A Pioneer Promoted
Alexander Ballard was born near Hillsboro*, Grayson County, Virginia. October 10 and passed on to his reward at Fairbury, Nebraska, September 25th, 1916; aged 87 years, 11 months and 15 days.

In early childhood - he came with his parents to Hamilton County, Indiana. Here he spent his youth. In 1847 the family moved to Marion County, Iowa.

In 1853 he returned to Indiana and married Rebecca Sumner. In 1856 he and his wife removed to Marion County, Iowa. In 1857 they made a prospecting trip up into Minnesota in what was then known as "Prairie Schooner," (And reminds the writer that the first trip of the family from *Indiana to Iowa was made in wagon drawn by oxen.) Not finding any thing more satisfactory in Minnesota than the home already chosen in Iowa they returned to Knoxville, Iowa. Here he lived until 1880. During this time Mr. Ballard was engaged in the vocation of blacksmith. In 1880 he started west again. He came by railroad as far as Washington, Kansas. There he took the wagon route again and came north to Steele City, then on to the present site of Diller. He was among the very first residents of that place. he built the first blacksmith shop in the place, and hauled lumber for some of the first houses that were erected in the village. About two years later he brought his family to the newly established home and once more became a pioneer in the real sense of the word.

He has made his home in Diller ever since until last winter, where he came to Fairbury to live with his daughter.

There is a rather striking coincidence in the deaths of him and his wife. Both died on the 25th day of September, and at the very same hour of the day, 2:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Ballard died three years ago. A daughter, Wilna, died in Knoxville, Iowa, September 29, 1881.

He leaves behind the following immediate relatives: One brother, Clerks Ballard, of Frankfort, Indiana; four daughters: Miss Olive, of Diller; Mrs. Etoille McClay and Miss Bert of Fairbury; and Mrs. Ida McEllwee, of Lincoln. Also four sons: William of Indianapolis, Indiana; Allen of Beatrice, Nebraska; Bert, of Escondido, California; and Byrl, of Fairbury, and fourteen grandchildren, with one great grandchild. All of the children were present at the funeral except two sons, William and Bert.

Mr. Ballard was originally a member of the Dunkard Church. Mrs. Ballard had become a member of the Christian Church while a girl in Indiana. It was her privilege to listen to Alexander Campbell several times in her girlhood. When they came to Diller there was for a number of years no Christian Church established there. The Methodists organized a church, and for several years they both worshiped with the Methodists. Later when the Christian Church was established, Mrs. Ballard desired to enter the church of her choice, and Mr. Ballard joined her entering the Christian Church. Of that church he has been a member ever since.

Mr. Ballard enlisted for service in the Civil War, but he was unable to stand the physical examination. He got as far as Keokuk. From there the recruiting officers sent him home. He came back to Marion County, Iowa, and served the cause by becoming a station on the "Underground Railroad." Many a black refugee received aid and sympathy at his hands. He was a true pioneer. He was one of the souls to whom present civilization owes more than it can ever pay. He blazed trails, laid foundations and built structures. We are entered into the inheritance left by such as he and his noble wife. He was entered into his reward.

His body has served its day and purpose. We have laid it away. But Mr. Ballard still lives. His works still speak though his tongue be silent.

Reverently we uncover our heads and do honor to the hero of pioneer days.

Funeral services were conducted form the home of his daughter in Fairbury Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Shalleberger of the Christian Church officiating. Interment was made in the Fairbury cemetery by the side of his faithful wife and companion, a large delegation of long time Diller friends attending from among whom the following pall beares were selected: J.D. Fanders, Thos. P. Price, A.L Tinstman, W.C. Line, J.T. Hendricks and J.O. Blasuer.

Note: Alexander was born near Hillsville (Obituary states incorrectly Hillsboro)

Death of an Aged Lady

Mrs. Margaret Meredith, wife of Samuel C. Meredith, a resident of the city for the last thirty-two years and one of the oldest printers in the state, died at her house this morning of dropsy of the heart. She was born August 31st 1810 in Grayson county, Virginia, and was married in Springfield, Ill, March 29th 1829. Her golden wedding was past five years and more, a wedded-life of fifty-five years, seven weeks and fifteen days, made a happy life by her constant affection and kindness to all within her loving influence. she leaves two children, Capt. W.M. Meredith, long of this city but now of Chicago, and Mrs. Emily Nicholson, wife of Capt. E. W. Nicholson, from whose residence 266 Blackford street the funeral will take place to-morrow at 2 o'clock, p.m.

Chicago, Feb. 9. Ex- Federal District Judge Henry W. Blodgett died to-day of old age at his home in Waukegan, Ill. Judge Blodgett was born in 1821 at Amherst, Mass., and was closely identified with the building of the first railway line between Chicago and Milwaukee, and later became the general attorney of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. He was a member of the Sanitary Commission during the Civil War. While a member of the Illinois Legislature, Judge Blodgett, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee originated and put through a bill giving married women control of their separate property. It was the pioneer legislation of that kind.

In 1892 Judge Blodgett resigned from the Bench to accept an appointment by President Harrison as one of the counsel for the United States in the Bering Sea arbitration.

See also: Lawyers of Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw

Harry Brooks - Who Died at Fellsmore, Florida, on Thursday, Nov. 20. Burial Here on Tuesday.

Harry Antle Brooks, son of John T. and Nannie Brooks, was born in Petersburg, Illinois, Nov. 28, 1869. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Kinner on Sept. 16, 1894, and to this union was born one child, a daughter, Mary M. the wife died on July 3, 1896. He left Petersburg when a young man, and made his home for a short time in Jacksonville, then removing to Galesburg, and after a short residence there removed to streator, where he resided for several years, and then removed to Ottawa which was his home at the time of his death, and had been for about five years.

In the spring of 1898 he was united in marriage with Miss Helen Bales of Louisville, Illinois, and to them were born four children, Berdine, John and Earnest. Luther died when but a young child.

The decedent confessed his Savior and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Petersburg when quite young. He was earnest and sincere in his Christian life and in this hope of life eternal and a crown of glory he passed away at Fellsmore, Florida, on Thursday, November 30, 1913, at the age of 43 years, 11 months and 22 days.
He leaves to mourn his early departure, a faithful wife, two sons, two daughters, a loving mother, two sisters, Mrs. A. K. Armstrong of South Bend, Indiana, and Miss Helen at home; two brothers, Ira C. of this city and Hyatt of Joliett, Ill., and many friends.

The funeral was held at the home of his mother in this city on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Eld. W. M. Groves, assisted by Rev. W. F. Gillmore. Interment at Rose Hill under the auspices of Salem Lodge, No. 123, I.O.O.F.

