Farmington News, Friday, August 26, 1927. HENRY PROPST. Henry Propst, 66 years of age, who had been critically ill for the past ten days at the home of his son, Emanuel Propst, in Elvins, where he had been making his home, died Friday evening at 9:30 o'clock. His wife had preceded him in death three years ago. The funeral service was held at the Elvins Methodist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. A. Myers. The deceased man had never been a member of any church but had professed a hope in Christ during his last illness. The remains were interred in Woodlawn Cemetery. Henry Propst was born and reared in Bollinger County and maintained his residence in that county until 23 years ago when he and his family came to this county having, at that time, settled in Elvins where they have lived ever since. Mr. Propst was an upright man and a good citizen. He reared a family of five girls and boys. The surviving children are Mrs. William Doiron, Mrs. William Yamnitz, Mrs. Frank Clemons, Emanuel, Ode and Harry, of Elvins, and Ray, of Mine La Motte. He also leaves 24 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one brother, Peter Propst, of Patton. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friend.