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Obituaries were submitted by Judy Simpson unless otherwise noted.
Sylvia A. ACTON
September 14, 1894
Clinton Public
Sylvia A., the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ACTON, died last night and will be buried this afternoon. The child had been sick since July.
Emerson ADAMS
August 10, 1888
Clinton Public
Killed by Lightning.
While working in W. G. KIRBY's field, last Friday afternoon, Emerson ADAMS was struck by lightning and instantly killed. At the time he was engaged in loading hay on a sled, and the supposition is that the steel fork which he was using drew the flash of lightning. Mr. Kirby's little boy was on horseback close to young Adams, but was not injured, although he perceptibly felt the shock. Emerson Adams was the son of the widow of Frank ADAMS, and lived with his mother on the home place in Tunbridge township. He was about twenty-one years of age, and was an industrious young man. His remains were brought to this city on Saturday afternoon, and after services in the Baptist Church were consigned to the grave in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Rev. G. F. ADAMS
June 13, 1884
Clinton Public
Accidentally Killed.
The Rev. G. F. ADAMS, a noted Evangelist in the Christian Church was killed on Wednesday, near LaHarpe, Ill., by the accidental discharge of his shot-gun. Mr. Adams was out hunting with his son, a young man twenty years old, when by some accident the gun was discharged into Mr. Adams, instantly killing him. About four years ago Mr. Adams was pastor in charge of the Christian Church in this city, and occupied a house belonging to Mr. George ARMSTRONG, in Lawndale. The news of his death will be received with sorrow by the many friends he made during the year he lived in Clinton.
Mrs. Harriet ADAMS
August 11, 1899
Clinton Register
Death of Mrs. Harriet Adams.
Mrs. Harriet ADAMS, mother of Mrs. T. L. KELLY, of this city, died at the residence of her son, yesterday at Barns, a small station near Bloomington, of paralysis of the heart. The remains were brought to Clinton this morning accompanied by Mrs. T. L. Kelly and other relatives. The deceased had been a resident of this city most of the time for about 18 years and was a member of the M. E. church for many years. The funeral will take place from the residence of T. L. Kelly tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Interment in Woodlawn.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
Jackson V. ADAMS
May 8, 1891
Clinton Public
Jackson V. ADAMS died at his home near this city, on last Monday morning, of consumption. He was a son of William ADAMS, one of the early settlers of this county, who died some years ago. The Adams family was raised on a farm a short distance southwest of Clinton, and there George and Jackson have lived since the death of their father. Jackson was born on that farm on the 9th of July, 1846. He was a quiet, kindly disposed man, honorable in his dealings with his fellowmen. He was a bachelor. He was not a member of any church. The funeral services were held in the Christian Church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. H. KERN officiating.
Mrs. Joel B. ADAMS
January 24, 1902
Clinton Register
Mrs. Lucy ADAMS, wife of Joel B. ADAMS, died at her residence in Weldon, last Wednesday night, aged 74 years. The funeral took place today from the M. E. church in Weldon. Interment in the Cumberland cemetery near Argenta.
John ADAMS
January 18, 1884
Clinton Public
John W. ADAMS
November 19, 1909
Clinton Register
Sunday morning J. W. ADAMS, a well-known farmer living northwest of Clinton, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. HUNSLEY, in the northwest part of the city, aged 65. His health had been failing, and he went to Bloomington where a specialist treated him for kidney and other troubles. As he received little benefit, he returned to Clinton and had been with his daughter. Deceased was born in Jefferson county, Indiana, November 15, 1846. September 15, 1869 he was married to Miss Almira HARVEY, who died about six months ago. It is thought her death hastened his death. Of the children born to them, the following are living: Elmer, of Clinton; Mrs. Ida CLARK, Kilbourn, Ill.; Mrs. HUNLEY, Clinton; Odell, Lane; Myrtle, William and Cecil at home. Except one year in St. Louis he had lived in this county 25 years. He had been a member of the M. E. church over thirty years. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Red Men. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Flagge. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
Note: His first name was found in the cemetery records.
Katie ADAMS
April 21, 1902
Clinton Public
Death of Katie Adams.
Saturday evening at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Miss Katie ADAMS, daughter of Mrs. J. N. MORIN, aged 15 years, 7 months and 23 days. Funeral services were held last Monday at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. W. A. HUNTER. Interment in Woodlawn. Deceased was an exceptionally bright young lady and was universally loved by schoolmates and friends. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Sunday school and her death removes a willing worker in the school and church.
Louisa (WILLARD) ADAMS
May 10, 1895
Clinton Public
Mrs. Park S. Adams.
Died at her home in State Center, Iowa, April 29th, Mrs. Louisa WILLARD, wife of Capt. P. S. ADAMS, in her sixty-third year. The name of the deceased is an unfamiliar one to the Clinton people of the present, but to the older ones who lived here prior to the seventies it will bring back tender memories. Till along in 1874, Park Adams was a prominent citizen of Clinton and a leader in Republican politics in this county. Park and his wife were natives of Ohio, where they were married in 1850. In 1852, they came to Clinton and spent nearly a quarter of a century of their lives here. When the war broke out, Park helped Colonel Snell to raise the One Hundred and Seventh Illinois, and Park was commissioned as captain and served through the war. At one time he owned a fine farm near Clinton, but through the kindness of his heart, in going security for a friend, he lost his farm. When Colonel MERRIAM was appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for the Springfield and Pekin district, he gave Captain Adams a position of guager, which he held through the Colonel's administration and up to 1883, when he resigned and moved to State Center, Ia., where his only son had already established himself as a lawyer. Shortly after his appointment as guager, Captain Adams moved to Pekin and from that time forward they dropped out of Clinton life. Mrs. Adams was a native of Madison county, Ohio, and was the aunt of Abner R. PHARES, of this city. The women of Clinton who knew her for the quarter of a century she lived here, and were active with her in the Presbyterian church, tenderly cherish her memory, and in spirit strew flowers on the grave of their friend, who lies buried at her Iowa home. Mrs. Adams has one child buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Her sickness was brief, her death resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Captain Adams was also stricken down with the same disease, while his wife lay dying, but his friends will rejoice to know that at last accounts he was recovering.
Maude ADAMS
February 21, 1896
Clinton Public
At Rest From Pain.
For many months the death of Miss Maude ADAMS has been expected. It was no surprise when she had a sinking spell last Friday and the spirit left her frail body to be at peace throughout the cycles of eternity. About four years ago, consumption commenced its insidious work upon her constitution, and for months she had been unable to leave the house, being a loving care and uncomplaining patient. She was born on July 13, 1881, southwest of Clinton. All of her short life she added to the sum of life's joys and graces and leaves happy memories behind her.
The funeral of Maud E. Adams was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. HUNTER. Maud was a member of the Sunday-school, the Christian Endeavor, and for a little more than a year had been a member of the church. The church was packed with sympathizing friends, the Sunday-school and Christian Endeavor society being present.
The funeral of Thos. J. ADAMS, (Maud's father), was conducted by Rev. W. A. HUNTER and was the first funeral held in the new church.
Maud was a general favorite and a lovely Christian girl. All through her long sickness there was no complaint nor murmur—she wanted to live but was ready to go, and said to her pastor a week ago that she felt that it was all right with her whether she should stay or go. Her large Sunday-school class, headed by the teacher, Miss Katie SWEENEY, attended the funeral in a body and by floral tribute showed their love for the departed.
