1914

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Jan. 8, 1914:

- Prominent Young Business Man; Emmit HARGRAVE called hence after a five days illness of blood poison: Emmit Archie, second son of Thos M. and Charles Anna HARGRAVE, was born Sept. 25, 1880, three and one-half miles northeast of Kinmundy, Ill., on the farm on which his father still resides, and died at his home in this city on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30, 1913, at 2:30 o’clock at the age of 33 years, 3 months and 5 days, after an illness of five days. He was married on Jan. 29, 1903 to Miss Nettie E. SEXTON of this city and since that time have made their home in and near this city. To this union one child, a son Lyle Warren, was born, who with the wife and mother, are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband, and father. He also leaves his father, three brothers, John, of Decatur, and Harry and Ray of this city, and a large number of other relatives and friends. He was taken ill on Christmas eve with blood poisoning, supposedly caused from an infection on the chin from a wound received about six weeks ago and rapidly grew worse until on Tuesday noon when death released him from his intense suffering. Everything that medical skill and loving, willing hands could do was done to prolong his stay on earth, but all was in vain. The funeral service was held from the residence on New Year’s Day at 2 o’clock p.m. , conducted by Rev. W.D. RICHARDSON, assisted by Revs. C.E. DAVENPORT and J.W. WILLIS. The interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, under the auspices of Rosedale Lodge, No. 354, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was an active on honored member. Emmit and his family moved from the farm to this city about a year ago, and after residing here for a short time he purchased the Gem Theatre, which he has conducted successfully and profitably. He has always tried to please his patrons and has given them the best obtainable. Up to the time of moving to town, his entire life was spent on the farm and in the ___ occupation he was prosperous and _____ classed among the best farmers in the community. He liked that work and at the time of his death was ______ to sell his business and buy a farm of his own, as he considered that _____ most independent life. He was an honest and industrious young man and was a friend to every one. He was liberal and charitable and it can be said that no needy person ever appealed to him for aid in vain. Emmit was good to his family, a good neighbor, an honored citizen and a man that will be greatly missed by the community. The wife, son, _____, father and brother, have the sympathy of all in their great loss.

- The residence of Jas. WHITE narrowly escaped a serious fire on Monday evening. The alarm was sounded but before the Department arrived the flames had been extinguished, doing slight damage to the interior.

- Grandma EMBSER died at the home of her son, J.N. EMBSER, six miles southeast of Kinmundy, Friday, Jan. 2. The funeral service was held from the home Sunday morning by Rev. DAVENPORT and interment in Evergreen cemetery. Obituary arrived too late for this week.

- J.E. McMACKIN of Salem was in this city Sunday afternoon with his hearse, having conveyed the body of Grandma EMBSER from the home of her son, J.N. EMBSER in Alma twp., to Evergreen cemetery for interment.

- J.W. BROOM of Alma, has traded his stock of merchandise for property to Ashley and Golden Gate.

- Alma Express: Miss Emogene FORD spent Sunday in Farina with friends and relatives.

- Alma Express: John and Chester FORD are attending high school in Kinmundy.

- Alma Express: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry GREEN Sunday, Jan. 4th, a boy.

- Blacksmith: I am in the old ZIMMER place and do all kinds of Wood and Iron work and Horseshoeing. Specialty on Interfering, Forging and Knee striking and stumbling of horses. All work guaranteed. George ROGERS.

- Items Copied from the files of the Kinmundy Express, Aug. 2, 1884:

+ L.C. ROHRBOUGH went to Sailor Springs Saturday to recuperate. A letter received by his father, Capt. ROHRBOUGH Wednesday morning says he is improving rapidly under the magnetic influence of this famous resort.

+ Rev. J.H. BALLANCE and J.T. ARNOLD and their families, who went to Ottowa county, Kansas in April, returned last week and will remain here permanently. We are glad to welcome them back again.

+ John GREEN of Salem came up last Friday to visit his brother, H.F. GREEN, in this city. Returning Sunday he was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. H.F. GREEN, little Elmer and Georgia, who expect to spend the week there.

+ J.G. WEST and Will NELMS are in the apple business, and from the vigorous manner in which they are pushing things, will surely succeed.

Jan. 22, 1914:

- Kinmundy Girl Weds: Mr. George L. HOWARD, a prominent and prosperous young farmer residing near Xenia, and Miss Goldia HOWE, of this city, were united in marriage last Thursday in Salem, one of the Xenia ministers officiating. After the ceremony the young couple came to Kinmundy and visited till Monday morning with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HOWE. The bride is one of the highly respected young ladies in Kinmundy and is well known by everybody. For many months she has been employed in Xenia, where she met her husband. The many Kinmundy friends of this couple extend congratulations. They will make their future home on his farm near Xenia, where a new and modern home has just been constructed for their use.

- Meacham Farmer Married: Mr. Joseph BOSTIC, one of the prosperous and well known farmers residing in Meacham twp. on the HOULTZHAUSEN place, five miles east of Farina, and Miss Jennie TYNER, of Mason, were united in marriage Sunday. The bride is well known in this city and is a sister of Mrs. Nellie REYNOLDS and Miss Minnie TYNER. The newly wedded couple will make their home on the farm. Their many friends extend congratulations.

- The ENGLEBRECHT-MARLOW Wedding: Mr. Noah MARLOW of Omega twp., and Miss Anna ENGLEBRECHT, the oldest daughter of Herman ENGLEBRECHT, residing three miles southeast of this city, were united in marriage last Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock at the Southern Methodist parsonage in Salem by Rev. M.A. COX. This happy couple will make their home on the farm of Mr. MARLOW near Omega, where he has a new house in readiness for his bride. They are both well known and respected young people of this community and have many warm friends who wish them all the happiness and prosperity possible.

- Harry MORRIS was here the first of the week and moved his household goods to South Bend, Ind., where he has employment at the carpenter trade. His family has been there several weeks.

- Wm. SMITH of Carthage, Mo., a former resident of Kinmundy twp., visited old friends in this city and vicinity the first of the week in company with his son, Rev. Monroe SMITH of Patoka. Mr. SMITH is 78 years old and is employed as one of the R.F.D. carriers out of Carthage.

- Samuel NEEDHAM, residing with his son, Wm. NEEDHAM, near Salem, dropped dead Monday and at the Coroner’s inquest it was decided that he died of senile debility. He was almost 80 years of age.

- Items Copied from the files of the Kinmundy Express, Aug. 16, 1884:

+ The reservoir will be built.

+ Rev. N. BASCOM was called to Patoka Sunday to attend the funeral of Miss Sadie NICHOLS, aged 23 years. While there he also attended the funeral of Mr. YOHE, age 60 years.

+ W.J. CHANCE of family, Nathan MORGAN and family, Mose WAINSCOTT and Ed CHANCE departed yesterday for Kansas. The enterprise hopes for them a safe journey and a prosperous future. (Patoka Enterprise.)

+ M. PRUETT accidentally had a part of his left hand taken off by the circular saw at INGRAMS Mill last Tuesday. It is a very unfortunate affair for "Kin", as he is familiarly known, and we deeply sympathize with him on his misfortune.

+ Invitations are out announcing the celebration of the 10^th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. CHAPMAN at their home on tomorrow evening. A good time may be expected and all those invited should go early and stay late.

+ L.C. ROHRBOUGH returned yesterday morning from a brief visit to Sailor Springs, felling much better than when he went there. He speaks in favorable terms of these springs which are fast gaining in popularity and expects to return some time soon.

+ BLAKESLEE and ROHRBOUGH are among those chosen as petit jurors. Judge TYNER excused them from duty upon their own request, greatly to the pleasure of Barney and Cap. They attribute their escape to the fact that they, like the Judge, are both bald-headed.

+ W.C. SQUIER, of this city, is now putting upon the market an eye balm and magic salve which he has been manufacturing in a small way for a number of years, and it has proven a perfect success whenever used.

Jan. 29, 1914:

- J.A. CURRY has sold his barber business to Mr. BEAL of Granite City, who has assumed charge of the same.

- C.A. DENNISON of St. Louis, is visiting in this city with his mother, Mrs. A.A. DENNISON and family.

- Mrs. Edwin WILLIAMS and babe of Terre Haute, are visiting here with her parents, Ellis WOLFE and family.

- Arrived at the home of Lloyd LOVELL and wife of South Bend, Ind. on Saturday, Jan. 24, a 14 pound expressman by the name of Lawrence. Mother and babe doing well, while Lloyd wears a smile that don’t wash off.

- I.H. WIDDIS received a letter Friday announcing the death of W.B. LLOYD at Sioux Pass, Mont., who died after a very brief illness. The body was taken to St. Charles, Ill. for burial.

- Items Copies from the files of the Kinmundy Express, Aug. 22, 1884:

+ Born Wednesday evening to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. STEWART, a girl.

+ Misses Jennie and Clara MAHAN are visiting their brother, Dr. W.H. MAHAN at Saylor Springs.

+ G.W. ELDER had a severe attack of the "cholerainfantum" Tuesday. L.C. ROHRBOUGH says it doubled him up like a barlow knife.

+ The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Will CRAIG died last Wednesday evening. Also that of Mr. and Mrs. John PLIEU.

+ Died in Kinmundy on Friday, Aug. 15, 1884, May Belle, only child and beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. SIMPSON, aged 1 year 6 months and 13 days. The funeral took place from the M.E. church on Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. N. BASCOM.

+ Byron CHALFANT has recently invented and manufactured some very fine machinery for cutting and packing barrel hoops and is putting it in operations in his shop in this city. The machinery being all his own designing and make, entitles Mr. CHALFANT to great praise for his enterprise.

Feb. 5, 1914:

- McCULLEY-LENHART: According to dame rumor, Thurman McCULLEY, a prominent young farmer, residing west of Kinmundy and Miss Vera, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LENHART, residing south of this city, were married in Mt. Vernon last Wednesday. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ROBB. The newly wedded couple will make their home on the McCULLEY farm. Their many friends extend congratulations.

- Mrs. Grace TOWNSEND, of Pueblo, Colo., is visiting south of this city with her mother, Mrs. Alice HEATON, who is sick.

- Mrs. Chas. SEIMER of St. Louis, who has been visiting here with relatives, left Friday for Findlay to visit her sister, Mrs. E.S. COMBS and family a few days.

- Amous BOSLEY and wife of Omega, entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday in honor of their brother, L.S. WOOD and wife, of Sargent, Neb., who are spending a few weeks with them. Those enjoying the day were Sias FRENCH, and sister, Aunt Rachael KNISELEY, Will, Mart, Leroy and Noah KNISELEY and wives, Ed BOSLEY and wife, Frank BOSLEY, Ethel KNISELEY and Lela SCHOOLEY. On Tuesday Elder SIMER and wife were entertained in honor of the visitors. On Wednesday Will KNISELEY and wife entertained Mr. BOSLEY and Mr. WOOD and wives.

- Death Caused by Big Storm: Salem, Ill., Feb. 2: The most deplorable incident of the storm Saturday night as the sudden death of Miss Emma SLACK, aged 35 years, who was suddenly awakened by the crashing of a huge limb on the kitchen roof. She arose hastily and went into the kitchen, remaining so long her sister called to her to return, asking what was the trouble. She told of the accident and then said, "Oh, I am so sick." As she was subject to heart trouble, they aroused the family and gave her serval restoratives, but to no avail as in a few minutes she said, "I can’t stand it much longer", and died before Dr. RAINEY reached the residence. The tree, falling, broke the telephone connection thus delaying matters. The doctor pronounced it an acute case of heart failure brought on by the sudden shock. (Centralia Daily Democrat.)

