FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Thursday, January 26, 1911 LICENSED TO MARRY January 19, John Kahut of St. Francois and Miss Anna Margura of Bonne Terre. 20th, Sebastian Sibole and Miss Ida Archamba of St. Francois county. 20th, Charles Gibson and Miss Rilla Anderson of St. Francois county. 23d, Thomas Herindich and Miss Mary Sarvas of Flat River.

FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Thursday, Jan. 26, 1911 DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN ELECTROCUTED Charles Summers, aged about thirty-five, who was reported as having died of heart trouble just after going on shift at the Mitchell shaft of the Doe Run Lead Company, last Thursday morning, was not buried until Sunday afternoon, pending an investigation as to the cause of death. A coroner's jury was impaneled to determine the cause of death, and the jury returned a verdict of death from heart failure, but the widow of the dead man was not satisfied with the decision of the jury, and through the efforts of former Probate Judge G. O. Nations, an expert was summoned from St. Louis, and a post mortem examination was held by Dr. Gradwahl of St. Louis, and it is said that the expert was thoroughly satisfied that the cause of death was due to having been electrocuted. Summers went down into the shaft Thursday morning, and just before going down is said to have made the remark that after he had put in the day's shift he was going to get his pay and go home to see his family, who reside in Flat River. But five minutes later he was carried from the shaft a corpse. It is claimed that when Summers reached the bottom of the shaft he came in contact with a live electric wire by getting hold of a pipe wrench to which a broken wire had been connected by some unknown party. The voltage of the current knocked the young man down, and in falling he fell across the live wire, death resulting instantly. It is also claimed that a bright red streak was left on the dead man's arm, reaching to his body. The appearance of this led to the belief that death was due to some other agency than heart trouble. Summers was married and leaves a wife and one child, a boy eight or nine years of age. -- Desloge Sun.

FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Thursday, January 26, 1911 HORRIBLY BURNED At about noon last Sunday while the balance of the family were in another part of the house, little John Curdt, the little nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Curdt, who live west of town, wandered into a room in which there was a fireplace and must have fainted for when he was discovered by members of the family he was lying in the fire place and his arms, head and one ear were badly burned. Medical attention was called from town as soon as possible and the little one is now getting along as well as could be expected. -- Bonne Terre Star.

FARMINGTON TIMES, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, Thursday, January 19, 1911 "HOLY NAME SOCIETY" ORGANIZED HERE On last Sunday morning a number of gentlemen, members of the local Catholic congregation, took their obligation as members of the Holy Name Society. The origin of this society dates from the Council of Lyons, in the year 1274, in the reign of Pope Gregory X, when a feastday was appointed by which the Holy Name of Jesus might be becomingly honored. It became an organization in A.D. 1564, during the reign of Emperor Charles V, and by the letters of Pope Pius IV, encouraging the Dominican fathers to stem the tide of blasphemy and thwart the desecration of God's altars by sacrilegious fanatics. The members obligate themselves to labor individually for the glory of God's Holy Name; never to pronounce the name of God without respect; to avoid blasphemy, perjury and immodest and obscene language; to correct, with prudent zeal, those who blasphemy in their presence; to praise God in their hearts with the words: "Praise be to God," "Praise be to Jesus Christ," whenever anyone blasphemes in their presence; to induce all whom they can influence neither to work, buy or sell on Sunday, but to sanctify the Lord's Day. The Society was organized with the following officers: Willard AuBuchon, President; Jos. M. AuBuchon, Vice President; Henry Bieser, Treasurer; Fred Kerlagon, Secretary; Joseph Beck, Marshal; Board of Consultors: John Mueller, Frank Bieser, George Beck, Smith AuBuchon. The Communion and meeting day will be the third Sunday of each month.