Maud was 14 years, 7 months and 2 days old, and her early departure casts a gloom over the home, but "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Oliver John Quincy ADAMS
October 14, 1875
Clinton Public
Old Hallsville.
Oliver ADAMS, son-in-law of Anderson BOWLES, died near Atlanta last Friday. He leaves eight orphan children to mourn his death. Mr. Adams lost his wife about ten months ago and he himself has been troubled with consumption for the past fifteen years, which has finally proved fatal. He was buried at Old Union church last Sunday.
William ADAMS
February 17, 1882
Clinton Public
William ADAMS, one among the earliest settlers of this county, died on Tuesday morning, at the advanced age of eighty-one years. He was a native of Virginia, and over fifty years ago came to this county, locating at first in Tunbridge township. About forty years ago he bought the farm on which he died. Last April his wife preceded him to the grave. Mr. Adams was one of the veterans of the Black Hawk war. In his day he was one of the active men of this county, and being of frugal and industrious habits he acquired sufficient property to make his declining years comfortable. He was buried yesterday afternoon in Woodlawn cemetery.
William F. ADAMS
January 30, 1885
Clinton Public
The funeral services of William F. ADAMS took place at the Baptist Church, in this city, on Tuesday last, at two o'clock. He was born February 8, 1834, and was a resident of this county for over fifty years. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death, and a large circle of friends. During his last illness his consolation and support was in the gracious presence of his Lord and Master. His principal anxiety before his death was that his wife and family should become followers of the Lord Jesus and meet him beyond the grave. In the loveliness of the Christian man's hope, he entered the swellings of Jordan in peace. May his many friends trust in the blood of the lamb that was slain for our salvation.—E. A. S.
Dr. William H. H. ADAMS
March 14, 1890
Clinton Public
“LIGHTS OUT.”
Death of Dr. W. H. H. Adams, Formerly Pastor of the
M. E. Church in Clinton.
What a sad message that was that came to Clinton on Wednesday evening which told the old friends of the beloved pastor that Dr. ADAMS had died that morning at Hot Springs, Ark. To be brief about the recital of his death, we give the particulars. Overwork when President of the Wesleyan University at Bloomington undermined a vigorous constitution. For years Dr. Adams worked by day in the college classroom, and nearly every night he was off somewhere to lecture or beg for money to pay off the debt on the University. He succeeded in paying off the debt, but the labor broke him down. The exposure of traveling in wind and storm left Dr. Adams a confirmed rheumatic. Last Monday he left his home in Bloomington and went to Hot Springs, in the hope that the healing waters would relieve his pain-distracted body. On his trip, to relieve himself of pain, he used small doses of chloroform, and when he reached the Springs he went to a hotel and at once went to bed. During the early part of the night someone passing by his room heard him groan and at once notified the landlord. A physician was sent for and restorative remedies were given to the Doctor. At one o'clock on Wednesday morning Dr. Adams was found dead in his bed.
William Henry Harrison ADAMS was born in Effingham county, Ill., on the 30th of March, 1840, and would have been fifty years old if he had lived till the last of this month. He was a nephew of Mrs. Aaron NAGELY of this city. His father was a farmer and the doctor was raised on a farm. His first work as an educator was in a log school-house in Coles county when he was yet but a lad. He entered the Northwestern University at Evanston to prepare for the ministry, and when he was but seventeen years old he was licensed to preach. In the year 1862 he left college and entered the army as a private soldier and served nine months in the ranks, when he was promoted to First Lieutenant. He organized the colored men and drilled over two thousand of them. He was promoted to captain and major of his regiment, and held that position till he was mustered out with his regiment on the 4th of July 1865. He then returned to the Northwestern to complete his studies for the ministry. In 1867 he was married to Miss Hannah CONCKLIN, of Plymouth, Ohio, who with her five children survive. Two of his children were born while he was pastor of the M. E. Church in Clinton.
In 1870 Dr. Adams graduated from the University, and at once began a brilliant career as a minister. In the fall of 1872 he became pastor of the M. E. Church in this city, and for three years served the congregation here till in 1875 he was called to the Presidency of the Wesleyan University. Clinton never had a more popular minister, for Dr. Adams was unceasing in his labors among the sick and needy and in working to interest young people in religious matters. In the pulpit he was a man of great power and force of character. He was fearless in his Master's work and had no compromise to make with sin. When he came to Clinton the church was burdened with a debt of $14,000, and to remove this was his first concern. Day and night he labored to that end, and at last on one Sabbath in the second year of his pastorate the full amount was subscribed and the burden was removed. This gave him a reputation as a debt killer and when the Wesleyan was groaning under a load of $30,000 or $40,000 of debt, Dr. Adams was the man singled out to remove it. And he did it and freed the University from debt.
Dr. Adams was very near to the hearts of the people of Clinton, not the Methodists alone. They loved him because he was a man in every sense of the word. He was plain and outspoken, yet his kindly heart went out in sympathy to all who were in sorrow or distress. In the sick room or by the coffin of the dead his sympathetic soul went out in love to comfort the stricken hearts. He was always a welcome visitor to Clinton in the years since he left here, and many a tear was shed at the announcement of his death.
The brave young soldier, the devoted Christian minister, the learned educator, the friend of young and old, lies silent in death. He has answered the last roll-call on earth and his kindly and gentle soul has returned to the God he worshiped.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
ADAMS, WILLIAM
H. H. CAMPBELL, SARAH E. 08/19/1861
COLES
ADAMS, WILLIAM H. H. CONKLIN, HANNAH W.
08/27/1867 WILL
Dr. W. W. ADAMS
October 21, 1875
Clinton Public
After a painful illness of six weeks, Dr. W. W. ADAMS, of this city, breathed his last at midnight on Tuesday. About three years ago the Doctor received severe injuries by being thrown from his buggy near Morrison’s mill, on the Marion road, from which he never entirely recovered. Indeed, his death is attributed by his physicians, in a measure, to that accident. In his death Clinton loses a valued citizen. Twenty-six years ago Dr. Adams came to this city from Madison county, Ohio, and during all these years he has been identified with its growth and prosperity. As a man he stood well with his neighbors, and in the professional discharge of his medical duties his large-hearted sympathy for those in sickness and distress was fully developed. His life was wholly devoted to his profession, and the poorer the patient the greater sympathy and attention did he receive at the hands of Dr. Adams. The poor will miss him in their hours of sickness, for his kind face and cheering words of comfort seemed to be as effective in banishing disease as were the medicinal remedies. Many a silent tear will be dropped this afternoon at the grave of Dr. Adams.
Dr. Adams was in the sixty-first year of his age. He leaves a wife and six grown sons and daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and affectionate father. They will have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors in this hour of sad affliction.
Mrs. Corilla ADKISSON
August 5, 1887
Clinton Public
Death of Mrs. Corilla S. Adkisson.