- Alma Express: Mrs. E.G. FORD spent a part of last week with her mother, on account of illness.

- Clarence SCHOOLEY has Loss by Fire: Word has been received here of the loss by fire of the house on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence SCHOOLEY, near Searcy, Ark., last Friday night. The fire is supposed to have originated from the fire place and a good portion of their household goods were also destroyed in the fire. The loss is quite a severe financial blow to Mr. SCHOOLEY and his many Kinmundy friends regret to hear of his misfortune.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Aug. 29, 1884:

+ Born Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1884, to Mr. and Mrs. T.S. JONES, Jr., a boy.

+ The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. ALLEN died on Monday and was buried on Tuesday.

+ Geo. ELDER has been remodeling his store building this week to make room for increasing business.

+ Master Lute SCHERMERHORN has gone to Jasper, Mo., to stay in his brother, Alta’s store in that city.

+ Kin PRUETT is able to be out again. The Express was misinformed, it was his right had that was injured by the saw.

+ It is reported that a legacy of $21,000 has been left to Mike SCHWARTZ by his parents in Germany. (Salem Republican.)

+ Dr. FORSHEE informs us of the safe arrival of a 12 lb. boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. HARGRAVE Thursday morning.

+ A. MILLICAN called yesterday and ordered the Express sent to William PHILLIPS, an invalid friend at Omega. Truly a commendable act.

+ Rev. BASCOM was called to Alma on last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Elmer FINCH, only son of James FINCH and wife, who died on Monday, aged 1 year and 8 days.

+ Miss Maggie CRAIG went to Louisville this morning where she will teach school this fall and winter.

Feb. 12, 1914:

- E.G. FORD of Alma was in this city Tuesday on business.

- Geo. O. BAYLIS, residing about 2 miles west of this city, was found dead Tuesday morning about seven o’clock by members of his family. He was in the barn doing the feeding and when found was partly in a manger. Help was summoned and he was taken into the house and the Coroner notified and he arrived here on the noon train and the jury found that death was caused from natural causes. Mr. BAYLIS has been afflicted with heart trouble for several years. He was 60 years of age. The funeral service was held from the family residence Thursday morning at 10 o’clock and interment made in the Eastland cemetery. The many friends of the deceased extend sympathy.

- Geo. BAYLIS, Jr., and Elmer BAYLIS of Mammoth Springs, Ark., arrived here Wed. night in answer to a message announcing the sudden death of their father, G.O. BAYLIS.

- Ed BAYLIS, of Rushville, Ind., and Quince BAYLIS, of Clarksburg, Ind., arrived here yesterday morning in answer to a message announcing the death of their uncle.

- The K. of P. lodge is arranging for a big time on the night of the 19^th. It is the 50^th anniversary of the order and a nice and appropriate program has been arranged. The Pythian Sisters have been invited to participate in the celebration.

- The dynamo at the Kinmundy electric light plant is undergoing repairs and the city will be in dankness a few nights. An expert from the city will be here and make the necessary repairs.

- Dr. Harry F. CRAIG and wife, formerly of this city, but who have been in the government employ for some time stationed at Covelo, Cal., have been transferred to Shiprock, New Mexico, and order the Express sent to their new address.

- Alma Express: Miss Leona FOX went to Effingham Wednesday to be present at the wedding of her sister, Miss Mame.

- Alma Express: Miss Clara HEFTON of Henrietta Hospital, East St. Louis, is spending a short vacation with her parents, M.V. HEFTON and wife.

- Alma Express: The infant child of Harry FRENCH and wife was brought here Friday for burial and interment was made at Martin Cemetery.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Sept. 6, 1884:

+ Mrs. S.S. BAKER of Kingman of Kan. is visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Sarah SIMPSON.

+ Elmer EAGAN, who now has a situation at barbering in Newton, spent the week with relatives in this city.

+ An ash tree purchased by Allen Bros. from W.T. HULTS in Alma twp., made 61 wagon tongues and 400 sets of lumber besides firewood enough to last a family all winter.

+ Thos. CLOW is quite sick with billious fever at Alma.

+ J.M. ROTAN, agent, yesterday sold for W.H. SIMPSON his livery stable to Thos. M. SMITH for $800. Henry has made money the past year and we are he is a genial young fellow and understands the care of horses to perfection.

+ Mrs. George RAY grows weaker day by day and there seems to be no chance of her recovery. Her son James, who is in the Signal service, stationed at Ft. Lyon, Colo., is expected home on a furlough in a few days.

Feb. 19, 1914:

- Last Sunday at high noon at the home of Mrs. Ella J. HUBERT in this city, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Julia to Mr. Millard WHEELER of Breese. The ceremony was performed by Rev. BELLMAN of Sandoval. They left Sunday evening for Breese, where they will make their future home. Mr. WHEELER is employed as lineman by the Western Union Telegraph Company, and is a young man of good character and has many friends in this city. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. HUBERT and ___________.

- Tilton WILSON went to Xenia Wednesday morning in answer to a message announcing the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Capt. PIERCE. She was about 75 years of age.

- Mr. Edward ZINDEL of Moweaqua, and Mrs. Pansy WILBER, of Foster twp., were united in marriage on Thursday evening, Feb. 12, at the home of and by Rev. J.H. BALLANCE. They left Monday morning for Moweaqua and will make their home near that city on a farm.

- Chas. MARQUARD of Kell, was in this city Tuesday on business and transferring from the C. & E.I. to the Central, enroute north on business. He reported that his mother-in-law, Mrs. R.C. CLAYBOURN, of Mt. Vernon, was buried Monday having died quite suddenly. Mrs. CLAYBOURN was at one time a resident of Kinmundy and her many friends are sorry to learn of her death.

- Alma Express: Wm. HESTER and sons, William and James, have returned from Indianapolis where they were called on account of the serious illness of Mrs. HESTER’s brother. Mrs. HESTER will return later.

- Alma Express: Mary M. CRUMMET was born Feb. 15, 1835, in Augusta Co., Va. In 1841 she moved to Carroll Co., Ind., where she was married Edward GREGORY in 1855, to this union three children was born, two girls and one boy, the husband and daughters having preceded her to the better world. She became a Christian in early girlhood and united with the Christian church and remained faithful until the end which came peacefully on the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, at the age of 78 years, 11 months, and 28 days. The funeral services were held from the home of her son, J.E. GREGORY, at which place she died, on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. RICHARDSON of Kinmundy ,and interment made in Evergreen cemetery at Kinmundy beside the body of her husband who died several years ago. She is survived by the son, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, who wish to thank the friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown during their great bereavement.

- Items Copied From the Files of the Kinmundy Express Sept. 6, 1884:

+ A little boy arrived last Sunday to bless the estate of D.T. MOORE and wife at Bethany.

+ Miss Emma BATES of Patoka is visiting Mrs. F.C. SMITH in this city. Miss BATES will teach the Swift School this fall and winter commencing the first week in October.

+ Died: in this city on Tuesday, Sept. the 9^th, 1884, Mrs. Ester Ann, beloved wife of George RAY, aged 6__ years, 9 months, and 27 days.

+ Wm. COCKRELL from near Ft. Worth, Texas, is visiting his brother, F.G. COCKRELL, in Meacham twp., whom he has not seen since he was a little boy over 40 years ago.

+ Capt. REEDER now feels sanguine of success in the race for Circuit Clerk since becoming grandpa to a fine little boy which arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. SMITH at Effingham last Monday.

+ Meacham: Hurrah for Butler was the cry at the Maple Grove school house last Saturday night as a Butler Club was organized and Meacham will go solid for Butler without a doubt for a big boy arrived at Clabe COCKRELL’s last week of 12˝ pounds and a girl at Tom MERCERS of 11˝ pounds.

Feb. 26, 1914:

- BOONE-HAMILTON: The many friends of Carl A. BOONE were very much surprised when it was announced that he had taken unto himself a wife. Carl has for may years advocated single blessedness, but it seems that he did not believe what he was preaching all the time. Last Wednesday evening he was united in marriage to Miss Bertie HAMILTON of Kentucky, Squire A.B. STOKLEY performing the ceremony. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Wm. PERRY and has resided east of this city with Mr. and Mrs. PERRY for several months. The happy couple will make their future home on his farm six miles east of this city. Congratulations.

- ELKINS-HINTON: Mr. Wm. W. ELKINS, of Kell, and Miss Bertha HINTON of Edgewood, were married in this city on Tuesday, Feb. 24^th, 1914, by Esquire J.M. ROTAN. The young couple will reside on a farm near Edgewood.

- ROBB-SPICER: On last Friday evening at six o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert MAXWELL in this city, occurred the marriage of Mr. Thurman ROBB and Miss Georgia SPICER, Rev. J.H. BALLANCE officiating. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. MAXWELL and is a very highly esteemed and pleasing young lady. The groom is the oldest son of R.C. ROBB and wife, residing three miles northwest of this city and is a very prosperous and popular young farmer. They will make their home on the FISHER farm, northwest of here. Their many Kinmundy friends extend congratulations. On Sunday an infair dinner was given a the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. ROBB, which was greatly enjoyed by all present.

- Celebrated 50^th Anniversary: Feb. 19^th, 1864, in the city of Washington, D.C., the Order of the Knights of Pythias was founded and in honor of the 50^th anniversary of the order celebrations and entertainments were held throughout the United States and Canada. To celebrate the event Clipper Lodge No. 413 of Kinmundy, entertained their members, the Pythian Sisters and their husbands, wives, sweethearts, and many friends at the Castle Hall on last Thursday night and the happy crowd present numbered almost one hundred. (*)

- Mrs. C.B. QUICK came down from Springfield and is visiting her mother, Mrs. C.J. HILLER and family. Her little twin daughters have been visiting here for several days.

- Mrs. Wm. BAGBY died at the home of her son in South Bend, Ind., Monday Feb. 16, after a week of severe suffering. The body arrived here Wednesday morning accompanied by her son and wife and funeral services held from the M.E. Church Thursday. Obituary next week.

- Alma Express: J.W. BROOM has purchased the Arch SPROUSE grocery store and will continue in business.

- Alma Express: David HILL and family of Casey arrived here Saturday evening for a visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. Robert SPROUSE and Mrs. Clarence HOYT.

- George BAYLIS: Mr. George BAYLIS was born in Indiana July 8, 1853, and died at his home near Kinmundy, Ill., Feb. 8, 1914, aged 60 years, 7 months, and 2 days. He came to Illinois in 1867 and was united in marriage to Caroline BASS in 1873. To this union was born 7 children, 4 girls and 3 boys, the girls all having preceded him to the better world. The boys Elmer, Alonzo and George are all living and have families of their own. Mr. BAYLIS was a kind and true husband and father and a good friend and neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and three sons and three daughters-in-law, 9 grandchildren, one of them being under his care, three brothers and three sisters, and other relatives and friends. It is sad to say goodbye, but God knows best. The funeral service was held from the home on Thursday, Feb. 12, conducted by Revs. J.H. BALLANCE and W.T. NIX.

