant, to take a physician back to FOX and have WYNN's wounds dressed. WYNN and DEAVERS were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Charles POSEY while in the doctor's office.
FOX's body was removed to an undertaking establishment here, where an inquest will be held today.
WYNN and DEAVERS were brought to the city and WYNN admitted to the city hospital for an operation. Broken bones of the jaw were removed and his thumb was amputated.
WYNN, who was weak from the loss of blood, stated that FOX began shooting at him before he could draw his pistol and had wounded him in the jaw before he fired at him. Before going on the operating table, he ask if FOX was dead, and was told that he was not. He said: "My God, I hope he is not. We are the best of friends and I had to shoot him to keep him from killing me."
Coroner Jack HUDSON examined the body of FOX last night and stated that he was shot with different pistols, as one of the holes was a 32-caliber and the other 38 or larger.
Both were married, FOX being survived by his widow and two children. WYNN has a wife and one small child.
After taking WYNN and DEAVERS to Corydon, Jim CASTELL, driver of the car drove away and was not captured last night. Officers are looking for him to appear as a witness before the coroner's inquest.
DROWNED NEAR TOLU
Donnie BEBOUT aged twelve years son of Everett BEBOUT of the Colon section was drowned Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock off the bar at Tolu, where he was visiting. He and his parents went to Tolu Saturday and were guests of Harry STONE and family. Several boys went to hunt turtle eggs on the bar and asked young BEBOUT to accompany them which he did after gaining his father's consent. They had not been gone long before the news came back that he had stepped into a hole and drowned, while he and one of the other boys were in swimming. The remains were soon recovered and were brought to Chapel Hill Sunday for interment beside those of his mother who died several years ago. She was Miss Tinnie DANIEL a daughter of Francis DANIEL.
Mr. BEBOUT and his family have the sympathy of all in the loss of this fine boy just approaching manhood.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Noah FOX, of near Fairview, was in the city Friday enroute to Providence to attend the funeral of her son, Marshal W. H. FOX, who was killed near Henderson Thursday night.
Madisonville Hustler
Obituary
William Hardy FOX was born, March 5, 1881. He was 37 years 3 months and 10 days old. "Bill" as was familiarly called was the son of Noah and Evaline FOX and was the 6th child having 10 brothers and sisters. His father, one brother and two sisters have already preceded him to the world above.
He professed faith in Christ about 18 years ago but never united with any church.
He was married to Annie TODD and to this union was born two children, Verna Evalyn and Willie Kathrine.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY in the Baptist church at Shady Grove in the presence of a very large crowd. All the city council of Providence were present except two. Mr. HUNTER the mayor of the city and Mr. MORSE and Mr. CANADA paid beautiful tributes to the memory of Mr. FOX.
He was true to his convictions as an officer. He was chief of police of Providence.
The body was interred in the Shady Grove cemetery the and grave was covered with pretty flowers.
A friend
SALEM
Will MOORE, colored, died here Sunday, after several months illness. Remains were buried in Zion Cemetery on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank OAKLEY, daughter of James HOLEMAN, died June 4, after a lingering illness of several months, age 22 years. She leaves husband and child, parents and friends to mourn her loss. She was buried in Salem cemetery, after funeral services, in hope of the Resurrection. Beautiful floral offerings from many friends cover her grave.
WIDOW OF REV. E. B. BLACKBURN
Beloved And Lamented Goes to Meet
The Late Divine in The Great Beyond
Mrs. Mary Jane BLACKBURN venerable relict of the late Rev. Elisha Bell BLACKBURN died here Saturday Morning June 22, at 9 o'clock of the infirmities of old age. She had been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected. Her husband, well known and respected by all, who was a Baptist minister for over a half a century preceded her to the grave less than five years ago. They had five children to die. She is survived by one daughter and two sons, Thomas W. BLACKBURN of the Flat Rock section, U. S. Commissioner Walter A. BLACKBURN of Paducah, and Mrs. Annie HUGHES, wife of the Rev. U. G. HUGHES of this city with whom she made her home.
The funeral was preached at the first Baptist church of which she was a member by Rev. J. B. TROTTER at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and the interment was at the new cemetery beside the remains of her husband. The floral offerings were beautiful.
The pall bearers, old friends of the family and members of her church, were Judge Carl HENDERSON, Wm. B. YANDELL, Wm. D. CANNAN, W. T. McCONNELL, A. M. HENRY and Gus TAYLOR.
The deceased was a Miss McGOUGH and was born near Flat Rock on Dec. 27, 1835 and was married to Rev. E. B. BLACKBURN when 20 years of age, and lived with him fifty eight years.
She professed faith early in life and joined first the C. P. church at Flat Rock, but after her marriage she joined old Livingstone Creek Baptist church, and later the Walnut Grove church, and moved her membership still later to the 1st. Baptist church at Marion. She was a consistent member and lived a beautiful christian life which was an example to her associates.
The Rev. TROTTER paid an exalted tribute to her character in his funeral address. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Susan MOORE, wife of Wilson MOORE, of Good Springs, Mrs. Margaret MOORE wife of James F. MOORE of Princeton, Ky., and Mrs. Seth STEPHENSON wife of James STEPHENSON of the Flat Rock section.
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S. T. MOORE and wife, of Princeton, and his brother, Wm. MOORE, who is mail clerk on this division of the I. C. railroad were here Sunday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. E. B. BLACKBURN.
