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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
1
A call for real leadership as the Seventieth Congress confronts heavy tasks. The essay argues that mere politicians fail. strong, decisive figures are needed to push key issues like agriculture, tax relief, flood control, and infrastructure, while voters expect action and accountability.
John Caniel Babcock born September 28 1856 in Clark county Illinois died December 28 1927 at age 71. He married Sarah Ellen Stricker October 16 1877. two sons Robert EF and Pearley J both of Marshall. Survived by wife two sons five brothers a sister and one grandchild. Funeral at Clarksville Baptist church January 30 conducted by Rev H A Fuson with interment nearby.
We express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and passing of our husband and father. Mrs John Babcock and Sons.
William Wallace Buckner born January 10 1851 near West Union Clark County Illinois died December 28 1927 on his 62nd wedding anniversary aged 76 years 11 months 18 days wife May Poe Buckner and two children Pearl Earl Ernest and Edward survive with George Spangler and Edward Buckner plus five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He spent one year in Sacramento California but lived most of his life in Clark County Illinois.
Three sisters Mrs Samuel McClure Mrs Joseph Buckle and Mrs Paris Alsman along with two brothers Rev F M Buckner and Richard Buckner reminisce on pioneer life. Their father Jesse Buckner hauled flatboat cargo to New Orleans before railroads and walked home up the Mississippi and Wabash valleys. William Wallace aided in clearing woods and laying groundwork for later easier living. He was a friend to all and his life philosophy remained a constant interest to kin and neighbors.
A line from Schiller speaks of plants moving toward light with evident joy, a quick reflection on nature’s response to illumination and growth.
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