- COLE-WILLIAMS: On last Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, 1914, at the home of Rev. J.H. BALLANCE occurred the marriage of Mr. George COLE and Mis Flossie WILLIAMS, Rev. BALLANCE officiating. They were attended by Mack ROBB and Miss Nellie CONANT. The bride is a daughter of Sylvester WILLIAMS, of Sandy Branch, and is a most highly esteemed and respected young lady. The groom is a son of Mrs. Mort SPURLIN and is a prosperous young farmer. They will reside on the Ray JONES farm, six miles north, west of Kinmundy.

- Items Copied From the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Sept. 19, 1884:

+ W.F. SONGER of Ashland, Oregon, is visiting his mother, brothers, and sisters in this city after an absence of 17 years. He came last week and will remain several days and stop a while in Kansas on his return.

+ Died at his home near St. Paul, on Monday, Sept. 15, R.W. BURNET aged 58 years. He was a member of Rosedale Lodge, I.O.O.F. of this city by which order he was buried in the city Cemetery on Wednesday evening. He leaves a wife and several children in comfortable circumstances.

+ W.H. SIMPSON went to Fairfield last Monday to engage in the butcher business with Wm. LUSTER, late proprietor of the Commercial hotel in this city. Henry understands the business and will succeed if there is anything in it.

+ Died in Kinmundy, Sept. 16, 1884, Miss Alice BEAVER, aged 31 years after suffering for years with consumption.

March 5, 1914:

- H.C. FARSON Dead: Mr. Henry C. FARSON, residing near Omega, who has been ill most of the winter, died Tuesday morning. The deceased has been a resident of Marion county many years and was well known by almost everybody and has hundreds and hundreds of friends. His death is a sad blow in the community ________.

- Meacham Township Farmer Dead: Samuel H. GRAHAM, son of John and Sarah Elizabeth GRAHAM, was born in Marion Co., Ind. March 15, 1855, and died at his home four miles northeast of Kinmundy in Meacham twp. on Feb. 27, 1914, aged 58 years, 11 months, and 12 days. He was afflicted more or less for the past four years yet he patiently bore his afflictions until called home. He was united in marriage to Miss Eunice K. WILKINSON May 11, 1890 and to this union were born five children, four boys and one girl, the girl preceding him to his eternal home. He never united himself with any church but he always tried to walk in the footsteps of Him who died on Calvary. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife and four sons, Walter T., Earl E., Harold B., and Roy S., also three brothers, five sisters, and a host of friends. He was a loving father, a devoted husband and a good neighbor. His wife, children, brothers, sisters, and neighbors did all that kind hands and loving hearts could do to make his stay comfortable, but at last he went home to the Savior who made his heavenly home glorious. Mr. GRAHAM had a wide acquaintance over Marion county, having represented his township on the county board a number of times and had held other important offices of trust. Four years ago he made the race for the nomination of county treasurer on the democratic ticket and was defeated at the primary by a small vote. He was a man who was honest in his dealings and made friends all the time. For a good many years he taught school during the winter months and looked after his farm interests in the summer. By heard work and close attention to business he accumulated sufficient funds to pay for one of the best farms in Meacham township and in late years has lived to enjoy the fruits of his labor. It was his desire to give his boys all a good education and it was a great satisfaction to him to know that he left enough to carry out his plans. The funeral service was conducted at the home Sunday morning at ten o’clock by Elder W.J. SIMER and interment made in the Oskaloosa cemetery.

- Mrs. Alice HEATON: Mrs. Alice M. HEATON died at her home two miles south of Kinmundy at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27^th, aged 74 years, after a long and lingering illness. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the home, conducted by Elder W.J. SIMER, after which interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. HEATON was one of the old and respected citizens of Kinmundy and had resided on the farm where she died more than fifty years. Some few months ago, Mr. HEATON passed away and in settling the estate the farm was sold and Mrs. HEATON was to vacate March 1^st, and it was on this date the funeral service was held. She leaves on son, C.R. HEATON, and two daughters, Miss Lois HEATON, who is still at home and Mrs. Grace TOWNSEND, of Colorado. All the children were at home during the last illness of their mother.

- Soldier Got Final Call: J. Henry SHAFFER died at his home five miles southeast of Kinmundy last Friday morning, aged 73 years. He was sick only a few days, but was afflicted with pneumonia and his age was against him to fight this disease. The funeral service was held Saturday at Pleasant Grove church and interment made in the Wantland Cemetery. Mr. SHAFFER was a member of the 40^th Illinois Regiment in the war of the rebellion and was an honored soldier. He was always very active in G.A.R. affairs and will be greatly missed. He leaves four sons and one daughter, but all are married and have families of their own.

- Miss Ida SCHNEIDER: Miss Ida, the 23 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman SCHNEIDER, residing two and a half miles north of this city, died last Friday after an illness of several months of consumption. The funeral service was held Saturday in the Farina German church and interment made in the Farina German cemetery. During the past five years, Mr. and Mrs. SCHNEIDER have lost three daughters and two sons from this disease. These aged parents have the entire sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

- Katherine FERIBAH FOX: Early Monday morning, Feb. 16^th, 1914, the summons of God’s mysterious call to His larger life came to Mrs. William BAGBY, living, known and loved in Kinmundy, which all came to her at the home of her son, Harry, in South Bend, Ind., after a week of intense suffering. The deceased was born in Oak Hill, Alabama, March 1860, and was the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.D. FOX. When a child she moved with her parents to Illinois, locating on a farm near Kinmundy. She was a classmate of many of Kinmundy’s prominent citizens and is remembered for her energy, generosity, and a consecrated devotion to high ideals. In September 1881 she was married in Ashley, Ill., to Wm. BAGBY, and became residents of Springfield, Patoka and Richmond, Va. To this union five children were born, all of whom are living. Brothers and sisters surviving are Edward and Hal FOX, Mrs. Ella COLE, Mrs. Carrie AYDELOTT, Mrs. M.L. WHITE, Mrs. Sudie PIERCE. Mrs. BAGBY was beloved as a child, as a young woman she was beloved, but most of all as wife and mother. Hers was a life of splendid courage; her ready and cheerful sympathy and noble sacrifice, will cause her memory to be long and deeply cherished. And on the morning of her death, her family and friends rose up to call her blessed. Her son said of her "Mother was deeply religious" and by precept and example she endeavored to lead her family to love the God, she so long worshiped. The body was accompanied to Kinmundy by her son and his wife of South Bend, Ind., to whose home she died. Because of distance and illness in the several homes, none of the other members of the family had the privilege of attending the last sad obsequies. The funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 19^th, in the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev. RICHARDSON. Here her girlhood friends assembled to pay their last and tribute of respect. A beautiful song was rendered by W.W. NEIL and W.F. PRUETT. Also Mrs. J.D. CAMERER in her usual pleasing manner sang "Sometime We Shall Understand" and then the body was borne to beautiful Evergreen cemetery there to lie beside the father and mother until the morning of the resurrection.

- Benjamin Franklin HEISTAND: Jan. 22, 1914, the silver cord of life was loosed, the golden bowl was broken and the immortal spirit of B.J. HEISTAND returned to the bosom of its maker. He was born Sept. 18, 1844 near Salem, Ill. At the age of 18 he united with the Methodist church, remaining a faithful member until death. May 14, 1882, he was married to Georgia MAYES. To this union 8 children were born, five of whom with his gentle wife, 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters still survive him. The surviving children are Mrs. Martha BOOKER of Cedar Vale, Kan.; Mrs. Lucy NEW of Dexter, Mrs. Dolly CARTER, Cedar Vale; Mrs. Minnie JONES, Independence; and Miss Hazel HEISTAND, still at home. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. NIELL of Dexter, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Patten Cemetery. The above was clipped from a Hoosier, Kansas paper. Mr. HIESTAND will be remembered by scores of our readers a member of one of the industrious farmer families of our county. He was the son of Solomon and Martha HEISTAND living south of Kinmundy. His brothers, S.H., Abraham, Geo. W., and Chas. HEISTAND are among our prosperous citizens. The sisters are Mrs. Amanda GIFFIN and Mrs. Alice IMMEL of this county, and Mrs. Margaret ARMSTRONG of Tuckerman, Ark. Chas. and G.W. HEISTAND made a pleasant visit in Hoosier with their brother only a few weeks before his death.

- George SHAFFER returned to his home in Winchester, Ind., Monday afer attending the funeral of his brother, W.H. SHAFFER, and visiting his brothers a few days.

- Will SHAFFER went to Salem on Monday and was appointed Administrator to settle the estate of his father, J.H. SHAFFER, deceased.

- John GRAHAM of Flora was in this city Friday evening, having been called by the illness of his brother, S.H. GRAHAM, but Sam had passed away before John arrived.

- Miss Esta GARRETT closed her term of school east of Farina and returned home Friday evening.

- Ed FORD of Alma was in town Saturday.

- A message has been received here by Mrs. Ella J. HUBERT from New Orleans announcing the death of her stepdaughter, Mrs. Martha CAMPBELL. The deceased was a former Kinmundy girl and was quite well and favorably known by all.

- Mrs. J.H. DENNY of Texarkanna, Ark., arrived in this city Thursday evening to visit east of town with her parents, F.S. HARRIS and family.

- J.C. PINKERTON has sold the Economy Grocery and Meat Market to W.H. GRAY, who has assumed full charge, and who has an announcement in this issue. Read it.

- Mrs. Delia COX wishes to thank her friends for the many beautiful post cards received by her on Friday, Feb. 27, in honor of her 80^th birthday.

- Mrs. Ed FORD came up from Alma Friday morning to visit her mother, Mrs. Rebecca SHEPARD.

- Ira CONANT of Springfield was called her last Wednesday by the death of his mother, Mrs. John B. CONANT.

- Alma Express: Mrs. E.G. FORD is visiting her mother, Mrs. SHEPARD near Kinmundy.

- Alma Express: Paul MAULDING cut off the end of one of his fingers Saturday while playing with a butcher knife.

- Items Copied From the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Sept. 19, 1884:

+ Mrs. A. MILLICAN departed Tuesday morning for an extended visit with her son, H.F. MILLICAN at Greenhorn, near Pueblo, Colo.

+ Hon. B.B. SMITH, a well known lawyer of Salem, was buried yesterday.

+ L.D. CLINGENPEEL and wife and Mrs. Lucinda ALLEN departed yesterday morning for their future home near Delphos, Kan.

+ The will of the late Charles W. WEST, millionaire, of Cincinnati, after making large public bequests, giving to each of his surviving relatives a handsome sum. There nephews, John G., Chas. H., and Geo. W., and niece Mrs. Mary E. FOX, of this city, all receive $20,000 each.

Mar. 12, 1914:

- Mrs. Alice M. HEATON: Mrs. Alice M. HEATON departed this life at her home in Kinmundy, Ill., Feb. 27, 1914 at 5:30 p.m. after a lingering illness. Mrs. HEATON, daughter of Dr. Wesley and Ann HOGUE, was born in Milbrook, Penn., Jan. 13, 1840. She spent her girlhood days in Yorkstown, Ohio, from where she came to this place with her father to reside. She was united in marriage with George HEATON, Nov. 30, 1858; to this union Five children were born. She is survived by one son, C.R. HEATON, and two daughters, Mrs. Grace TOWNSEND and Miss Lois HEATON, and six grandchildren. The husband and two daughters, Mrs. Jessie M. NELMS and Mrs. Georgia MAIZE having preceded her in death.

- John RICHARDSON left Saturday night for Dennison, Tex., where he met the Topeka baseball team and will remain for several weeks in practice before the beginning of the season. John is one of seven pitchers that play with this team.