Joyce, I noticed you post listed you in Sacto area. I also live here and my family came from St. Francois/Madison counties. Could you contactme off line to see if we have any common ancestors? deltamom4850@yahoo.com Thanks. Linda --- On Sat, 10/18/08, Joyce Wafford <ograndma1@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > From: Joyce Wafford <ograndma1@sbcglobal.net> > Subject: Re: [MOSTFRAN] William Alexander Fitzgerald (1874-1933) > To: mostfran@rootsweb.com > Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 3:39 PM > Melanie, > > Many Thanks to you for posting all of the information and > obits online for > those of us who are researching our families. > > God Bless You, and keep up the Great Work. > > Joyce Nash-Wafford > Carmichael, CA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Melanie Rickmar" > <rickmar@cdinter.net> > To: <mostfran@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:08 PM > Subject: [MOSTFRAN] William Alexander Fitzgerald > (1874-1933) > > > > LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, > Missouri, Friday, January > > 6, 1933 > > > > WM. A. FITZGERALD > > > > William Alexander Fitzgerald was born at Imboden, Mo., > August 19, 1874, > > and > > died at his home in Cantwell, Monday, January 2, 1933 > at 5:30 a.m., aged > > 58 > > years, 4 months and 13 days. He had been ill for > several months, > > suffering > > with a complication of diseases. > > > > Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at > two o'clock at the > > Cantwell Baptist Church, by the pastor, Rev. L. H. > Maples, assisted by > > Rev. > > J. W. Milligan. Interment was in Parkview cemetery, > with Boyer's service > > in > > charge of the arrangements. > > > > The deceased was united in marriage on July 18, 1900, > to Idell Mund, who > > with a daughter, Mrs. Golda Davis, and one grandson, > Howard Davis, of > > Cantwell, survive. He also leaves two sisters and two > brothers, Lou and > > Thomas Fitzgerald and Mrs. Rose Jaycox of Imboden, > Mo., and Mrs. Jennie > > Hurt > > of Flat River, besides many other relatives and > friends. > > > > The News extends sympathy. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Melanie, The newspaper apparently made a typo on this obit. According to my listing for Herod Cemetery, this child is listed as Helen Ruth Eaton, not Eton. Her father was James Henry Eaton, husband of Radie (Kindred). James Henry who is also buried at Herod was son of Matthew & Alice (Forshee) Eaton. Also buried at Herod is Alva Lee Eaton (1928-1976), son of Henry & Radie. My listing indicates that Baby Helen Ruth Eaton does not have a tombstone, but Alva Lee Eaton, does. Listing also indicates that no tombstone was found for their father, James Henry Eaton. However, in checking the obituaries, I found that Radie died in 1997 at 99 years of age and she was buried at Herod Cemetery so there may be a joint tombstone for them by now. I'm getting ready to place all the photos from Herod on online shortly so if there's one there for them, it will be posted. According to her obit, she was the daughter of Napoleon and Parzettie (McBride) Kindred. Scans of the obits of James Henry Eaton and Radie Eaton, his wife, parents of Baby Helen Ruth Eaton, as well as obits for other family members, are included in the obituary database put online by Ed Mackley. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mackley/Obit_Surname_Pages/Obit_Surnames_Page_E.htm Bettye On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:34:22 -0500 "Melanie Rickmar" <rickmar@cdinter.net> wrote: > LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, >Missouri, Friday, Dec. 23, > 1932 > > HELEN RUTH ETON > > Helen Ruth Eton, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry >Eton, was born April > 3rd, 1930, and passed away at their country home about >twelve miles from > Desloge, Mo., Dec. 11, 1932, aged 2 years, 8 months and >8 days. The cause > of death was bronchial pneumonia. > > Little Helen Ruth was a lovable child and will be sadly >missed by her > parents, brothers and sisters, also by other relatives >and friends, but we > know she is "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and will be >waiting for the dear > ones in the home of the redeemer of all ages. > > The funeral was conducted by Miss Tommie Franklin at the >F.W. Baptist church > in Desloge, at 11:00 o'clock, December 13. Interment at >Herod cemetery with > Zeno Boyer, funeral director. The family have the >sympathy of all in their > sad hour. > > Miss Anna Reed. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' >without the quotes in the subject and the body of the >message