MRS. JOHN D. MOORE, DEAD - Mrs. Josephine Moore, widow of the late John D. Moore, passed away at her home West Pine street, early Monday morning, March 1, 1948 at 12:15 o'clock after an illness of only a few days.

Mrs. Moore was born in Paris, Ill., September 15, 1867, and was 80 years, 5 months and 16 days of age.  Mrs. Moore came to Rich Hill in 1887 and has lived here continuously since that time.  Until just a few years ago, Mrs. Moore was active in church and social circles and civic affairs, and until the illness which caused her death, took great pride in her home, family and town.

Surviving are three sons, Ward Moore, Macon, Mo., John Moore, Independence, Mo, and Loy E. Moore, Rich Hill; and two sons and a daughter from a previous marriage, Halsey Ferry, Tampa, Fla., Harry Ferry, Mt. Olive, Ill., and Mrs. Karl K. Engel, Rich Hill; two brothers, Harry Brown, Tulsa, Okla., and Manley Brown, El Dorado Springs, Mo; and two sisters Mrs. Grace Watson, Pittsburg, Kas., Mrs. Ed Smith, Tulsa Okla.  Mr. Moore passed away August 15, 1940.  Four sisters, Mrs. Laura Hunter, Mollie Brown, Lady Brown, and Mrs. Eva Hamman, and one brother Orville Brown, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held in the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Howard Blazer.  Burial will be made in Greenlawn cemetery. 

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN D. MOORE
Bates County Republican - Rich Hill, MO; Friday March 5, 1948
Contributed by Timothy & Joan (Moore) Meng

Mrs. John D. Moore, widow of the late John D. Moore, passed away at her home on West Pine Street, early Monday morning, March 1st, 1948.  She was 80 years, 5 months and 16 days of age at the time of her death.

She came to Rich Hill in 1887 and has been a continuous resident of the town since that early date.  She was active in church work and the social life of the town up to the time of her last sickness.   She was a very pleasant and congenial lady and made friends readily.  She was very alert for a lady of her advanced years and a person would not think her having reached her four score years.

Surviving are three sons, Ward Moore, Macon, Mo., John Moore, Independence, Mo., and Loy E. Moore, Rich Hill; and two sons and a daughter by a previous marriage, Halsey Ferry, Tampa, Fla., Harry Ferry, Mt. Olive, Ill., and Mrs. Karl K. Engel, Rich Hill; two brothers, Harry Brown, Tulsa, Okla., and Manley Brown, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Watson, Pittsburg, Kas., Mrs. Ed Smith, Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Moore passed away August 15, 1940.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Howard Blazer.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Funeral of Mrs. Pilcher held on Wednesday Afternoon - Mrs. Diana Buford Pilcher died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Catterall, Monday May 16. A Funeral service was conducted at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. True Taylor, assisted by Dr. David H Shields. Internment was in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Pilcher was born in Canton, December 22 1855, and at the time of her death was 76 years, 5 months, and 24 days of age. She was the daughter of Mary and Paschal Buford. Most of her life was spent in Canton.

In 1873 she was united in marriage to Wm. H. Pilcher and to this union eight children were born, five boys and three girls, of whom three preceded her in death- Arthur M, George B, and Shadrack G. She leaves to mourn her passing Wm. H. Pilcher, Jr., Park L. Pilcher, Mrs. Wm. Zahn, Mrs. Lawrence Barth, and Mrs. Paul Catterall. One brother George Buford, of Keithsburg, Illinois.; seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Mrs. Blanch Stowe, a niece, made her home with Mrs. Pilcher for several years. Mrs. Pilcher was one of the oldest native born women. Her father, Paschal Buford, built the first brick home in Canton.

DEATH OF ANOTHER NONAGENARIAN

Catherine Cook was born Nov. 27, 1821, in Harrison county, Ohio, and died Sept. 2, 1916, aged 94 years, 9 months and 6 days. Catherine was the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Cook and was left an orphan at the age of 8 years. She was married to James Arbaugh, July 18, 1839, and to this union were born eight children, two dying in infancy, and one daughter Rose passed away Oct. 26, 1886. Those surviving are Levi and Mary Snyder of Scio, Ohio; J.C. and S.W. of Birmingham, Iowa, and Mrs. L.M. Bennett of near Douds, at whose whom she passed away. Besides her children she leaves twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild, together with a large number of relatives and acquaintances, who will ever remember Aunt Katie as a warm friend and a good and kind neighbor.

Mrs. Arbaugh became a member of the Lutheran church sometime before her marriage, and was a faithful member till the end of life. She with her husband and children came to Iowa in 1868, and she lived on the farm where she died the remainder of her life, except two years which were spent in Birmingham, Iowa and one year in Scotland county, Missouri.

So far as known she was the oldest resident of Van Buren county and had lived a very useful and industrious life. She was always thoughtful of others and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, in the Zion Lutheran church and burial was beside her husband in the Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. Barkley, a pastor or the Fairfield Lutheran Church was in charge of the services.

Burial Permit: John Fenton, 38, Salavation Army; pneumonia

Mrs. Frances Kelly is Called Early Today

Mrs. Frances L. Kelly, 65, wife of Hernando Kelly, residing at 2220 South E street, died at 4:30 o’clock this morning, of carcinoma, after a brief illness.

She was one of twelve children born to Samuel and Permelia Gray. She was born in Tipton county, near Windfall, June 10, 1865.

On November 25, 1887, she was united in marriage to Hernando Kelly, and to this happy union were born five children.

Mrs. Kelly was a fine Christian woman, a good neighbor and a loving mother and wife. She was held in high esteem by her numerous friends. She was a member of the Pilgrim holiness church and was affiliated with the Royal Neighbors.

Surviving are the husband, Hernando Kelly; four children, Charles F. Kelly, Mrs. William Runyan and Dewey Kelly, all of Elwood, and Mrs. Florence Masteryanni, of Moosheart, Ill., and four sisters, Mrs. Lewis Metsker and Mrs. Jennie Mittendorf, both of Noblesville; Mrs. Emma Shawcross and Mrs. Thomas McBride, both of Elwood.

The body was removed to the Copher and Fesier funeral home and prepared for burial.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Pilgrim Holiness church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. Jesse Hayhurst, and burial will be made in the city cemetery.

Friday, October 27 [1939]

Mrs. Harris, 79, Dies Following Fall at Her Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Harris, [79], passed away this morning at the Gritman hospital from injuries received yesterday when she fell at her home on Little Bear Ridge.  Mrs. Harris is the widow of the late Eli Harris who passed away on December 8, 1932.