DEATHS
Mrs. Nonie SWANSEY AGEE, wife of Hugh AGEE of the Midway section, died Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at WALKER's Sanitarium in Evansville, where she had been under treatment for the past six weeks. She had been ill for about two months and was first taken with appendicitis which later developed into tuberculosis. She was operated on twice but did not recuperate permanently. The remains arrived here Friday morning and were taken to her home from whence they were taken to Pleasant Hill cemetery for interment Saturday afternoon.
The funeral was preached by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY her pastor.
She had been a member of Piney Fork C. P. church for many years. She is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Beulah PARIS wife of W. N. PARIS.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Jane GIBBS died Saturday evening June 22, at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. George T. BELT near Sheridan. She was afflicted with cancer which developed two years ago and altho she was operated on more than once she received no permanent benefit.
She was seventy-two years of age, was born in this county and was a Miss CLARK before her first marriage to W. E. WELDON. She is survived by one half brother John CLARK and one half sister Mrs. Charles STALLION both of this county.
She leaves four children, Ritta wife of George T. BELT and Essie wife of John M. BELT both of Sheridan, Mamie wife of W. Enoch BELT of this city and T. Amplias WELDON of St. Louis, Mo., all of whom attended her funeral and burial. Her second husband Rev. W. R. GIBBS died two years ago.
The funeral was preached by Rev. J. B. TROTTER and the interment took place at the LOVE graveyard Tuesday at noon. Mrs. GIBBS was a christian since girlhood and was a member of Deer Creek Baptist church.
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George Washington PARRISH, one of the leading citizens of the county, living in the Caldwell Springs section, died of cancer of the stomach June 16, after a long and painful illness.
He was in his 74th year, having been born August 19, 1844. The remains were laid to rest in the MATHEWS cemetery, after the Rev. John CUNNINGHAM preached the funeral at the residence Wednesday morning.
Mr. PARISH was a life-long member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist church and stood high in its councils and in the neighborhood where he was known.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Martha DURHAM, to whom he was married Feb. 7, 1877, Rev. Collin HODGE saying the ceremony.
Seven children survive, three daughters being: Mrs. Cordie YANDELL, who has lived with her parents since the death of her husband; Myrtle, wife of Elzie WICKER, of Dallas, Tex.; Nola, wife of Herschel BUTLER, Salem; and four sons, Graves, of Kuttawa; Henry, Savanah, Ga.; Will, of Kuttawa, and Elmer, of this county.
In the death of George W. PARISH the county loses one of its best men. He was quiet and reserved in manner, but true to all his convictions and to every trust. His word was his bond. Any of his sons may feel proud to be called his equal.
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Mr. John W. RICE died at his home in Fredonia, Ky., Friday afternoon, June 21, at 1:30 o'clock, of uremic poisoning. He was the son of Wm. C. RICE, and his mother was Miss Barbara KNOTT, of Todd county.
He was married to Miss Puella V. WILSON, Dec. 24, 1878. One child was born to this union; his wife only lived two and a half years. He is survived by four sisters--Mrs. James HUGHES, of Fredonia; Mrs. Frank HUGHES, Mrs. C. A. HUGHES, of this county; Mrs. J. L. WYATT, of West Point, Miss., and one brother, H. C. RICE, of Fredonia.
--Extract from "Leader"
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The remains of Mrs. Ellen TAYLOR arrived here Monday afternoon on the 3:30 train from Ardmore, Okla., where she passed away Saturday June 22, at 4 o'clock in the morning. They were accompanied by two of her grand-daughters, Misses Mary and Dewey MARKEY of Ardmore who were met at Memphis by her son Creed C. TAYLOR, and were taken to his home on West Salem street where the funeral was preached Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by her pastor Rev. J. B. TROTTER, and the interment was beside the grave of her husband in the new cemetery. There were many and beautiful floral offerings attesting the love and great esteem in which the deceased was held.
Mrs. TAYLOR was a Miss LONG and was born in Christian County June 10, 1838 near where the city of Hopkinsville now stands.
Her first husband, Mr. MASSEY died at Dresden, Tenn., from wounds received in the civil war leaving her a widow with four children all of whom still survive being Ed MASSEY of Birdsville, Fanny wife of A. J. CRIM of Kingfisher, Okla., Mrs. Lily WAKEFIELD, of Muskogee, and Subie wife of J. B. MARKEY of Ardmore, Oklahoma.
She was united in marriage to Charles Augustus Park TAYLOR, Sept. 9, 1868 who preceded her to the grave several years ago leaving five children all of whom are living, the three sons being Frank TAYLOR of Salem and Gus and Creed TAYLOR the well known and popular merchants of this city. The two daughters are Mrs. Maude HARDWICK of Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs. C. M. DAVIS of Mayfield, Ky., Mrs. TAYLOR was a life long christian and was a member of the first Baptist church of this city.
The pall-bearers who officiated at the funeral was the business associates of her sons. Messrs. R. F. HAYNES, W. D. CANNAN, J. L. CLIFTON a neighbor and friend, Claude W. LAMB, Lawrence E. CRIDER and Mayor J. F. DODGE.
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Many of our people did not know that the W. H. FOX, who was killed near Henderson last week was the son of the late Noah FOX of Deanwood. Here in his home county he was usually called Will Harvey. His mother lives now with Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey KEMP, near Fairview, Christian County, Mrs. KEMP being his sister. His brother Carlisle also lives there. Another brother Nick FOX lives in this county near Shady Grove.
