Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/352 Surname: Berry, Creps, Duffie, Hainline, Hobart, Mustain, Robinson, Simmons, Taggart, Thompson, Wright ------------------------- HARVEY THOMPSON DEAD. Well Known Citizen of Webster Neighborhood Fatally In- jured When Tree Fell on Him. Another distressing sorrow has come to the children and other relatives and friends of Harvey Thompson by his sudden death on Sunday evening, Oct. 27th inst., following one short week of intense suffering, as a result of an accident caused by a tree falling on him last Monday afternoon while he was watching his son Lester, and some other hands, saw down a huge tree in his timber not far from his home. The accident as reported is as follows: His son, Lester, assisted by Frank Walker was cutting a large tree in the timber not far from his home. Mr. Thompson was seated on a stump nearby, watching them. They did not expect the tree to fall in that direction but it did, and only the fact that a huge branch was caught over a large stump, thereby arresting the force of the blow, saved him from being instantly crushed. As it was, he was pinned beneath the weight of part of the tree, with a broken shoulder, a badly bruised head and right side of face, his right eye being badly bruised. He was hastily brought home and Drs. Parr of Carthage and Bouseman of Ft. Green were called, who dressed his wounds and made him as comfortable as possible. He has been a great sufferer constantly and on Saturday afternoon Dr. Holmes of Macomb was called to see him. His children have all been with him and Mr. Wm. Dale of Carthage had been employed to assist in his care. All that loving hands could do to make him comfortable was done, but his physicians had grave apprehensions from the first. Obituary next week. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday October 30, 1918 Page 1 Column 2 - ----------------------------- Harvey Thompson was born in McDonough county, near the present city of Macomb, Sept. 27, 1838, and died at his home one mile west of Webster at 4 o'clock p. m., Sunday, Oct. 27, 1918. His death was the result of an accident which occurred just six days previous, in which he sustained injuries which were beyond human help, and after all being done that was possible to do, to alleviate his suffering, he peacefully sank to rest at the age of 80 years, 1 month. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Thompson, both of whom have preceded him to the great beyond these many years. He was the last of a family of five children, four sons and one daughter; also two half-brothers, all having gone on before. Besides these there is one yet remaining, Mrs. Samuel Duffie of Fountain Green, who though only a cousin, was reared in this home and was more like a sister to the other children in the family. In 1850 when but a mere boy he moved with his parents to the farm where he died. His father owned large possessions of land and after his death, the old home was bequeathed to his son, Harvey, who at once erected a new house which was later remodeled into the fine commodious residence which for three score years or more has been his earthly home. In 1863 he was married to Miss Celia Hobart. To them two children were born, one dying in infancy and one, Mrs. W. R. Hainline of Blandinsville yet survives. His home was destined to soon be broken up by the stern hand of death which came and took from him his loving wife, leaving him alone and desolate. On March 20, 1879, he was again united in marriage, to Miss Ida Berry of Galesburg, who but a few short months ago, June 12, 1918, was taken from her home and loved ones, leaving an aching wound which never has healed. To this union six children were born. One son, Lysle, dying in infancy. Those remaining are Mrs. H. E. Robinson of Colchester, Mrs. E. H. Robinson of Carthage, Lester at home, Mrs. T. C. Wright of Webster and Mrs. Gay Wright of Burnside, all of whom were constantly at his bed-side during his last illness, and gave him all the ease and devotion it was possible for human hands to bestow. It was of no avail. He had lived his allotted time and by reason of his strength has passed over the three score years and ten. Mr. Wm. Dale of Carthage had been employed to act as nurse and was most tender in his untiring efforts to relieve his suffering. Miss Oatman of Macomb, the trained nurse who had taken care of Mrs. Thompson during her illness, had been sent for, but arrived a few moments after he had passed away. He had for some years past been subject to violent illnesses caused by a complication of ailments, which at times had given his family great concern, but when the final summons came it was in such an unexpected manner that the wounds which were only slightly healed in the hearts of his children, were opened afresh and makes his death a double grief. Besides the children there are also ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, who with a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, old friends and neighbors mourn his sad death. Being one of the earliest settlers in this community he had been ever ready to help promote a cause that was worthy of emulation, and was active in the support of the calls of our nation during its present crisis, giving largely of his means to support the cause of liberty. By industry and economy he had accumulated vast possessions and at the time of his death was computed to be one of the wealthiest men in Hancock county, owning more than one thousand acres of the finest land in the state, besides other large personal estates, which he leaves as a legacy to his loved ones, as a never failing proof that their best interest was his own. His home was always open to any who might wish to call, and there was a welcome seat at his table for every way-farer who chanced to pass his way. It would be impossible to recall his many acts of kindness, for much was done in such a way his left hand knew not what his right hand was giving. His kind heart reached beyond his own home and many neighbors and friends could recall deeds of kindness. He was an honest and up-right man and was respected by all who knew him. Having traveled through many scenes of pioneer life he witnessed the passing of the oxcart for the automobile; the mowing cradle for the self-binder; the flail and spinning wheel for the steam thresher and the factory; the invention of the telephone and many other devices of modern science, unknown to the world in the days of his young manhood. The herds of wild animals which used to roam at will in his own forests are long ago extinct, while he lived on, to tell the story to his descendants. A good man is gone and his familiar form will be missed by every passerby. The old home will look lonely without him, and in the sorrow which has for a second time within so short a time fallen upon his devoted children, who are thus bereft of both a mother's love and a father's counsel, we can only point them to the Divine Helper, who has promised to be a "father to the fatherless" and the orphan's friend. / . . Afterwhile, O the happy/ . . . . Afterwhile!/ . . We shall meet to live forever,/ . . In the happy afterwhile. A private funeral service was held at the home on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 2 o'clock p. m. conducted by the Rev. W. F. Boyd of Carthage, who, it was conceded by all who heard him, surpassed himself, and every one present, we are sure, went away blessed by his kind words. Every detail of the funeral service was carried out so far as possible exactly as it had been done for his wife, the late Mrs. Thompson. Hence a choir composed of Madames L. S. Hobart and J. A. Robinson, Messrs. L. S. Hobart an J. A. Duffie, with Mrs. C. R. Callihan, organist, sang with feeling “Beautiful River,” “Afterwhile” and “Looking This Way.” Mr. and Mrs. Hobart carried the duet very sweetly. The exquisite bronze casket was completely enveloped with choicest floral tributes from relatives and friends, tokens of love and esteem. The pallbearers were his five sons-in-law and one nephew, viz, H. E. Robinson, W. R. Hainline, T. C. Wright, E. H. Robinson, Gay Wright and C. M. Thompson. Much credit is due Mr. G. R. Hearne whose splendid funeral equipment, provided for the comfort of relatives and friends who followed the remains to the family burying lot in Webster cemetery, where a short service consisting of a prayer by the pastor and a song by choir, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” after which the body was tenderly lowered to its last resting place there to await the resurrection morn. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing children and other relatives. Those present from a distance were a nephew, James Taggert and wife of Clarinda, Iowa; C. M. Thompson, a nephew, Fort Worth, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hainline, children of Blandinsville; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hainline, grandchildren; Victoria, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mustain, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Creps, grandchildren of Blandinsville, and Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Simmons, brother-in-law, of Fountain Green. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our deep appreciation for the help and sympathy and the lovely floral tokens from friends, during the dark hours of our great sorrow./ . . Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. Thompson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Robinson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Earnie E. Robinson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Tracy C. Wright,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Gay Wright. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday November 6, 1918 Page 7 Column 1 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>