Elizabeth Ann Green was born April 30, 1860 at Yates Center, Kan.  She married Eli Harris in 1878.  In the fall of 1883 she, with her husband, came over the old Oregon Trail in a covered wagon.  They had lived on Little Bear Ridge for 31 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C.A. Teel and Mrs. Laurence Huff both of Moscow, a son Charles Harris, of Troy, four grandsons, Glen Crowley, Seattle, James Clancy, Olympia and Martin and Jimmy Huff of Moscow, and by three brothers, Frank M. Green, Troy, and Dan and Ed Green of Calgary, Alberta.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. for the Short chapel, the Rev. Owen J. Beadles in charge.

Eli H. Harris, a pioneer settler of Latah County, died last Friday at his home on Little Bear Ridge.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the home, Rev. Purdy, the Methodist minister from Moscow, conducting the service.  Singing was by Mr. and Mrs. Borlen, of Troy, with organ accompaniment by Marian Peterson.  Burial was made in Moscow cemetery.

Mr. Harris, who had reached the age of 84 years, was born in Ohio, coming to Idaho by covered wagon train, over the old Oregon trail, in 1883.  The family resided in Moscow until 1909, when they moved to Little Bear Ridge.  In his younger days Mr. Harris was engaged in bridge building.

The widow, two daughters and a son survive to mourn his loss.  the children are: Mrs. minnie Teel, Wellington, Nevada; Mrs. Ruth Huff, Moscow, and Charles Harris, Troy.  Emmett Harris, of American Ridge, is a brother.

Ida Lucinda Harris was born in Ohio, June 13, 1861, and departed this life January 24, 1932, at the age of 70 years 7 months and 11 days. She was a member of a large family, having 5 brothers and 4 sisters. At the age of 15 she moved to Woodson county, Kansas, with hr mother, her father having died in Ohio. She was married to T.H. Horton Dec. 5, 1880, and they lived on the home farm their entire married life. To this union were born 6 daughters, all of whom are living. Maude, now Mrs. M.E. Ferree, and Mrs. Minnie motherly, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Edna, now Mrs. H.H. Laude, Manhattan, Kansas; Bessie, now Mrs. George Underwood, Portland, Oregon; Nellie, now Mrs. R.E. Liptrap, Oakland, Cal.; Ada, now Mrs. C.J. Lortie, Los Angeles, Cal. As a girl she united with the Methodist church but in later years transferred her membership to the New York Valley church. She is survived by her husband, 6 daughters, and 4 brothers, Eli, Ike and Emmet, all of Idaho; and Oll, of Alberta, Canada, and 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was one of the pioneers of Woodson county, coming here in 1876. She has done her part in her sphere in the building of a new country. The place of her work was not extensive, possibly she was but little heard of outsider her immediate vicinity, but in her home and among her neighbors there was manifest that inner adorning, ever the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is, in the sight of God, of great price. A tribute to the memory of her mother, to be read at the funeral, was sent from Los Angeles, Cal., by her youngest daughter. The same tribute is cherished in the heart of each of the family and in the heart of each of her acquaintances. “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” Funeral services at New York Valley church, Rev. A.J. Leonard officiating, assisted by Rev. Gilham. Interment in Yates Center cemetery.

James A. Harris whose death was mentioned in these columns last week was one of the old settlers of Lyon County (Minnesota), residing in the township of Lynd, six miles west of Marshall.  Mr. Harris had been bothered for several years with stomach trouble and had made several trips to Idaho and other places in the West for his health, but gradually became weaker until he passed away June 28th.

The deceased was born in the state of Ohio, Jan. 15, 1850, where he spent his boyhood days on a farm with his parents, brothers and sisters, of whom there are now six living.  Three brothers, Eli, Emmett and Isaac at Troy, Idaho, and Oliver Harris in Canada, Mrs. Ida Horton, of Yates Center, Kansas, and Mrs. Belle West of Oklahoma.

Mr. Harris moved from Ohio to Wabasha County, this state in 1872 and married Miss Ada Foster June 4, 1875, to them being born six sons, Willie, the oldest , dying when by three years of age with diphtheria.  Those living are Frank and Lee, both married living in the township of island Lake and Charles, Harry and George, at home on the Lynd farm.

Mr. Harris was a kind father and a good husband and was highly respected by all his neighbors and acquaintances.  he came to lyon County in 1878 and has spent most of the time since in the town of Lynd, where he served about twenty years on the town board.  He was a man of sterling qualities, honest and upright in all his dealings.

The pall bearers at the funeral were L. Ehlers, A.A. Shasta, F. Mellenthin, E.E. Advise, K. Fisher and Henry Matthew's.

Mrs Sabilla West died Sunday morning, Sep 29, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Robertson near Apache. She leaves to mourn her going five children - Charlie West of Oklahoma City; Robert West of Tulsa; Benjamin H. West of Sterling, Colorado; Mrs. J. E. Robertson, Apache, and Mrs.Charles Babcock of Oklahoma City; also four brothers O.C. Harris, Sedgwick, Alberta, Canada; Eli Harris, Troy, Idaho; Emmet Harris, Troy, Idaho; I. N. Harris, Kendrick, Idaho and one sister, Mrs. T. Horton, Yates Center, Kansas. The remains were taken overland Monday morning to Navina, Oklahoma for funeral services and interment beside her husband. Funeral arrangements were in charge of J. H. Farmer funeral director.

DEATH NOTICE: Charles Harzmeyer, 4 months, 1012 North Ninth street; cholera infantum.

Of 2914A Cherokee street, suddenly Thurs., Apr. 17, 1947, beloved wife of Albin H. Johnson, dear sister of Mrs. Emma Bisch, and Charles Harzmeier, our dear aunt.

Services Mon., Apr. 21, at 1:30 p.m. from John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home, 7027 Gravois ave. Interment Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Note: Formerly Mrs. James Asbury Moore; signature on burial permit Mrs. Mamie Lane (sister of James A. Moore).

John Dunham Hawes, son of the late Judge Kirk Hawes, died sunday at his home in Los Angeles, Cal. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Edna Grummond Hawes, and three children, Helen, John & Stephen Hawes.

Mrs. Elizabeth Dunham, Chicago, the widow of John H. Dunham, died on Friday night at her home, 233 Michigan avenue, after an illness of two weeks. She was 76 years old and had been a resident of Chicago since 1844. Most of that time she lived as 233 Michigan avenue. Mrs. Dunham before marriage was Miss Elizabeth Hills. She was born in Waterloo, N.Y. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Her husband, John H. Dunham, was formerly a wholesale grocer, and at the time of his retirement from business life was the President of the merchants' Loan and Trust Bank. He died in 1893.

Two daughters survive Mrs. Dunham - Mrs. Kirk Hawes, the wife of the former Judge hawes, and Miss Mary Dunham, who lived with her mother. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be private.