He has three sisters besides Mrs. Dempsey KEMP, they being Mrs. R. H. KEMP of Christian County, Mrs. D. M. HUBBARD of Missouri, and Mrs. WALKER, wife of Squire C. C. WALKER of this county.
He was making good at his new home and was a fearless officer, who was admired at the home of his adoption.
PERSONALS
'Squire James CLIFT, of the Flat Rock section, was among the crowd from that section who attended the funeral of Mrs. E. B. BLACKBURN.
Dr. and Mrs. SULLIVAN, of Princeton, were the guests of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clem SULLIVAN, and her mother, Mrs. O. H. PARIS, to spend Sunday. While here they called to pay their respects to the family of the late Mrs. E. B. BLACKBURN, an old friend.
Mrs. John A. HURLEY, of Paducah, was here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Jane BLACKBURN.
Mrs. Florence BRASHER and son Orbin and W. R. GIBBS Jr. passed through the city Monday enroute to LOVE graveyard to attend the funeral and burial of Mrs. E. J. GIBBS widow of the late W. R. GIBBS.
Among those who attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. E. J. GIBBS from a distance were Mrs. GIBBS stepdaughters and stepson namely, Florence BRASHER and son Orbin, Edwin RALSTON and wife Lottie, Anne STEPHENSON and Robert GIBBS.
Rev. W. T. OAKLEY was called to Wheatcroft Saturday to officiate at the funeral of J. R. MITCHELL, who died at the sanitarium. He was manager of the West Kentucky Coal Co.'s store.
Henry PARRISH and wife of Savanah, Ga., who came to attend the funeral and burial of his father the late G. W. PARRISH last week, left Tuesday for their home in the Palmetto State.
Mrs. Myrtle WICKER and son of Dallas, Tex., who came to attend the funeral and burial of her father the late George W. PARRISH will remain at the old home with her mother for a visit of several weeks.
Creed C. TAYLOR left Sunday afternoon for Memphis, Tenn., to meet the remains of his mother who died in Ardmore, Okla., Saturday.
Ed MASSY and sisters of the Birdsville section were here Tuesday to attend the funeral and burial of their grandmother Mrs. E. M. TAYLOR.
Frank TAYLOR and some of his family of Salem were here Tuesday to attend the funeral and burial of his mother who died in Oklahoma and was brought here for burial.
Mrs. C. M. DAVIS and two children left Sunday morning for Marion, Ky., where she goes to attend the funeral and burial of her mother Mrs. Ellen TAYLOR, who died in Oklahoma and was brought back to her old home for interment. Mrs. DAVIS will remain several days.
--Mayfield Messenger
Amplias WELDON of St. Louis, came from Jacksonville, Fla., where he was on a business trip arriving here Tuesday morning in time to attend his mothers funeral at George T. BELT's and burial at the LOVE graveyard.
KILLED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Mrs. D. S. HILL Of Chehalis
Loses Life Instantly In Seattle
The following account has just been received of the death of Mrs. Duke HILL, who was killed June 7th. An account of whose death appeared in an issue of June 13th:
"Chehalis people were greatly grieved Sunday to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. D. S. HILL, age 43 years, which occurred in Seattle Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. HILL were driving to the hospital in Seattle on Fifth avenue to see their son, Duke, who had been operated on that morning for appendicitis. Their car was struck by another auto driven by an Idaho man, and Mrs. HILL was thrown on the pavement, and her skull crushed so that she died at once. Mr. HILL was slightly cut and bruised. Mr. HILL is professor of the commercial department of the Chehalis high school, and they have a large family. The eldest child Miss Jewel HILL, formerly stenographer in the Bee-Nugget office, is in Marion, Ky., where she went about two months ago to take over the management of her grandfather's farm.
The HILL car was driven by Melvin HILL and besides Mr. and Mrs. HILL and Melvin HILL contained a friend, Miss Ruth BROWN of Sumner. The Idaho car was driven by A. L. TAYLOR, and none in his car was injured. The HILLs maintain that their car was practically standing still when the other car crashed into them, the Idaho man not turning in the direction he indicated he intended to.
Miss BROWN came to Chehalis Sunday to assist in the care of the HILL children, who had been left with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. KILBOURNE while the parents were in Seattle.
Professor HILL returned to Chehalis Monday evening and stated that the body of Mrs. HILL was left in Seattle awaiting the arrival of Miss Jewel HILL, the daughter, who was to have reached here yesterday. Mrs. Margie SPENCER of Los Angeles, Cal., a sister of Mrs. HILL, is also here. Professor HILL stated that the machine which they were in driven by the son, Melvin, was going very slowly on the street, when the other car was observed coming rapidly down a side street on the hill. In attempting to get across the street ahead of the Idaho car, the way was not fully cleared, and the Idaho machine crashed into the rear or the HILL car, almost overturning it, and throwing Mrs. HILL from the rear seat onto the pavement, killing her instantly.
The surviving children are: Jewel, Melvin, Duke, Embry and Maurice, the latter aged six years. Duke is in the hospital in Seattle recovering from the operation for appendicitis, but has not been told of his mother's death.
--The Chehalis Bee-Nugget"
SHADY GROVE
Bill FOX, the Providence marshal, was burried at Shady Grove last Sunday.
FRANCES
George PARISH died Monday evening. He had been sick for over a year with cancer of the stomach.
Obituary
Mrs. Nonie May SWANSEY AGEE was born in Crittenden county Feb. 4, 1890. Died June 20, 1918, in sanitarium at Evansville.