- Gene GARRETT, who has been telegraphing for the C. & E.I. at Ullin, has returned home for a few days.

- Mrs. Katherine EAGAN left last Thursday morning for Terre Haute where she expects to spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. A. GLOSSER.

- Alma Express: Garrison, the seven year old child of G.W. LIGON and wife, of St. Louis was brought here Thursday for burial, and interment made in Alma cemetery. Mr. LIGON and Hester ANDREWS of Sedalia, Ky., accompanied the body here.

- Alma Express: Mrs. Rose COLE of Champaign, was brought here for burial Friday morning. Dan MENEELEY and family accompanied the body here. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church and the body was taken to Salem for burial.

- Alma Express: I.A. SPROUSE died Sunday morning at one o’clock and the funeral services were held at the M.E. church Monday morning.

- Alma Express: Dan McKINNON and wife of Effingham, were here Sunday and Monday on account of the death of her father, I.A. SPROUSE.

- Alma Express: Mrs. Ida EDMUNDS and son, Allen of Melvin, were called here Sunday on account of the death of her father, I.A. SPROUSE.

- Alma Express: Dr. John WILSON of Danville; S.A. WILSON and Mrs. C.C. SPENCER, of Chicago, visited her a part of last week with their parents, R.C. WILSON and wife, Friday being their 58^th wedding anniversary.

- Alma Express: Miss Emogene FORD spent Saturday and Sunday in Farina with relatives.

- Two pure bred yearling Hereford bulls for sale. E.G. FORD, Alma, Ill.

- J.H. SHAFFER: Joseph Henry SHAFFER, the oldest son of Andrew and Katherine SHAFFER, was born in Bartholmew Co., Ind., July 14, 1841, and departed this life Feb. 26, 1914, aged 72 years, 7 months, and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Adyline FOSTER May 1893. His wife died Jan. 31^st, 1903. He was a Volunteer in Co. B. 40^th Ill. Reg. in which he served for a term of four years from July 25, 1861 to July 24, 1865. After the close of the war he returned to Marion county, Ill., where he resided until his death. He was a kind husband and loving father and all who knew him loved and respected him. He leaves to mourn his departure a brother in Kansas and 4 sons, 1 daughter, 15 grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Sept. 26, 1884:

+ James A. MAHAN of Chicago, spent Sunday and Monday with parents and friends in Kinmundy. Jim is very enthusiastic for Chicago and thinks there is no place like it.

+ C.E. LYNCH, accompanied by his wife and baby, is visiting his brother, John and other relatives and friends, in this vicinity. He has been away for five years and is located in business in Davis City, Iowa. He says that the most perceptible change that has taken place during his absence is in the size of the trees.

+ Mrs. E. McBRYDE of Allenton, Ala. arrived here Thursday evening on a visit to her son, J.B. McBRYDE. J.P. STEEN and wife came with her and will make this place their future home, residing on the McBRYDE farm, east of this city.

+ An old lady by the name of SCOTT, suicided at Salem on Tuesday last by throwing herself in front of the fastest moving express that runs on the O. & M. railroad. She was insane.

+ W.E. HOGBOOM and wife, Genoa are visiting her parents, Major BROWN and wife, near this city. They will remain here a week or two.

+ The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus WILLIAMS died last Sunday and was buried Monday in the Williams burying ground in Fayette county.

+ A very happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. COLEMAN on last Wednesday evening when their daughter, Miss Addie, was united in marriage to C.H. MELROSE of Grayville, Ill.

+ Pleasant Grove Items: Will KNISELY left last Friday for Fall River, Kan.

+ Pleasant Grove Items: Scott KNISELEY has gone to Prairie City, Mo.

March 19, 1914:

- Alma Girl a Suicide: Miss Carrie E. WIKENHAUSER of Alma, daughter of Joseph and Louisa WIKENHAUSER, was born Jan. 30^th, 1899, and departed this life March 11, 1914. She was the youngest member of the family and was a loving daughter. She leaves a father and three sisters, three brothers and a host of relatives to mourn her departure. On last Wednesday, this young and respected young lady took her own life by taking carbolic acid, and no real cause for her act has been established. She left a note addressed to her father telling how she wanted to be dressed after death but assigned no definite service was held Friday in the Baptist church west of Alma, conducted by Rev. J.H. BALLANCE and interment made in the Martin cemetery beside her mother, who died when this girl was only an infant. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.

- Elder School Items: Some of our people attended church at the Grove Sunday afternoon.

- Elder School Items: Noah KNISELEY has closed a very successful term of school at Elder.

- Alma Express: Miss Elsie PURCELL returned home from Hindsboro Sunday to spend a few days with her parents, Frank PURCELL and wife.

- Alma Express: Mrs. E.G. FORD visited north of Kinmundy a part of last week with her mother.

- Miss Edna GARNER of Stonington, arrived here Monday evening to visit her parents, John GARNER and wife.

- Jesse REESE returned home on Tuesday morning from Gilman to visit his parents, Geo. REESE and family.

- Geo. WILSON, wife and two children of Clinton, are visiting in this city with her mother, Mrs. Anna FROST and other relatives.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Oct. 10, 1884:

+ C. HAMMERS has moved his restaurant across the street, one door south of C.A. CHRISTENSEN’s boot and shoe store.

+ F.C. SMITH and Myron DEIWERT have formed a co-partnership and purchased the corner grocery of G.W. ELDER. Success to the new firm.

+ J.W. ROBB and family of Springfield, are visiting Mrs. ROBB’S parents John METZGER and wife and other friends in this vicinity.

+ Pleasant Grove Items: W.H. GALLOWAY of Raccoon was visiting at D.C. WHISNANT’s last Sunday. Frank TREAT came up with him and commenced school at the Shriver school house Monday.

+ North Fork Items: There were over one hundred men at the burg last Saturday.

+ North Fork Items: Dock and Sallie ATKINS, Icy and Charley DOOLEN went over to Alma Saturday night visiting.

+ North Fork Items: Eli W. JONES and Jim ARNOLD sold stock to Leroy GREEN last week.

+ North Fork Items: Mose WAINSCOTT, who left here last August to hunt him a home in the west, has located at Delphos, Kan., and has written for his wife.

March 26, 1914:

- James, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley H. MORGAN, met with a very painful accident last Wednesday evening while returning home from school. He and some other boys were playing and in some way when in front of NIRIDER’s Drug Store, he fell and fractured a limb.

- Mrs. Chas. W. GAMMON of Terre Haute, arrived here Tuesday evening to spend a few days and prepare for the sale of her mother’s household goods Saturday at the late residence of Dr. E.G. FORSHEE.

- The eight heirs of Mrs. Mary CONANT, who died a few weeks ago, have set aside the will and settled the estate out of the courts. In the division Mrs. Frank REESE bought the old home place and Ira CONANT of Springfield got the place formerly occupied by Frank REESE.

- Elder School News: Francis SIPES and wife are the proud parents of a girl baby, she having arrived on the 16^th. Mrs. SIPES is getting along fine and we think with the best of care Francis will recover.

- Elder School News: Clabe SIPES has purchased a new cream separator and two cream cans and says he is going to quit farming and go into the cream business.

- Two gangs of gypsies went thru Kinmundy Tuesday enroute North. Another sure sign of spring.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express, Oct. 18, 1884.

+ Mrs. C.J. McCLELLAND of Oakland, Ill., came down to visit friends in this city and be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Bettie BROWN.

+ Married at the residence of the brides mother on last Thursday by Rev. G.T. CLAWSON, Mr. Wm. TULLEY of Salem, and Miss Bettie BROWN of this city.

+ Married at the residence of J.M. ROTAN on last Wednesday evening by Rev. Milton GASTON, Rev. HALEY of Spring Garden, Ill., to Miss Martha JACKSON of Kinmundy.

April 2, 1914:

- Chas. DEAN Passed Away: Died at his Home in Sumner after a very brief illness: Charles Thomas DEAN was born Aug. 18, 1852, in Marion County, Ill. His parents died when he was quite young, so that he was left to fight the battles of life without the helpful influences of the home life and under these conditions he grew up to manhood in this his native county. He was married to his now bereaved companion, Sarah RUSH, Nov. 14, 1875, and to this union was given three children, two girls and one boy. The two girls preceded him when quite small, leaving only the boy, Dr. Noah DEAN of Sumner, Ill., with his wife and little daughter Jeannette. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters with a host of friends and acquaintances to mourn their loss. He was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church about 34 years ago, in which relation he continued until the day of his departure. Those who knew him remember that he was always active in his Christian duties ready to give a reason for the hope within him. Mr. DEAN began life in moderate circumstances and amidst difficulties worked his way up; and by integrity, frugality and industry won the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens and reaching a degree of success which offered him a comfortable old age. In view of which a few months ago, he rented his farm and after perfecting his arrangements he moved to Sumner that he might be near his son and his little family and enjoy the pleasures of a somewhat retired life. All went well until some fourteen and fifteen days since he contracted a severe cold developing into pneumonia which proved fatal, and so on March 25 at 5:30, just as the sun was sinking in the west and the shadows were lengthening he passed into rear. The body arrived in Kinmundy on Friday morning, accompanied by the family and relatives, and was conveyed to the M.E. church, where funeral services were held at 1:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. PROCTOR, of Sumner, assisted by Rev. W.D. RICHARDSON of this city. A large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives were in attendance and after the services, interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. C.J. HILLER is visiting in Fairfield with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. WAGONER.

- Another milestone has been passed in the life of our esteemed citizen, Jas. F. HOWELL, and on last Wednesday he celebrated his 74^th birthday. His children residing in this vicinity, grandchildren, brother A.J. HOWELL and family, F.M. ROBB and wife, Aunt Minerva HOWELL and daughter Miss Fode all gathered at the HOWELL home and assisted him to __________.

- Miles HULTS, residing near Omega, and a brother of L.L. HULTS, residing a half mile south of this city, died Monday morning. The deceased was well and favorably known in this city.

- Alma Express: Anna MAZANEK left last week for Carbondale where she will attend the spring term at the Southern Illinois Normal.

- Omega Express: Henry KELCHNER who has spent the winter at Atlanta, Ga. returned home Thursday accompanied by his brother Peter KELCHNER of California.

- Omega Express: F.G. SCHOOLEY and wife are the proud parents of a nine pound girl. With best of care, Frank is slowly recovering.

- Omega Express: L.L. HULTS and wife of Kinmundy visited here Saturday with his brother, Miles, who was very sick with pneumonia and who died Monday morning about 3 o’clock.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express Oct. 25, 1884:

+ Ice one quarter of an inch thick this morning.

+ Harvey ALBERTS and wife of Farmer, Ky., are visiting her sister, Mrs. F.V. EARLY in this city.

+ Married at the residence of the bride’s father, Ben DOOLEN, on Tuesday, by Rev. J.H. BALLANCE, Theodore GARRETT and Miss Icy D. DOOLEN, in the presence of a hundred relatives and friends.

+ Information reached here this week of the death of Dr. J.D. BEVIER, a former physician in this city, which occurred at his home in Sibley on the 16^th.

+ North Fork News: School commenced at Arnold’s Chapel on the 16^th, Massey ARNOLD, teacher.

+ North Fork News: Candy pulling at Mr. BUNDY’s Friday night.

+ North Fork News: Will MORRIS, Sam HOLT, John DOOLEN and James ARNOLD have all gone to the Centralia Fair this week with stock.

