A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Hardin http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1353 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57949 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: St. Louis Globe Democrat Article Date: November 20 1886 Article Description: The Hills of Hardin. Article Text: Cave-In-Rock, Ill., November 17.--The so-called kuklux troubles have played a prominent part in Hardin County politics in the way of indirectly influencing public sentiment, but there is nothing political in them. Logan BELT is a Republican. Earl SHERWOOD is a Democrat. All the BELTS were officers in the Union Army. The LEDBETTERS are Democrats, but they bolted the recent primaries, and the result was the election of a mixed ticket, although the county is naturally Democratic. HOWARD, the Sheriff; MATHENY, the Superintendent of Instruction, and SMOCK, the Assessor, just elected, are Republicans, owing their success to the disaffection among the Democrats. Nor is the inspiration for all this lawlessness to be found in religion or the lack of it. All of these Hardin County people go to church. At Elizabethtown there is no liquor to be had on Sunday for love or money, while at Cave-in Rock local option has closed the rum-shops for every day in the week. Perhaps the air of these mountainous hills, or the iron in the spring water, is responsible; or maybe the inclination to shoot comes as a heritage from father to son. There is no disputing the fact that blood is let, and always has been shed since the day of the pioneers, on small provocation in Hardin County. They may be temperate, hard-working and God-fearing people, but they will cheapen life. FROM FAMILY RECORDS One LEDBETTER shot a brother and was hung on the testimony of a third brother years ago. Henry WINDERS killed Jim LOCKE. They fell out over a game of cards. Brickbat DAVIS, so called because of the conspicuous dent in his forehead received early in his career, died at the hands of Lon NORRIS. Alex. FRAILEY, who figures in the recent feuds, was tried for the killing of PRICE, who had married a FRAILEY, and Logan BELT, now in Shawneetown Jail, defended him. The plea was self defense, but the testimony was that PRICE was leaving the scene of difficulty when shot. This testimony was seemingly impeached by the evidence that the ball had entered the breast. After the acquittal it came out that there was really no contradiction in the statements of the witnesses. PRICE was leaving, but was walking backward when shot. This FRAILEY is now one of the principal witnesses against Logan BELT, but his value as a witness is impaired by the assertion that he never paid BELT the $500 promised for services in the PRICE case. FRAILEY is a brother of the divorced wife of BELT. Hous. BELT's qualities as a fighter are still remembered, although he died at the hands of Capt. GIBSON twenty years ago. GIBSON was assassinated, and suspicion fell upon Jonathan BELT, but evidence for an alibi was promptly forthcoming. HARDIN COUNTY NERVE Jonathan BELT is dead but his name appears more than once in the criminal annals of Hardin. Several years ago he went into Elizabethtown, and, single handed, took possession of a negro prisoner. The people of the town tell how Old Jonathan walked down the main street in broad daylight. He was entirely alone, and held in his hand a horse pistol. The negro had been arrested on the complaint of a daughter of BELT, a married woman living in Elizabethtown. She had discovered somebody prowling about in the house, and after some hesitation had identified this negro as the one intending burglary or perhaps worse. The Sheriff had summoned a posse to preserve the peace and to hold the prisoner. As Old Jonathan made his way leisurely to the jail the best citizens of Elizabethtown fell back. The Sheriff was at the door of the jail and the prisoner was beside him. Old Jonathan put his arm through that of the prisoner and said, "Come on." The two walked up the hill together, the! whole population of the county seat looking on. Not another word was said by the captor, but the captive prayed lustily. Half way up, the hillside the two halted, and in full view of several hundred people Old Jonathan knocked the negro down and kicked him several times. Then he made him get up, and they walked on until they disappeared over the top of the hill. Nobody followed. Some hours later the negro was found hanging to the limb of a tree, half a mile out of town. There were times in Old Jonathan BELT's career when his desperate courage did better service. He fought valiantly as Captain of a company in the 15th Kentucky Cavalry for the Union. Once he was surrounded by a squad of FORREST's men in a house, but fought his way through, leaving three or four dead men behind him. IS IT THE DIET? Family records in this part of Hardin County are full of entries such as have been given. For hours old residents with long memories will sit and recall for the interested listener the long series of tragedies. There is not the slightest hesitation in talking of these things, which constitute the unpleasant chapters of the history of Hardin. And yet these farmers have not the looks of desperate men. They will stop and chat with a stranger; they are genial and unsuspicious. This is their busy season, and the side-hills are dotted with potato heaps. The potato crop is the staple of Hardin County. At all the river