She professed faith in Christ when about 10 years of age, and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Piney Fork, where she lived humble, christian life until God said, It is enough, come up higher.
She was married to H. J. AGEE Sept. 10, 1916. This was one happy union.
She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, a sister, Mrs. Beulah PARIS; one niece, Iva May THOMASON. Her sister Annie died August 7, 1910. There were three of these girls, two now dead and one living.
Mrs. AGEE was a polished christian character, a woman of high ideals, worthy of the confidence of a faithful husband.
Everything that could be done was done, but the call came and she had to answer. To know her was to love her.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. B. PARIS and Rev. W. T. OAKLEY in the Pleasant Hill church in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery and flowers were piled on top of flowers, until the grave looked like a bed of flowers, so a sweet life has gone out.
A Friend
BELLMONT
Several from this section attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. Hugh AGEE at Pleasant Hill Saturday.
DEATHS
On Thursday evening, June 27, Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. COOK were summoned by telegraph to come to Cartersville, Ill., where their son, Cassie COOK, had met death by an electric shock.
The remains were brought here Saturday and were met by many friends who accompanied them to their home from where they were taken to Repton cemetery for interment Sunday.
He was born Dec. 17, 1892, in this county. He professed faith in Christ in his youth and lived an upright life, making a devoted husband and father, a kind, true son and brother.
In December, 1911, Rev. W. T. OAKLEY united him in marriage to Miss Bertha CURRY. To this union two children have been born, Pearlie Mae and William Joseph.
Just a few years have elapsed and Rev. W. T. OAKLEY was called to conduct his funeral service in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, who mourn their loss. He gave up his life just as the race was beginning. The bright dreams of the future that were his could not be realized here in this sad world. We know not why they were not to be. They will perhaps be realized in that land of new-made glories. Death is gain to those who are prepared to meet it.
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Mrs. J. A. TRIMBLE died in the Carrsville section last week and was buried at the LOVE cemetery after the funeral was preached at LOVEs Chapel by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY. She was a sister of the Rev. J. B. LOWEY and was 67 years of age. She was a member of the Carrsville C. P. Church and is survived by her husband, one son Homer and one daughter Miss Ora. She was a devout christian woman and greatly beloved.
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James H. WIGGINS an aged citizen who has been ill some time, died at Jesse PERRYMANs residence in the neighborhood of Siloam, Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock. Mrs. PERRYMAN who is his daughter found him dead he having expired without a struggle, while she was preparing breakfast. He was 76 years of age and was a Baptist being a member of the Deer Creek church. The interment will take place at the Deer Creek cemetery today. Mr. WIGGINS wife had been dead 20 years. He leaves four children, Blanton WIGGINS of Marion, Cornelius of Chicago, Mrs. Foster HODGE of Mullikin and Mrs. Jesse PERRYMAN of Sheridan.
DEATHS
A. H. CARDIN, one of the best known men who ever lived in Crittenden county, died at his home on the farm 7 miles south of this city, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was preached by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY and the interment took place at the new cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Mr. CARDIN was about 84 years old and leaves no family.
Resolutions on The Death
of Mrs. Jane WALKER
The following were adopted by the Ladies' Aid Society of Marion, Ky., on the death of Mrs. Jane WALKER, one of the charter members of the Society, and one of the oldest, and most influential of the Methodist E. Church, South.
Resolved. That in the death of Mrs. WALKER, the Ladies' Aid Society, has lost a faithful member, a wise counselor, whose interest and unfaltering integrity upon all occasions was only equaled by her forcefullness and dignity of her character.
Resolved. That as her associates in the Ladies' Aid Society, each of us feel a sense of personal bereavement, and that we profoundly mourn the death of one who was an inspiration to us in our work, we feel her death to be a sad and irreparable loss.
Resolved. That we cordially unite in this testimonial of the good she has ever done, the devotion she ever entertained, to the memories we seek to perpetuate, the charities so lovingly dispensed, and the noble and generous friendship she gave to all.
Resolved. That we affectionately remember her many virtues and the kindly sympathy which endeared her to a multitude of friends, it is with a heartfelt appreciation of how well she deserves our love and admiration that we render this tribute to her memory.
Resolved. That these resolutions be spread upon the Ladies' Aid book, and that a copy be published in the Crittenden Record-Press, and a copy be sent to the family.
MRS. J. G. ROCHESTER,
MRS. H. R. SHORT,
MRS. J. W. DEBOE,
Committee
OBITUARY
Died at the residence of Mrs. Robt. L. MOORE, at Hopkinsville, Ky., June 25, 1918, Mrs. Saidee B. WHITLOCK, relict of the late Benj. A. WHITLOCK, of Christian county.
The subject of this sketch was born in Clarksville, and resided there until her marriage in 1871, at which time she moved to Christian county, Ky., where she spent the remainder of her useful life. She belonged to the large family of FAXONs, among whom was Charles O. FAXON, who edited the Clarksville Jeffersonian for 20 years before the war. After the war he edited the Louisville Courier until his death, after which that paper consolidated with the Journal and has since been "The Courier-Journal."
She was also a sister of John W. and George B. FAXON. There remain only Mrs. John E. WILCOX, of Louisville, and Mrs. Carrie THOMAS, of Redlands, Cal.
Mrs. WHITLOCK was very much admired for her superior intelligence and many accomplishments; but she was beloved by all who knew her for her self-sacrifice and self-denial for others. That was the sole aim and study of her life--to help everyone whom she came in contact with.