After journeying for nearly sixty-seven years through this life, Mrs. Corilla S. ADKISSON paid the debt of nature, on last Sunday morning, and joined her husband and children who had preceded her to the better land. Mrs. Adkisson was born in Hopkins county, Kentucky, on the 26th of November, 1820, and on the 1st of June, 1841, she was united in marriage to John ADKISSON, at Winchester, Ill. In the fall of 1857, she came to Clinton with her husband and children. She was the mother of nine children, of whom only three sons are living. Her husband died at their home near this city in March, 1857. Mrs. Adkisson lived the life of a consistent Christian, having united with the church in her youth. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the Christian Church in this city. In Mr. Adkisson's day, he was the leader of the church society and for years was the superintendent of the Christian Sabbath-school. Mrs. Adkisson's life was a blessing to this community, and her death will leave a vacancy in the home and in the church. On Monday morning she was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery by the side of her husband and children.
Eddie ADKISSON
September 9, 1887
Clinton Public
Died in a railroad accident.
(See news article)
Samuel P. ALEXANDER
November 3, 1899
Paper Unknown
Samuel P. ALEXANDER died at Bloomington, on Friday, November 3, 1899, at 12:20 p.m., in his 60th year. Funeral: Methodist Protestant Church, Farmer City, November 5th. Burial: City Cemetery.
Submitted by Unknown
Mrs. Andrew ALLAN
April 26, 1895
Clinton Public
Mrs. Andrew ALLAN, of Weldon, went down to Springfield three weeks ago to pay a visit to the daughter of Prof. RAAB, who was shortly to be united in marriage to her grandson, who is the son of Mr. James STEWART. While at Springfield, Mrs. Allan was taken down with pneumonia, and on Thursday of last week she died. The funeral was at Weldon on Saturday. Rev. W. A. HUNTER, D.D., officiated. Mrs. Allan was in her seventy-third year. She was a native of Scotland, and was a woman of very lovable disposition.
Julia Ann ALLEN
February 11, 1859
Weekly Central Transcript
DIED.— On Sunday last, Feb. 6, 1859, of congestion of the brain, Julia Ann, daughter of Wilson ALLEN, Esq., aged 16 years.
Wilson ALLEN
October 15, 1886
Clinton Public
Death of Wilson Allen.
It is with pain that we announce that Wilson ALLEN, for many years a resident of DeWitt county, departed this life at his home near LaGrange, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1886, in the eighty-sixth year of his age.
Wilson Allen came to Illinois in about 1831, and first settled at Jacksonville; from there he moved to Bloomington; then to Decatur; from there to Salt Creek, south of Clinton, in 1843 or 1844, where he remained until about 1867, when he sold out his land, about one thousand acres, and removed south, to the place where he died. At the time of his death he was living with his fifth wife, a very worthy woman, who with one child survives him. While here he was always a Democrat, and before and after the war, a "Buchanan Democrat, as contra-distinguished from a Douglas Democrat," and sometimes, as he thought during the war, had to suffer for what he believed was for "righteousness sake." At one time he owned one half of all the water mills on Salt Creek in this county, not one of which now remains, one having been destroyed by SNELL, DeLAND & Co., one by Judge David DAVIS, and one by C. H. MOORE. Among his neighbors he was always an honest and fair-minded man, not averse to litigation, when he thought he was right, and this reputation he carried with him and maintained in Georgia. He was an excellent mechanic.
They have in Troup County, Ga., a gate called the "Wilson Allen Gate." When he first went south he purchased about seven hundred acres of land and began to farm. In this he made, as we think, his great mistake. He knew nothing about farming in that country, nothing about managing negroes, or pitching and tending crops raised in that region, and was too old to learn. His southern neighbors treated him kindly, but his ways were not their ways. He should have taken his money, of which he must have had from five to seven thousand dollars, and gone into some thriving town with plenty of timber around it and water-power, and started some kind of a manufactory. No northern man should go to the Gulf States to farm. It may do to go there for the purpose of raising fruit, but even that is not yet settled; but when a man of fair mechanical skill goes there to build up a manufactory we think it is his own fault if he does not succeed. As a rule, old men should never change their climate, or attempt to make new friends.
Edward ALLYN
February 26, 1915
Clinton Register
RIPENED SHEAF IS GARNERED.
Prominent Citizen is Taken.
Had
Lived in DeWitt County Over Half Century—
Closely Identified With Church
and School Work.
Ripe in years and rich in the affections of all who knew him, Edward ALLYN fell asleep in his home, 315 South Madison street, Sunday, February 21, at 11:05 o’clock, a.m. Most fitting it was that such a life and career should have its close on the Sabbath—day of peace and devotion. Advancing years had left their trace physically but his mind was clear and bright, ever taking part in the social activities and duties of life so far as his strength would permit. He had been on the streets but a short time since and greeted his friends, yet it was evident that Time was laying his relentless hand heavily on him, and when the news came of his last illness many were the prayers that he might recover. Mrs. E. A. Gilliland of Normal came to his bedside and gave all the assistance a daughter could have done. Death came painlessly and quietly and truly of him it may be said, “He wrapped the drapery of his couch about him and lay down to pleasant dreams.”
Edward Allyn was born in Hiram, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1837, the year that Queen Victoria began her splendid reign over Great Britain and when Martin Van Buren was president of the United States. His paternal grandfather was Captain Allyn of the War of 1812. Ancestors of his sat in the Colonial Congresses during the latter quarter of the eighteenth century. His parents were Pelatiah and Angeline ALLYN. He spent his boyhood in his native city, attended the city schools and graduated from Hiram Eclectic Institute which later became Hiram College with James A. Garfield as its president. Young Allyn was a boarder in the Rudolph home in Hiram College when President Garfield was courting the daughter in that home, who became Mrs. President Garfield. He united with the Christian church in 1857, and was baptized by that same Rev. Jas. A. Garfield. Coming to DeWitt county in 1859, he took up his abode in Clinton and taught his first school, the Excelsior, more than half a century ago. In 1860 he helped County School Commissioner McCorkle to organize DeWitt county’s first Teachers’ Institute and with two other teachers constituted the committee that officially examined teachers. He taught 27 years in this county and four in McLean at Bellflower and never in all that time did he fail to be at the schoolhouse when the hour arrived to begin school. He was a most scholarly and competent man, leaving a large library, mostly college text-books that bear the marks of the students’ use. Added to his many scholastic accomplishments, he was a fine penman, and it was his pride to note the fact that he learned to write under the personal tutelage of Prof. Spencer, the inventor of the system.
No man perhaps of his years ever devoted more hours to the service of his pupils than he. Many of our teachers received their inspiration to this calling from him. Prof. Willis, who held a chair in the University of Illinois, was one of his pupils and ascribed his successful career to the inspiration Mr. Allyn, as his teacher, gave. He never tired in such work, and in it he entirely forgot himself as he did in church affairs. When his life is analyzed he will appear one of the most unselfish men ever born. Church and school work became such a passion with him that he forgot money and trade. In business affairs he was but a child, sparing no time for the mere selfish activities of money making. His house was ever open and his table ever laden for the ministers or the agents of the church and its lines of advance. When too old to follow his life work as teacher he was indefatigable in the relief work of the G. A. R. and for the last ten years he had devoted much time that the unmarked graves of soldiers might be given headstones. He secured and had placed in position over 150 of these, a shipment of 10 arriving during his last illness.