+ North Fork News: Kissing party at John Mass ARNOLD’s Monday night.

April 9, 1914:

- Chas. T. WADE wrote a letter from Fort Myers, Fla. (*)

- Mrs. Geo. W. HARLAN: Mrs. HARLAN passed to her eternal reward at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., March 23, 1914 after a brief illness, at the age of nearly 78 years. She was devotedly religious. Early in life she professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Baptist church teaching in it’s Sunday school working for the advancement and always loyal and true to the church of her choice. She was a kind neighbor, a faithful friend and the influence of her life was uplifting. Mrs. HARLAN was reared in the vicinity of Indianapolis; where she spent the greater part of her life. After having been married a number of years, she with her husband and family of three boys removed to Kinmundy, Ill. where Mr. HARLAN was engaged in business for more than 20 years and where they made hostess of friends and are well remembered for their acts of kindness to the distressed and needy. There are many who’s pathway in life have been made bright through their efforts. As wife and mother, she was unexcelled. Her home was the place of cheer and comfort and she endeavored to lead her sons in the straight and narrow way. During the Civil War, she was willing that her husband should shoulder a musket in the defense of his country while she remained at home alone to work and manage as best as she could. She will be sadly missed by her children. The funeral service was conducted by her life long friend, Rev. BUCKHANNAN of Indianapolis, and the body laid to rest beside that of her husband in beautiful Crown Hill cemetery to await the resurrection.

- Tuesday’s Election:

KINMUNDY TOWNSHIP:

For Town Clerk: D.C. BEAVER, dem. - 368; Ray HARGRAVES, rep. - 97

For Assessor: J.L. BALLANCE, dem. 346; R.S. ROWAN, rep. - 112

For Collector:

Geo. HAWORTH, dem. - 326; H.A. McCLURE, rep. - 32; Flora HOWELL, indep. - 128

For Highway Commission: W.S. CONANT, dem. - 345; Geo. SOLDNER, rep. - 106

For School Trustee: C.W. HANNA, dem. - 319; Chas. SHUFELDT, rep. - 110

- Omega Express: Mrs. W.L. KNISELEY closed a successful term of 7 months school here last Wednesday with an excellent program and a large attendance.

- Elder School News: Tom TRADER and wife are the proud parents of a new baby girl.

- Elder School News: Francis SIPES received a message Sunday announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Maggie COZAD at Central City, Ill.

- Mrs. Chas. WINGET and nephew of Morrison, Ill., came last Thursday to visit her daughter, Mrs. B.E. WILKINSON and family south of town.

- A surprise was given A.J. HOWELL last Sunday in honor of his 54^th birthday. Those present were J.F. and Sel HOWELL and wives, Sam HOWELL, Mark BOYD, Martin BOUSMAN, _______.

- J.W. TUCKER of Alma was here Thursday and procured sale bills for a sale to be held Friday this week. John is arranging to go to Musselshell, Mont., to spend the summer and work at the carpenter trade. His family will remain in Alma.

- Chester HENSLEY left Tuesday night for Rhoda, Va., where he has employment. His brother, John, has been there for several months and thinks it is a fine healthy country. He is leader of the band there.

- Advertisement: Spring Work is not such a task when prepared for it. Call on me and I will help you prepare with the best brands of modern machinery. I have purchased the vacant BLAKESLEE lot and am prepared to display my implement stock to better advantage. Note these prices: J I Case gang plows = $52.50; P & O gang plows = $52.50; 60 Tooth steel harrows = $10.00; 12 inch walking plows = $11.00. All other implements at profitless prices. This is a rare chance to buy at these prices. T.M. SMITH.

- Advertisement: Going to Quit handling farm machinery and are making some prices that should be an inducement if your are needing anything in our line of Moline of P. & O. goods. 12 inch breaking plows - $9 to $11; 60 tooth harrow - $8.50; P. & O. gang plows - $30.00; Walking Cultivators, either make - $8.00; Strawberry plows 14 tooth - $2.75; Single and double shovel plows - $1.75; Hoes, Rakes and Forks from 18 cents to 50 cents; When in need of Cultivator Shovels, Plow Shares, Etc. remember I am making special prices on all these goods, as want to quit handling farm tools and machinery of all kinds. A.C. DUNLAP. L.C. Matthews Old Stand, Kinmundy.

April 16, 1914:

- Elder School Items: Francis, Henry, and Clabe SIPES attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Maggie COZAD at the Fredonia church south of Salem Tuesday.

- Eugene FORD of Farina was in this city last Friday in business.

- Mrs. J.F. HOWELL received word of the death of her cousin, S.D. CHITWOOD at Carl Junction, Mo. on Thursday April 9^th. He was quite well known by the older people here.

- Advertisement: Kinmundy Cream Station: I have opened a Cream Station for the Centralia Creamery Co., the first door north of G.W. WHITE & Son’s Feed Store. There you can see your cream weighed and tested. If you are not satisfied with your tests where you are selling at present give me a trial. We pay a flat price delivered, no commission or express to pay. If you have cows and you want to know whether or not they pay, bring me a sample of their milk, and I will test it and then you will know. L.V. SHRIVER.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express Oct. 31, 1884:

+ Died Oct. 25, 1884, William, son of Wm. and Anna BAGOTT, ___ months. Funeral services were held on Monday by R.M. _________.

+ Miss Nellie DISS, a young lady 18 years old, who recently moved with her father from this place to Iola, was brought here for burial on last Wednesday and the funeral services conducted by Rev. W.N. GERARD.

+ F.C. SMITH orders the paper sent to his father, James L. SMITH, Winfield, Kansas until Jan. 1, 1886, and pays for the same in advance. Frank is now too busy to write many letters and takes this method of keeping his parents posted on what occurs at their old home.

+ While A.B. STOKLEY was returning from Salem on Thursday of last week, his horse ran away throwing him out of the buggy, dislocating his right shoulder and otherwise shaking him up severely. Dr. FORSHEE was called to see him. The fracture was skillfully adjusted and the patient was in town today.

+ Ellis JARRETT, accompanied by his wife and adopted son, is visiting his mother, Mrs. A.E. HARVEY in this city after an absence of three years. Ellis is located at Springfield, Mo., in the employ of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad as fireman.

+ This afternoon about 3:30, Frank, the ten year old son of Mrs. Mary CHALFANT, while swiping on a freight train going south through here slipped and fell under the wheels, several cars passing over him, crushing both legs off at the thigh. Death relieved him of his suffering Saturday morning.

+ Died in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 24, O.H. HAYWOOD, age 25 years. He was afflicted with typhoid fever. The body was brought here Sunday evening accompanied by his mother, who has been with him the past few weeks, and Roe HOGG.

April 23, 1914:

- Myron ROSS returned home last Wednesday evening from Granite City where he visited his sister, Mrs. Claude CROSSETT.

- Croy DAVIS, wife and two children of Battle Creek, Mich., are visiting in this city with her parents, Lou BARBEE and family. They expect to leave Friday for Ohio to visit his people.

- The six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry NABOR, residing 6 miles northwest of Kinmundy, died Sunday evening and the funeral service was held Tuesday.

- Elder School Items: There will be meeting at Pleasant Grove church Thursday night, the 23^rd to decide about repairing the church or building a new one.

- Elder School Items: There will be church at Pleasant Grove Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Everybody invited.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Express Nov. 7, 1884:

+ Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew HUMPHREY, three miles south of Kinmundy, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1884, Homer R. STEVENSON and Miss Clara HUMPHREY, both of Marion County.

+ Owen W. GEORGE returned to his home in Arkansas City, Kan., last Wednesday morning after a 6 weeks visit with parents and friends in Kinmundy.

+ A grand reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Homer STEVENSON on Wednesday by the groom’s parents.

+ On account of a difference of one word in our last issue, the Express was threatened with a suit for slander. It is a girl instead of a boy at Samuel J. ALLEN’s.

+ Miss Belle ARNOLD departed Monday for Alabama, Thursday evening, to visit friends in the South.

+ Fred WETTER orders the Express sent to his sister, Mrs. Mattie BRAUNICK at Little Rock, Ark.

+ Dan GUNN came home from St. Louis to visit his parents, see his girl and vote for Blaine and Logan, combining "business", pleasure, and patriotism.

+ Johnathan POWERS, brother of the late Capt. Dias POWERS, of this city died at his home in Sandoval on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1884, aged about 65 years. His niece, Mrs. Stella WILSON, attended the funeral.

+ Mrs. J.C. DeVORE went to Cincinnati Thursday evening join her husband at that place near which they expect to reside. Mrs. E. HUMPHREY accompanied her as far as Seymour, Ind.

+ The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.N. TERRY of St. Louis was brought to this city last Tuesday for burial.

+ North Fork: Elroy ARNOLD is attending the Kinmundy school this winter.

April 30, 1914:

- HAMMERS-BAGOTT: At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.W. BAGOTT, three miles south of Kinmundy on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alice to Mr. Lloyd HAMMERS, formerly of this city, but late of Centralia. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. W.D. RICHARDSON, of the M.E. Church, in the presence of the members of the two families and a few invited guests. After the ceremony a three course dinner was enjoyed. The rooms were beautifully decorated with orange and white. The happy couple departed on the I.C. train No. 23 for Centralia where the groom had a home in readiness for his bride. Their many friends extend congratulations. Those from out of town in attendance were F.A. HAMMERS and wife, of Chicago, H.H. LINDER and wife, of Centralia, Clark BAGOTT and wife, Mrs. Fred FLETCHER and Bert GUBBINS of Charleston.

- U.S. ALLEN of St. Louis, arrived Saturday evening to visit over Sunday with his wife and babes at the home of his father, S.J. ALLEN. They returned home Sunday evening.

- Edward LOWE, who has been in the Philippines the past three years, returned home last Thursday, having completed his labors for Uncle Samuel. "Ted" has all the army life that he wants, but says that he is not sorry that he enlisted. He will hereafter be contented in the United States.

- Word was received here last week of the arrival of Oris Wayne and Iris Deane at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. MARTIN of Oaktown, Ind., on Saturday, April 18, 1914, weight 7 lbs. and 6 ˝ lbs. respectively. The mother was a former Kinmundy girl and teacher in our public schools. Miss Nellie ______.

- Mrs. Rebekah SHEPARD and Mrs. Etta DISS spent Tuesday with Mrs. J.F. HOWELL.

- Mrs. Hugo MILLER and son, Oswald, were autoing in Farina Sunday afternoon.

- Frank HENSLEY went to St. Louis Sunday where he met his mother, Mrs. J.S. KNISELEY of Freeburg, who had been spending several weeks in New Mexico with Mrs. Clark HENSLEY.

- P.Q. ZIMMER of Chicago, arrived here Friday evening and on Saturday purchased the blacksmith shop of J.C. PINKERTON, opening for business Monday morning at the ________.

- Little Shull Monroe SEE: Shull Monroe SEE was the third child born to Chesley Paul and Hulda MARLOW SEE. He was born July 24, 1912. He had an unusual, patient loving disposition. Everything was always alright if mamma said so. He went to rest on the evening of April 21, 1914, after his first illness which lasted two weeks and which he bore so patiently. Everything was done for him that loving hearts and willing hands could do, but death claimed him after a struggle which lasted thirty hours. It is over to our sorrow, but we would not call him back but hope to flow and keep up the fight as bravely as he. He leaves to mourn a fond father, mother, sister and brother, three grandparents, and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held at Lovell Grove church conducted by Elder W.J. SIMERS and interment made in Lovell Grove cemetery.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent Feb. 7, 1880:

+ Number present at the M.E. Church South last Sunday, 69, collection $2.06.