Her lawn was a beautiful bower of the loveliest flowers and many could testify to the royal manner in which they were entertained in her hospitable home. For many months she had been a great sufferer; but through it all she never ceased to think and plan for the good of others. Such lives are never forgotten.
Mrs. WHITLOCK had many friends here, she having visited her sisters, Mrs. Lucy GLASSCOCK and Mrs. Carrie THOMAS, here.
PERSONALS
Mr. Peter HOLLOMAN of near Hurricane was buried at Freedom July 5.
Rev. W. T. OAKLEY of this city was called last week to Lisman, Ky., to officiate at the burial of Taylor MILLER, who died at Hot Springs, Ark., and was brought back to Lisman for burial. Mr. MILLER was a prominent citizen. His wife's maiden name was LISMAN and from her family the town was named.
DEATHS
Mrs. TRAVIS wife of County Road Commissioner and former superintendent of schools, E. Jeffrey TRAVIS, died at 1 A. M. Tuesday morning of child bed fever. Her remains were taken to her old home, BELLs Mines for interment Tuesday afternoon. A more extended notice of her will appear next week.
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Mrs. Catherine WILBORN, wife of B. L. WILBORN died Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock of general debility. She had been ill four years. Her husband and three daughters survive her, being Mrs. Frank ALLOWAY of Sturgis, Misses Mary Lou and Martha of this city. The funeral was preached at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church Rev. HARLAN officiating.
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Edgar WOFFORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. John WOFFORD, of the Hurricane neighborhood, died at Camp Zachary TAYLOR last Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The young man had been in the Base Hospital for about seven months, and for weeks all hope of his recovery had been given up. It was hoped, however, that he might improve to such an extent that he might be able to come home. Sunday morning his parents were notified that he was failing rapidly and they left immediately for Louisville. They remained with him until his death. He was born August 12, 1893.
Edgar was a boy of clean habits and quiet manner. He was kind and considerate in the home and loved by all who knew him. He left in the early fall with the second contingent of soldiers for Camp Zachary TAYLOR. He was taken to the hospital a few days after he reached the camp and was never able to be out again. Everything possible was done for his relief, but the fight seemed to be unequal from the first almost and on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, he answered the roll call of death.
The body arrived at Marion Thursday morning on the eight o'clock train and was met at the station by local representatives of the Red Cross.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. R. SHORT, pastor of the Methodist church at Marion and President of the Crittenden County Chapter of the Red Cross, at DUNN Springs Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
The Record-Press extends its sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sadness.
SALEM
Austin DAVIS died in Paducah on the way to the hospital last Monday. His illness was thought to have been the result of a fall Saturday afternoon. Mr. DAVIS was one of the old landmarks of this section, honored and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and five sons and four daughters. The Pinckneyville church and community lose a good member. We rejoice that his works abide with us to bless.
FALLEN ASLEEP
On June 25, 1918 the death angel visited us and took our sweet little Vandella Mae EASLEY to her beautiful home in heaven.
She was born March 17, 1916 and was the daughter of L. A. and M. F. EASLEY. She was a precious flower and the joy of our hearts. But God knows best. We seem to see her now, waiting with her little arms outstreched within the portals of Glory bidding us come.
We loved her, Oh! whose tongue can tell how much? Her sweet smile and her beautiful bright eyes, her dear words Oh we can remember them all.
We laid our darling to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery to await the Savior's call. And may she be a bright shining light to guide her parents to a home in heaven.
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We had a little treasure once
She was our joy and pride.
We loved her, Ah! perhaps too well
For soon she slept and died.
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All is dark within our dwelling
Lonely are our hearts today.
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
By her grandmother and aunts
Died From Effects Of Fall
Joe H. ARFLACK, who took a 40 foot tumble at the Mary Belle mine, Thursday morning July 25th, died in the afternoon at the I. C. station where he was taken enroute to Evansville to be placed in a hospital. The accidental fall by which he met his death was caused by his falling from a tub in which he and two other miners were coming up out of the mine. Suddenly he was seen to fall from the tub when they were 40 feet from the bottom of the shaft. Aid was hurried to him and he was brought to the surface and physicians summoned. It was found that he had a deep scalp wound, one leg broken in two places, compound fractures of both arms and some minor wounds besides possibly some internal injuries. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Nona BROWN a daughter of Rev. John BROWN of this city, and four children two girls and two boys, one brother Ewell of Gladstone and two sisters Cora wife of Guy WOODSON, Susie wife of Wallace WARD, also one half brother John ARFLACK, and two half sisters Mrs. Corda McKINLEY and Miss Rosa ARFLACK all of the Blackford section.
OBITUARY
Lula Pearl TRAVIS, was born Dec. 8th, 1890. Died at her home on Kevil street, Marion, Ky., July 23rd, 1918. Was married to E. Jeffrey TRAVIS, Sept. 21st, 1911.
To this union was born four children, three of whom are still living, Clement, Billy and Virginia, the last, a sweet little babe only two weeks old. None of which are old enough to realize the loss of a mother's love. Besides these she leaves three step-children. Gladys, Irene and Jeffrey, who have never known any other mother's love, an aged mother, one brother, two sisters and her husband to mourn for her.
She professed religion at an early age, and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at BELL's Mines, Crittenden county, Ky., in which she lived a consistent Christian until her death. Her life was brief, but sweetly devoted to her home and loved ones. Her last illness was with intense suffering, but she bore it patiently without murmuring. All that kind-hearted doctors, trained nurses and loving friends could do, was done for her, but all we could do could not keep her with us.