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, January 6, 1933 WM. A. FITZGERALD William Alexander Fitzgerald was born at Imboden, Mo., August 19, 1874, and died at his home in Cantwell, Monday, January 2, 1933 at 5:30 a.m., aged 58 years, 4 months and 13 days. He had been ill for several months, suffering with a complication of diseases. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Cantwell Baptist Church, by the pastor, Rev. L. H. Maples, assisted by Rev. J. W. Milligan. Interment was in Parkview cemetery, with Boyer's service in charge of the arrangements. The deceased was united in marriage on July 18, 1900, to Idell Mund, who with a daughter, Mrs. Golda Davis, and one grandson, Howard Davis, of Cantwell, survive. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Lou and Thomas Fitzgerald and Mrs. Rose Jaycox of Imboden, Mo., and Mrs. Jennie Hurt of Flat River, besides many other relatives and friends. The News extends sympathy.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, April 21, 1939 MARTIN L. FLEMING Martin L. Fleming, who had been a business man in Doe Run for many years, died at his home there on Monday, April 17, 1939, aged 59 years 2 months 2 days. Funeral services were held at the Doe Run Methodist Church, Thursday, April 20, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wesley Thomas, assisted by Rev. J. B. Cash. Interment was in the Doe Run Cemetery. Neidert Service. Martin Louis Fleming, son of the late N. O. and Mary L. Fleming, was born February 15, 1880. He was united in marriage to Miss Rose Zimmer on September 23, 1906. To this union were born two children, a son, William, and a daughter, Mrs. Ted Hughes. Besides his widow and children, he leaves three sisters: Mrs. W. R. Carver of Festus, Mrs. Henry Antoine of Doe Run and Mrs. Jake Zimmer of St. Louis. Mr. Fleming had been an invalid for many years, but bore his suffering with patience and fortitude. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Baptist Church in Doe Run.

Melanie, Many Thanks to you for posting all of the information and obits online for those of us who are researching our families. God Bless You, and keep up the Great Work. Joyce Nash-Wafford Carmichael, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melanie Rickmar" <rickmar@cdinter.net> To: <mostfran@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:08 PM Subject: [MOSTFRAN] William Alexander Fitzgerald (1874-1933) > LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, January > 6, 1933 > > WM. A. FITZGERALD > > William Alexander Fitzgerald was born at Imboden, Mo., August 19, 1874, > and > died at his home in Cantwell, Monday, January 2, 1933 at 5:30 a.m., aged > 58 > years, 4 months and 13 days. He had been ill for several months, > suffering > with a complication of diseases. > > Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the > Cantwell Baptist Church, by the pastor, Rev. L. H. Maples, assisted by > Rev. > J. W. Milligan. Interment was in Parkview cemetery, with Boyer's service > in > charge of the arrangements. > > The deceased was united in marriage on July 18, 1900, to Idell Mund, who > with a daughter, Mrs. Golda Davis, and one grandson, Howard Davis, of > Cantwell, survive. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Lou and > Thomas Fitzgerald and Mrs. Rose Jaycox of Imboden, Mo., and Mrs. Jennie > Hurt > of Flat River, besides many other relatives and friends. > > The News extends sympathy. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOSTFRAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, November 25, 1932 FORMER LEAD BELT MAN COMMITTED SUICIDE SAT. James Eads, a former resident of Leadington, but who for the past two years has been a caretaker of Dr. Sayman's hotel in the Merimac State Park near Sullivan, committed suicide Saturday afternoon, November 12, by shooting himself in the left side, near the lower part of his ribs and was dead when found by a relative about four o'clock. The body was taken to the Schaefer funeral home at Hamilton where it was kept until Tuesday afternoon when funeral services were held by the pastor of the Methodist church of Sullivan and burial was made in the Blanton cemetery near Sullivan. James Eads was born near Sullivan, October 5, 1863 and was 69 years 1 month and 7 days of age. When a young man he was married to Miss Belle Blanton, also of Sullivan, who preceded him in death 32 years. To this union seven children were born, two of whom survive. They are Mrs. John Merritt of Esther and Mrs. Irvin Burton of Riverside, Calif. Also 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Harris of Leadington, one brother, Joe Eads of Bonne Terre, and many other relatives.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, Dec. 23, 1932 HELEN RUTH ETON Helen Ruth Eton, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eton, was born April 3rd, 1930, and passed away at their country home about twelve miles from Desloge, Mo., Dec. 11, 1932, aged 2 years, 8 months and 8 days. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. Little Helen Ruth was a lovable child and will be sadly missed by her parents, brothers and sisters, also by other relatives and friends, but we know she is "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and will be waiting for the dear ones in the home of the redeemer of all ages. The funeral was conducted by Miss Tommie Franklin at the F.W. Baptist church in Desloge, at 11:00 o'clock, December 13. Interment at Herod cemetery with Zeno Boyer, funeral director. The family have the sympathy of all in their sad hour. Miss Anna Reed.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, March 17, 1939 ALBERT EAVES Albert Eaves, son of the late Albert and Susannah Eaves, was born in Dent County, Missouri, January 28, 1866, and died at his home in Flat River, Monday, March 13, 1939, aged 73 years 1 month 15 days. On June 21, 1892, he was united in marriage to Lou Wallace who survives him. He also leaves a brother, Frank Eaves of Knob Lick, other relatives and many friends. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Eaves was a loving husband and a true friend, and was always patient during his long illness. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Farmington. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Knob Lick Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. J. F. Miller, pastor of the Flat River Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was in the Knob Lick Cemetery in charge of the C.Z. Boyer Service. Members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge conducted services at the graveside.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, May 26, 1939 J. A. EYE, ELVINS MERCHANT, DIED WEDNESDAY J. A. Eye, well known Elvins man, owner and manager of the J. A. Eye I.G.A. Store in Elvins, died at his home in that city at noon Wednesday, May 24th, following a lingering illness. He was 68 years 9 months 15 days of age. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 26th, at 2 p.m. at the Elvins Baptist Church and will be conducted by Rev. R. F. Liddell, pastor of the Baptist Church at Senath, Mo., assisted by Rev. D. D. Seger, pastor at Elvins. Interment will be in Big River Cemetery near Irondale. Sparks Service. John Ace Eye was born at Scotia, Mo., August 9, 1870, and was a son of the late Laben and Rachel Ann Eye. He was married to Sally Smith, who preceded him in death at Irondale in 1924. They were the parents of five children: Maude (Mrs. G. J.) Bartlow of Leadwood, Cressie (Mrs. Guy) Maxwell of Irondale, Annie (Mrs. Herman) Dickey of Boonville, Cleo (Mrs. Leslie) Clemons of Elvins and Roxie Eye of St. Louis. He was married in 1925 to Miss Bertha Robinson of Irondale, who survives him. Besides his wife and children he leaves eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gibson of Shirley and Mrs. Martha Smith of Potosi, and two brothers, Edward and Simm Eye, both of Shirley, Mo. Mr. Eye was engaged in the timber and cattle business at Belgrade for several years. He later conducted a mercantile business in Belgrade, Irondale and Ironton. In 1931 he located in Elvins, where he has owned the store which will continue to operate under his name. At the age of 19 years he confessed faith in Christ and united with the White Oak Baptist Church at Shirley and at the time of his death was a member of the Elvins Baptist Church. He was a splendid citizen, a good husband and father and will be sadly missed in the community.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, June 3, 1938 MRS. EVA DeGRANT Mrs. Eva DeGrant, nee Crader, passed away at Farmington hospital, June 1st, following a stroke of paralysis on May 26. She was born in Bollinger County, April 21, 1880, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Crader and was at the time of her death, 58 years, 1 month, 11 days of age. On March 12, 1896, she was united in marriage to John W. DeGrant of Doe Run, Mo., and to this union were born ten children, three having preceded their mother in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. L. E. Jones, St. Louis; Mrs. Adolph Beard, Flat River; Mrs. Edgar Vineyard, Desloge; Mrs. W. H. Arenz, Bonne Terre; Vernon, John Paul and Harold Leo of Flat River. She also leaves her husband, John DeGrant of Flat River; four sisters, Mrs. Grover Howard, St. Louis; Mrs. Mary Eaves, Robertsville; Mrs. Tina Rader, Joplin; Mrs. Lizzie Thurman, Calif.; two brothers, Lee Crader, St. Louis and Dave Crader, Farmington; nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. DeGrant professed faith in Christ in early girlhood and united with the Methodist Church at Doe Run, later moving her membership to Taylor Ave. Methodist Church, from where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. A. C. Johnson and Rev. F. M. Love. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors for 29 years and services will be conducted at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Doe Run, by that order with Caldwell Service in charge of arrangements.