+ The stock of the Kinmundy Coal Mining and Manufacturing Co., is being subscribed for each week with a good prospect of securing the commencement of sinking the shaft early in the spring.

+ Mrs. M.E. BAKER who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. SIMPSON, left Wednesday morning for Hutchinson, Kans., accompanied by her brother, W.H. SIMPSON, who will look over that part of Kansas prospecting.

+ Mrs. W.T. HULSE, died at her home 3 ˝ miles south of Kinmundy on Sunday evening, Feb. 1, of pneumonia, aged 38 years.

+ John SHIPLER, who was arrested some months ago by Manse WILLIAMS, and tried for pretending to be a U.S. Revenue Officer, has been released from prison on the insane dodge. He made his appearance last week at the residence of WILLIAMS in search of his dogs left about here at the time of his arrest. He recovered the dogs and left for parts unknown.

May 7, 1914:

- Elder School Items: Forrest SEE is driving a new rubber tire buggy.

- J.L. DAVIS went to St. Louis last Thursday and returned home Saturday with his son, H. MORRIS who was there under the care of a specialist, who pronounce his trouble catarrhal and informed him that it was curable. He will take treatment at the hospital in Salem.

- E.G. FORD of Alma was attending to business here Saturday.

- Lon BARBEE and family of O’Fallon, who have been visiting hin here with his mother, Mrs. Kate THOMASON, went to Brubaker Tuesday to visit relatives.

- Harry SEITZ and wife of Chicago, arrived here Saturday morning with the body of their three months old babe and after appropriate services the body was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.

- Dr. J.D. CAMERER and wife left Sunday night for Battle Creek, Mich., where Mrs. CAMERER will enter the Sanatarium and receive treatment of several weeks. The Dr. expects to return some in a few days after stopping Chicago a short time on business.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent May 27, 1880:

+ Tilman RASER received the appointment of Justice of the Peace for this township by the Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of J.J. RASER.

+ As will be seen by card in another column, Dr. E.G. FORSHEE and Dr. J.D. CAMERER have formed a co-partnership in the practice of medicine. This arrangement combines both ability and experience and will be of great advantage to all who may call upon them for medical advice and service.

+ Foster News: George MORGAN, James ARNOLD, Isham DOOLEN, Ben GARRETT, John, Dick and George ATKINS all went to the river fishing last week.

+ Foster News: Mose GARRETT has moved into his new house.

+ Foster News: Sis LOWE had eight teeth extracted the other day.

+ Foster News: They have taken one mile of Fosterburg school district and one half mile off North Fork and are going to put a school house near Arnold’s Chapel. Samuel JONES, Eli W. JONES, and Jas. ARNOLD are the new Directors.

May 14, 1914:

- Teachers Employed for Next Year: The Board of Education held a meeting Friday night and employed the teachers for the coming year at the following salaries: E.V. LATHAM - $150.00; Bruce CORZINE - $85.00; Laura FISHER - $70.00; Pauline BAGOTT - $50.00; Martha WALKER - $45.00; Ruth DOOLEN - $42.50; Elsie ROHRBOUGH - $42.50; Fannie EAGAN - $42.50; Mary SHRIVER - $47.50; Lon HAMMERS was re-employed as Janitor at $40 per month for eight months and $20 per month for four months.

- Aged Lady Passed Away: Mrs. Julia Ann EDWARDS, aged 78 years, 9 months and 27 days died at the home of her son, John EDWARDS, five miles southeast of Kinmundy at noon last Saturday, after an illness of several weeks. Monday the body was taken to her old home in Nibo, Ill., where the funeral service was held and interment was made. Several of her children were with her at the time of her death.

- Mrs. Mary JACK returned home Wednesday morning after spending the winter in Delphos, Kan., with her daughter, Mrs. Jessie POTTER and family.

- S.K. SPITLER for Co. Clerk: To the Democrats of Marion county: In announcing as a candidate for the office of County Clerk, I do not lay any claims to notoriety but desire to say that I am simply Shan SPITLER, born and raised on a farm in Alma township, hence my principal vocation has been that of farming. I have served my township at different times in an official way and my highest ambition has been to render such service in a creditable and satisfactory manner. I was taught from childhood by my parents, that "A good name was more to be desired than great riches." (*)

- Called to Her Reward: Susan NOEL was born in Pike county, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1834, and departed this life May 7, 1914, aged 79 years, 9 months and 6 days. Dec. 10, 1854, she was united in marriage to John P. SHRIVER who entered his eternal rest Dec. 26, 1910. To them was born six children, two sons have preceded them to the heavenly home, and the ones left sorrowing are Peter A., of Sandoval; George W., of Uniontown, Kansas; Mary E. and William H. of this city, and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Their early married life was spent in Ohio, and since 1873, their home has been in this vicinity. In her early girlhood she was "born of the spirit" and united with the church living a loving Christian life all these years - the light of her home and a friend to all she met. She was the last of her father’s family of 13 children, ten of whom have lived to have families of their own. She died as she lived - in peace with God. Her son George was not able to be with her at the last but his son, L.V. has been with her the past few months and his wife came to be with the bereaved ones. The funeral service was held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.D. RICHARDSON and assisted by Rev. W.D. RICHARDSON and assisted by Rev. J.W. WILLIS. A large crowd was in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect to this highly esteemed lady. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Those in attendance from out of town were P.A. SHRIVER of Sandoval; Mrs. George SHRIVER of Uniontown, Kansas; Henry HARPSTER and wife, and Mrs. Jed HARPSTER of St. Peter; Miss Eva PARRILL of Lincoln, and Clarence CONANT of Bloomington.

- Elder School Items: W.H. SHAFFER and A.A. SOUTHWARD have each purchased a new corn planter.

- Elder School Items: Third Annual Quarterly meeting was held at Pleasant Grove last week.

- Clarence CONANT came home from Bloomington Saturday where he is attending law school and will remain until after commencement.

- Tilton WILSON was called to Alma Saturday evening by the death of his nephew, Ed WILSON.

- Wm. HARVEY, a farmer residing four miles north of this city, died Saturday morning of paralysis. The funeral service was held Monday and interment made at LaClede. Mr. HARVEY was well and favorably known by almost everyone in this ________.

- Henry NABOR, Sr., one of the old and respected citizens residing near St. Paul, died last Friday and was buried Sunday. He made his home in that neighborhood for many years and was one of the substantial German farmers in that community.

- Mrs. Croy HOWARD of Xenia, spent Sunday with her parents, Wm. HOWE and wife. On Monday she went to Salem where she was joined by her husband and they attended the wedding of his brother, James HOWARD to Miss Ruth YOUNG both of Xenia.

May 21, 1914:

- Word has been received here of the death of B.C. PREWITTT at his home in Nevada, Mo., last Wednesday at the age of 69 years. He is the brother-in-law of Mrs. J.F. HOWELL of this city, and was a former citizen of Kinmundy and will be remembered by the older people.

- Ralph FORGERSON and wife, of Rantoul, were called here Friday by the serious illness of her father, Uncle Tom POTTER.

- Miss Mary JONES died at the home of her sister, Mrs. P.G. MAGUIRE, Thursday morning after a lingering illness of cancer of the stomach. The body was taken to Cowden for burial accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. MAGUIRE and son.

- Mrs. Elizabeth KILLIE left Tuesday morning for Coweta, Okla., to visit her daughter, Miss Evelyn. She will also visit her brother Clate OSBORN, whom she has not seen for over 25 years, before returning home.

- "Uncle Tom" POTTER, residing about 6 miles southeast of this city, died early Sunday morning of paralysis. The funeral service was held Monday afternoon and interment made in the Cockrell cemetery. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers in that neighborhood and was respected by all.

- Hon. John F. DONOVAN went to Farina last Thursday to attend the funeral of Edward W. TITZELL, one of the old and respected citizens of that place and an ex-member of the U.S. Navy. Mr. TITZELL has resided in Farina almost continuously since the Civil War and was one of the leading business men at one time. He was almost 82 years of age.

- Word has been received here of the death of W.B. ROSE, a railroad contractor, at Maryville, Kans., yesterday. ROSE lived at 6131 Kingsbury Boulevard, St. Louis. Burial will be in Maryville. (Globe Democrat). Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Mary E. JACK and resided her about 40 years ago since which ___________.

- Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS and Mrs. Maria MOORE left Friday for their home in Carthage, Ill., after a visit here with their sister, Mrs. A.M. ROHRBOUGH.

- Henry JARHOUSE, residing north of this city, is driving a new auto.

- Harrison EAGAN and wife of North Fork are the proud parents of a new boy at their home.

- Elder School Items: W.H. SHAFFER and wife attended Ed WILSON’s funeral at Alma last Tuesday.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent April 16, 1880:

+ We learn that E. DENBY, a former resident here, died at Centralia last Tuesday.

+ Candy pulling at James WHITE’s on Tuesday night was the favorite way of disposing of the time and molasses. It was the weekly social by the ladies of the M.E. Church south.

+ The Alma Band is making good progress under the teaching of E.A. SNELLING.

May 28, 1914:

- Ten Graduate with Honors: Last Week was a busy one of the Graduating Class of the Kinmundy High School: The members were Lewis CONANT, Dorothy DOOLEN, Mildred ALLEN, Mildred GREEN, Mary CONANT, Ronald LACEY, Ralston HANNA, Eunice SEE, Genevieve MORGAN, and Oswald MILLER. (*)

- Elder School Items: Mesdames Frank SHAFFER and Wiley ROSE spent Thursday with Mrs. John ARNOLD, who has the fever.

- Lived 82 Years: Thomas POTTER, son of Thomas and Mary E. POTTER, was born near Princeton, Ind., Feb. 25, 1832, and departed this life May 17, 1914, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. KELLER, in Meacham twp., Marion Co., Ill., age 82 years, 2 months, 21 days. He moved with his parents in early manhood to Illinois and spent the rest of his life near where he passed away. He was married to Louisa J. SMITH PIERCESON, April 7, 1856, who died on Feb. 14, 1880. Five children were born to this union, four daughters, Mrs. J.B. SCULLEY of near Kinmundy; Mrs. Ralph FORGERSON of Rantoul; Mrs. Chas. ROSE of Champaign; Mrs. Chas. KELLER of Meacham twp.; and one son, N.B. POTTER of near Xenia. For several years he served as Justice of the peace in his township and was well known all over the county. His funeral was conducted by Rev. SIMER at the home of his daughter on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. A large crowd of friends and neighbors gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to an old and honored citizen. Burial followed in the Cockrell cemetery by the side of his beloved wife, so long since gone to her reward. He is also survived by two brothers, 14 grandchildren, and a great grandchildren.