JAMES HOGE PASSES AWAY LAST NIGHT
Had Resided in This City For 18 Years
BORN IN ARKANSAS
Practiced Medicine For a Long Period

The people of East St. Louis will regret to learn of the death of James M. Hoge, which occurred at his late residence, 2232 Bond Avenue, lastnight at 10 o’clock, after a lingering illness with Bright’s disease. Mr. Hoge was born in Fayetteville, Ark. 79 years ago, and moved to this city in 1895, where he had resided continually since. He was the first man to open a drug store at Eureka Springs, Ark., and for a number of years was actively engaged in the practice of medicine, but gave up the profession a few years before he removed to this city.

Mr. Hoge was a strong character, a rugged type of manhood, and possessed a remarkable fund of general information as he spent many years of his life inextensive travel throughout the western country. He was a first cousin of former Speaker Joseph Cannon, and the two frequently exchanged visits. Mr. Hoge was a lifelong Democrat and thought as much of his party as some people do of their Christianity. Although he was never an office seeker, yet he never missed an opportunity to give the straight Democratic ticket his full, loyal and undivided support, the big victory of Woodrow Wilson of the last campaign being one of the brightest spots in his life.

As a man, James M. Hoge was honest, upright, sincere and generous to a fault, and one upon whom absolute reliance could always be placed in times of need or adversity. He was always active and enthusiastic in outdoor sports of all kinds and was considered one of the most devoted fans that the baseball fraternity had in East St. Louis. He raised a large family of sons and daughters, who were a pleasure and credit to him in his declining days, and who have the satisfaction of knowing that their father died as he always lived-respected and beloved by every one that knew him. Surviving him are his widow, daughters,Marguerite, Helen, Mrs. J. W. Peabody, Mrs. Charles_________, all of Chicago, and sons Robert, _________, Albert and Hugh. The ___________will be held Sunday _____________ family residence to _______.

Note: There was a small piece of the obituary torn off of the bottom ofthe article. Blank spaces were unreadable. Believe the year to be1913.

Thaddeus Haines Horton was born in Missouri on July 30, 1859, and died at Yates Center, Kansas, on Jan. 30, 1936, at the age of 76 years and months.  He came to Kansas at 2 years of age, where he parents homesteaded their farm 7 miles southeast of Yates Center.  He made his home on this farm continually until about three years ago when he came to Yates Center and mad his home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Smith, where he lived until the time of his death.

On Dec. 5, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Lucinda Harris, who shared with him a half century of the pioneer life of this county where they made a splendid contribution to the upbuilding of the community in which they lived.  They were the parents of six daughter, all of whom are still living and have established their own homes.

Mr. Horton was converted in middle life and united with the New York Valley church, of which he was a member at the time of his death.  However, since moving to Yates Center he attended the Evangelical church here.

His wife preceded him in death.  Thus there remain to mourn his passing, his children, Mrs. Maude Ferree and Mrs. Minnie Matherly, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Edna Laude, of Manhattan, Kansas; Mrs. Bessie Underwood, Mrs. Nellie Liptrap and Mrs. Ada Lortie, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; other relatives and a large host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church at Yates Center on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 1936, with Rev. C.O. Bickel in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. A.H. Leonard.  Interment was made in the Yates Center Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 1936, with Rev. C.O. Bickel in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. A.H. Leonard. Interment was made in the yates Center cemetery.

HON NORMAN B. JUDD
A dispatch from Chicago announces tbe death in that city yesterday of Hon. Norman B. Judd, who has been for many years prominently identified with the politics of Illinois and of the nation. The deceased was a native of this State, having been born in Rome, Oneida County on the 10th of Jnnuary, 1815. He was educated at the grammar school in thRt pillee, IInu after receiving a pretty thorough common school education entered upon the study of law. But young Judd was not satisfied with his home prospects. and in 1836, immediately upon attaining his majority he removed to Chicago, which city has ever since been his home. His success at the Illinois Bar was immediate, and he was famous throughout the Northwest. His knowledge of railroad affairs was unsurpassed, and he early became attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad position which he retained until his appointment as Minister to Berlin.

He early entered into political life and he acted with the Democracy until the passage of the Nebruska bill when he assisted in the formation of the Republican Party. The first position to which he was elected was that of Alderman, an office, in those earlier days of the famous and growing city, of much more importance than it has been lately. He was soon after elected City Attorney, and from that progressed to the office of County Attorney. In the meantime having been commissioned Notary Public by the Governor of the State, an appointment which wa then attended with dignity and honor. In 1844 Mr. Judd was elected to the State Senate, and was subsequently re-elected for eight consecutive terms, thus holding the offiee tor 16 years. Mr. Judd was made Chairman of tho Republican State Committee in Illinois, in 1855, and continued to set in that capacity until he received his diplomatic appointment from Mr. Lincoln. To Mr. Judd’s personal exertions the success of the Republican Party in Illinois is largely due. Soon after the installation of President Lincoln he was appointed Minister to Prussia and at once took his departure for Berlin where he remained until 1865. In the publications of the diplomatic correspondence can be found many interesting and important communications from Minister Judd to Secretary Seward. He took an active interest in Continental affairs and furnished the State Department with many intelligent and useful notes in relation to European politics. In 1866 Mr. Judd was elected to Congress from one of the Chicago districts. He served on the Committees on Banking and Currency and Weights and Measures. In 1868 he was re-elected.

Soon after leaving Congress, Mr. Judd was appointed Collector of Customs at Chicago, which office he held until removed by President Hayes to make a place for William Henry Smith.

See also: Lawyers of Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw

Consumption Caused Death

Daniel O’Kelley, son of the late James O’Kelley, died at his home at 1511 North E street, of consumption, aged 35 years. He had been in failing health for some time. The funeral services will take place at St. Joseph’s church Friday morning at 8 o’clock. Father Biegel in charge and the interment will follow in the city cemetery.

Hernando Kelley Dies Yesterday

Hernando Kelley, 78, died at 3:45 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home of his son, Dewey Kelley, residing at 2223 South K street, following an illness of seven months of complications.

The deceased was the son of James and Mary Jane Kelley and was born March 26, 1862, south of the city. He was married in 1888 to Frances Grey. Mr. Kelley was a former tin plate worker and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Runyan and Mrs. Flossie Masteryanni, and two sons, Dewey Kelley and Charles Kelley, all of Elwood.

The body was removed to the York Memorial Chapel where it will remain until the hour of the funeral with Robert L. Jackley in charge.

Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. N.C. Huemmer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.

Elwood’s oldest citizen is dead. James Kelly, aged nearly 99 years, passed away Sunday morning. This good old man, well known in Elwood and well liked for his always courteous manners and true gentlemanly characteristics, was born in Ireland, August 9, 1806.