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, November 25, 1932 MRS. HATTIE DOOLEY Mrs. Mattie [sic] Dooley, wife of Charles Dooley of Flat River, died Saturday, November 19, 1932, at the City Hospital in St. Louis, following a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, aged 30 years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, at the home of Frank Adams, by Rev. Lawson. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery. Caldwell's service in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by her husband and two children, to whom the News offers sympathy.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, July 29, 1932 MRS. MARY ELLEN DAVIS Mrs. Mary Ellen Davis passed away at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Saturday, July 23, 1932, aged 56 years, 7 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., from the Hoffmeister Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. W. M. Wiggers. The body was then brought to the Boyer Funeral Home at Desloge, where at 2:30 p.m., another service was conducted by Rev. E. H. Zipprodt, pastor of the First Baptist Church at Flat River. Interment was in the Christian cemetery at Fredericktown with Rev. C. E. Warren, pastor of the Baptist Church at Fredericktown, assisting with the services at the cemetery. Mary Ellen Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wilson, was born in Bismarck, Mo., November 26, 1875. She was married to John Ball in 1892. She was married again to Geo. W. Davis in 1920. Her mother and a daughter, Lucy Iva Ball, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, her aged father, four sons, Walter Byron Ball of Detroit, Mich.; James Otto Ball of St. Louis; Denver Ball of Marine City, Mich.; and Woodrow Ball of Flat River and one daughter, Miss Gertrude Ball of St. Louis. She also leaves three brothers and one sister, John Wilson of Murphysboro, Ill., William Wilson of Ashely, Ill., Dan Wilson of Flat River and Mrs. Lulu Hale of Fredericktown and six grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends to whom the News extends sympathy.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, June 9, 1933 JOHN R. DANIELS John R. Daniels of St. Louis, died Sunday, June 4th, at the Veterans' Hospital at Excelsior Springs, Mo., at the age of 51 years. Caldwell Bros. were called to take charge of the body and after preparation for burial, they removed it to the home of his wife's parents at Wortham. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist Church at Wortham, conducted by Rev. Chas. Miller of St. Louis. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Cantwell. Mr. Daniels was a World War veteran and a former resident of Iron Mountain, Mo. he is survived by his widow and two children, who reside in St. Louis.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, June 30, 1933 MRS. ELIZABETH DOUGHTY Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Doughty, widow of the late Ira Doughty, died Saturday, June 24, 1933 at her home near Farmington, at the age of 79 years. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First M.E. Church of Farmington, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Layton. Interment was in the K. of P. cemetery, with Neidert Undertaking Company in charge.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, January 20, 1939 W. A. DUNCAN Walden A. Duncan, eleven year old son of Harrison and Louella Pitchford Duncan of Farmington Route One, died Friday, January 13, 1939, at Bonne Terre Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine La Motte, conducted by Rev. Hand of Fredericktown. Burial was in the Mine La Motte Cemetery. Neidert Service. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have seven other children.

LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, March 10, 1939 RICHARD M. DUNCAN Richard Marion Duncan passed away rather suddenly at his home in Esther, at 1:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 1939, aged 78 years 3 months 5 days. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at one o'clock, Friday afternoon, March 10th, conducted by Rev. Chas. Wilson of Cantwell. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery. Benham Service. Richard Marion Duncan was born in Madison County, Missouri, December 3, 1860, the son of the late Marion and Mary Campbell Duncan. He was united in marriage on November 10, 1883, to Mary Williams, and to this union eight children were born, two daughters, Etta and Gertie (Mrs. Clarence) Thomas, having preceded their father in death. He is survived by his widow and the following six children: Reuben Duncan of Overland, Mo.; Anna (Mrs. Thos.) Powell of Piedmont, Mo.; Bert Duncan of East Bonne Terre; Willard Duncan of St. Francois; Ethel (Mrs. John) Burks of St. Louis and Torrence Duncan, at home. He also leaves seventeen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. He was converted many years ago and united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine La Motte.