Boonville Standard, Friday, August 13, 1897: DEATHS PETER HEBNER Peter HEBNER, one of Boonville's leading citizens, died Monday, Aug. 9, of a complicated brain disease. Deceased was about 60 years of age. Mr. HEBNER had been in ill health for more than a year. He was born in Lancaster county, Penn., and came to Boonville in his early years, when this place was but a small hamlet. Mr. HEBNER was engaged for many years here in the watchmaking and jeweler's profession. He belonged to the German lodge, I. O. O. F., and had hosts of warm friends where ever known. Deceased leaves a family consisting of a wife and three children-- Mrs. Dena PIERCE, Mr. Chas. HEBNER and Mrs. Gus GORDNER. Mr. HEBNER was a true Christian, a good citizen, and esteemed by all his fellowmen. The funeral took place Tuesday, Aug. 10, being conducted by Revs. M. MEHL and R. R. BRYAN. The internment was at Maple Grove, under the auspices of Alma Lodge, No. 336, I. O. O. F. MRS. S. E. FAY Mrs. Sarah E. FAY, of Boonville, died Friday, Aug. 6, after an illness of a complication of troubles, lasting many years. Deceased was aged 46 years. She was the wife of Edw. P. FAY, deceased. Mrs. FAY left but one living child--Miss Emma, who has the sympathy of many friends. Burial took place Sunday morning, Aug. 8, at Maple Grove. Rev. R. R. BRYAN conducting the solemn rites. THOMAS BECKWITH Thomas BECKWITH died Thursday, Aug. 5 of complications caused by being overheated in work. Deceased lived two and one-half miles southwest of Boonville; was married, aged 37 years, and a member of the local Ben Hur lodge. Burial Aug. 7, at Maple Grove. MRS. DELLA RICHARDSON Mrs. Della RICHARDSON died Thursday, Aug. 5, of cancer of the stomach. Deceased was aged 47 years. Only one child living--Miss Gertie KINNIN. Burial at Maple Grove, Aug. 6, Rev. E. B. LANDIS officiating. Mrs. ELLEN CAIN Ellen, wife Harold CAIN, died Sunday, Aug. 8, at the family homestead, three miles south of Boonville. Deceased was aged 63 years. Burial at Mt. Gilead cemetery on Tuesday, the solemn rites being conducted by Rev. CLARK. MRS. AMELIA BACH Mrs. Amelia BACH, formerly of this place, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at her home in Evansville. Deceased was aged 24 years. Mrs. BACH'S husband is telegraph editor of the Evansville Daily Demokrat. Deceased was a sister of Mr. Otto KOLB, of this place. Burial took place Wednesday at Maple Grove, Rev. E. B. LANDIS officiating. PERSONALS Miss Nettie and Mr. Charles FAY, of Rockport, also Mr. Uri COLLINS and Miss Sallie BROWN, of Yankeetown, were here Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. S. E. FAY. Mesdames S. B. and E. R. HATFIELD left last Friday for Rono, Ind., to attend the funeral of a sister-in-law, Mrs. M. PARK, whose death was caused by being thrown from a horse. Mr. Charles WEYERBACHER Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Thos. BOLNS, Mrs. James MOORE, Mrs. Adam HAHN, Mrs. Jacob RIFlING and Mrs. Kate HAHN, of Evansville, were here attending the funeral of Peter HEBNER.