He spent many years of his life in Elwood, coming to this country when a young man. His death occurred at his home at 1511 North E street on Sunday morning at 6 o’clock.

Mr. Kelly had been in poor health for some time, suffering from infirmities of old age. Recently, he contracted a cold which is believed to have resulted in lung fever or pneumonia, and this was the immediate cause of his death.

A wife and four children survive, the latter well known Elwood people and to them the sympathy of their friends is extended in the loss of the husband and father, who was mercifully spared to complete a long and useful life that is far beyond that allotted to the average man.

Those who knew Mr. Kelly have oftentimes listened to narratives that came from another long past generation and which held much of interest to the people of today, since history was related by one who had lived and participated in it. Few men of today will ever reach the age of this hardy son of the “ould sod.”

The funeral services will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. Father Biegel conducting the services, and at the request of the deceased, the body will be interred on the family lot in the city cemetery.

KELLY FUNERAL - 14 Feb 1905

The funeral of James Kelly took place this morning at the Catholic church with burial in the city cemetery. It was perhaps one of the coldest funerals that the friends had ever attended.

Note: According to census records, James Kelly was born about 1816 rather than 1806. Headline of newspaper in part reads, " ... Two Oldest Men of County Dead" - the other being an Alexander Furgeson who was estimated to be between 116-126 years old.

Mary Jeanette Lane, 57 of Glendale, Arizona, a homemaker, died November 4th, 1999.  She was born in St. Louis, Missouri (daughter of Clarence Lane & Theresa Laratta).   Survivors include her daughter Patricia Peters; son, Victor Gene Davidson; parents Theresa and Virgil Baugh; sisters, Joy Freeman, Sally Penoyer and Bonnie Peffly; brothers Bob, Gene and Gary Baugh; and one grandchild, Lara Peters.  Services 1 p.m. Monday, Rest Haven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.  Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.  Chapel of the Chimes.  View Tribute

Monday, April 26, 1937, 1 a.m., dear husband of Eleanora Laratta, and our dear father.

Funeral from Kriegahamser Chapel, 4104 Manchester Ave., Wed, April 28, 8 a.m. to St. James Church to Calvary Cemetery.

2345 Dodier, Sat. Jan 7 1956, beloved wife of Joseph Cappaletti, our dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.

Funeral from Drehmannharral Chapel, 1905 Union, 2 p.m., Wed., Jan 11, 1956.

Mrs. Beulah Vosburgh Dies Sunday, Feb. 5

Mrs. Beulah Moore Vosburgh, widow of Roy D. Vosburgh, died Sunday morning, February 5, at the home of her sister, Mrs. S.E. Jones, 512 Clark avenue, with whom she had made her home for about 12 years. She was born in St. Louis and was 63 years old.

Also surviving are: two sons, Sheldon Vosburgh of Waukegan, Ill., and Winston Vosburgh of Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. William Foschetti of Hershey, Pa.; three grandchildren Marcelia and peter Foschetti, and Sandra Vosburgh, and another sister, Mrs. Mae Lane, all of whom were here several days prior to Mrs. Vosburgh’s death, and remained for the funeral. A niece, Mrs. Denise Armstead of Omaha, Neb., was also here.

Funeral service were held Tuesday morning, February 7, at 10 o’clock from the Parker chapel, 15 Wet Lockwood avenue, followed by interment in Bellefontaine cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Wilburn S. Yoder, minister of the First Methodist church.

Mrs. Cynthia Harris, who died June 5, was born in Pennsylvania in 1825.  While yet a child her parents removed to Ohio.  In 1865 she, with her husband and family, emigrated to Illinois.  There in 1867 - 22 years this month, her companion died, leaving her with a large family of children.  In 1876 she, with her children came to this State and have resided in the vicinity of Yates Center ever since.

Mother Harris, when quite young, united with the Methodist church, and although her name has not been on the church record since coming west, we feel assured that it has ever been recorded in the Lamb's Book of Life.  Her clinging, trusting faith in the Redeemer never wavered, and her true christian spirit shone brightest in her home, where she ever strove to teach her children the lessons of immortal life, and guide them in the truth.  Her kind, patient, sympathetic nature won her the name, "Mother Harris" within the circle of her acquaintances, and aside from her own family she left many friends who will sorely miss her from their society.

All her children were present at her death, except three sons, two of whom are in Idaho Ti, and one in Minnesota.  Her brother and his wife from Missouri, arrived in time to attend the funeral. She was laid to rest in North Cemetery Friday, June 7, 1889.

Dearest mother thou hast left us, and thy loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God who hast bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee, when this weary life has fled
And in Heaven with joy we'll greet they, where no farewell tear is shed.

Eli Moore, son of Eli and Deborah Moore, was born at Beaver Dam, Pa., July 27th, 1828.  His father died when he was six weeks old.  When he was a child his family settled at Uhrichsville, Ohio, where he grew to manhood.

On July 25th, 1851, he was united in marriage to Maranda Hooker and of this union nine children, five sons and four daughters were born, of whom two sons died in childhood and Lyman W. Moore (a former teacher in our school) died in 1892, and one daughter, Effie Myers, died in 1903.  Two sons, John D. of Rich Hill and Guy Z. of Chicago; and three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Gettz, Mrs. Ambrose A. Wilson and Mrs. Thomas E. Hackett survive.  He died at his home in Chicago, April 20th, 1914, aged 85 years, 8 months and 23 days.  His wife passed away April 4th, 1902 at Rich Hill, since which time he has made his home with his son, Rev. Guy Z. Moore, with the exception of one year which he spent with Mrs. T.E. Hackett and Jno. D. Moore.

He united with the M.E. Church in early manhood in Ohio and retained his connection with that church until his death.

He was by nature a pioneer, growing to manhood in the forest of Ohio.  He tired of that country when it became thickly settled and emigrated to Missouri in 1858.  When the war came on he enlisted in the Union army, from which later he was discharged on account of disability.  In 1860 he again sought a new country and settled on a farm near where Harwood now stands, where he resided until 1893, when he came to Rich Hill.

He sleeps beside his wife in Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, MO.

Entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m., James A. Moore, beloved husband of Lydia Moore (nee Harzmeier), and our dear son, brother, and brother-in-law, age 39 years.

Funeral from residence 2515 Emerson avenue, Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.

On Friday, March 12, at 3:30 p.m., of consumption, Joseph E. Moore, aged 82 years, 7 months and 7 days.

Funeral March 17, at 2 p.m. from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Henry Henze, No. 811 Mound Street, to Bellefontaine Cemetery. Friends invited.