- Mrs. Eliza McBRYDE: The news of the death of this estimable lady reached Kinmundy Monday afternoon, May 18, 1914. The announcement saddened many hearts int his community, for Mr. and Mrs. McBRYDE made Kinmundy their home for many years. They were highly respected citizens, their personality being felt in a business social and religious way while among us. Mrs. McBRYDE who was in her 75^th year, was born in Monroe co., Alabama, Feb. 19, 1840, and in her girlhood was distinguished for her beauty and charm of manner. The beauty of youth changes as the years go by, with Mrs. McBRYDE this change won others to her as she developed into a sweet faced patient woman, of whom it could be well said "she grew old gracefully." She was married to J.B. McBRYDE Nov. 13, 1856, when only 16 years of age, removing later with him to Kinmundy where he was a prosperous merchant, and ‘twas in our midst that most of their family was born and reared. They devotion of this couple to each other was very noticeable and was often spoken of among their friends, especially as they grew old, that southern chivalry and attention seemed to deepen and in old age they were still the lovers of their youth. Mr. and Mrs. McBRYDE with most of their family left Kinmundy some 20 years ago, living in Casey, Ill., for a short time and later going to Nashville, Tenn., where they made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. HIRSIG. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1906 at Nashville. Mr. McBRYDE went to his Heavenly home about five years ago. This was a severe blow to the devoted wife, but with Christian fortitude, she accepted the situation and we could plainly see she was leaning hard on God and growing daily into the invisible kingdom, into which he has now entered, washed and redeemed through t he blood of Christ. Mrs. McBRYDE is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.H. HERSIG and Mrs. Curtis B. HALEY, both of Nashville, and four sons, Earnest P., of Nashville; R.P. of Kinmundy, Ill.; W.E. of Chicago, and R.J. of Joliet, Montana. Mrs. McBRYDE had been ill health for four years but was able go to her meals on the day prior to her death. Her condition became critical on Sunday night, however, and the end came almost without warning. The sons, sons-in-law, grandsons, and a nephew acted as pallbearers. To this dear friend of the long ago, we would say, All Hail! And farewell, we shall miss your visits and the heart to heart talks, but we are looking toward to another meeting. God grant that each child kindred and friend may be there.

- Monday morning Dr. MILLER reported the arrival of twins - a boy and a girl - at the home of Fred KLEISS and wife three miles south of this city. Some of the neighbors think Fred will discontinue farming for the remainder of the year, but we hardly believe it if it rains.

- Pleasant ROBNETT has his new garage about completed and is doing business.

- The Express is 32 years old today and almost 16 years of that time under the present management. Time certainly flies.

- Mary Ellen JONES: Mary Ellen, daughter of Wm. and Ruth JONES, was born in Jasper county, Ill., Nov. 26, 1861, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. P.G. MAGUIRE in this city, May 14, 1914, aged 52 years, 5 months and 19 days. She gave her heart to God in early life and united with the Christian church at Henton, Ill., and died in a triumphant faith, saying, "I am going home to Jesus to wear a golden crown". The body was taken to Henton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. MAGUIRE and Rev. J.W. WILLIS and the funeral services held in the Christian church conducted by Rev. WILLIS, assisted by Rev. LAMP of that place, in the presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends, and the body laid to rest in the Henton Cemetery to await the Resurrection day.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent May 16, 1879:

+ The pupils of the Kinmundy public schools will give a picnic on the school grounds this afternoon. Croquet, baseball, jumping rope and other social amusements with supper in picnic style will be enjoyed.

+ The building owned by Mrs. MUNGER on Madison Street, is being fitted up of the postoffice.

+ J.O. DUMOND purchased the building known as the old school house and has removed it to the ground at his residence intending to remodel and repair it.

+ Mrs. Wm. WHITE of Redlick Prairie 7 miles south of Kinmundy, committed suicide last Sunday by hanging her self to a beam in the barn, despondency the cause.

+ Married at the residence of the parents of the bride in this city, May 15, 1879, by Rev. G.W. GRABE, C.A. CHRISTENSON and Miss Lucinda DANBURY.

+ North Fork: A good deal of excitement over the escape of Fred MALCHOW, the German murderer.

+ North Fork: Samuel HOLT moved west. He did not say where he was going, but we supposed he has moved to his timber farm two miles west of his old residence.

June 4, 1914:

- DAVIS-HOCKER: A beautiful wedding occurred Wednesday evening, June 3d, at the home of Rev. SPICER of Odin, Ill, H. Morris DAVIS, of this city, and Miss Grayce HOCKER of Keysport, Ill, Miss Carrie HOCKER of this city, accompanying them. The bride and groom are both popular young people in this city, and their many friends sincerely wish them true happiness. They returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DAVIS, father and mother of the groom, where they will remain until their beautiful new cottage is completed, one mile north of this city, where they will be at home to their friends in the near future. May their cup of Domestic bliss be constantly running over with true love for each other.

- _________ His 90^th Birthday: Sam INGRAM of this city, born in Indiana Ninety Years Ago: _______ 1824, in a little log cabin in ________ county, near Boone______, came into this world son of Mr. and Mrs. _______ INGRAM and this babe was _________. This boy remained _______ reached his maturity________ birthday was united in marriage to Minerva Ann ________ _______ couple commencing _______ farm, where they _______ friendships that young ________know nothing of and _______. He was one of the _________ neighborhood to invest money in a metal moldboard plow and many people come to see this new plow do it’s work. Not many men alive today can boast of doing their plowing with an old wooden mold board plow and it is not many of the younger generation that has even seen one of these plows of olden days. This couple remained in Indiana till 1854, when with their four little children and personal effects migrated to Illinois and settled in Edwards county, near Albion. In the year 1853, Mr. INGRAM in company with Geo. HULL made a prospecting trip to Illinois and spent some time in Marion county. On this visit they formed the acquaintance of Absolom SWITZER and Silas PARRILL, two of the oldest settlers in this county, both having died in Meacham township several years ago, leaving many children and grandchildren. These men returned to Indiana and the following year Mr. INGRAM moved to this state. In the year 1857 he and his family moved from Edwards county to this county and settled about four miles northwest of Kinmundy. Here they endured hardships that now seem almost impossible, but such were the trials of the pioneers of this country. Mr. INGRAM and his family remained on the farm till 1865 when they moved to this city, where he has since and now resides. They moved to the place now owned by H.A. McCLURE and lived there till the death of Mrs. INGRAM in 1907, and since that time Uncle Sam has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. W.B. ROSS. Uncle Sam is now enjoying exceedingly good health for a man of that age and bids fair to be with us for several years, although he expresses his readiness to go "Home" when the time arrives. He has been a member of the Methodist church since early boyhood and the past years a very active member and those who know him cannot dispute his faith in this organization. He has held different offices in the church but he cannot recall ever holding a public office except that of highway commissioner in this township many years ago. He has been a republican for about 65 years and cast his first republican vote for Abraham Lincoln, up to that time he having voted the democratic ticket. He voted for Stephen A. Douglas the last time he voted for a democrat for the presidency. This man has lived to see Kinmundy grow from a village of two or three little buildings to it’s present state, he witnessed the building of the Illinois Central railroad and did his part toward the improvement and development of this country. Now that he has reached the age of 90 years, his presence should be welcomed and his good name respected. This is only one instance in many thousand that a man or woman reaches this ripe old _____________________.

- A New Minister: At the District Conference of the M.E. Church South held in Casey, Ill., May 20-24, Geo. S. CONANT, of this city, was licenced to preach and on last Sunday evening he delivered his first sermon to a large and appreciative audience. (*)

- A number of Kinmundy people drove to sandy Branch Friday afternoon and attended decoration services.

- E.G. FORD and wife, of Alma, were among the visitors in this city on Decoration Day.

- Mrs. Della CRAIG of Alma, and Mrs. DEAN of Sumner were in this city Saturday attending the services and visiting their sister, Mrs. J.C. LYNCH.

- Ellis VALLOW of Livingston, Ill., arrived here Saturday to visit his father, the first time in 8 years. He is the same Ellis that he was when he left Kinmundy many years ago.

- Chas. CLAYTOR and wife, who have been teaching in Mason the past year, have completed their school and returned to this city Saturday to remain a few days before going to their home in Irondale, Mo.

- Announcements have been received here of the birth of William Hudleson SULLIVAN, Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. William Hudleson SULLIVAN at Matthews, Ill., May 18, 1914. The mother was Miss Myrtle MATTHEWS and is well known here and her many friends extend congratulations.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent June 16, 1880:

+ The band at Alma under the leadership of E.A. SNELLING is progressing rapidly.

+ Our coal shaft project is quietly residing till after harvest. We may expect a "boom" in the direction of elevating wealth to the surface in the shape of huge blocks at Superior coal. The directors are ready as soon as the people say "go ahead".

+ The following have been engaged as teachers in the Kinmundy public schools for the coming term: Prof. N.S. SCOVELL, principal; F.A. PRUETT, Mrs. L.E. DART, Miss Mamie A. SCOVALL, Miss A.P. SCOVALL, Mrs. E. JACK.

June 11, 1914:

- Alma Express: Alvin CHANDLER has been employed to teach the school at Meadow Branch for the coming year.

- Mrs. Wm. BOWMAN of Denver, Colo., arrived Sunday evening to visit her father, G.W. RUTHERFORD.

- Leon HANNA returned home Wednesday morning from Charleston, where he has been attending the Eastern Illinois Normal.

- Miss Rhea WHITE came down from Chicago Sunday morning and spent the day south of here with her parents, D.S. WHITE and wife. She left the same evening for Amy, Colo., to visit her brother, Carl.

- Miss Evageline PARRILL returned last Thursday evening from Havana where she had been employed in the public school the past four years.

- Harry E. PORTER, of Minneapolis, has been visiting in this city several days with his mother, Mrs. R.F. PORTER, who has been on the sick list but is improving. Harry reports the crops in his part of the country extra fine and the weather nice.

- Eugene GARRETT, who is working extra as operator for the C. & E.I. was called to Altamont Monday to relieve the agent at that place for several days. Although Gene is working extra the company keeps him on the move all the time and she is always busy.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent Aug. 31, 1880:

+ W.C. CRANDALL has rented the livery stable building he now occupies for another year.

+ It is not often that an old and experienced man as Uncle Dave HASELDEN is, makes the mistake he did the other night. Uncle Dave was expecting a daughter, the wife of C.P. ROHRBOUGH, a former resident here to come in on the 10 o’clock train Tuesday night. It was dark and a lady, the mother of Mrs. A.W. FOX, got off the train and as she resembled Mrs. ROHRBOUGH very much in form, if not in face, being very large. Uncle Dave grabbed her and gave her such an embrace that she had not had for some time, we guarantee. The lady took it good naturedly, explanations were received and Uncle Davis is waiting patiently for another chance although he wants it to be his daughter next time.

+ G.M. ROHRBOUGH of Buckhannon, West Va., brother of C. ROHRBOUGH, arrived here Thursday night.

+ Wm. GARNER says he is happy because he is a free man and can once more enjoy the comforts of single blessedness for on Wednesday last Judge WATTS severed the ties of matrimony.

June 18, 1914:

- L.B. WHITSON Dies After Long Illness: Well Known Old Resident of Mt. Vernon Passed Away at the home of his daughter: Lycurgus B. WHITSON, for the past 32 years a well known resident of Mt. Vernon, died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Duff PIERCY on North Street. He had been ill for nearly a month, having sustained a severe hemorrhage of the brain from which he failed to recover. Mr. WHITSON was a man with many admirable traits who made friends by the hundreds during his long residence in this city. He was a harness maker by trade, an occupation which he followed until recently when he retired on account of advanced age. All who knew him respected him for his sterling qualitites and loved him for his bright and cheerful disposition which made his journey through life a pleasure one not only for himself but all who knew him intimately. Mr. WHITSON was born in Park Co., Indiana, May 5, 1840, being just 74 years and one month of age at the time of his death. He moved when a boy to Kinmundy where he grew into manhood. 32 years ago he moved to Mt. Vernon and has made his home here since that time. He was married to Emeline CALDWELL on April 26, 1866, who survives him. Three children were born two dying in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. WHITSON lived on Harrison street but he was visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. PIERCY, when her received the stroke which ended his life. Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. WHITSON leaves three brothers, J.P. of Salem, and Charles and Edward of Kinmundy, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah WILLIAMS of Brubaker, and Mrs. Wm. SIMPSON of Gillespie. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the PIERCY home. Rev. C.C. HALL, of the Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W.A. McADOO. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Mt. Vernon News.