Her funeral was conducted in her old home church by Rev. T. C. NEWMAN, assisted by Rev. W. T. OAKLEY, in the presence of a large congregation of old friends and neighbors and her body was laid to rest in the BELL's Mines cemetery to await the resurrection morning.
REV. T. C. NEWMAN
DEATHS
The young and old alike were saddened last Thursday morning when it was learned that Juanita WELDON, the lovable little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simp WELDON, was dead. The child had been sick for several days with a nervous trouble, but her condition was not thought to be serious and the Grim Reaper came almost without warning, making the shock all the more terrible.
Juanita was born August 28, 1906, and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. WELDON. The twelve short years which she spent with her parents were years of happiness and joy in so much as it lay in her power to bring those two priceless blessings, which only a child life, pure, sweet and affectionate, can bring to a home. She was the idol of the home, loved and appreciated. Always delicate, her every want was carefully cared for, and her parents found satisfaction in bringing pleasure to her.
At school she was a favorite among the older as well as among the younger pupils. Old and young alike, where ever they may be--in any walk of life, appreciate those people, either young or old, who know how to catch the sunshine of every day and garner that sunshine in their own hearts and then dispense with that priceless jewel when they see that sunshine is needed. Juanita was of that type. For the older people, she always had a happy smile and a pleasant greeting. A teacher in the school once remarked that she felt better prepared to start the day's work after hearing Juanita say "Good morning." Among the children of her age, she was the best of playmates, kind, considerate and always thoughtful of the rights of others. Among the smaller children, she was the loving guardian--the one who always understood their every want and who had the ability to meet their every childish need.
She was a regular attendant of the Methodist Sunday school and was a member of Miss Nellie STONE's class. The class was just beginning a new line of Sunday school work and none were more enthusiastic nor none more faithful than Juanita.
The funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon, July 26, at 4 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. H. R. SHORT, assisted by Revs. J. B. TROTTER and T. C. NEWMAN.
The remains were laid to rest in the new cemetery. The little mound was covered with beautiful flowers--the expression of a love for Juanita and of sympathy for her bereaved parents which words could not express.
PERSONALS
Mrs. D. S. ROSE, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. C. GUESS, was called to her home at Blackwell, Okla., by a telegram telling of the death of her husband at Joplin, Mo. No particulars were given. Mrs. ROSE left on the first train.
Mrs. Jeffrey TRAVIS' illness was not child bed fever as was reported but was quick consumption. Her sister was with her, also her married step-daughter and a trained nurse. She had never been up since the birth of her little girl two weeks ago, and for several days prior to her death was unconscious, and several physicians were in consultation over her case which had been considered hopeless for almost a week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy GIVENS and children of Rosiclare, C. E. WELDON of Paducah, were here Friday to attend the funeral and burial of little Miss Juanita WELDON.
SEVEN SPRINGS
Mrs. Cordie GRIMES was called near Pinckneyville last week on account of the death of her father Austin DAVIS.
DYCUSBURG
R. H. MILROY died at his home, of Bright's disease, on July 25th. His remains were laid to rest in the Dycusburg cemetery Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death.
CASAD
Mrs. T. E. WATSON and children, of Tolu, attended the burial of Edgar WOFFORD at DUNN's Springs Friday.
The remains of Edgar WOFFORD, who died in the Base hospital at Camp Zachary TAYLOR, were laid to rest in the cemetery at DUNN's Springs Friday, wrapped in the Stars and Stripes.
Rev. John A. HUNT Dies
Rev. John A. HUNT, pastor of the Pleasant Hill Baptist church, died at his home a few miles east of town Saturday, after a long illness of tuberculosis. He was buried at the PARIS graveyard Sunday, Rev. T. P. MOORE conducting the services.
KILLED SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE
Fredonia Lad, Son Of
Mrs. Fanny JACKSON WHITE
Of Princeton In Tuesdays Casualty List
Carter S. KOON's name is among those killed in action in France in the list published Tuesday. He enlisted from Fredonia and is a brother of William KOON the furniture dealer of Fredonia, who married Miss Virginia BUGG daughter of Grant and Fanny HENRY BUGG. His mother is a daughter of the late John W. JACKSON of the New Bethel section. Her first husband Billie KOON, died many years ago.
A few years ago she married W. H. WHITE of Harmony section of Caldwell county. She and her heirs still own fine farms in this county and in the edge of Lyon and Caldwell Co. Miss Ida KOON, the sister of the hero who is now sleeping his last sleep "Somewhere in France" was for many years a missionary in the mountains of this state and who married Rev. J. N. HENSON, pastor of the Baptist church at Eddyville several years, now stationed at Benton.
The JACKSONs, McELROYs, YOUNGs and KOONs are all related to the dead soldier who leaves 3 brothers William of Fredonia, John J. of New Bethel and Floyd F. of Arizona. This is getting mighty close to home. The friends of the dead soldier, and of his mother who is a noble woman, and of his sister and brothers extend them their hearts deepest sympathy.
