Ed Poffinbarger Ed. obituary notes Clark County roots
Ed Poffinbarger Ed son of Joshua and Mary born June 6 1855 Marshall Clark County Illinois died April 12 1920 aged 64 years 10 months 6 days. He married Jemima Griffin 1877 with two daughters and three sons. Second marriage to Macy D Robson 1895 produced a daughter. He joined Bethel church of God later United Brethren church Marshall where he remained active. Survived by wife one brother six children 23 grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at the house conducted by Rev. S C Stoltz and burial at Marshall cemetery. Inspirational quotes conclude this obituary piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Edgar
Joshua
Mary Poffinbarger
Marshall
Clark County
Illinois
Ufe
Jemima Griffin
MD. Cohen
San Antonio
Texas
Wm. Proffit
Terre Haute
Indiana
Nolan
Martinsville
Winds
John
Casey
Clay
Houston
Macy D. Robson
Clarence Kibby
Bethel Church of God
Fort Insyolille
Winnis
United Brethren Church of
Frank
Evansville
Ind
Rev
S. C. Stoltz
St. Francisville
Ill
Marshall Cemetery
Weekly events schedule with sales and meetings list
This week and next lists public sales at G W Brosman farm and Fred Chelan residence. It notes Masonic and IOOF meetings, Republican precinct committee meetings, lodge gatherings, prayer meetings, and two performances of Bringing Up Father at Red Men Wigwam with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Father
The Scissors And Subscriptions Shaping A Printing Crisis
The St Francisville Times laments scarce newsprint and tight budgets. It notes repeated paper shortages despite buying from two houses and urges readers to renew subscriptions to stabilize costs. The piece hints at possible use of magazine stock if shortages persist and reflects on rising paper prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francisville Times
Fever Stricken Brines Family Quarantined at Mt Carmel
In Mt Carmel the J Schneck household, including Brines and family, were quarantined at home for scarlet fever. Miss Grace fell ill while shopping in Evansville, and all family members except Robert have since contracted the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Schneck
Miss Grace
Evansville
Robert
Mt Carmel
Republican Register
Why Editors Die Young
The Mt. Carmel editor is fed in a hidden woods location twelve to fifteen miles from town since last Thursday as the paper moved to the mail. An 18 point display head "ANOTHER CASE OF THE VALUE OF A HORSE" accompanies a note about Mrs. of Allendale recovering from an appendicitis operation at St Mary's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Wabash County
Allendale
St Mary's Hospital
Limestone and Sweet Clover Field Trial Near Clark County
Clark county farmers will visit nearby soil experiment fields at Toledo Cumberland county Oblong Crawford county and Palestine on May 5 to study fertilizer practices drainage subsoiling and dynamiting. Prof Readheimer of the University will explain the system at 10 30 a m and discuss applying it on the average farm. Train connections are good for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H Walworth
Clark County
Toledo
Cumberland County
Oblong
Grawford
Palestine
Readheimer
University
Brutus Forsythe 1894 1920 Civil War era service obituary
Brutus Forsythe born November 2 1894 in Clark County L NAois died April 5 1920 at the US Marine Hospital St Louis at age 25 years 6 months He entered the army June 1917 served with Co 1 230th Infantry spent 12 months in France He was gassed October 4 1918 in the Argonne and never fully recovered Discharged June 1919 Survived by his mother three sisters three brothers two nieces two nephews and many friends His father died March 19 1919 Funeral held at the M E church in Oliver April 7 at 11 am Rev D T Black officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brutus Forsythe
Clark County
L'Naois
Hfe
US Marine Hospital
St. Auis
Army
Co. 1
230Th Infantry
France
Argonne
M. E
Oliver
D. T. Black
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fea
Claypool & Company
Clark County Fair
H. Hix
Martinsville, Illinois
Grover's
Douglas
Clothcraft Young Mens
Rothcraft
E. P. Reeds
Coca Brown
Children’s New Wash
M. Grabenheimer
Poffinbarger
Masonic Hall
Brosman
City Hall Chamber of Commerce
Fred Chelan
Marshall Herald
The
Marshall State Bank
Federal Reserve System
Doty Dry Goods Co
Grado
the Herald
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Booth & Handy
Frank Machlan
Dane
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