While attending school at the Normal University in the summer of 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 33d Illinois Vol. Infantry, known as the Normal regiment and served four years and three months, being mustered out in 1865, and arriving home on Dec. 6 he began school on the 8th at the Hempleman school, which he had resigned to go to the front in 1861. He was in the battles of Vicksburg, Mobile and took part in many other engagements, and though enlisting as a private he was appointed division claim clerk by Gen. Osterhaus. He served with honor through all the hardships and vicissitudes of a soldier’s life, and at the close of the sermon, W. H. Burnham, of Bloomington, who had been his captain, arose and paid a glowing tribute to the bravery, steadfastness, piety and hard work of his comrade in arms while in his country’s service. He was twice commander of Frank Lowry Post, No. 157, G. A. R.
The life of Edward Allyn was a most earnest, faithful, and useful Christian life. He with Mrs. Allyn and a few others, years ago, probably in the early 80’s, when no services were being held here, cleaned up the old church lot, put the house in order and began to hold prayer meetings. This marked the beginning of a new epoch in the history of the church in Clinton. A man of noble ideals, and high purposes, he ever worked for the good of mankind. He stood for righteousness, justice and truth and no one ever need be in doubt as to his position on any important question. It can be as truthfully said of him, as it was of President Monroe, that if his soul were turned inside out, not a spot would be found upon it.
Funeral services were held at the First Christian church Tuesday at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. A. Gilliland, of Normal, assisted by Rev. R. V. Callaway, pastor of the local church. A large concourse of friends attested the esteem in which Mr. Allyn was held by those most intimately associated with him. The sacred desk was appropriately draped with the national colors under whose folds for the preservation of the union he gave some of the best years of his life. A double quartette sang the songs he had loved to sing in his lifetime and which he requested be sung at his funeral. They were: “I would Not Live Always.” and “When The Roll Is Called, I’ll Be There.” As the cortege entered the church the organist played “Lead, Kindly Light,” President Garfield’s favorite hymn, and also a favorite with Mr. Allyn. At the close W. H. Cantrell sang, “Bury Me With My Grand Army Badge On My Breast.” The G. A. R. and W. R. C. gave the beautiful ritualistic services of their orders, the members of the former being very much affected.
[This was followed by a flowery speech made by Rev. Gilliland, as well as a poem written by Mr. Allyn, which has been omitted for the sake of space. It is available upon request.]
Many beautiful floral pieces sent by the relatives, G. A. R., W. R. C., McCorkle Club, friends and neighbors gave mute evidence of the high regard felt for their departed friend.
The pall was borne by John Killough, Cyrus May, Matt Klein, Eli Danison, W. H. Cantrell and William Crang, members of the G. A. R. Burial was in Woodlawn.
Those attending the funeral from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drew and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Randolph, of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kitts and daughter Grace, of Bellflower; Captain Burnham, of Bloomington; and Mesdames Hills, Trent and Herrington, of Wapella. L. E. Allyn, of Pekin, nephew of Mr. Allyn, came Tuesday evening, too late for the funeral, information regarding Mr. Allyn’s death having been delayed in transmission.
Mrs. Levi ALSBURY
January 3, 1908
Clinton Register
DEATH OF A MAROA LADY.
Mrs. Levi ALSBURY died at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at her home in Maroa after an illness of more than seven years. She was 83 years old and is survived by her husband and four daughters, Mrs. Martha DAVIS, of Techachiti [Tehachapi], California; Mrs. Alice MAGILL, of Chicago; and Misses Rebecca and Mary ALSBURY, of Maroa; also one son, Henry ALSBURY, of Weldon. Though she died suddenly, the coroner decided it would be a useless expense to hold an inquest. The cause of death was heart trouble. Mrs. Alsbury was born in Greenbrier county, Va., November 25, 1824, and came to Illinois with her parents at the age of 2 years. She grew up twenty miles west of Springfield at what is now New Berlin. The last twenty-one years she lived in Maroa.
Charles F. AMSDEN
December 28, 1888
Clinton Public
Death of Charles F. Amsden.
At the home of his parents in Manchester, Iowa, Charles F. AMSDEN departed this life on Friday, December 21st, and on Sunday he was buried. The deceased was united in marriage in this city in the fall of 1882 to Miss Hallie MAGILL, daughter of the late Henry MAGILL. After the death of his father-in-law, Mr. Amsden moved to Clinton and bought a half interest in the dry goods business of the Magill Bros., Mr. Wm. FUNK buying the other half. The firm of Amsden & Funk continued for about three years, when Mr. Funk sold his interest to the late A. H. MAGILL. During the winter of 1886-7 Mr. Amsden's health failed, and in February he went to Hot Springs, Ark. After his return from Hot Springs he gave evidence that his mind was affected, and later it was deemed best by his friends to send him to the insane hospital at Jacksonville for treatment. Mr. Amsden never recovered his mental faculties.
Mr. Amsden was a young man of rare intellectual accomplishments. After arriving at manhood's estate he traveled extensively in foreign lands, and he had the happy faculty of being able to impart to his friends vivid descriptions of the notable places he had visited.
(See biography)
Catharine ANDERSON
January 20, 1893
Clinton Public
Miss Catharine ANDERSON died at the home of John ANDERSON, in Texas township, on the 16th inst., at the age of nearly sixty-seven years. Her death was caused by erysipelas. She was a native of Sweden, from which country she came to Illinois some twenty years ago. In religion she was a Lutheran. The various families with whom she lived speak highly of her. Her funeral took place on Wednesday. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. D. MacARTHUR officiating.
Emma (JOHNSON) ANDERSON
December 15, 1920
Clinton Daily Journal
MRS. F. G. ANDERSON CLAIMED BY DEATH.
Well Known Resident Dies in
Home of Daughter Early This Morning — Funeral Friday.
Mrs. Emma ANDERSON wife of Frank G. ANDERSON passed away in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert THOMAS, 1004 East North Street at 12:55 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Anderson had been ill for the past eleven weeks with stomach trouble and other complications.
Emma Josephine JOHNSON was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. JOHNSON and was born May 21, 1869 at Howardstown, KY. She was united in marriage to Frank Anderson on October 18,1886. They lived in Howardstown until eighteen years ago when then moved to Wapella. They lived in Wapella for about eight years after which they moved to Clinton where they have since made their home.
She was the mother of seven children, six of whom survives. They are Mrs. Callie ALLISON of Kokomo, Ind.: Mrs. Robert Thomas of Clinton; Mrs. John GLENN, west of town; John W. ANDERSON who is in the navy stationed in Cuba; Maude and Robert at home and Joseph ANDERSON of Pekin, IL; Moris Blanche ANDERSON died a number of years ago.
Besides the husband, who is employed at the A. K. Sprague farm west of Clinton, and her six children she is survived by one sister and two brothers residing in Kentucky. The funeral services will be conducted at St. John's Catholic church, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Submitted by Pat Lassonde
Olaf ANDERSON
October 30, 1885
Clinton Public
Death of Olaf Anderson.
