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FEBRUARY 4 1903.drs. een . In-the ring * bygrotthisIdenandloggana.MORTUARY RECORD.earsvouslan-me..EDMONSON.Died, at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Charles Brackenburg, in Meredosia, 111., at 12:30 o’clock a. in., Thursday, Jan. 29th, 1903, Mrs. Eliza A. Edmonson, at the advanced age of 82 years, 10 months and 20 days.Mrs. Edmonson was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hudleson and was born in Kentucky March 9th, 1820.While she was still a small child sheemigrated with her parents to Illinois and settled in the immediate vicinity of the present site of Meredosia. which was then “a waste of howling wilderness.” The woods around theirhome was full of deer, wolves, bear ters, | and other wild animals. She remom-the bered seeing many Indians and having also ; little Indian children among her playmates.She lived to see the wilderness“bloom and blossom as the rose;” saw the vast and many changes and improvements that have taken place in this country, Morgan county in particular. in the last three quarters of acentury.December 31st, 1840, she was joined in marriage to Julius H. Edmonson and for more than a half century those pioneers, hand in hand, plodded together through the many changes and chances of this life, which was full of pioneer experiences, and oftentimes hardship.Mrs. Edmonson united with the Baptist church in the winter of 1840 and a few years thereafter a Methodist society was organized and she became a member of that church, remaining such to the day of her death.Deceased was the mother of four sons and two daughters, namely: James T., whose death occurred in Pueblo, Colo., in 1894; John H . who died in Jacksonville the same year.Those living arc William D., residingin Missouri: Chares C.. of Beardstown; Mrs. Joseph Hauser, of Kampsvllle; Mrs. Charles Brackenburg, of Meredosia. Mrs. Edmonson's husband, aforarethatator it herf a m -sfac-drug: ea m cam ague lastalloiledferal:ien’sre:Ii'otal.46744904184742.3024363824502,156givenP.C..917.667.417. 509.333.000ts of5 atwasi! b]N .iM.f thehers: diate, acher build u| Jn kindl-4 the v and standlibra*plantmoral in allotal.433 veteran of the civil war, died April 10,IMm;.The funeral ser\ over the remains of this sainted mother and friend were held at tic- residence ofher daughter in Meredosia and was very largely attended by old and young who congregated to pay their last respects to one whom they bad knpwn so long and esteemed so highly. R**v. R G Linker officiated at the obsequies in his usual affecting and sympathetic manner.A selected choir rendered a number of appropriate hymns. The choir was composed of Misses Emma Schaefer,soprano; Ida James, alto; Louie Yeck, bass; Bert Pond, tenor, and Mrs W.g i .ooman. organ letThe pall bearers were: Thomas McAllister Sr.. A M Waldo. G W. Stokes. Michael Knowlen, John Summers and J. C. Workman, who tenderly consigned the body to its last resting place in the Meredosia City cemetery. J ^•;*From Thursday'* Daily.Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Richard Campbell, of Slater, Mo., a sister of William Huffman, of this city. Her death was a sudden one and was due to a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by her husband and eight children. Mr, Huffman left for Slater Monday and was with his sister at the time of her death on Tuesday. The funeral was held in Slater this afternoon.DOT I JIG. 4G K Doying received a telegram this morning from his brother, Charles E. Doying, of Nashua. N. IL, announcing the death of his sister, Mrs Sarah R. Wells, of Nashua, who passed away Jan. 28th. She was the youngest of a family of thirteen brothers and sisters, and the last surviving sister. Only the two named of the entire thirteen are still living. From Friday * Daily.EAI.V.Mrs. Dennis Kaly died at the home of her son, 8. M. Kaly two mil of Murraryvilie. of pneumonia. Thursday at 9 o'clock a, m.Mrs. Katherine Kaly was Monroe county. Ind., Nov. came near Jacksonville.direction, where she lived years, and went to 'years; then back until three yearsih went to thevfarmFuneral Saturday at 11 a m I Baptist church in Murray?!lie.le re-; of a alary.buy 8chool,cs, at-buys hat is mt ored uce lave a luntry labor 0 ourtaxirX. III.«i *1 i nborn in 12. 1826; northeast „ about 10Iowa for three to Murray ville ago, when shewhere she died.In theInter-minedI.OO.iertingis andc Tor.irgain,is and 'atrick bondeased;leeeas-ion forMarchd; ap-ment In Bethel cemetery.From S«t unlay'* Datlv! ^ EARLEY.Frank Earley died at his home on Goltra avenue Friday night at 9:30 o’clock. He was 58 years of age andwas born in the county Letrim, Ireland. He lias resided ill Morgan county for the past 38 years and during tliat time he made many friend* whowill learn lt;»f his death with no malldegree of sorrow. Deceased is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters. The sons are: Dennis.Michael and John, of Jacksonville, and Frank, of East St. Igmis; the daughters are. Mrs. John Lonergan, of Murray ville; Mrs. Margaret landing, of this city, and Miss Anna Earley, ofHe also leaves a brother, aiifornia.the disease easy, and the end sooncame. She was unconscious for the last 24 hours.Sarah Hall was born May 29. 1823, on a farm three miles south of Prentice In Morgan county. She was married to Benjamin B. Richardson Feb.9. 