521 Clark Ave., Webster Groves, Mo., Thurs., April 25, 1963, wife of the late Samuel E. Jones, mother of Elliott Jones of Webster Groves and Mrs. Eugene M. Armstead (Denise) of Omaha, Nebr., sister of Mrs. Mae Lane, grandmother of Gail Armstead.

Services from PARKER-ALDRICH RICH Chapel, 15 W. Lockwood Bl. Webster Groves, 10 a.m. Mon., April 29.  Interment Bellefontaine Cemetery.  Deceased was a member of Fortnightly club of Kirkwood, Group 9, Webster Groves Garden Club and Women's Society for Christian Services; First Methodist Church of Webster Groves.  In state after 2 p.m. Sat.

Entered into rest Wednesday, June 16, 1915, at 7:30 p.m., Thomas A. Moore, beloved husband of the late Clarissa V. Moore (nee Pilcher), and our dear father, father-in-law, grandfather and uncle, aged 77 years.

Funeral from the Leidner chapel 2223 St. Louis Avenue, Friday, June 18th at 2 p.m., thence to Bellefontaine Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Gen. Lyon Post No. 2, Department of Missour G.A.R.

IN MEMORIAM

Whereas it has pleased the Almighty Father to remove from this Earth and its associations another one of the Comrades of our Post, and we miss them more and more, as the numbers grows less. Comrade Thomas A. Moore, was born Oct. 31st, 1838, at Scio, Harrison County, Ohio. The family moved to Collinsville, Ill., in 1847, and later to St. Louis, where he received his education. Before the war, he was in the Livery and Ice Business, and afterwards became a builder and contractor.

He enlisted in the Union Army at St. Louis, Mo., on August 1st., 1862 in Co., K, 33rd Infantry Volunteers, Mo., and was in active service in the campaign in the South, at the Battle of Helena, Arkansas, was severely wounded by a Minnie Ball in his right temple and was left on the field for dead. This battle was fought on the 4th of July 1863 - celebrating our National Holiday. Comrade Moore was in the Hospital for many months, and was discharged at St. Louis, MO on the 14th of December 1863, on Surgeons Certificate of Disability.

He was mustered in the Gen. Lyon Post No. 2, Grand Army of the Republic, on July 10th, 1884. He was faithful to duty, having served the Post for many years as its Chaplain, and held this position at the time of his death. Comrade Moore died at the home of his Daughter, Mrs. S.E. Jones, No. 7 Parkland Place, Kirkwood, Mo, Wednesday, June 16, 1915, and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, June 18th, 1915, with services by Gen. Lyon Post No. 2, GAR, with the ritualistic services of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Comrade Moore left one son and four daughters to mourn his death.

Therefore be it resolved that in the death of Comrade Thomas A Moore, this Post has lost a True, Faithful and Loyal Member, this community an Honest and Honrable Citizen, the Country a Patriotic Supporter, and his family a Kind, Loving and Dutiful Father. ... signed James P. Hesser, Commander | St. Louis, MO Sept. 20th 1915.

Cecil LeRoy Mossman Dies At Age 57

Cecil LeRoy Mossman, Santa Monica, Calif., formerly of Conda [Idaho], died Oct. 11 of a heart attack. He was 57-years-old.

He was born July 31, 1921 to Guy and Leota Mossman. He was raised on the family homestead in Trail Canyon and attended schools in Conda and Soda Springs. His parents preceeded him in death.

He worked on ranches in the Western States and was in the service during World War II, stationed at Guam where he was wounded. He received his discharge in 1946.

He married Iris Call in Soda Springs in 1947. They were later divorced. He married Doris Smith in 1953 at Van Nuys, Calif.

Except for one year working on a ranch in Wyoming, he lived the last 29 years in California.

He is survived by his widow; two sons, Terry of Santa Monica, Shannon, presently in the Navy, one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Cora) Bosley of Grace; three grandchildren; one brother, Cleo of Anaheim, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Wendell (Wanda) Twitchell, and Mrs. Dee (Donna) Bloxham of Pocatello.

There will be no services and his remains will be interred at Soda Springs.

Note: "His remains were scattered out on the range lands by Blackfoot Reservior, as he so loved being a range rider and requested this specifically. The remains are at a place called "Lone Pine" where a solitary pine tree is in the middle of the open range lands."

Charles Douglas Mossman, 72, died at his home near Leiters Ford at 3:30 a.m. Saturday after six days illness from double pneumonia. The deceased had been a resident of Aubbeenaubbee township all of his life where he was engaged in the occupation of farming.

Charles Douglas, son of William and Manda Mossman was born on a farm near Loyal on December 11, 1856. In the year of 1880 he was united in marriage to Alice Bingerman at the Leiter home near Loyal the ceremony being performed by Rev. Frank Leiter. Surviving with the widow are the following children and relatives: three sons, Chalmer Mossman, of Cloverdale, B. C., Canada; Wilbur Mossman, of Huntington, Milo Mossman, of Ft. Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Zegafuse of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Chester Orth, of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Ethel Cunningham, of Rochester; nine grandchildren; one brother, Ike Mossman, of Leiters Ford, and a half- brother, John Troutman, of this city.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Leiters Ford Methodist church Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. Burges, of the Mt. Hope church officiating. Interment will be made in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Cora Belle Mossman was born March 4, 1880, in Hardin County, Iowa, and died August 22, 1934, after a lingering illness at the age of 54 years and six months. She was the youngest daughter of the late Reverend and Mrs. A.L. Mossman. She lived in Iowa until 1896 at which time she went to Missouri. On January 30, 1898, she was united in marriage to William H. Patton at Rockport, Missouri. The family moved to Mason City, Iowa. In 1913 spending six years in that community. They then moved to Howard County, where she spent the last fifteen years of her life.

She was a member of the Free Methodist Church until womanhood, when she affiliated with the Methodist Church at Bonair, Iowa, where she was a faithful attendant and worker.

To this union twelve children were born, five of whom preceded her in death, Viola at the age of eight years, and four in infancy.

Those left to mourn her loss are her sorrowing husband and her seven children, Ione, Ernie, and Fred of Chester, Iowa; Mrs. Mervin Holloway, Lime Springs, Iowa; Mrs. Leslie Price, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; Mrs. H.V. Bourette, Sioux City, Iowa; and Floyd B. Patton, LeRoy, Minn.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren, one sister Mrs. T. McMeyers, Marshalltown, Iowa; one step brother Charles Shane, Bronson, Iowa; one half brother John Mossman of California, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was a devoted and self-sacrificing wife and mother and will be deeply mourned by those she leaves. Her Christ-like spirit, her thoughtfulness and untiring efforts for others made her a beloved member of the communities in which she lived. She faced her final illness with the characteristic courage and fortitude which she displayed throughout her entire life.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 25th, at the Methodist Church in Lime Springs, with Rev. Schepple of Chester officiating. Burial was at the Lime Springs cemetery. A great many relatives and friends attended the funeral.

CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kind assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. We also wish to extend our thanks for the many beautiful flowers. - William H. Patton and family.

In Canton, Feb. 8th, 1875, Mrs. Eleanor Ballard, aged 84 years, 2 months and 9 days. The deceased was born in Berwick, Eng., November 29, 1791, was the daughter of Archibald and Margaret Mossman. Her father and mother emigrated to the United States when she was but four years old, and settled in Norfolk, Virginia. 

In 1808 she was married to Christopher A. Ballard, of Grayson county, VA., and subsequently removed to Springfield, Ills. Mr. Ballard went to Texas on business and died there, and in 1855 Mrs. Ballard removed to Canton and has, since that time, lived with our townsman S.H. Pilcher, whose wife was the daughter of the deceased. She has been a member of the Church for nearly 40 years, first with the Methodist and subsequently the Christian Church in which communion she died peaceful and triumphant.

"Sunday morning last, October 23rd [1870], Mr. Geo. Mossman of Tipton Township, died at the age of 66 years, 2 months, and 25 days.

Up to the Thursday previous, Mr. Mossman had been in his usual indifferent health, being no worse than for months and years. That morning he was suddenly taken with strangulated hernia, and despite the skill of the physicians and care of friends he grew rapidly worse until death relieved him. He was one of the earliest settlers in the county, and by dint of a strong will, a life-long habit of industry, and a laudable ambition to excel, he succeeded in making one of the best farms in the county and a comfortable and happy home.

A man of strict integrity, he carried the principle of honest into all the relations of life, and at the late election he went to the polls with the vigor and faith of years ago, and voted for his cherished principles. He was an earnest christian man, a valued citizen, and in death, not Tipton alone, but the whole county has lost a man whom to know as to respect. Peace to his ashes."

Hubbard Interment for Mrs. McFarland

Funeral services were conducted from the Leyson Funeral Chapel in Lake Park, Ia, Monday, Feb. 22, for Mrs. LD. McFarland, 92, who died Friday at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Interment was at the Hubbard Cemetery Tuesday with Rev. Fred Pieper officiating at graveside services.

Hannah Edith Mossman, daughter of Sarah Jane Reep and Andrew J. Mossman, was born July 28, 1878 in Hardin County and was united in marriage with Martin Lewisen of Hubbard on December 8, 1898.

Two daughters, Vera and Carrie were born to the couple.  Mr. Lewison died in 1902.

She moved to the Lake Park area in the spring of 1907 following her marriage to L.D. McFarland and has made her home their since that time, residing in the same house for the past 60 years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1923.

She was preceded in death also by her parents, five sisters and brothers, one daughter, Vera and to grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters and one son, Mrs. Carrie Lynn of Lake Park, Mrs. Theodore (Inez) Dopp of Graceton, Minn., Grace McFarland and Lawrence McFarland, both of Lake Park; a brother T.O. Mossman of Eldora; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

Isaac Mossman, aged 75, better known by his many friends as Ikey Mossman, who was for many years a fisherman's guide on the Tippecanoe River, died at 4 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his nieces Mrs. Paul Cunningham in this city. Death was due to a sudden heart attack. The deceased had suffered with dropsy and heart trouble for the past two years.

Mr. Mossman was born in the Burton neighborhood west of this city on January 16, 1860. His parents were William and Amanda (Blanden) Mossman. He had lived in Fulton county all of his life. In his early life Mr. Mossman followed the occupation of a carpenter.

Twenty years ago Mr. Mossman purchased a plot of ground made by a bend in the Tippecanoe River a quarter of a mile east of the bridge at Leiters Ford. This ground Mr. Mossman called Mossman's Park. He sold many of the lots to persons living in various cities in the state. There are a number of log cabins in the park.

Mr. Mossman was known by sportsmen in Indiana and in many of the surrounding states through his long service as a guide for Tippecanoe River fishermen and because of his peculiarities of manner and speech. He also was a trapper and hunter. The Mossman Park was the scene of many family reunions, picnics and camp meetings.

The deceased had never married. Several sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews survive. He was a half-brother of the late John Troutman of this city.

The funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home on South Main street. Rev. B. G. Fields will be in charge. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

James Edwin Mossman, son of George and Sarah E. Mossman, was born in Boston, Illinois, May 28, 1866, and died at the Dimmitt Memorial Hospital in Humansville, Missouri, April 20, 1930, being at the time of his death 63 years, 10 months and 23 days old.

When a child he moved with his parents to Iowa, where he grew to manhood, and in 1895 moved with his family to St. Clair county, where he resided until his death. On June 19, 1889, he was married to Miss Josie A. Miller; to this union were born three children, namely; Guy Mossman, of Soda Springs, Idaho, Mrs. Grace Hannah, of Osceola, Mo., and Roy Mossman, of Soda Springs, Idaho. On March 6, 1923, his wife who had been an invalid for several years, passed away. Then on December 21, 1926, he was maried to Mrs. Josie Whiting, who was at his bedside when he passed to that Great Beyond.

On Friday morning, April 18, he became ill while doing his chores, but as the day wore on his illness increased with such severity that by Saturday afternoon his attending physican advised his being taken to the hospital, but when the ambulance got him there it was found that his condition was beyond human aid. So at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, April 20, his soul passed away to The Giver, and his body was freed from pain by the "Great Reaper", Death.

Mr. Mossman was a man of rare friendship ability, one whom the boys and young men sought when in need of advice, coming to him with their joys and sorrows alike. Neighbors found him always a neighborly neighbor. So in his going the neighborhood has lost a valued neighbor, and the country has lost an upright and progressive citizen.

Besides his wife and three children he leaves to mourn his loss one brother, C. J. Mossman, of Iowa, and five grand-children.

Funeral services held at Pleasant Mound church, conducted by Rev. C.W. Davis, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Card of Thanks: We wish to thank our many friends and relative for their aid and kind sympathy during our recent bereavement. [Mrs. Josie Mossman; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mossman and Children; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hannah and Daughter; Mr. Roy Mossman; C..J. Mossman]

Hardin County Times, May 13, 1983: Blairstown, Iowa --"Services for former Iowa Falls resident Lawrence Mossman will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Victor Baptist church in Blairstown and at 4:30 p.m. a committal service will be held at Northlawn Memory Gardens in Iowa Falls.

Mr. Mossman, 58, died May 14, 1983, at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.

He was born July 29, 1924, at Hubbard to Thomas and Pearl Sheldon Mossman.  He farmed with his wife, Maxine.  They moved from Iowa Falls 11 years ago.