On last Sunday, after a sickness of not more than two weeks, Olaf ANDERSON died at his home in this city. For a long time he had been afflicted with asthma, and about three weeks ago he caught cold which settled upon his lungs and resulted in his death. Mr. Anderson was born in Christanstandt, Sweden, on the 26th of August, 1846, so that at the time of his death he was only thirty-nine years and two months old. He came to America in 1870, and located in Monmouth, Ill., and on the 2d of December, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Ida PATTERSON, of Galesburg. In 1874 he came to Clinton, and for a number of years he was foreman in Vogel & Woodward's shoe store. Mr. Anderson leaves a widow and three children, the youngest of the children being only seven days old at the time of his death. Eddie B., the oldest, is a bright boy of twelve years, and Abbert [Albert?] is three years old. The shock was heavy on Mrs. Anderson on account of her peculiar condition. The funeral services were held on Tuesday forenoon, the Rev. W. A. HUNTER officiating. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Oddfellows' lodge in this city, and his brethren, to the number of forty-five, turned out to pay the last tribute to the deceased. The lodge passed a series of resolutions, which will be found in another column.
Laura (WALDRON) ANDREWS
March 10, 1899
Clinton Public
Death of Mrs. Douglas Andrews.
Miss Laura WALDRON, daughter of Uriah WALDRON, was born in Tunbridge township on May 17, 1876. She was united in marriage about 18 months ago and had since resided in Clinton. About four weeks ago she took sick with typhoid fever, and died Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m. Deceased leaves a father, husband, child, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her death. Funeral will occur Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home on South East street. Interment at Tunbridge cemetery.
William ANDREWS
December 5, 1890
Clinton Public
William ANDREWS, in the twenty-sixth year of his age, died last Sunday at the home of his father in Lincoln. The deceased was, till lately, a resident of Farmer City, but on account of ill health he gave up business and went to Lincoln to live. About four years ago he was married in Farmer City to Miss Nettie BURFORD. For nearly three years he was afflicted with consumption, which finally ended his life. He was buried in Lincoln last Tuesday, and a number of people from Farmer City attended the funeral. Dr. GILMORE assisted in the funeral services, Mr. Andrews having been a member of the Doctor's church when he lived in Farmer City.
Mrs. Daniel H. ARBOGAST
April 3, 1914
Clinton Register
AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY.
Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock, at her home in Farmer City, occurred the death of Mrs. D. H. ARBOGAST, one of the oldest residents of the county. Deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and had since been almost helpless. Wednesday morning came the final stroke. Funeral services were held at the home at 10:30 this morning. Deceased was born in May, 1829, and was among the first residents of Farmer City. She was united in marriage to Daniel H. ARBOGAST, a brick and tile manufacturer, February 25, 1849, and on last February celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. Besides the husband she is survived by three sons, Amos, of Clinton; Sherman, of Farmer City; and Walter, of Normal; two sisters, Mrs. A. D. WEBB, of Farmer City; and Mrs. J. E. SWINEY, of Webster City, Ia. Mrs. Arbogast was a member of the M. E. church and had been a practical Christian since childhood. She was a loving mother, a faithful wife and a kind and obliging neighbor.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
ARBOGAST,
DANIEL PAYNE, MINERVA 02/25/1849
DE WITT
George L. ARBOGAST
March 6, 1885
Clinton Public
Again we are called to make the dark announcement of death, to pen the record of mortality. One more has arrived at that place where action ceases; where probation ends; where all the powers of life have ceased their operations. It is now our sad duty to chronicle the death of Brother George L. ARBOGAST, who departed this life Thursday, Feb. 26, 1885, from the effect of a paralytic stroke two weeks ago, when he lost the entire use of his right side and partly of his whole body. His death was not, however, wholly unexpected, as he and his family had been informed of the liability of a sudden termination of his suffering. He endured his sickness with Christian fortitude, seldom complaining, and looking upon death as a relief.
He was born in the State of Ohio July 26, 1829, and on October 28, 1858, he was married to Miss Martha E. Sapington, who with four daughters and one son are left to mourn their untimely and irreparable loss. He was a devoted husband, and one who has leaned on him these many years finds her strong staff broken. He was a kind and indulgent father, the children suddenly find that the fatherly heart has ceased to beat, and the fatherly hand closed, they are fatherless. He was a friend. Many outside his home called him their friend. But in a moment, in the twinkling of [an] eye, he has vanished from their sight. They shall think of him and recall his life, but the places which he gladdened with his presence shall know him no more. He was a man. Indeed he was a man. Noble, beautiful in every relation. In his business relations he was prompt to his engagements. No man regarded his word or his obligation more than he did, and as a result he enjoyed the confidence of all those with whom he had to deal. As a neighbor he was kind and obliging in every particular; with him it was a pleasure to accommodate when in his power to do so. In his family he governed with diligence, but the best of all he was a Christian. He loved Christ. In his church relation he was meek, modest and unassuming, chaste in his conversation, and careful of his religious integrity.
His funeral took place at the Fullerton Church, Friday, Feb. 27. Pursuant to the request of the family, the writer delivered a sermon to his memory to a very large congregation of relatives and friends, from 1 Cor., XV, 55-57. After which his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery just south of the church, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F., of which order he was a member. No more will we see his manly form in the church. No more will we grasp his friendly, cordial hand, but by the grace of God, we will meet him in the sweet by-and-by, the far off home of the soul. To the devoted wife, who spent so many sad and lonely hours in ministering to her husband's wants, hoping against hope for his recovery, and to the dear children, we tender sincere condolence. Rev. L. S. HITCHENS.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
ARBOGAST,
GEORGE L. SAPPINGTON, MARTHA E. 10/26/1858
DE WITT
Alexander ARGO
August 10, 1883
Clinton Public
Death of Alexander Argo.
On Wednesday afternoon the death of Alexander ARGO occurred at his residence in this city at about three o'clock, aged 75 years, 8 months and 15 days. Some three months ago Mr. Argo was severely injured by a runaway team, and ever since suffered more or less from the effects of it. About two weeks ago he was taken worse, and since that time his decline was slow yet certain. He lingered until day before yesterday, when his lamp of life flickered and expired. His disease was pronounced meningitis of the brain.
Mr. Argo was born in Ohio November 24, 1807, and resided in that state about thirty-five years. In early life he learned the trade of wagon-maker and was an energetic and industrious young man. He was compelled to rely upon his own resources for a livelihood while very young, and what he amassed of the world's goods was done without any assistance or aid. In the spring of 1834 he married, and ten years later he left Ohio and came to Illinois and settled in DeWitt county. He was among the first settlers of Clinton, there being only sixteen families in the town when he arrived. Shortly after his arrival the work of erecting the first church was begun. It was a Methodist Church and is now occupied by Father S. C. ADAMS as a residence. In this Mr. Argo took a very active part, donating the greater part of the material, and performing a large amount of labor. He took an energetic part in the affairs of the town and was ever on the alert for anything that had a tendency to improve and promote the general welfare of the people. Mr. Argo was a man of firm principles when convinced that he was right, and consequently was encircled with many friends who admired him for his constancy and generosity. He was a pious man and a devoted believer in Christianity. He was the father of six children, five of whom survive him. He leaves a wife, five children and twenty-three grandchildren to mourn his death. His funeral took place at his late residence yesterday afternoon.
Eliza Ann (WALRAVEN) ARGO
April 21, 1899
Clinton Public
A PIONEER RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Eliza Argo Passed Away at 5:50 Monday
Morning.
GREAT TEMPERANCE WORKER.
Located in Clinton Fifty-five
years Ago—Member of Methodist Church.