1843, and he passed over the dark river Feb. 10, 1873. To this union there were bom five children, viz: Mary E., wife of F. J. McGhee. J. W. Richardson, Nancy E., also wife of F.J. McGhee, George W. Richardson and Jennie S., wife of Thomas Humphrey.Of these children John W. is the only survivor. Deceased was married the second time in 1883 to Rev. Joel Goodrich, who died Nov. 29, 1897. In 1843 she united with the Salem M. E. church, three miles east of Jacksonville. and since that time has lived a faithful, consistent Christian life. Years later when she removed to Jacksonville she placed her membership with the Centenary church and still later when on account of her extreme age she was unable to go so far to church sin' united with Brooklyn church which was nearer to her home. She was a regular church attendant as long as she was able and took a great delight in all church gatherings. Sin* was honest and kindhearted to all and her lovable, generous disposition made for her a multitude of friends who will be borne down with grief to learn of her death. She is survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One grandson is at present in the Philippine islands.The funeral will be conducted from Brooklyn M E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.From Tuesday's Dally.i IIOM PSON.James A. Thompson, a resident of Meredosia precinct for nearly 62 years, died at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ home in Quincy last Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 1903, aged 79 years. 4 months and 4 days.Mr. Thompson was born in Nicholas i county, Missouri, Sept. 27. 1823. He was married to Miss Serena Chrls-man, of Scott county. Aug. 15, 1849. He removed to Morgan county. Illinois, in 1841 and Yemained until 1869, when he returned to tin* place of his birth in Missouri, where he remained but two years, when he returned to Morgan county and settled on a farm near Meredosia, where tin* residue of his lif«* was spent with the exception of the two years he passed in the Homehospital, HMr. Thompson enlisted in the civil war In 1861 and served three years and six months He was a member of Company B, 27th Illinois volunteer in-~ - .-c.J . 1He is survived by his wife, threesons and two daughters, viz: .1 BThompson, of Bluffs; O. N Thompson, of Neely ville; F. M Thompson and Mrs. Wm. Nunn, of Meredosia. and Mrs. Ida Doolin, of Bluffs. He is also survived by one brother, 18 grandchildren and one great grand child. The remains arrived over the Wa-la *i o Meredosia from Quincy Sunday evening. Interment was made inthe Hodges cemetery Monday afternoon.I CARTER.I Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Wemple. in \\ r erly, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1. Mrs. HannahCarter, aged 8s years. Mrs. Carter was one of Waverly’s pioneers and most re-naeted citizens. IFrom Wednesday's Daily.. BOSTON.Mrs. Richard Boston died at her home in Lynnville Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock of bronchitis, after an illness of several days She was 65 years of age. and is survived by a husband, a son and a daughter. She was a member of the Christian church at Lynn* viHe anlt;! was a woman who was greatly admired by all who had the honor of her acquaintance.The funeral will be conducted from the Christian church in Lynnville Thursday afternoon at 1:80 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Lynnville cemetery.L/L* ■ a TONE.James Stone, a prominent citizen of Bloomington, died at his home thereyesterday as a result of a surgical operation. Deceased was connected with the police force of Bloomington for over 25 years, several times holding the position of chief, and was wellknow n to those who have been connected with the local police force during that time. He was also sheriff of McLean county for four years. He was a veteran of the civil war and was a member of the 33(1 Illinois infantry, ofwhich ex-Governor Flfer also was a member.■ Moo It P.The 9-months-old child of Rev. and Mrs W. A. Moore, colored, died at thefamily home on Marion street thismorning of spinal trouble. The time for the funeral has not yet been announced.FFromThewas tOur :o’clocbe r c servic Donal rental tery i The Patrh James and \FromThf Good i lyn No’clocering decoa of Re and t many the li her nwhicllivingby a of t hi to Diment.NKA i start*J B four remeihad igood and iOBJ IHoGranrecen ada 1pieceby tlvectiMiret inv'Mappr for immprot*connwcanotfactsishplaytrutlthatCansbittcplayto ar“1 pa n 3andtheaofflc$1.31comstar Quftl M is anddimbecomtheclmiQuiareLutpanWCfMOiothifereheato ilas?andOn Ied and ;\kr,)r' (,hio'Dennis, in (ESCAPED AN AWFUL FATE.Mr. 11. Haggins, of Melbourne. Fla , writes, “My doctor told me I had consumption and nothing could lc done for me. I was given up to die. The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption induced me to try it. Results were startling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe ail to Dr. King's NewM18TslotwillI Htout ga vseetaim the I mlw InONtioirefihouareVI*ker8IColCw(MrThf funeral will t» conducted from It -urely .avtd my life,the Church of Our Savior Monday Jvh*» *rt*a lt;ure |Birsonalmorning at 9 o'clock.EDMONSON.Mrs Eliza A. Edmonson, an old pioneer resident of Morgan county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ch.tj les Braekerburg, In Meredorts# atan early hour Thursday morning.throat and lung diseases by the Hatch drug store Prices 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle* freeWILL FILED.The last will and testament of the late Lucinda Hodgson has been filedIICaEstugrtBa
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