Survivors include his wife Maxine of Blairstown; sons, Charles Mossman of Blairstown and Lawrence G. Mossman of Joplin, MO; daughters Nancy Koegting of Blairstown and Becky Lee Bryan of Bloomfield, MO; brothers Russell Mossman of Steamboat Rock and Muriel Mossman of Eldora; and six grandchildren.

Death Notice: Mabel Mossman of Leiters Ford died at the Logansport hospital Thursday afternoon. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mossman. Mr. Mossman is a half-brother of John E. Troutman. She will be buried in the Liters Ford cemetery Sunday afternoon.

OBITUARY: Wednesday, March 11, 1914

Mable Leona Mossman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mossman, was born in Fulton county, Ind., January 8th, 1897, and departed this life March 6th, 1914, age 17 years, 1 month and 26 days.

She leaves to mourn her untimely departure, a loving father and mother, four sisters, Laura Scott, of Logansport, Ind.; Zina Orth of Dayton, OH.; Annie Mossman and Ethel Mossman, who are at home, and three brothers, Chalmer Mossman of Luceland, Canada; Grover Mossman of Huntington, Ind., besides many relatives and a host of friends. Mabel was a friend to all who knew her. That she had a Christian spirit was shown during her sickness, when she sang the entire hymn, "No Not One," while the fever was raging at the highest. The funeral was preached at the Leiters Ford M. E. church by Rev. Hankins. The Pocahontas lodge, of which she was a member, had charge of the funeral at the church and cemetery. Interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Leiters Ford.

OLDEST RESIDENT OF VICINITY DIES FRIDAY

Mrs. Margaret Spangler, aged 95 and the oldest resident of this vicinity, (which was Keithsburg, Ill news item) died at an early hour Friday morning and was buried Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home, Rev. J.F. McAnnally, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.

Mrs. Spanger leaves one daughter, Mrs. Arminta During of Monmouth and one son, George, who resides in California. Mrs. Spangler has lived in Keithsburg for a number of years and was at one time a florist here. She has been an invalid for 15 years.

One of Elwood’s Oldest and Most Esteemed Citizens, Receives Call Last Night
Lives Here Many Years

Mrs. Mary Kelly, 91, familiarly known to many residents as “Grandma” died in her home at 1511 North E street, last evening at 6 o’clock, of infirmities of age. The good old lady had been rapidly growing weaker and members of the St. Vincent de Paul and Rosary societies were with her when the peaceful ending came.

Mrs. Kelly, one of Elwood’s oldest residents, was born near Centerville, Indian, November 17, 1832, to which her parents had removed from Virginia. She was married to James Kelly and they located, soon after assuming their new relation, on the Tom Moore farm, south of Elwood, occupying a log cabin which still stands.

James Kelly was an expert ditcher and his services were much in demand in that day. In 1872 the family removed to a farm of forty acres, five miles north and a mile west of this city where they lived until 1887 when they took up their residence in Elwood. James Kelly died in 1906.

Nine children were born to them of whom only two survive. They are Aaron and Hernando, twin sons, the former making his home with his aged mother and the latter residing at 2335 South G street. Children deceased were Matthew, Mrs. Catherine Doyle, Mrs. Miranda Corn, Mrs. Mary Ellen Shay, John, Honor and Dan Kelly. There are thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Was Remarkable Woman

“Grandma” Kelly was a remarkable woman. Despite her advanced years she had a remarkable possession of all her faculties. She was an inveterate reader and a woman well posted upon all current events, which she could discuss with remarkable intelligence, the clearness and force of her opinions being surprising to all who conversed with her.

She was a devout member of St. Joseph’s church and a charter member of the Rosary society. While not blessed with abundant means she was a woman of charitable propensities and did much good in the community which will be remember after her.

The body was taken to the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. W.H. Runyan, 400 North Thirteenth street where it will remain until the funeral services which will be conducted at St. Joseph’s church by Father Biegel Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock, and the burial will be in the city cemetery beside her husband. The Rosary society will attend the funeral In a body.

T. O. Mossman, 76, Rites Here Saturday (ink inscription on news clipping "died Sept. 16) Services were held Saturday, Sept. 18 from the First Baptist church in Eldora for Thomas Mossman, 76, of Eldora who died Thursday noon at the Eldora Community Hospital.

Rev. H. I. Surls officiated with the interment in the Eldora Cemetery.  Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Orlando Mossman lived most of his life in the Hubbard area, being born Sept. 23, 1894 near Hubbard in Tipton township, the youngest son of Andrew and Sarah Jane Reep Mossman.

On November 24, 1920 he was united in marriage to Pearl Sheldon.  the couple lived on the family farm northeast of Hubbard for nearly 40 years, retiring to their Eldora home in 1959.

A member of the Point Pleasant community church, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, four sisters and a granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife; five children, Mrs. Myles (Mildred) Miller of Eldora, Lawrence of New Bloomfield, MO., Muriel at home, Oral of Hubbard and Russell of Eldora; three granddaughters and seven grandson.

Mrs. John Lindsay, 92, died in her home at Cantrell and Webster streets at 9:15 o'clock Wednesday evening (4 Jan 1928) after an illness of two weeks. She had been in her usual health up to a few days before Christmas when she took to her bed with indigestion. Her condition showed little change until Wednesday when she lapsed into unconsciousness. Up to that time her mind had remained remarkably clear, and she welcomed those who came to her bedside.

With her at her death were four of her daughters and three sons, seven of her 11 living children. The funeral will be in the home at 10 o'clock Friday morning with burial in North Fork cemetery.

Mrs. Lindsay's life span covered the period in American history from Jackson to Coolidge. She came to Illinois when the frontier was just passing and when the state boasted only 10 incorporated cities. She had known Decatur from the time it was a little country village without a railroad until old landmarks were affaced and the familiar place names were giving way to modern designations.

Decatur owes much to the Kentucky immigration and of this drift that came in the early and middle part of the last century, Mrs. Lindsay was a part.

With her father and mother and three brothers and sisters she came to Macon Co. in 1850. She was born in Garrard Co, Kentucky, Sept 15, 1835, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Willis Nicholson. Her oldest brother, Edward Willis Nicholson became the father of Meredith Nicholson, the well-known Indiana novelist.

It was a slow, toilsome journey overland in the wagon. The family cow followed behind. Meals were cooked in an iron oven set up over the campfire. Mrs. Lindsay only recently had recalled the floods of that year which made necessary a long detour to find a ford. The journey was interrupted for months in Crawfordsville, Ind., owing to the illness of the mother. In the spring it was resumed. They settled first near what is now Turpin station southeast of Decatur, but soon moved to a farm in Long Creek. A portion of this land Mrs. Lindsay retained throughout her life.

Theirs were the