Mrs. Eliza Ann ARGO, one of the oldest residents of Clinton and DeWitt county, died last Monday at the advanced age of over 83 years. The cause of her death was Bright’s disease, from which she had suffered for several months, but possessing a rugged constitution was confined to bed but a few days, during which time she suffered much pain. Up to the time of unconsciousness, which came a few hours previous to death, deceased manifested that devoted spirit which characterized the pioneer Christians of the country. Eliza Ann WALRAVEN was born in Clermont county, Ohio, on September 19, 1815, and was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah WALRAVEN, one of the first white families to settle in Clermont county. It is recorded of the mother of deceased that she was the first white woman to settle in that historical county, which has produced many noted men, among them being the soldier and statesman Grant. Before settling in Ohio, the Walravens were slave owners in Kentucky, but at the beginning of the anti-slavery movement, liberated their slaves. In early life deceased was educated that slavery was in opposition to the laws of God, and throughout her life practiced the teachings of her youth. Deceased, with her husband, took an active part in liberating the many slaves who escaped in the underground railway. The house in which she died was used as a station and many an escaping slave was cared for by her and afterwards conducted on their route to Canada.
On June 10, 1834, at the home of her parents, on a farm near Richmond, O., she was married to Alexander ARGO, a wagon maker at New Richmond. The result of this union was five boys and one girl, all of whom are now living except Martin Luther, who died in infancy. They are Mrs. Lewis CAMPBELL, Samuel ARGO, E. G. ARGO, Thomas J. ARGO, and William ARGO, all residing in Clinton. Besides the above, deceased leaves one sister to mourn her loss, Mrs. Susan FRAMBERS, also living in Clinton. She also leaves surviving her 29 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Alexander Argo came to Clinton in 1840 and purchased 140 acres of land which is now known as the Argo homestead. He returned to Ohio and came back here with his family in 1844. At that time Clinton was but a small village and consisted of thirteen houses and a population of about 30 people. There are only two persons now living in Clinton who were residents here at that time, Hon. C. H. MOORE and Dr. John WARNER.
Deceased was an ardent Christian and an active member of the Methodist church, which in early days consisted of a very small membership, who met and worshiped in the old frame courthouse, which sheltered stock through the week and served as a preaching place on Sunday for the circuit rider, who covered a territory of 50 or 60 miles.
When the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized here, Mrs. Argo was a charter member and served that organization a number of years as president, also taking a part in the Temperance Crusade which resulted in the supremacy of the anti-license movement in Clinton for a number of years. There are but few charter members of the organization now living, and in the death of Mrs. Argo it loses one of its most active and ardent supporters. It was to her the members always went for counsel and advice. Her home was known as the White Ribbon headquarters.
In private life deceased was a loving wife and a kind and advising mother, and it was partly due to her frugality and industry that her husband amassed a comfortable fortune. They began life poor, but lived to see their children in comfortable homes, and ample means for their own comfort. Her husband died in the summer of 1883. As a mother she instilled into the lives of her sons that true patriotism possessed by abolitionists, and when the war of the rebellion broke out she bade all her sons go and fight for freedom. Four enlisted, but of that number only two were accepted.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Argo took place from the late residence Wednesday. After prayer by Dr. Hunter, and some beautiful songs of her own selection, Rev. J. B. HORNEY spoke from a text found in the 91st Psalm, verse 16: “With long life will I satisfy.” The leading thought of the sermon was to show that life is not vain but a thing of importance, sublimity and honor, hence long life is desirable. The tendency of religion is to promote long life, but the Godly are satisfied with the length of days determined by the Lord. A large audience was present to show their respect to the memory of one who had lived such a long and pure life among them. Interment in Woodlawn.
Mary F. (WEDDLE) ARGO
January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
A GOOD MOTHER CALLED.
Mrs. Samuel M. Argo Died After a Brief Illness
at Her Home Near Clinton.
Another good mother has been called from husband and children and friends ere she had passed the prime of life. Mrs. Samuel ARGO was taken sick at her home in the SNELL property at the north limits of the city, and all efforts of the physician to stay the progress of disease proved in vain. Spinal meningitis seldom yields to medical skill. Thursday of last week she became unconscious and did not improve. Sunday night, between 2 and 3 o'clock, death came.
Deceased's maiden name was Mary F. WEDDLE, and she was born in Pulaski county, Ky., Mar. 5, 1860. When she was nine years old she came to this county and lived with her aunt, Mrs. Polly TUGGLE, of Harp township; and later made her home with Mrs. McCORD. Aug. 31, 1882, she was married to Samuel M. ARGO. To them three sons were born, Samuel M., James S., and David. These with her husband and two sisters, one in Oklahoma and one in Texas, besides her father and one brother in Kentucky, one in New Mexico and one in Indiana, survive her. Her father was not able to attend the funeral and only one of the brothers and sisters, A. C. WEDDLE, of Indiana, was present. Early in life she became a member of the Baptist church and lived a Christian life. She was devoted to her husband and children and admired by her friends. The sympathy of all go out to the bereaved family so suddenly deprived of the love and watchful care of the wife and mother. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. HORNEY. Interment in Woodlawn.
Permelia A. (RODGERS) ARGO
July 8, 1881
Clinton Register
DIED.—On Thursday evening, at the residence, one and a half miles east of Clinton, Mrs. Permelia A. ARGO, wife of S. M. ARGO, aged 41 years, 3 months and 22 days. The funeral services will take place this afternoon at 4:15 p.m., Rev. W. W. FARIS officiating.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
ARGO, SAMUEL
RODGERS, PERMELIA A. 12/31/1861 MACON
William B. ARGO
January 22, 1892
Clinton Public
Died in a railroad accident.
(See news article)
Charles ARMSTRONG
October 2, 1891
Clinton Public
It is said that the good men do lives after them. If so, the community in which Charles ARMSTRONG lived will ever preserve his memory because of the noble life and good deeds it suggests. He was sick but a little over a week before the sudden and unexpected death. Mr. Armstrong was the eldest son of William ARMSTRONG, and was born on the farm where his father now lives, in Barnett township, thirty-two years ago. He was a very dutiful and industrious boy, and when his father could spare him time in youth, he worked for neighbors, carefully saving his earnings. In the month of March, 1880, he married Mary, daughter of Joseph SMITH, of Barnett township, who with three small children survives him. Mr. Armstrong was a thrifty young farmer and was so successful in his trade as to have purchased and almost paid for a fine farm of 160 acres in Eastern Nebraska, besides a large amount of stock and farm machinery on the farm north of Hallsville, on which as a renter he had lived for eight years. He was as a citizen and neighbor beloved by all who knew him. He had an exceptionally kind heart, and seemed affectionately devoted to his wife and family, and all his acquaintances bear testimony to his warmth of friendship and sympathy. In his business he was unswervingly devoted to truth and principal. He had been a member of the Methodist Church and was at death a member of the Sons of Veterans and Odd Fellows, the latter officiating with their last sad and beautiful ceremony at the interment last Saturday. He had, though, in the best of health and amid prosperity providentially seen fit a year since to have his life insured, which to some extent abates the sting of death, in aid to his bereaved widow and children. His father, mother and brothers have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad and untimely loss. The funeral will be preached next Sunday, October 6th, by Rev. J. E. ARTZ, at Green Valley.
