DEATH OF A BELOVED MOTHER Mrs. P. D. Williams passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. B. Howes, of Oakwood, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m., aged 78 years and 12 days. Margaret Dale was the daughter of G.W. and Martha (Booz) Dale and was born in Hancock Twp., this county, Feb. 12, 1840. At an early age, she united with the Oak Grove Christian Church and was an active member in this congregation until the removal of the family to Carthage, Ill., when she had her membership transferred to the church here, and again had it transferred when they moved to LaHarpe, Ill., about 26 years ago. On Feb. 4, 1853, the deceased was united in marriage to Mr. P.D. Williams, and there came to bless this union seven children, of whom there survives as follows: J.E., of this city; Mrs. Emma B. Preston of Newark, Mo.; Mrs. Ida E. Moyes of Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Laura A. Howes, Hamilton; Mrs. Mary D. Soule of Kirksville, Mo.; Mrs. Kate D. Bellew of Des Moines, Ia.; and Charles C. who lived in Peoria, Ill., but who departed Monday morning to take a government position in Washington, D.C., and was not able to attend his mother's funeral, but had been with her a few days prior to her death. She is also survived by one, sister, Mrs. George W. Jones, of this ciity, and one brother, John T. Dale, of about seven miles southeast of town, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at the home of her daughter in Oakwood, Monday at 4 p.m., services being conducted by Dr. K.C. Ventreas, formerly of LaHarpe, but now of Monmouth. The body was brought here Tuesday morning and laid to rest beside her husband in Moss Ridge Cemetery. Rev. E.M. Smith conducted a short service at the grave. Mrs. Williams was strictly a homebody, and although neighborly and hospitable, she cared very little for social affairs, being happy and content to devote all her life to her family, home and church duties. Hers was a beautiful life - filled to overflowing with kindly acts and deeds, and the news of her death was received with deep regret in this community in which she made her home for so many years. I am sorry that I do not have the year in which they died. My grandfather Smith left a box of old obits. and many of them do not have the date of death (as to the year). I have not worked on this family for several years but am ready to get back into it. I have much Dale info. and people may contact me if they wish. I would be more than happy to receive any information as well. I hope this will be of some help to people out there. Thanks. Coleen.