landings are strings of barges, and on all the roads leading to the towns are to be seen mule and ox teams bringing in the product. Hardin County potatoes command forty cents a bushel from the farm wagon. They are known from here to New Orleans for their fine qualities, and are rated in all the wholesale markets five to ten cents a bushel higher than other po! tatoes. Soil and climate unite to make this the greatest potato-growing county in the United States. May it not be possible that the belligerent feature which so often works out in Hardin County blood is attributable to the potatoes as much as to anything else? At Cave-in Rock the export of potatoes last year was over 14,000 barrels, and this is but a minor shipping point. But the hills of Hardin contain something valuable besides the great white mealy tubers. Before the war David Dale OWEN, of New Harmony, Ind., made a scientific exploration of Hardin County. He was at that time one of the best geologists and mineralogists in the country. He came by his talents well, for his father was an eminent Scotch scientist. Another member of the family was Robert Dale OWEN, the philosophic writer, who afterward was a leader among the spiritualists. The OWENS in furtherance of their ideas of socialism were the founders of the community at New Harmony. But whatever vagaries they may have indulged in as to theories, there is no disputing the high character of their scientific attainments. David Dale OWEN, under engagement by the State of Tennessee, first made known the existence of the mineral resources of that Commonwealth. He also explored Kentucky. HARDIN'S UNDEVELOPED WEALTH This little corner of Illinois, a jumble of hills and sinks and cliffs, received his attention last, and he made a report upon it which read like the story of Aladdin's lamp. In fact his representations were so strong that they were generally discredited. One thing he reported was the presence here of the finest quality of iron in fissure veins. Other mineralogists scouted this. Not until years afterward was it admitted by the profession that iron ore existed in fissure veins anywhere. Time, however, has proved the truth of his part of Prof. OWEN's report. He found copper, lead, silver and inexhaustible beds of coal in Hardin County. Thirty years ago these natural resources were revealed by OWEN, but they now lie undeveloped. In the near future railroads will penetrate this unknown country and the new era will begin. On the road between Shawneetown and Elizabethtown may be seen the ruins of two iron furnaces. The great fly-wheels are still in position and the cumbersome machinery is scattered around. Before the days of railroads, when iron could be transported with profit on wagons to the river, these furnaces did a rushing business. The man who conducted one of them now lives in the finest house in McLeansboro and owns a bank. He says that Hardin County iron always commanded a higher price than other iron in the Cincinnati market and was recognized as of better quality. SILVER MINES Many people even in Southern Illinois will be astonished to learn that silver is got out of these hills with profit. Some years ago an old farmer with a little knowledge of ores became convinced that there was more profit in mining than in potato raising and went to work on a vein where there were strong traces of silver. He had nothing more than his farm tools, but he soon found that he could make better wages at mining than by tilling the soil and he kept on. He got enough ahead to buy him a crusher and an engine and other machinery on a small scale, and he is still getting out silver, not in bonanza quantities, but with such success as to pay all his living expenses and to put a dividend big enough to jingle into his pocket occasionally. He mines as he would farm, in a modest, contented way, back in the hills. Several others have followed his example and dropped the potato hooks for the mining pick. They have done well enough to encourage them to keep at it, and sil! ver mining in the old-fashioned, primitive methods is followed year after year in these hills. The lead bearing the silver is dumped. Only the more precious metal is saved, and there is enough of that to pay more than good wages. Railroads have overcome worse hills than these of Hardin, and when they once penetrate this region there will be some rapid fortunes made. W.B.S. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Randolph http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1396 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57944 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: St. Louis Globe Democrat Article Date: March 17 1887 Article Description: "Curley" MAXWELL Sentenced to Five Years in Prison. Article Text: Chester, Ill., March 16.---About a year ago a man known as "Curley" MAXWELL, stole property to the amount of $27 from James SMITH, in this city. To-day in the Circuit Court, the jury found him guilty and placed the penalty at five years in the prison. This was a great surprise to the prisoner, who expected but one year. The Judge was somewhat astonished himself, and sent the jury back to their room for another verdict, but they returned with a reiteration of the five-year punishment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > St. Clair http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1405 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57823 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: St. Louis Globe Democrat Article Date: November 21 1875 Article Description: John HICKEY Robbed in St. Louis. Article Text: John HICKEY, an Edwardsville (Illinois) yahoo came to the city, Friday morning, with $60 in money and a watch. John took in large quantity of "tanglefoot" and lewd women, and woke up Saturday in a coal shed on Seventh street, between Franklin avenue and Wash street, minus his watch, money, pocket-book and little etceteras. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Williamson http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1417 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57807 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: St. Louis Globe Democrat Article Date: August 29 1875 Article Description: Lawlessness in Williamson County. Article Text: Marion, Ill., August 28. We give the following as an instance of the moral status of some of the citizens of this county, and you will readily understand why we have Ku-klux, assassination, and a reign of terror. Some time last July the city of Marion instituted suit against one R. M. HUNDLEY for selling whisky contrary to the ordinances of the city. Subpoenas were issued, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, and directed to quite a number of persons living in the city and in the country, for very many had taken tanglefoot at the "Colonel's" "drug store." Among the number subpoenaed as witnesses in behalf of the city was one Moses CASEY, a six-footer, who loves the critter a little too well for his good health, and quite too well for his good name. Moses attended one trial, failed to attend another, was attached and fined for contempt of court by Justice REYNOLDS. This didn't set well with Mose, so he goes before a country 'Squire--W. W. YOUNG--and brings suit against L. C. FULLER, the Constable who served the subpoena, and the attachment, for $50 damage. The trial--or rather the farce--came off Friday, 20th instant. L. D. HARTWELL, a gentleman of very superior m! oral character, and the above-named HUNDLEY, who has throughout Southern Illinois a reputation for virtue, sobriety and loyalty, appeared as counsel for the plaintiff. The defendant wholly ignored the trial. The plaintiff demanded a jury of six men, to whom the case was submitted, and after having a couple of barrels of filth and personal abuse spewed out by HARTWELL and HUNDLEY upon the Constable, a faithful officer and an upright man, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff of "six dollars for lose of time and ten dollars for damages." The names of the jurymen are as follows: Martin FELTS, Sam JONES, Joseph MCDANIEL, James HICK, James HUNTER and Stint GRANT. This case shows what is really the matter with Williamson county, perhaps no jury outside of this county could be found who would do this. No civil officer here can enforce the law and against the officers who endeavor to execute the law. And these things have gone on till they are becoming legitimate fruit in rape, murder and assassination. The citizens of this county who are worth having here, are trying to get away, and well they might. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Williamson http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1417 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57806 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: St. Louis Globe Democrat Article Date: August 29 1875 Article Description: Milas BROOKS Arrested, States He Is One of the Williamson County Ku-klux Klan. Article Text: Carbondale, Ill., August 28. Milas BROOKS was arrested at Cobden, Ill., yesterday evening, while in a state of intoxication. He stated that he was one of the Williamson County Ku-klux Klan. Upon being searched, several masks were found upon his person, which rather corroborated his statement. He is now held for the action of the United States Commissioner. BROOKS formerly was a resident of this place, where his reputation is one of a bad character. Should his arrest prove as he states, Williamson county may have a show to rid herself of her midnight outrages. Nothing new is heard from the seat of the vendetta, which probably indicates more bloodshed in a short time. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57668 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 28 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Conner, Mary ‘DOLLY’ I. Article Text: MARY ‘DOLLY’ I. CONNER, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 11:00 p.m. at the Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. She was born May 25, 1929 in Pittsburg, PA. to Henry and Mary Karpel Bartow. She married Ellsworth “Delf” Conner on July 12, 1948 and he preceded on February 3, 2000. She was a member of Griggsville Church of the Nazarene. Dolly raised four boys; loved to cook their favorite dishes; can vegetables; crochet beautiful doilies; bird watching; china painting and her family. She is survived by her sons: Donald Bartow and wife Jean of Hahira, GA; Larry Conner and wife Brenda of Rogersville, MO; Terry Conner and wife Sherald of Winchester, IL and Jerry Conner and wife Julie of Louisiana, MO, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. No services are planned at this time, but friends are invited to visitation on Friday, May 23, 2008 4-7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. The family has requested that there be no flowers, but