James ARMSTRONG
November 14, 1890
Clinton Public
Took the Wrong Medicine.
From a letter received by Mr. William ARMSTRONG from his brother, we get the particulars of the death of James ARMSTRONG. Several years ago James Armstrong left Clinton with his wife and children and moved to York, Nebraska, where he was prospering. He had earned a blacksmith and wagon shop that was worth $1000, and was doing well. When James was a young man in Clinton he was a hard drinker, but at the time of the blue ribbon movement in 1874 he reformed, and from that time till he left Clinton he was a total abstainer. And for years after he left Clinton he remained faithful to his pledge. Well would it have been for him and his family had he remained faithful to the end. During the last campaign he had been drinking, and about two o'clock election morning he went home but could not sleep, so he arose from his bed and went back up town and remained all day at the polls. At four o'clock Tuesday afternoon he went back home and tried to sleep, but failing he thought he would take a small dose of morphine to quiet his nerves and give him sleep. His wife had been sick for some time and they had in the house both morphine and corrosive sublimate powders. James got hold of the wrong package and took a dose of corrosive sublimate. He found out his mistake in a moment and three doctors were summoned. In less than forty minutes James died. It was a terrible blow to his wife, as up to a short time before the election James had been doing well. His life was insured in the Modern Woodmen for $3000, which his wife will get. His mechanical tools were worth abut $1000, and he had considerable on his books.
Joseph ARMSTRONG
August 26, 1887
Clinton Public
After a life of more than four-score years, Joseph ARMSTRONG paid the debt of nature last Saturday. He was born in England on the 1st of January, 1807, making his age eighty years, seven months and twenty days. He was twice married in his native country, his second wife dying in 1857, before he emigrated to this country. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom are still living. His three oldest boys, George, William and Joseph, came to this country some time before their father emigrated, and in 1858 he followed them and came direct to Clinton, where he lived for nearly thirty years. When Mr. Armstrong first came to this county, he settled on a farm near this city. Later he was engaged in railroad contracts in Nebraska, but for the past fifteen years he owned a horse and wagon and made a living for himself and wife by draying. He was frugal and careful in his habits and accumulated enough to build a couple of good houses, one of which he rented and the income helped to keep him. He was a plain, honest old man who lived up to the golden rule. For many years Mr. Armstrong was a member of the M. E. Church, and he lived a consistent Christian life. In his last hours this religion brought peace and consolation to his mind. The funeral services took place at the M. E. Church last Monday afternoon, and his body was buried in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Nancy ARMSTRONG
October 5, 1883
Clinton Public
Last week THE PUBLIC gave the particulars of the attempt made at self-destruction by Nancy ARMSTRONG, daughter of Mr. I. F. ARMSTRONG. On last Friday morning her physician began to hope that she had passed the critical stage and that she might live, but the spasms returned again the first part of this week, and she continued to grow weaker till Thursday morning when she died at four o'clock. There is no need to go into the details. The sad affliction is terrible to the family. The world has no interest in the matter. The funeral cortege left Clinton this morning for Waynesville, where the deceased will be laid to rest by the side of her mother.
(See news article)
Mrs. Thomas ARMSTRONG
June 19, 1891
Clinton Public
Thomas ARMSTRONG is a blacksmith who lives in Weldon. He moved his family from this city several years ago, and life was pleasant to him till about two years ago when his wife was awakened to the alarming fact that she was threatened with cancer of the womb. Science seems to have discovered a balm for every ailment of the human body except that of cancer; and now the surgeons are testing the heroic treatment of the knife to see if the onward march of the blighting cancer can not be checked before the entire system becomes poisoned with it. There has been more than one remarkable case of surgery in this county during the past two years, and these have inspired others to submit their disease to the knife in the hope that death would be waved back for a few years longer.
Mrs. ARMSTRONG became alarmed when she first had it intimated to her by her physician that she was threatened with a cancer of the womb, and at once she began using remedies that might check the progress of the dread disease. Her family physician was Dr. A. M. DREW, and he did for her all that could possibly be done. Last February the case began to assume more alarming proportions, and on the eleventh day of that month Dr. D. W. EDMISTON and Dr. J. M. WILCOX were summoned from this city to perform an operation. Dr. Edmiston, assisted by Drs. Wilcox and Drew, was successful in removing from the lower part of the womb a piece of cancerous tissue weighing eight or ten ounces. Mrs. Armstrong rallied easily from the effects of the operation, and her physicians were hopeful that good results would follow. She ate and slept better, and till about six weeks ago she felt a sense of relief and a hope that the danger period had been passed. Again nature sounded the alarm. The deadly cancer began to show signs of new life, and about five weeks ago she began to experience pain followed by excessive hemorrhage. Then was she compelled to resort to opiates to give her relief from her suffering. She consulted Dr. D. W. Edmiston again and he told her that the only hope was in removing the entire womb, and even then he could not give her assurance of permanent relief. The operation was dangerous in its nature; first, the operations was critical; second, the danger of inflammation setting in; and third, the great danger of not getting all the diseased part removed, which would prevent healing. The doctor said he was afraid from her weak condition that the operation might be attended with danger. Mrs. Armstrong had become desperate. The disease was sure death, and there was hope that in removing the cause her life might be spared yet a little longer. How one will grasp at least the faintest hope of prolonging life.
Last Tuesday was set for the operation, when Drs. DREW, EDMISTON, WILCOX, McLEAN, CRAIG, and E. M. TAYLOR, of DeWitt, assembled in Mrs. Armstrong's home in Weldon. Early that morning she was up and around the house as usual. When the doctors arrived at eleven o'clock she invited Drs. Edmiston and Wilcox into a room and calmly discussed the pending operation with them, and she told them if there was even a shadow of hope she would take the chances. It was literally facing death, but there was a hope in her heat that she would be spared to her husband and daughter. At half-past one o'clock all preparations had been completed and Mrs. Armstrong was ready for the terrible ordeal. She was put under the influence of ether, and then Dr. Edmiston began the operation. At fifteen minutes to four the operation was nearing completion when Mrs. Armstrong gave indications that she was dying, and in fifteen minutes more she breathed her last.
Mrs. Armstrong spent the earlier part of her life and was married in this city. Here her daughter that survives her was born. She was buried in the Weldon cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
Eliza A. (BENNETT) ARNOLD
August 9, 1895
Clinton Public
Eliza A. BENNETT was born December 29, 1830, in Richland county, Ohio, and was married to S. E. ARNOLD February 15, 1853. There were born to them two daughters, who lived to be five and six years old respectively, dying with diphtheria. The family came from Ohio to their present home with one child, in 1855. Her husband died in Creek township on February 16, 1879. The deceased gave herself to God's work thirty-seven years ago, joining the Baptist Church, afterwards uniting with the Christian Church. After the death of her husband she joined the United Brethren Church. It was more convenient to her and she could attend church more regularly. She was a faithful Christian. When about to pass through her recent terrible ordeal she selected the songs to have friends sing for her, and prayer was offered. When they were singing she said, "Glory, glory! I am willing and trusting in Jesus to carry me through, and I will be happy if it be His will that I should go home to Him." When her oldest brother came she told him Jesus had raised her up out of worldly things, and she was willing as the Lord willed. She was the third child in a family of fourteen. There are five sisters and three brothers living. They were all present but two, the oldest sister in Ohio, and a brother in Kansas. Deceased was 64 years, 7 months and 7 days old. She died August 5, 1895, at her home, northeast of Maroa. All who cared for this dear, loving Christian, ever solicitous of the welfare of others, feel they would be resigned if their last hours were as peaceful as hers. Remains were buried at Maroa.