PASSING OF AGED CITIZEN
Had Lived In County Third of Century Having
Landed at Weston Before Days of Railroad
Wm. STOUT an octogenarian, a union soldier who saw service, and for thirty-five years a resident of this county died at his home, the old Jim FOWLER place two and one-half miles north of Marion Sunday afternoon July 28th, at 5 o'clock of the diseases incident to old age. His remains were laid to rest at Pilot Knob Monday evening at 6 o'clock in the cemetery which he donated the land to make. There was no service at the grave as his venerable wife was too feeble to go to the grave, therefore the service was held at the residence. Besides his wife he is survived by twenty descendants, three sons and one daughter, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. All of his children were here. The oldest son being Harry STOUT of Frederickshall, Va., the second J. William STOUT of Sullivan, Mo., and the third Bert B. STOUT of this county, one daughter Mrs. Mary E. TEER had been at her fathers bedside for some time. The deceased was born in Taylor county, Mo., Oct. 10th, 1837 and was married in Patterson, Ohio, Nov. 28th, 1861 to Miss Martha Arabelle HINKLE. He and his good wife before his health failed, were familiar figures on our streets. They lived here many years, also at Weston when they came to this county in 1883.
PERSONALS
S. Otho LYNN of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and wife, who was Miss Melville WILLIAMS of the Sheridan section, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. WILLIAMS of Hurricane arrived here Wednesday evening July 31st, with the remains of their little daughter, Paula LYNN who died of whooping-cough and brain fever at their home in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 1 year and 28 days old. The burial was at Hurricane Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. LYNN have the sympathy of all in the loss of their first born.
SHERIDAN
Mr. and Mrs. Otho LYNN, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., brought the remains of their 13 months' old child, Paula, here for burial, last week. They were accompanied by Mrs. LYNN's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. WILLIAMS, and Ora BEBOUT and wife, of Bertram, Mo. The remains were laid to rest at Hurricane Thursday.
From The Louisville Post
We Clip The Following Notice:
"The funeral of James V. ESCOTT, who died Saturday afternoon at his home near Hazelwood, a suburb of Louisville, was held there Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with burial at Cave Hill cemetery. Mr. ESCOTT passed away after a long illness. He was the son of the Rev. Henry V. ESCOTT and was born in Louisville forty-six years ago. He had spent his life in Louisville and was widely known. Mr. ESCOTT is survived by his wife, his parents, and a brother, Paul ESCOTT, and a sister, Mrs. Addison SMITH."
SEVEN SPRINGS
M. L. PATTON and sons, Collin and Carlton, attended the burial of little Gene FURGERSON Saturday at Dycusburg. He was drowned in the river at that place Friday.
DEATHS
Eld. J. A. HUNT passed away Aug. 3, 1918. He was born Dec. 14, 1854 age 63 years 7 months and 20 days. He was married to Miss Amanda J. HERRINGTON May 7, 1874. To this union was born eight children, William H., John W., James O., Mary B., Lieuellen, Albert Everette, Martin L. and one infant, of whom only three with his wife survive. Being, William H. of Mexico, Ky., Everette of Sikeston, Mo., Lester Martin now serving his country in the U. S. army stationed at West Point, Ky. He also had one adopted son, Ora Allen.
He professed faith in Christ in 1877 and united with the Pleasant Hill church 1878 was chosen deacon of the same church in 1890, and also was ordained to the full work of the ministry Aug. 1896 and has been pastor of Pleasant Hill for a number of years was pastor at the time of his death.
Bro. HUNT was a kind husband, a loving father and a friend to all. He was a man that will be missed by all who knew him. And was a victim of tuberculosis.
Funeral services was conducted by Eld. T. P. MOORE of Sardis, Tenn., and the remains were laid to rest in the PARIS cemetery.
A Friend
PERSONALS
Mrs. W. A. SWANSEY, of near Kuttawa, died Aug. 9th, at 6 A. M. was buried Saturday afternoon at GLENNs Chapel near her home. A large congregation assembled there to pay the last tribute of respect, and the floral offerings were beautiful. She was Miss Pearl JONES before her marriage.
J. B. HUBBARD CALLED SUDDENLY
Well Known Marion Man Stricken
With Paralysis While Attending
Association in Ohio Co.
James Basset HUBBARD, (a notice of whose serious illness was published last week) did not rally from the attack but passed away Thursday morning at 2 o'clock without regaining consciousness. His death occurred at the home of James KIRK near Clear Run church in Ohio county where the association was being held. The place is about 15 miles from Beaver Dam, and is 10 miles north of Hartford, the county seat of Ohio county. Mr. HUBBARD's family did not reach his bedside until after his death as they were compelled to stay Wednesday night at Central City. They drove in an automobile from Beaver Dam Thursday morning passing through Hartford where the sad news reached them that the husband and father had passed away at 2 o'clock that morning.
Mr. HUBBARD was up and well as usual Tuesday and sat up till 10 o'clock after eating a hearty supper.
He was rooming with Mr. SHIELDS of Beaver Dam, also a delegate to the association who said that Mr. HUBBARD did not complain of being sick and the first he knew of his illness was when he heard him fall to the floor. As soon as possible they got him up on the bed but he never regained consciousness.
The body was embalmed by an undertaker who was called from Owensboro and brought here on the 8 o'clock train Friday morning by way of Beaver Dam and Princeton.
The funeral was preached Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the 1st. Baptist church, Rev. J. B. TROTTER officiating, assisted by Rev. R. A. BARNES of Livermore.
The pallbearers were E. J. HAYWARD of Elizabethtown, Ky., W. B. YANDELL, Judge Carl HENDERSON, W. T. McCONNELL, W. D. CANNAN, A. M. HENRY.
There were many and beautiful floral offerings, one a blanket of roses, covering the casket, from his children, another from the Sunday School of the 1st. Baptist church, was a basket of lilys surmounted by a white dove and many other beautiful designs. The deceased was a senior deacon of the 1st. Baptist church and had been a christian for a half century.