- FARTHING-SPYKER: On Wednesday, June 10, 1914, at high noon, at the home of the bride’s parents, occurred the marriage of Mr. Clinton FARTHING of near Salem, and Miss Ruth SPYKER. About 30 relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony which was pronounced by the bride’s uncle, Rev. Theo. SPYKER, of Pontiac, and her pastor, Rev. J.W. WILLIS offering the invocation. The guests from a distance were Mr. Leroy FARTHING and two sisters, and Miss HILTON of Salem. The guests partook of a sumptuous dinner and the afternoon spent in a social way with music. Many tokens of love were displayed in the way of useful presents. The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thos. SPYKER, residing four miles southeast of this city, and is a young lady of sterling worth, and has many friends in this city. The groom resides on a farm seven miles south of Salem, and is a school teacher and has excellent qualifications, worthy of the bride he has won. Their many friends wish for them many long and happy years.

- Alma Express: Ed FORD has purchased a new Mitchell 7-passenger car.

- Barn Burned on F.M. ROBB Farm: Last Saturday afternoon during the electric and rain storm, the lightening struck a barn on the farm of F.M. ROBB, the place occupied by his son, Eli ROBB, and destroyed the building and contents. The blaze from this building caught another barn close by and burned it also. In one of the barns was three head of horses, but one of these animals displayed an unusual amount of "Horse Sense" and in some way unfastened the door of the farm and walked out the other two following. Mr. ROBB and family were away from home at the time of the fire and everything in the buildings in the way of feed, farm machinery, wagons, harness, etc. were destroyed.

- John B. CABANIS, a former Kinmundy boy; but now of Minneapolis, Minn. was married last evening to a prominent young lady of that city.

- John J. MANION, of Mt. Vernon, well known in this city, died very suddenly Tuesday afternoon of hemorrhage of the brain, caused by the bursting of a blood vessel while coughing.

- The body of J.H. TAYLOR, who died in Delands, last Tuesday arrived here Wednesday evening and was buried Thursday. Mr. TAYLOR was one of the old and respected citizens of this vicinity for many years.

- Announcements were received her Wednesday, June 10, 1914 of the arrival of an 11 lb. daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.F. MAGUIRE in Mt. Vernon, Ill. The mother was formerly Miss Mary WOODS, of this city, and has many warm friends here who extend congratulations.

- Mrs. B.L. FURRY returned to her home in Chicago Saturday after a visit here with her parents, W.E. BROWN and wife, and many young friends.

- Mrs. Mabel BARTON, who has been visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Lavina NEAVILLS, left Monday for Champaign to visit her sister, Mrs. Dora YOUNKER. She is from Little Rock, Ark.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent Sept. 30, 1880:

+ Patrick EAGAN died in New York City recently. He was a relic of the EAGAN family in Ireland.

+ Died in this city, Sept. 20, Sarah J. PERKINSON, daughter of Z.B. and Mary PERKINSON, aged 15 years and 26 days.

+ Miss Elsie G. ROHRBOUGH died at the residence of her brother, C. ROHRBOUGH, in this city, at 4 o’clock p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, age 25 years.

+ Died in this city on Friday, Sept. 10 Mrs. R.F. LAWSON, aged 21 years, 2 months, and 17 days.

+ I.T. DILLON and wife celebrated the 25^th anniversary of their marriage.

June 25, 1914:

- Frank GREEN Escapes Accident: Defective Bridge at East Fork Might have caused Loss of Life: Monday evening Frank GREEN residing in Foster twp., six miles west of this city, unloaded a new traction engine at this place and was taking with a serious and probably fatal accident at the East Fork bridge. This bridge has been recently repaired and in crossing it with the engine all the stringers to the approach were broken leaving only the floor to carry the load. The men in charge examined the bridge and he found that in repairing the bridge recently steel stringers had been used on the bridge proper and they were sufficient to carry any load, but the approaches had been made from old timbers taken from other bridges and when this load was put upon them they gave way and left the floor to support it. These old joists had been cut in two and made to fit in the steels stringers. It seems that this bridge which was only repaired two months ago, does not conform with the state law in the construction of bridges, and who is to blame for its weakness we are unable to state. We understand the new law takes this matter out of the hands of the highway commissioners and places it entirely in the hands of the County Highway Commissioner. The fortunate part of the ancient is that no one was hurt. The boys had a bad scare but it is better to be scared than crippled. Hereafter the GREEN boys will examine all bridges before trying to cross.

- Stonington Couple Joined: Two prominent young people of Stonington were married yesterday in Decatur by Judge SMITH in the county court. Floyd HUNT, a barber in the employ of HOOPER & CLAWSON, who run a combined barber shop and confectionery and Miss Edna GARNER, who has been employed in the same place as her husband as saleslady, left on the early train without telling anyone of their intentions and returned yesterday as Mr. and Mrs. HUNT. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John GARNER of Kinmundy, has for some time made her home with her brother, Charles, in Stonington. The groom is the son of Ewing HUNT, of Morrisonville, and has for the past three months has been in his present position and it was at the time of his going there that he made the acquaintance of the girl who is now his wife. The couple will make their home in Stonington. (News.)

- Alma Express: Arthur SULLENS of Mattoon, was at Alma several days this week, the guest of his parents, H.B. SULLENS and wife.

- Alma Express: Mrs. Bettie SANDERS and Jacob POOL attended the funeral of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WILSON of Salem.

- James H. TAYLOR Dead: James Henry TAYLOR died about 6 o’clock Tuesday. Death was due to complication caused by old age, he having been in failing health the past year. He was 75 years, 4 months, and 2 days old. The deceased was born in Manchester, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1839 and was married to Miss Eliza LITTLE, Oct. 3, 1861, at Manchester, Ohio and came in Illinois locating for 23 years, coming to DeLand a few months ago to be near their daughter, Mrs. Cora CLOW. Three children who survive him are Ed TAYLOR, Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. Katherine NEEPER, Hayden, Ariz., and Mrs. Cora CLOW of this place. One daughter, Mrs. Druscilla VAUGHN died several years ago. He is also survived by his wife who is quite aged, and 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. C.F. JUVINALL conducting the services which were will attended. Music was rendered by a quarter. The body was taken over the Illinois Central to Kinmundy for interment. It was unusually touching to witness the final view and farewell of his aged wife who is past three score and 14 years as her crippled condition made it impossible for her to accompany the funeral party upon the advice of the physician. (Tribune.)

- P.Q. ZIMMER and wife returned home Wednesday morning from Neoga after attending the funeral of her sister who died in Chicago Monday.

- Geo. H. BARGH returned home Sunday from Champaign, where he had the honor of being a member of the largest class ever graduated from the University, 843 having received the degree.

- Ben GARRETT, Mark SWIFT, Frank HENSLEY and Hubert FISHER were in Salem Sunday afternoon.

- Saturday afternoon at the home of Rev. Frank O. BALLARD, in Indianapolis, occurred the marriage of Miss Hazel SMITH and Mr. Eugene DUENWEG. They will make their home in Indianapolis. The mother of the bride was formerly Miss Mollie REEDER of this city.

- Mark SWIFT is the owner of a new Ford auto.

- The Kinmundy School Board has purchased five drinking fountains that will be installed in the new building before the commencement of school next fall. The individual drinking cup has become a nuisance and the fountains will do away with the cups. Such are needed in the public wells along our streets.

- J. Shull SEE, residing six miles southeast of this city, returned on Tuesday night from St. Louis where he had been for several weeks receiving surgical and medical treatment. He is looking fine and feels that he is permanently cured. This makes the fifth time the knife has been applied and it is hoped that it will be the last.

- There will be an ice cream supper at Pleasant Grove Church Saturday night, June 27.

- Lee HAWORTH of Flora, visited in this city Sunday with his brother, Geo. and James. He reported Mrs. HAWORTH, who has been ill for several months somewhat improved.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent July 9, 1880:

+ Jas. RAY left Tuesday for Janesville, Wis., where he will learn telegraphy.

+ J.P. AYDELOTT and John WEST went to Sailor Springs Wednesday. They are going to bring back a half pint - of the water.

+ North Fork: Baily BUNDY has bought a new two-horse buggy.

+ North Fork: John ATKINS, Sam W. JONES and George MORGAN have purchased a threshing machine from Chicks. They gave about $480 for it.

+ Miss Lillie WHITE closed a successful term of school Friday and has returned to her home in Salem.

July 2, 1914:

- Alma Express: C.E. RAMSER arrived here Saturday from Tennessee for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul RAMSER.

- Alma Express: The graduating exercises Saturday night in the M.E. church were well attended. The address was made by Rev. C.L. PETERSON and the diplomas presented by Supt. HICKMAN. The class consisted of the following: Ruth PURCELL, Lucile HEFTON, Vera DAY, Helen TOMLINSON, Iva and Lizzie CLAYTOR, Helen PURCELL of Alma; Della BARRETT and Hattie CARPENTER of Brubaker, and Will McCARTY, John WILSON, and Vernie WINKS.

- Alma Express: The TULLY Reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. TOMLINSON. The reunion is an annual affair and was greatly enjoyed by all. Those present were A.E. TULLY, wife, and daughter, Myrtle, A.R. BRYAN, and wife, J.T. WHITE and wife, Wm. TULLY and wife, J.W. WHITE and wife, Hammond and Herman WHITE and Dr. and Mrs. Oscar JONES, all of Salem; Dr. TULLY of Bridgeport, N.B. STOUT, wife and little daughter, all of Chicago.

- Clinton KITCHEN, residing near Omega, met with quite a serious accident Monday afternoon, while working at Copple’s Saw Mill. In the line of his duty, he went to remove a stick from under the saw and in some manner his left hand came in contact with the saw and the hand was cut off back of the knuckles. Dr. MILLER was called and in less than an hour and a half, the Dr. had his patient in the Salem Hospital on the operating table. The remainder of the hand was removed just above the wrist and the ____________.

- A fine ten pound boy arrived at the home of Fred ALEXANDER and wife Monday morning.

- Ben GARRETT is now driving a new Buick auto and it certainly is a dandy.

- Mrs. M.J. BOONE left Tuesday morning for St. Louis in answer to a message announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. J.B. Van CLEVE. The deceased was 86 years of age and was well known by many people in this vicinity.

- Items Copied from the Files of the Kinmundy Independent Oct. 29, 1880:

+ Too much shooting evenings about the corner of Second and Monroe streets. It is dangerous for citizens to walk along the streets.

+ Mr. Tom SMITH and Miss Sophia BORING were married last week. In the evening the boys serenaded them with guns, horns and bells and had a good time.

+ Mrs. Geo. ATKINS has a visitor at her house, arrived last Monday. George is very proud of his girl.

+ The name of Eli W. JONES is presented to the voters for the office of circuit clerk of Marion county. If the people want a good officer they can make no better choice. His character is unimpeachable, he is honest, capable and efficient.