Egbert B. Kitchen

Egbert B. Kitchen, son of Richard and Julia Kitchen, was born January 9, 1836, in the state of New Jersey. He came to Illinois when a lad of fourteen.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Smith, Feb 4, 1864. To this union four sons were born, namely Clarence, Charlie, Everett and Walter. Clarence and Charlie preceded their father in death, and were followed by their mother, Aug. 19, 1916.

The deceased was among the first to answer the call for volunteers at the opening of the Civil War, receiving serious wound during the first battle in which he fought. He was compelled to give up his military career within six months.

Uncle Egbert, as he was commonly called, was converted in early manhood, and he, with his wife, united with the church at Mount Zion many years ago.

That He lived a faithful life was plainly shown to those who knew him. He bore his illness of eight weeks very patiently, never complaining and meeting all his friends with a smile. Among his last words were, “I am going home soon, don’t worry about me.”

He departed this life July 9, 1920, age 84 years, 6 months. He leaves to mourn their loss two sons, Everett, who resides near Casey, Ill., Walter, of near Hunt City, Ill, five grandchildren, two brothers, William, of Casey, and Richard, of Olney, Ill, one sister Lavina, of Casey, and I a host of sorrowing friends and relatives.

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From the scrapbook of George W. Orndorff (1854-1934) of Casey & Johnson Twp, Clark County.

Transcribed by S. Barhydt, great-granddaughter (folksandmore@yahoo.com)

Funeral Notice

ELLA FEARS SACKRIDER

Born Nov. 20, 1860

Died Oct. 12, 1914

The funeral services will be held at the First M. E. church, Casey, Ill., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1914, at 10:30 o’clock a. m. Rev. H. W. McPherson conducting the services.
 

Funeral card.

From the scrapbook of George W. Orndorff (1854-1934) of Casey & Johnson Twp, Clark County.

Transcribed by S. Barhydt, great-granddaughter (folksandmore@yahoo.com)

EWING CHANCELLOR
 

Ewing Chancellor, a resident of Casey for the greater part of his life, died at this home on E. Alabama Avenue, Tuesday afternoon, after a protracted illness, at the age of 81 years.

The funeral services will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. G. A. Mathis conducting and the remains will be laid to rest in Casey cemetery.

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From the scrapbook of George W. Orndorff (1854-1934) of Casey & Johnson Twp, Clark County.

Transcribed by S. Barhydt, great-granddaughter (folksandmore@yahoo.com)

MOST AWFUL ACCIDENT

Calls Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Cox Away.

Little Denzie, infant son of Irwin and Lula Cox, passed away January 5^th, after four days of intense suffering. The manner of the babies death makes it all the harder for the grief-stricken parents, and especially for the mother, who is almost prostrated with grief. It being their only child.

Mr. Cox was in a field some distance from the house plowing, and the mother had tied the little one in a rocking chair and was doing some outside chores. In some manner the chair was turned over against the stove in such a way that the baby lay with its face against the stove until it cries attracted the attention of Mrs. Cox, who came to its relief-but alas too late, the fatal work was done and little Denzie, after almost five days of intense suffering, passed to Him who said “Suffer the little children to come to me.”

The sorrowing and grief stricken parents have the sympathy of all their neighbors in this, the saddest hour of their lives.

OBITUARY.

Denzil Herbert Cox was born March 22, 1908, died January 5, 1909, aged 9 months and 14 days.

The funeral services were held at the Restitution church, Rev. Andrew McCash of Hazel Dell, officiating. Interment in the cemetery near by. The pall bearers were Misses Blanch Shadley, Nellie Congleton, Lela Slusser and Mrs. Edna Weaver.

Our little Denzil now has gone to dwell with Christ on high,

Has gone to join that happy throng where pleasures never die.

G. W. O.

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From the scrapbook of George W. Orndorff (1854-1934) of Casey & Johnson Twp, Clark County.

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Charles Edwin Leigh

Charles Edwin Leigh was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 18, 1849, and departed this life at his late home in Casey, Ill., May 2, 1914, aged 64 years, 7 months and 14 days.

In early life his parents moved from Ohio to Indiana, and when he was ten years of age they moved to Cumberland county, Illinois, locating near Hazel Dell, where he grew to manhood and resided on the home farm until September, 1901, when he with his family moved to Casey, where they have resided since that time.

Mr. Leigh was married to Sarah E. Polen June 23, 1872. To this union 9 children were born, 5 of whom have preceded him. Some twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Leigh united with the Church of God at Hazel Dell, where they have been devoted members ever since.

He leaves a widow, 4 children, Jessie, Addie, Mary and Johnnie, one brother W. H. Leigh, of Crothersville, Ind., one grandchild, numerous other relatives and many friends and neighbors to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held at the Church of God at Hazel Dell, Ill., Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ishler, of Martinsville, Ill.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to many kind friends for their assistance during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offering so kindly and sympathetically contributed. Mrs. SARAH LEIGH AND CHILDREN

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From the scrapbook of George W. Orndorff (1854-1934) of Casey & Johnson Twp, Clark County.

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HESTER (EVELAND) KELLE SPESSARD

Hester Ann Eveland, daughter of Theopolis and Ann Eveland was born in Morgan County, Ohio July 14, 1848 and departed this life May 1,1914 aged at the time of her death 66 years, 9 months, and 17 days. She moved with her parents to the State of Illinois at the age of 3 years where she resided until the Death Angel came and called her home. She was united in marriage to Richard Kelle, and to this union was born one daughter, who preceded her to the better world.

She was again united in marriage to Jacob Spessard May 3, 1863. To this union was born two daughters, Della and Arvilla, Della having preceded her to the better world. She was a true and faithful wife, a kind and loving mother to her step-children as well as her own, always advising them to do right, and tried in every way to make home happy. She united with the Christian Church at Mt. Zion at the age of 19, and lived a faithful Christian life until death. Her last hours were spent in talking of Jesus and asking her friends to meet her in Heaven. Aunt Met (as she was commonly called) had been in failing health for the past seven years, but during the last three weeks her strength failed more rapidly and she fearized that the end was near, but she bore her sufferings without complaint and was ready and willing to meet her Savior.

She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one daughter, Arvilla Jones, one step-daughter, Laura Reisner, two grandchildren, eight step grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Farewell, dear mother, sweet they rest

He giveth his beloved sleep.