He was born near Dalton in Hopkins Co. Nov. 28th, 1851, and was in the mercantile business at Shady Grove before locating here. He was one of the firm of MORSE HUBBARD and PICKENS for several years before accepting the assistant cashier-ship of the Farmers Bank which place he held 12 years. His health having failed, he resigned his place in the bank and began traveling 7 years ago for the Western Recorder which place he held until his death.
He was united in marriage Oct. 15th, 1878 to Miss Alzara CAMPBELL of Shady Grove who survive him, with 3 children, Denny HUBBARD the merchant of Shady Grove, Zena wife of W. C. CARNAHAN, of Humbolt, Tenn., and Mamie wife of Fred DURHAM of Sturgis. There are nine grandchildren.
The deceased was an obliging neighbor, an ardent Baptist and will be greatly missed in his church and Sunday School as well at the community in general.
Nurse Gives Her Life
One of West Kentucky's most efficient and best trained nurses, Miss Katherine P. IRWIN, of Kuttawa, Ky., died in France recently from infection caused either by a bomb wound sustained in an enemy raid, or from nursing. Her sister, Miss Sarah IRWIN, of Exeter, N. Y., received the information to that effect.
The deceased nurse was forty or forty-five years old. She was a sister of Mr. Wood IRWIN, a prominent resident of Princeton.
HICKS Given Life Term
For Murder Of Woman
Dixon, Ky., Aug. 16.--Heber HICKS, charged with the murder of Mrs. Joy SPARKS, whose body was found buried in the rear of a livery stable at Clay, Ky., on the morning of February 7, was given life imprisonment by a jury here today after a five hours' deliberation. The parents of young HICKS were present when the jury returned the verdict. It is understood that on one ballot ten of the jury were for the death penalty. A motion for a new trial was immediately filed by the attorneys for the defendant.
VIRGIL BINKLEY DROWNED
Unfortunate Ending of Well Known
And Highly Connected Young Man
The people of the View vicinity, where the accident occurred, as well as those in Marion and other parts of the county where he was known, were greatly distressed to hear of the tragic death by drowning of Virgil BINKLEY, 25 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess BINKLEY of the View vicinity, which occurred Saturday evening, August 24, just about sunset.
Virgil had gone to the creek to water the stock and, being subject to epilepsy, the supposition is that he fell from the mule he was riding at the edge of the water. When found his head and shoulders were under water and the remainder of his body on the bank above the water's edge, but life was extinct.
The unfortunate young man is survived by his parents and one sister, Annie Ree, and one brother, Harry, of California. His mother, before marriage, was Miss Willie CARDIN, daughter of the late W. H. CARDIN.
The funeral and interment took place at the new Marion cemetery Tuesday at noon, Rev. Carl BOUCHER officiating.
SENATOR JAMES PASSES AWAY
After Long Suffering The Great Statesman and
Distinguished Politician Gives up Fight
The distressing news which has continued to come from the Johns HOPKINS Hospital in Baltimore in regard to the condition of United States Senator Ollie M. JAMES, has been such as to, in a measure, prepare the friends of the stricken man for the news of his death, which came early Wednesday morning. Those who were in close touch with the sick room knew that hope had been abandoned some weeks by his physicians, but his family and loved ones hoped against the huge odds which he was combatting.
Senator JAMES who had been ill sometime with a kidney trouble entered the hospital several months ago and has gradually grown worse until the end which came at 6:40 Wednesday morning. In his death this city loses its most distinguished citizen, the state its most brilliant political orator, and the nation one of its ablest statesmen.
Senator JAMES passed his 47th birthday in July. He was a member of the Methodist church of this city. The funeral arrangements will be made by the Senate committee appointed by President WILSON.
The remains will be taken first to the capitol at Washington, and after to the JAMES homestead in this city. The funeral will be preached by Rev. H. R. SHORT at the Methodist church but the date cannot yet be definitely named. Sunday probably is as soon as the funeral will be conducted.
NATIVE OF CADIZ KENTUCKY
Mrs. B. L. WILBORN Was Daughter Of
Late A. H. POSTON Passes Away In Marion
Mrs. B. L. WILBORN, of Marion, Ky., passed away from this life at her home on July 23rd.
Mrs. WILBORN was born and lived her early life in Cadiz as Miss Kate POSTON, daughter of Mr. A. H. POSTON, then one of the leading merchants of the town, and sister of Hamil and Alex, who were among the first Cadiz boys to enlist in the Confederate army.
It may be remembered that Alex, then a boy of seventeen years, was the first of these boys to fall in battle, and that the U. D. C's. of Cadiz have honored his memory by giving his name to their chapter.
Mrs. WILBORN was an honorary member of this chapter and also an earnest member of the Christian church, of Marion.
She is survived by her husband and three daughters, Misses Mary Lou and Martha, and Allie Poston who is now Mrs. Frank ALLOWAY, of Clay, Ky.
As a character, Mrs. WILBORN was beautifully modest and retiring. She was a model wife and mother, a friend to all who knew her.
--Cadiz Record
PERSONALS
Word was received here last week by Mr. and Mrs. B. B. STOUT who are relatives, of the death of Richard RUSHING at McKenzie, Tenn., of tuberculosis. He visited here at the home of his uncle Bert B. STOUT, several times while his sister Miss Christine RUSHING was attending the Marion High School and was popular with all who knew him on account of his jolly disposition and inquiring mind. The editor was especially fond of him and is distressed to hear of his untimely death.