Emeline (PERSONS) ARNOLD
March 31, 1899
Clinton Public
DIED OF PARALYSIS.
An Aged Resident of DeWitt County Passes Away.
Mrs. Emeline (PERSONS) ARNOLD died at her home on Quincy street on Tuesday night at 12:30 o'clock of paralysis, aged 55 years, 10 months and 3 days. She leaves a husband, Azariah ARNOLD, and six children— Mrs. Belle BOWMAN, of Clinton; John ARNOLD, of Clinton; Mrs. Laura MATHERN, of Decatur; Harry and Misses Ella and Ada ARNOLD, of Clinton. One brother and sister survive her, she being the youngest of nine children.
Deceased complained of weakness, the result of grippe, for several months and was not able to do much. On Tuesday at 3 p.m., she said that she feared she would lose the use of the right side of her body, and while being assisted to move fell and was taken to her bed, remaining unconscious until her death.
Deceased was born in Gearnsey [Guernsey] county, O., on May 25, 1843, and was married in that county to her bereaved husband on January 9, 1862. They came to this county in 1881, locating in Clinton, where she remained until her death. She was a member of the Methodist church, and was a devoted wife and a loving mother, always forgetting self when the interest of her family was considered.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. HORNEY on Thursday at 2 p.m., at her late home on the corner of Quincy and Adams streets. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
William ARNOLD
January 25, 1889
Clinton Public
Four weeks ago William ARNOLD was taken sick with measles, and as he had about passed the dangerous stage of that disease typhoid fever set in, from which he died on last Tuesday. Deceased was the son of Asher ARNOLD, and was nineteen years, four months and ten days old. For several years he was in the employ of Dr. WARNER, and was faithful and honest in the discharge of his duties. He was a bright young man, cheerful in disposition, and a great favorite with his young associates. The funeral services were held at the house of his father on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W. A. HUNTER. The Sons of Veterans of this city took charge of the ceremonies and bore the remains of their young comrade to Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Asher Arnold's family has had their share of affliction during the past, few months. One of his sons was confined to his bed for weeks by sickness, and when he recovered Mr. Arnold was prostrated by sickness from which he has not yet thoroughly recovered. Now to add to the sorrows of the household Death claims the second son.
Hiram ARTHERINGTON
July 14, 1885
Clinton Public
Old Uncle Hiram ARTHERINGTON died on Friday afternoon and was buried at the Crum Cemetery Saturday morning. Mr. A. moved from Kentucky in 1819; settled in Pike county, Illinois, and moved to DeWitt county, in 1854, and settled in Long Point. At the time of his death he was about 74 years old.
Note: aka ATHERINGTON.
Mrs. J. E. ARTZ
October 6, 1899
Clinton Public
The sad intelligence was received by C. R. Adair, Thursday, that Mrs. J. E. ARTZ died at her home in Carrollton at 12:10 p.m., of consumption, aged about 40 years. She leaves a husband and a daughter. She had many friends in this county.
Charles AUGHENBAUGH
June 21, 1912
Clinton Register
Charles AUGHENBAUGH, brother of George AUGHENBAUGH, of Clinton, died in Baltimore, Md., yesterday, aged 65. He was an old soldier and formerly lived in this county, but moved to the East many years ago.
Clara AUGHENBAUGH
May 2, 1890
Clinton Register
Last Friday at noon occurred the death of Clara AUGHENBAUGH, who for a long time has suffered from consumption. She was born July 30, 1860, and died April 25, 1890. She was converted to the Lutheran faith when quite young and united with the M. E. church here four years ago during a meeting held by Rev. J. C. Eninger. She was of a quiet amiable disposition. Although not widely acquainted, the friends which she made held for her an attachment that was deep and fervent. For some time past she has suffered nearly all that mortal can, and death came to her aching soul as a sweet and acceptable relief. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Wm. Brandon at 10 o’clock a.m., both Sunday schools having been dismissed for the services. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery of Pleasant Valley.
Note: aka Aughinbaugh
India (WILLIAMS) AUGHINBAUGH
May 16, 1879
Clinton Public
Died in Chicago, April 27, Mrs. India M. AUGHINBAUGH, wife of Mr. Charles R. AUGHINBAUGH, formerly of Clinton. Her illness was short but very distressing and was borne with great Christian fortitude, her pains mitigating and consciousness returning toward the last. Her features lighted up with a heavenly smile as she bade her friends goodbye. At the time of her death she was in her 38th year and in the fifteenth year of their married life. Her sudden death leaves her husband stricken indeed, and her father and mother—Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS, of Indianapolis—well nigh inconsolable, and a wide circle of friends deeply afflicted.
She was a woman of quiet, gentle spirit, of unassuming manners, yet withal of great force of character and strong determination. Never, of late, in robust health, and struggling with physical infirmities, she bravely bore her weakness without complaint and accomplished by force of will what many a stronger person would not undertake. She was always serene and completely poised; a very spirit of calm in the midst of a troubled world, able to whisper words of cheer to others who had seemingly less occasion to be troubled than herself.
She was a Christian of most consistent walk, becoming such during the years of her school-life in Oxford, Ohio. With her, faith and intelligence have gone hand-in-hand during all these following years; years of devotion to the Church of Christ; years of unblemished Christian living; of daily study of God's Word; of battling with disease; of loving discharge of the sweet tasks of wife and daughter and sister and friend; her memory is all fragrance.
Note: aka Aughenbaugh
William AUSTIN
November 27, 1891
Clinton Public
A SAD DEATH.
No death has occurred in Clinton for a long time that has left its impress upon our people as the death of William AUSTIN, which occurred last Monday morning [Nov. 23], at one o'clock. The deceased had been sick for several weeks with typhoid fever, when he began to recover and hopes were entertained that he would soon again be able for business. But he had a relapse, and from that time he began to sink rapidly. Poor Will had hopes till about the middle of last week, when he was compelled to face the fact that he must leave his wife and three children to fight the battle of life alone.
William Austin was raised in Tunbridge township. About five years ago he came to Clinton and worked in the Central shops; and then he began to work at the carpenter trade in town. He was a faithful workman, and it was not long before he began taking contracts on his own account. He figured on close margins and was successful in getting a number of new houses, and in every instance he gave honest value and labor to his patrons. It was only a question of time with him till he would have been one of the leading builders in the city.
He leaves a wife and three children, the oldest child being about eight years old and the youngest six months. Mrs. Austin is in poor health, and the sickness of her husband made her worse. His home was partly built out of the DeWitt County Building Association, so that his wife will be able to pay it out without much inconvenience. He was a member of Clinton camp of the American Modern Woodmen, and from that order his wife will receive $2000, the amount for which his life was insured. He had only been a member of the Camp for about one year. How fortunate for his family that he had the good judgment to carry an insurance policy on his life. It provides a fund that will help the mother care for her children. He was also a member of Olive Lodge I. O. O. F., and was buried by both orders in Woodlawn Cemetery last Tuesday afternoon.