donations be made to the Griggsville Nazarene Church where she attended with her daughter-in-law Sherald. Condolences for the family may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. The services are being handled by the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57667 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 28 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Kennedy, Margaret Anthony Article Text: Margaret Anthony Kennedy, 83, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville on Monday evening, May 19, 2008. She was born January 28, 1925 in Pike County, Illinois the daughter of James and Eva Orr Anthony. She married Russell Hull, Sr. in 1951 and they later divorced. She later married Charles Kennedy on September 9, 1972 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2008 after 35 years of marriage. She is survived by 8 children, Eileen (husband, Bob) Hayes of Jacksonville, Martha (husband, Steve) Wooldridge of Chapin, Judy (husband, Bud) Davidson, Joyce (husband, Cary) Allen, Jan (husband, Ed) Glossop and Cathy (husband, Ed) Beauchamp all of Jacksonville and Karen (husband, Walt) Layne of Chapin and Michael Kennedy of Jacksonville; 16 grandchildren, Kasie Wooldridge, Karie Wooldridge, Jim Wooldridge, Michele Wooldridge, Melissa Tyler, Matt Davidson, Scott Allen, Cory Allen, Angie Johnson, Hilary Phillips, Andrew Allen, Ted Ferkel, Jr., Rachae! l Kennedy, Justin Layne, Byron Beauchamp and Rita Moore and 10 great-grandchildren. Margaret lived a very colorful life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, reading, listening to all kinds of music and in her younger years, dancing. She had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. Her children and grandchildren will have many stories to remember her by. Margaret has peace at last. She finally knows where Elvis is. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Griggsville Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 11-1 on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, the Jacksonville Food Pantry or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57666 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Obituary for Lawson, Nora Lee Article Text: Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Lee Lawson, 78, of Bowling Green, Missouri formerly of Louisiana, Missouri and Pike Station, Illinois will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 9th at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. The Rev. David Land will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Mrs. Lawson died Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri with her children by her side. She was born January 25, 1930 at Dixon, Missouri to Franklin and Lula McKinnon Kelley. She married Walter Lawson July 15, 1957 at Louisiana, Missouri and he preceded her in death July 23, 1991. Nora is survived by two sons, Ray Lawson and wife, Nadine of Bowling Green, Missouri and Tom Lawson of Louisiana, Missouri, One daughter, Bert Guay and husband, Jeff of Louisiana, Missouri, Six grandchildren, Kathy Quinn of Hannibal, Missouri, Roger D! owell, Jr. of Louisiana, Missouri, Jayme Lawson of Madison, Wisconsin, Cara Lawson, Michael Lawson and Michele Lawson all of Bowling Green, Missouri, Seven Gt. Grandchildren, two step Grandchildren, Jeffrey Guay of Valley Park, Missouri and Justin Guay of Louisiana, Missouri; One brother, Warren Kelley of Nebo, Illinois and Two sisters, Evelyn Frazer of Louisiana, Missouri and Delia Burnett of Atlas, Illinois. Nora was preceded in death by four sisters, Venita Singleton, Pauline Hager, Flo Hager and Ruby Kelley and by one brother, Willie Kelley. She was a member of the First Assembly Of God Church in Louisiana, Missouri and had been very active in the church. Nora enjoyed taking short rides with her family and visiting with her many friends. Honorary pallbearers were; Lloyd Hubert, Jr. and Brian Hager. Active pallbearers were; Brandon Quinn, Dennis Burnett, David Hager, Bob Hager, George Kelley and Ed Frazer. Memorials may be made to the Lawson Family in care of Collier Fun! eral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, Missouri 63353 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57665 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Barton, Milo E. Article Text: Milo E. Barton, 84, of Quincy and formerly of Pittsfield passed away late Friday night (June 6, 2008) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born August 29, 1923 in Nebo the son of the late Howard and Maude Peters Barton. He married Donnabelle Marie Thompson November 21, 1946 in San Antonio, TX. She preceded him in death October 8, 2001. Surviving is a daughter Karen (husband William) Bucklew of Quincy and a son David (wife Barbara) Barton of Highland, 2 grandsons Conner and Logan Barton, 2 sisters Lois Seery of Galesburg and Myotta Keltner of Springfield, Mr. Barton graduated from Nebo High School. He was a familiar businessman in Pittsfield for many years having owned the Green Acre Motel and then Barton Oldsmobile until it’s closing. He the worked in real estate sales in Pinellas Park, Florida until heath issues forced him to retire and move back to Quincy. In Pittsfield he was well known for his leadership and countless hours of dedication to community activities, espe! cially with Rotary International. Mr. Barton was always involved in a variety of Masonic organizations and activities. He was honored for 50 years membership in the Pittsfield Lodge #790 and for 50 years with Scottish Rite Valley of Quincy. He also was a member of the Ansar Shrine, Pike County Shrine Club, Quincy Shrine Club, Order of Kentucky Colonels, Quincy Commandry #77, and Quincy York Rite. His other memberships included Quincy Elks Lodge #100 and Eagles Alps of Quincy. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Tuesday June 10, 2008 at Pittsfield West Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57664 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Kelley, Joyce Article Text: PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Joyce Kelley, 50, of 224 North Clinton, Pittsfield, died at 12:55 a.m. Friday (June 6, 2008) in her home. Born Sept. 3, 1957, in Quincy, Joyce was a daughter of Eldon Scott and Mary Louise Akins Kelley. Joyce was a 1975 graduate of Quincy High School and attended York College in York, Neb., and Gem City Business College in Quincy. An excellent cook, Joyce also enjoyed gardening and collecting Victorian figurines and ladies head vases. She especially loved her two pet dogs, Ollie and Moonie. Joyce was employed as a cook at the Black Bull Taco House in Quincy and then owned and operated the Calf Town Cafe in Quincy for several years. She later worked at County Market in Quincy and Pittsfield for more than 15 years and then at the Green Acres Motel in Pittsfield for four years until retiring in 2007 due to ill health. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Ann Lofgren and her husband, Joseph, of Woodbridge, Va; a nephew, Alexander Lofgren of Woodbridge; and severa! l cousins and great-aunts and uncles. Ms. Kelley was preceded in death by her parents. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, conducted by Dan Mefford. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. MEMORIALS: Blessing Foundation for Hospice or Pike County Unmet Needs. ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home in Quincy. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57663 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Potter, Lizzie M. Article Text: Lizzie M. Potter, 97, of Barry died at 9:01 p.m. Sunday (June 8, 2008) in her home. She was born Nov. 11, 1910, in Fishhook to Ollie and Luella Powell Jackson. She married Robert H. Potter on Jan. 15, 1931, in Pittsfield. He died May 9, 1995. Mrs. Potter was a member of the Barry First Christian Church. She was born in Pike County and spent her entire life there. Survivors include a son, John Potter and his wife, Marge, of Barry; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mary Lou) Nelson of Quincy and Mrs. Floyd (Juanita) Weger of Sullivan, Ind.; and four grandchildren, Sherry Sisk of Barry, Mrs. Werner (Tammy) VonBurg of Barry, Sandy Jones of Quincy, and Eric Acord and his wife, Summer, of Terre Haute, Ind. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Harold, Elsa, Ray and Floyd. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Barry First Christian Church. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. VISITATION: 9:30 to 1! 0:30 a.m. Friday in the church. MEMORIALS: Barry First Christian Church. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57662 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Kendrick, James P. Article Text: James P. Kendrick, 83, died June 7, 2008, in Silverado Senior Living Center in The Woodlands, Texas. James was born July 18, 1924, in New Canton, a son of Samuel and Mabel Fisher Kendrick. He married Carolyn Janet Jeffers of Barry on June 27, 1948. She survives. James was a retired farmer and Illinois Department of Transportation employee. He was a member of the New Canton United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge in New Canton. He enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards, spending time with family and being outdoors. James was a veteran of World War II, having served from 1942 to 1946. He was attached to the Army, was transferred to Europe shortly after D-Day and received campaign medals for participation in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central European battles. He also is survived by his five children, Laura Jean Kendrick of Paris, France, Margaret Ann Codd of The Woodlands, Texas, James Christopher Kendrick of Chicago, John Alan Kendrick of Grinne! ll, Iowa, and Mary Ellen Clark of Lincoln; six grandchildren, Jaimee (Codd) Olson of Spring, Texas, Natalie (Codd) Coney of Tampa, Fla., Erin (Clark) Frost of Lincoln, Rachel Clark of Lincoln, Eliza Codd of The Woodlands and Lev Haldar Kendrick of Chicago. He has one great-grandson, Cade Edward Coney. He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Kendrick of Pontiac; and one sister, Kathryn Dudley of New Canton. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday in the New Canton United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Shearer Cemetery, a mile outside of New Canton. There will be no visitation. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Canton United Methodist Church. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57661 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Bauch, Grace V. Article Text: Grace V. Bauch, 98, of Perry, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born March 24, 1910 in New Salemto the late Frank W. and Mary Ann Miller Whitefield. She married Ivan Bauch Feb. 11, 1933 in Mt. Sterling and he preceded her in death July 9, 1978. Surviving is a daughter, Shirley Stinson and husband Roland of Perry; a niece, Orda Taylor and husband Elmer of Quincy, who was raised in her home like a daughter; a son, Larry Bauch and wife Shirley of Perry; grandchildren, Corey Stinson of St. Charles, Mo., Holly Smith and husband Justin of Lincoln, Neb.; three great-grandchildren, a great-nephew, Allen Taylor and wife Roxie of Ursa; and several other nieces nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Erma Ritter Still, Cleo Powell, Bessie Wagner; and a brother, Frankie Whitefield. Mrs. Bauch was a homemaker. She attended school in Pike and Brown Counties. She united with the Versailles Christian Church at a young age but in her later years she attended the Regular Baptist Church in Griggsville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to The Lighthouse Church (formerly the Regular Baptist Church) of Griggsville or to the United Brethren Church of Fish Hook, Il. both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57660 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Stout, Edward R. Article Text: Edward R. Stout, 68, Paynesville, Mo., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1939 to Charles LeRoy and Hazel Irene (Hoover) Stout in Derry Township in Pike County. He married Lynne McReynolds June 19, 1965 in Louisiana, Mo. and she survives. He is survived by two sons, Richard Stout of Elsberry, Mo. and Thomas (wife Heather) Stout; three daughters, Lisa (husband Jerry) Goewey of Hull, Penny (husband Orin) Campbell of Barry and Betsy Hunter of Paynesville; six grandsons, John Resor, Trenten Stout, Nathan Stout, Ethan Stout, Luke Stout and Tanner Campbell; six granddaughters, Lisha Kragel, Kayla Goewey, Britney Hunter, Kelsea Resor, Shelby Stout and Olivia Campbell; one sister, Janie Sue Irvin of Quincy; and one brother, James F. Stout of Otsego, Mich. He was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. He loved spending time with his family and served three years in the US Marine Corp. He loved being outdoors in both his work and recreation. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the funeral home. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center in St. Peters, Mo ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57659 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Niebur Funeral Home Article Date: June 13 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Geisendorfer, Thelma Article Text: Mrs. Thelma Geisendorfer, 91, of Pittsfield died Tuesday morning, June 10, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on November 5, 1916, in El Dara, Illinois, to Ira Floyd and Lena Leota Fenton Pursley. She married Tom E. Geisendorfer on January 22, 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by one son Karl (Nancy) Geisendorfer, Pittsfield, IL., two granddaughters Melanie Geisendorfer of Bloomington, Illinois, and Katie Geisendorfer of Pittsfield, Illinois, a step grandson Mike Coultas of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, four nephews Don (Joyce) Pursley, Floyd (Donna) Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois, David Smith of Tucson, Arizona, and Robert (Pat) Smith, and two nieces, Carrie Lee Guthrie of New York and Susan Geisendorfer of Ohio. Mrs. Geisendorfer was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Barry High School. She worked at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, IL, owned and operated the Rainbow Café with her husband in Pittsfield for 18 years, and was a clerk at the Supervisor of Assessments Office in the Pike County Courthouse from 1966-1988. She enjoyed quilting, needle pointing, flower gardening and reading. She made great homemade noodles. She especially enjoyed her granddaughters’ school events. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Interment at the Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials are to the Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be e-mailed info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57658 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obiturary of Cox, Steven Douglas Article Text: Steven Douglas Cox, 45, of Columbia, Mo, died Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 at 11:55 p.m. in Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Columbia. He was born on May 30, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo., a son of Floyd Donald and Deleta Rosetta (Shaw) Cox. He graduated from O'Fallon High School in 1980 and then later graduated from Columbia College with a B.S. in Mathematics and Education. He is survived by: His mother and stepfather, Deleta Shaw-Kalivoda and Theodore Kalivoda of St. Charles, Mo., two sons, Steven Douglas Cox ans Robert Cox, both of Columbia, Mo., one sister, Cheryl Helfrich of Collinsville. Several aunts, uncles and cousins He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Donald Cox and a brother, Greg Cox. A memorial service will be held Sat., May 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to Grace Community Chapel, 7661 Mexico Road, St Peters, Mo., 63376. Inurnment will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. Following the services, family and friends will gather in the home of Mike and Joetta McMahon for a celebration luncheon. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57657 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Warner. Marjorie Jean Article Text: Marjorie Jean Warner, born Feb. 22, 1938 in Pearl, died May 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Leslie Lansdon; and her parents, Helen and Harold Booth of Pearl. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Reynolds of Colinsville; a sister, Charlotte Harrison of Houston, Texas; and two brothers, Dale Booth of Littleton, Colo. and Dean Booth of Seneca. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom she was so very proud. She lived the last many years in Houston, Texas and was a manager for the Denny's Restaurant chain and loved her job. She moved to Collinsville a year ago to be near her daughter and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57656 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Spencer, Glenna A. Article Text: Glenna A. Spencer, 80, of New Canton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada. She was one of nine children born to Douglas and Helen Hanscom. She married John W. Swain Feb. 18, 1944, in Andover, New Brunswick Canada. He died April 14, 1975. She married Frank A. Spencer April 17, 1976, in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 6, 1992. She is survived by all six of her children: daughter, Lois Thomas and husband Robert, of Hull; daughter Sandy Smith and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; daughter Patti Sturtevent and husband Rick, of Princeville; son John Swain and wife, Barb, of Litchfield; daughter Trina Phillips and husband Bruce, of New Canton; and daughter Lori Powell and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; 14 Grandchildren: Corey Miller, Scott Smith, Kim Kaeller, Trish Worden, Jason Sturtevant, Monica Cohen, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee Swain, Derrick Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Christina Powell, and John Powell; and & 14 Great Grandchildren: Nick Pope, Mason Miller, Brooke Jonas, Taylor Jonas, Taylor Smith, Reagan Smith, Dawson Koeller, Jayce Koeller, Zack Worden, Madilyn Cohen, Mackenzie Phillips, Madison Phillips, Haylee Smith and Gage Smith. She is also survived by two brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Minnie Mechelle Swain. For many years Glenna worked along side her husband John on their farm outside New Canton as well as raising her children. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and traveling. She especially enjoyed good times spent with her friends of the New Canton Red Hat Society. She attended the New Canton Methodist Church. Glenna was happiest when her family was gathered together celebrating holidays, special events, or just for a family meal. Many of these gatherings took place at the river where she enjoyed boating, fishing and relaxing. A summer tradition began in 1993 when Glenna and her daughters, daughter-in-law, and sometimes grandchildren began vacationing together. Each year since then they traveled to different destinations enjoying the sites and fun activities that formed memories never to be forgotten by those involved. If love, laughter and good times were a measure of wealth, Glenna and her family would be considered millionaires. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 1 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57655 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Pennock, Ruth Article Text: Ruth Pennock, 99, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born Dec. 21, 1908 in Waverly, Iowa to Walter and Grace VanGorder Woodworth. She married Grant M. Pennock Sept. 14, 1929 and he preceded her in 1972. Ruth was a member of the Barry Baptist Church and she liked crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, reading and knitting. She also enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and was an avid St. Louis cardinal fan. She is survived by a daughter, Connie McGlauchlen of Barry; five grandsons, Grant and Ron White of Barry, Kenny White of Pearl, Mark Holcomb and Dana Swim; a sister, Mrs. Crystal Fitzgerald of Tempe, Ariz.; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pennock was preceded in death two sisters, Dorothy Kardos and Shirley Herrin; and a great-grandson, Gregory Lee White. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel In Barry, with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services from 1 - 2 pm. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements. On-line condolences may be left at nieburfh.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=57654 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 4 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Barber, Mabel L. Article Text: Mabel L. Barber, 89, East Moline, died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Aspen Health and Rehab, Silvis. Private family services will be held at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Mabel Grimsley was born April 29, 1919 in Rockport, IL, the daughter of William and Bertha Keith Grimsley. She married William Barber in Louisiana, MO. He preceded her in death. Mabel had done in home health care for many years. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Survivors include her children and spouses Carole and Hurley Sutton, East Moline, Guy and Brenda Barber, Silvis, and Jim and Janet Barber, Mechanicsville, IA, eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, a great-great granddaughter and a sister Lucille Ward, Rushville, IL. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com Print Obituary ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com